What about a photo makes you stop in your tracks and think WOW?
I’ll answer for you: EMOTION & CONNECTION
Emotion
When you look at my photographs, you are going to FEEL something. I’m not here to take a couple photos and call it a day; I want to evoke an emotion with every photo delivered. My gallery sizes are typically much bigger than you think you might need, and there’s a reason for that. I don’t do this just to take a few pretty photos throughout the day; I do this to tell a story of the entire wedding experience from beginning to end. So that even when people who weren’t at your wedding look through your gallery, they’ll know EXACTLY what it felt like to be there. They’ll feel the emotions you felt. They’ll see the scene that was set. All through a storytelling gallery of images.
Emotional & authentic galleries are created from emotional & authentic wedding days. That doesn’t mean you & your family have to be crying all day long, it just means you need to embrace whatever emotions you do feel. When you feel the tears coming, let them fall. When you think something’s funny, throw your head back & let the belly laughter out. The emotion-evoking & in-the-moment photos you envision for yourself only happen when you don't overthink it, embrace the day & FEEL. IT. ALL.
It's up to YOU to have an emotional gallery, because I can only capture what’s happening in front of me. So if you’re not loving on each other & your favorite people, I can’t force that! That doesn’t mean you have to be making out with each other all day or hugging every single person you see if that’s not your normal vibe, but it just means spending more time by your partner’s side & mingling with your family & friends together. Because that’s what gets you good candids — you candidly enjoying yourselves!
“Okay okay, Morgan, that all sounds great. But what if I still don’t know how I’m going to be comfortable enough to embrace those emotions in front of a stranger with a camera?”
That’s where the connection comes in.
In order to create an environment for these emotions to come through, I don’t just observe your day from a distance; I immerse myself as an honorary member of your wedding party, capturing every emotional and fun moment with purpose. It won’t feel like a stranger in front of you, it will feel like someone you’ve known for years. I’ll be dishing out the sarcasm with your wedding party, cracking jokes with your grandpa, & throwing it back on the dance floor with you. I will so seamlessly be integrating myself into your day that you won’t even notice me the same way anymore.
And while you may not notice me, I will be noticing everything — all those little moments you probably won’t think twice about. Your grandma touching your arm when she realizes how incredible you look, the flower girls twirling on the dance floor during cocktail hour while everyone else casually mingles, the look you give your partner when your favorite people are giving speeches about you & you realize you chose the right person for forever. While all eyes are on you two as you exchange rings or share your first dance together as life partners , mine are scanning the room for all possible new emotions & connections that may arise.
At the end of the day, my goal is to provide an stress-free, familiar experience, creating photos that feel natural and authentic. Whether it's the intimate exchange of handwritten notes, the warm embrace of loved ones, or the golden sunlight dancing on the water, I will bring your love story to life with bold, emotional imagery that will tell your story for years to come.
Connection
Now Let's Find Your Perfect Package
Packages & Details
Weddings
Elopements
Couples & Engagements
Portraits
Weddings
The Signature Collection - $7,300
This includes a full day of digital coverage, 2 rolls of analog film, engagement session, 48 hour sneak peeks, & an online gallery of edited high resolution images. Travel within 2 hours of Grand Rapids, MI included.
Build Your Own Wedding Experience
This is where you can build your perfect wedding photography experience from the ground up! Whether you’re looking for a full weekend of coverage, travel to a destination, an heirloom album, or even camcorder video footage of your day, nothing is off limits to build into your package!
AVG. Investment is $6k - $10k
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Elopements
Local Michigan Elopements
This includes 2 hours of digital + film coverage. From here, all packages are created custom after a discovery call & any A la Carte options may be added in, such as: engagement session, rehearsal coverage, day before/after session, boudoir, albums, etc.
Destination Elopements
All destination elopement collections are created completely custom.
Investment: Starting at $2,000
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Couples & Engagements
Michigan Couples & Engagements
This includes 1-1.5 hour session with both digital & film coverage, 2 locations + outfits, 100+ photos, location & outfit planning assistance. Travel within 1 hour of Grand Rapids, MI is included.
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Investment: Starting at $700
always open to travel
This includes up to 2.5 hour session with both digital & film coverage, 3 locations + outfits, 175+ photos, location & outfit planning assistance. This is perfect for the couples wanting a longer date night captured. If there's a new city you want to explore or an activity you want to do + want photos of, this is the package for you!
Investment: Starting at $1,050
Full Date Night Session
Half Day Adventure Session
This includes 4 hours of coverage with both digital & film coverage, unlimited outfits + locations, 250+ photos, location & outfit planning assistance. Travel for up to 2 hours within Grand Rapids included.
Destination sessions are always available with a custom quote!
Investment: Starting at $1,500
Full Date Night Session
Half Day Adventure Session
Portraits
One Hour Sessions Starting at $550
Small Business Branding, Casual Couples, Anniversary, Maternity, etc
Events
Hourly rate starts at $550/hr, but please inquire for a custom quote!
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Film
Photography
By including film photography in all our packages, we aim to offer a unique artistic quality that digital photography often can't replicate. It’s truly one of a kind. There’s just something about it that screams NOSTALGIA. The rich tones, natural grain, and organic feel of film create images that are not only beautiful but also deeply personal and emotive. The timeless nature of film ensures that your wedding photos will remain as beautiful and relevant decades from now as they are today.
MEET THE MGP TEAM
I'M SO HONORED TO WORK WITH THE MOST INCREDIBLE PHOTOGRAPHER ON MY TEAM!
Since I am so confident in the experience that I provide here at MGP & want to ensure we can accommodate as many love stories as possible, I have a talented team member who is also available for your big moments when I am either unavailable for your date or a bit out of your budget.
Rest assured, all communication, booking, and editing remain directly with me, ensuring a seamless and consistent experience from start to finish. My team member, Aeryn, who has been training under me since 2022, embodies the same dedication to artistic storytelling and documentary-style photography that defines our work. She captures your moments just as I would, with the same attention to detail and emotional depth.
When you choose Morgan Gust Photography, you are choosing a cohesive and reliable team that prioritizes your unique love story. Whether I am behind the camera or my skilled team member is, you can trust that your wedding photos will be a true reflection of your day, filled with authenticity, connection, and timeless beauty.
This includes 2 hours of coverage. From here, all packages are created custom after a discovery call & any A la Carte options may be added in, such as: film, engagement session, rehearsal coverage, day before/after session, boudoir, albums, etc.
Packages Starting at $1500
Team Elopement Packages
Team Wedding Packages
This includes 8 hours of wedding day coverage & 1 roll of film. From here, all packages are created custom after a discovery call & any A la Carte options may be added in, such as: additional film coverage, engagement session, welcome party or rehearsal coverage, day before/after session, boudoir, albums, etc.
Packages Starting at $4500
Team Elopement Packages
Team Wedding Packages
Once your custom package is finalized, booking is straightforward and stress-free. I’ll send over your custom proposal where you can electronically view & sign your contract & pay your nonrefundable 40% retainer. This will then lock in your booking & make our partnership official!!
Let’s talk details! Based on our conversation, I will created 1-3 personalized photography packages that perfectly align with your wedding day. Whether you envision a full wedding weekend of coverage with add-ons like an engagement session, rehearsal dinner coverage & an heirloom album; or a more intimate elopement with no add-ons, your package will be tailored to your unique day!
Step Two
Once you head over to my contact form & get an inquiry sent over, I’ll silently scream out of excitement & then immediately get more info sent over! You can browse full galleries & set up a time to hop on a call to chat about it all. This is your opportunity for us to get to know each other a bit, talk wedding details, & discuss what you’re looking for in your photography package.
Step One
Booking Process
Step Three
Let's Go Somewhere
Inspiration can come from a million different things, but this little ADHD brain of mine loves nothing more than experiencing new places!!
2024 + 2025 Travel Schedule
Bucket List Destinations
United States
International
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Yosemite NP
Olympic NP
Kodiak, Alaska
Isle Royal NP
Thailand
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Banff NP
Plitvice NP
Croatia
Iceland
Greece
Australia
New Zealand
Indonesia
Portugal
Switzerland
Do you have set wedding packages? Or are they customizable?
Do you travel?
How and when will we receive our photos?
How many photos can we expect for a session or wedding?
Do you offer film photography?
Can we see full wedding galleries?
Do you offer a second photographer?
FAQ
What if we think we're too awkward for photos?
I am so unbelievably confident shooting on my own. I photograph the majority of my weddings by myself & I absolutely thrive that way. BUT depending on your day, a second photographer may be useful/necessary & may be added on for an additional cost, starting at $800.
We can chat more about whether you may need one on our initial call!
Do you offer a second photographer?
Yes, absolutely!! I think it is sooooo important for you to look through my full galleries before we book! It’s easy to portray a certain style/aesthetic via social media, but full galleries are where the reality of my style lies!
I can only share so many photos in an 1500+ photo gallery, so it’s imperative that you take the time to view a full story told by me through photos.
Can we see full wedding galleries?
HELLLL YES. My bread and butter is full day coverage of both digital & film! I believe there is such an indescribable magic to film photos & every wedding/session would benefit greatly from that addition!
For those who may not have the budget for full film coverage, I have smaller film add ons as well!
Do you offer film photography?
I always say 90-100 photos per hour on average. So if you have a 10 hour wedding day, you can expect around 900-1000 images at the minimum. But because storytelling is my main focus, these days my galleries are more like 1200-2000 images, depending on the day!!
Full galleries are only complete with all the details that set the scene, so big galleries can be expected from me!
How many photos can we expect for a session or wedding?
I know how unbelievably exciting and anxiety-inducing it can be to wait on your final photos! That’s why I make it a priority to deliver 20+ sneak peeks within 24-48 hours of your wedding day! However, please note that delivery times may vary depending on the season and current workload.
Within 6-12 weeks of your big day, I will provide you with a stunning high-resolution online gallery, showcasing your beautifully edited images.
How and when will we receive our photos?
How about both?!! I have one set wedding package listed above — The Signature Collection — for those who don’t want to make a custom package & just want full wedding day and engagement session!
But if that package doesn’t speak to you and your day — especially those who are planning an intimate wedding or elopement — I will work with you to build 2-4 packages completely custom to your budget & needs!
Do you have set wedding packages? Or are they customizable?
Isn’t it an obvious yes?! Just kidding!! But seriously I absolutely LOVE to travel & it’s truly one of the greatest joys of my life — aside from photographing your wedding of course! I am always down to travel anywhere & everywhere to document your moments!
Fill out my contact form to get in touch & receive custom packages with travel costs built in so that you don’t have to worry about any extra travel invoices later on!
Do you travel?
Truly just not possible. Everyone is a little bit awkward, but that’s where my expertise & experience comes in! We get to know each other prior to working together & I learn all about what makes your relationship unique. Then we can take those things that you love to do together or the places you love to frequent & build that into your experience! I’m all about customizing your photography experience to YOU in order to make you as comfortable as I can!
BUT at the end of the day, it is up to you to come into this with an open mind! Be open to the weird things I might have you try because I promise I know what I’m talking about ;)
