EMBRACE
the ROMANCE
and ENJOY THE PROCESS
Our process lets you focus on your love story, not the other stuff.
THE studio schickel EXPERIENCE
Let's Trade Performance — For a Pulse.
If you crave an authentic experience and timeless film that focuses on connection over performance, you’ve found your guide. We are here to help you move past the planning overwhelm and fully embrace your love.
Documenting the Soul
— Not Just the Schedule.
Our approach to Northern Michigan wedding videography and photography blends nostalgia with presence
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Your Love Is Not a Performance
The industry often treats your wedding like a photoshoot, creating a pressure that pulls you out of the moment. It whispers that every hair needs to be in place and every smile rehearsed
—prioritizing how the day looks over how it feels.
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The most beautiful things about your love are the things you can’t pose.
It’s the nervous laughter during the vows. The way your hands find each other when no one is looking. The messy, tear-stained, honest joy that doesn't fit on a checklist. You don't need to be produced to be worthy of documentation. You just need to be present.
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we choose the quiet hum of Super 8 and analog film
It’s not just an aesthetic; it’s an invitation to slow down. We don’t ask you to freeze for perfection; we ask you to breathe into the moment, knowing your story is enough exactly as it is.
My Husband and I couldnt be happier —
They were professional, kind, and made everything feel so natural.
— AUDREY + DJ, PAST CLIENTS
HOW IT WORKS
A Safe Place to Be You
We believe the best footage comes when you feel completely at ease. We create a judgment-free space where you can drop the mask and be your weird, wonderful selves. No stiff posing, no 'do that again'
—just gentle guidance that lets your natural connection take the lead.
The Art of Analogue
We weave Super 8 and 35mm film into your story because it captures what digital can’t: the feeling. The grain, the warmth, and the imperfect beauty of film act as a vessel for nostalgia, turning your wedding day into a piece of art that feels timeless, not trendy.
Intentional Storytelling & Delivery
You don't need thousands of files; you need a legacy. We curate your gallery and film with deep intention, focusing on the meaningful glances and quiet in-betweens. The result is a collection that feels less like a production and more like a memory you can hold.
You deserve to *enjoy* your day — hire a planner!
(And so do your friends and family.) Even a day of coordinator would help immensely— With a dedicated person watching the time we can freely create and flow through the day.
Hire a photog that shoots in a Documentary or Cinematic way.
If Studio Schickel is not providing the photography, the photographer may heavily pose you, and you can appear stiff in your wedding film. We know so many great photographers that we can recommend!
We love it when you bring us your ideas, then trust in the reason you hired us.
And if you give us freedom to create, we'll give you much more than the shot list.
Do whatever you can to truly be present.
Some traditions kind of suck — our favorite celebrations are with couples who are willing to do it their own way.
Trust us – a great DJ is worth their weight in gold.
If you want to have a legendary night, you want people on the dance floor! Ask us for a few of our favorites!
Have the wedding you want, not the wedding they want.
Your friends just want to party with you. Don't get so caught up with keeping up that you forget to have fun.
— Audra & kayla, past clients
"Rick was incredible! He made everything very easy and was super professional throughout the entire experience."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You can expect a standard of excellence, communication, and cooperation.
q. What sets Studio Schickel apart?
Our focus on helping you as a couple stay present on your big day is amplified by our filming approach and blend of film and digital.
q. Do you shoot destination weddings?
Intimate elopement in the woods or big bash in Mexico, we are right by your side capturing every special moment!
q. how do you help us stay present on our wedding day?
One way is our prompt style posing that encourages you two to deepen into the moment and each other. Another is in our preplanning, we help with the timeline ensuring you are not overbooking yourselves and that we have plenty of time for set up and tear down.
q. can packages be altered to our unique event?
Yes absolutely! We offer custome proposals.
q. Do you offer weekend coverage?
Yes! Check out our Packages on their respective service pages for coverage lengths and investment details.
q. Do you offer flexible payment options?
Yes! We do ask for a 30% deposit to reserve your date. The rest can be easily split into installments.
ways to work
TOGETHER
We encourage you to visit our Hybrid page if you are looking for an all-in-one wedding storytelling experience.
Videography
Photography
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