My Portfolio

Every photograph here is part of someone’s story. From wedding celebrations and intimate elopements to the everyday moments of couples and families, these images reflect the way I approach photography. I believe the best photos come from real connection and natural moments that unfold without forcing them.

Wedding party lined up outside rustic buildings in black and white.

Weddings

Celebrations of love, joy, and connection

Wedding rings photographed on a textured surface with delicate details.

Black and white photos of a white horse with someone in a wedding dress in a garden setting.

Elopements

Intimate vows in breathtaking locations

A couple shares an intimate moment outdoors surrounded by lush greenery.

Black and white beach photography series showing intimate couple moments at sunset.

couples & families

Portraits with depth, style, and feeling

A tender family moment showing hands holding a baby in soft, neutral tones.

Aleena Kendrick is a documentary photographer photographing weddings, elopements, couples, and families throughout Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Gull Lake, Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Her work also takes her to breathtaking destinations like Sedona, Moab, Telluride, Crested Butte, Cannon Beach, Big Sur, and national parks across the United States for destination weddings and adventure elopements.