MICHIGAN WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

Blending documentary and editorial storytelling with cinematic imagery

Hi, I'm
Tianna

I’m a wife, mother, and lifelong storyteller—a true Aries, often barefoot, and always inspired by nature and landscapes. Raised in a photography studio and later trained in filmmaking, documenting emotion has always felt instinctive to me. For over a decade, I’ve photographed humans, love, and the quiet in-between moments that often go unnoticed like the subtle glances, windswept hair, or the way light settles on a shoulder. I’m a Michigan-based wedding and elopement photographer specializing in documentary-driven imagery with an editorial, cinematic refinement. My background in film influences the way I see with movement, intention, and atmosphere in mind. I’m deeply intuitive and emotionally attuned, which allows me to read a room with ease—capturing not just how your day looked, but how it felt. It’s an honor to witness such meaningful moments, and even more of an honor to preserve them with intention and care.

"Tianna did our engagement and wedding photos. From the first time we met her, we knew she was not only an amazing photographer, but just an all around amazing human being. Our photos are everything we wanted and then some. Any time someone asks for a recommendation for a photographer, I send them Tianna’s information. The search ends here!"
- Jacob & Kelsey Handy

"I ONLY use Tianna for my photography needs and highly suggest you all do the same! I have never in my life met someone who will bend over backwards for their client. I also have never met someone who can make posing for pictures feel like you're just hanging out with your friends. I have booked her for a random mini shoot, a boudoir, an elopement, AND our "wedding" party with friends/family when we came back home."
- Alec & Chelsea Marah-Flores

"I cannot say enough good things about Tianna! From our very first engagement session with her, the vibe was so easygoing and natural. she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera almost instantly, and the photos from that session came out stunning! seeing how beautiful that session was captured only made me more excited for our wedding day! On my big day, her and her second shooter were incredible. they caught all the best moments, the emotional ones, the candid ones and everything in between....I would definitely book with her again for future sessions and I would not hesitate to book with Tianna!" - Eric & Cynthia Garcia

"Tianna is an incredible artist and photographer! Her style of photography was what drew us to her and she did not disappoint! She captured our wedding day with stunning, timeless images that my husband and I will cherish forever. She is so wonderful to be around and made our wedding day go by so smoothly. She excelled not only in photography, but also provided wonderful advice for timelines and vendors. Cannot recommend her enough for your big day or any special occasion!!!" - Caleb & Megan Stevens

"Tianna shot our recent wedding and it was absolutely amazing! The most beautiful photos. She is very creative and gives a lot of options for more than just the typical posed photos. I also loved that she helped create the day of timeline. Everything ran so smoothly and she’s always such a pleasure to be around. Thank you so much!"
- Christopher & Samantha Sukel

"Tianna is so kind and easy to work with! I highly recommend her for all of your photography needs! My girlfriend and I were so happy with how our photo shoot went from start to finish. The process was painless and Tianna was professional and courteous. The photos turned out absolutely amazing! Her angles and editing style really bring the photos to life; she truly captured who we are. If you need a photographer, book Tianna Samone Creatives!"
- Jake Stocking

"Couldn’t have picked a better person to work with for our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable and organized. Our pictures turned out amazing! Plan to work with her again in the future." - Austin & Erin Giarmo

"Tianna is a total professional! She came for our shoot totally prepared with amazing ideas, a speaker to play some jams to ease any nerves, and a go-with-the-flow mentality. She was also incredibly receptive to any ideas and visions we had. I would absolutely use her talents again and recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for a wedding/couple shoot/grad pics/etc. Thanks Tianna!"
 - Joseph Wylie

"She’s absolutely amazing! From our engagement pictures to our wedding pictures. I highly recommend. I got soooo many compliments and people asking me for their own wedding who did my photos! Thank you once again for capturing our day." 
- Jakob & Amber Burger

"Tianna is absolutely amazing! She is so talented and one of the sweetest people you will meet. She creates the most beautiful and touching pictures that you’ll absolutely adore. We get so many compliments on all the session she’s done for us. She has such a creative eye and puts so much heart into her work! She makes you feel so comfortable as well. I would recommend her to anyone!"
- Joel & Skylar Gibbons

"Tianna is an amazing person, professional, and photographer. She makes you feel very comfortable when you don’t know exactly what to expect. She took our engagement and wedding photos. We would highly recommend her to anyone!" - Jacob & Jennifer Smith

KIND WORDS

Some of my favorite things

Collecting Vinyls

ASIAN FOOD

Astrology

Motorcycles

Adrenaline Rushes

Hiking in Nature

Movie Nights

Sunrises + Sunsets

MUAY THAI

Kayaking

Traveling

Yoga

Camping Under the Stars

My Dog, Riggins

Snowboarding

Live Music

Lake Days

Thrifting

Roadtrips

Exploring National Parks

CAPTURING EMOTION THAT LIVES BETWEEN THE LINES

I don’t believe in stiff, posed photographs. My approach is natural and intuitive. I observe, anticipate, and gently guide when needed, allowing your day to unfold authentically. The real beauty of a wedding lies in the small, fleeting moments—the glance shared between you, a laugh that bubbles up unexpectedly, or the quiet pause before vows. I focus on documenting these in-between moments, preserving the raw emotion and subtle gestures that often become the most cherished memories. The result is imagery that feels effortless, cinematic, and timeless. Every moment is captured as it truly happened, with intention and editorial elegance.



Tennessee

New York City

COLORADO



SOME Places I've seen

Places I want to go

Greece

Norway

The PNW

New Zealand

Utah

France

California

Amsterdam

Switzerland

Arizona

New Orleans

The Great Lakes

Thailand



Wyoming

London

SPAIN

ITALY

Iceland

vANCOUVER

IRELAND

Japan

I'LL GO WHEREVER YOUR LOVE TAKES ME

Elopements

Weddings

Portraits

I call the beautiful Great Lakes State home, but my heart has always been drawn to adventure. I’ve lived in Colorado and on the East Coast, explored much of the United States, and traveled to Europe and Asia. I love photographing weddings and elopements anywhere the world inspires love, from the mountains of the Rockies to the deserts of Utah, the beaches of the Atlantic, or the forests of Northern Michigan.

As a Michigan-based wedding and elopement photographer who travels worldwide, I’m here to help you plan, navigate, and capture your next adventure with intentional, cinematic storytelling. Every destination is an opportunity to craft imagery that is both authentic and editorial, capturing your love as a story set against the landscapes that move you, with every frame feeling timeless, cinematic, and artfully composed.