There is a special texture to an October wedding in Michigan.
The light hangs lower. The air is crisp. It makes you want to hold your person a little tighter. Gabby and Niko’s celebration was drenched in that feeling.
For Gabby and Niko, their San Marino Club Wedding day wasn’t about putting on a show. It was about two families becoming one. They trusted Studio Schickel to capture that feeling. They didn’t want a “perfect” production. They wanted a gallery and film that felt nostalgic, warm, and true.
Autumn Color & Gentle Guidance
Before the Ceremony and Reception at the San Marino Club, we took a moment to connect. We headed to a nearby park just as the leaves were turning deep red and gold.
This natural backdrop was perfect for our vintage-inspired look. The warm tones matched the deep connection between Gabby and Niko.
We believe in gentle guidance. We don’t force stiff poses. Instead, we set the scene. We invite you to interact, to breathe, and to look at each other. We help candid moments come alive by creating a space where you feel safe to connect. The result? Images that don’t look staged. They look like memories you can feel.
Intimacy in a Grand Space: A San Marino Club Wedding Day
The San Marino Club is a large venue, but the energy inside was intimate.
The true “soundtrack” of this wedding wasn’t just the music. It was the toasts. This is where the audio in our films becomes magic. We captured the tremble in a father’s voice and the roar of friends’ laughter. We weave those sounds into the film. It transports you right back to that table.
While the venue provided the elegance, the families provided the soul. Tears flowed freely. Because we stay low-profile, we captured those raw reactions without breaking the spell.
The Power of One Team, aka Hybrid Coverage
Gabby and Niko chose Hybrid Coverage. So we had the pleasure of using both photography and videography to capture their day.
When you hire separate photo and video teams, it can feel crowded. You get two directors with different ideas. By hiring one studio, the friction vanishes. We move as one unit. We share the light. We share the angles.
This seamless workflow makes the day easier. It allowed us to deepen the connection during portraits without checking a watch. Gabby and Niko knew we had their legacy secured. They were free to focus entirely on the person standing before them.
The Result
A gallery that feels like autumn warmth. A film that sounds like deep love. Gabby and Niko’s San Marino Club wedding proves one thing: When you trust your team, you get to experience your wedding fully.
The Creative Team
- Hybrid Photo & Video: Studio Schickel
- Venue: The San Marino Club
- Florals: Bel Fiori Mercato
- DJ: Prime Time Entertainment
Planning a Fall Wedding in Troy? If you want a team that guides you gently and captures the soul of your day, we should talk.
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