Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti Photographer: Weddings, Portraits & Studio.
Aperture is a full-service photography studio serving Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and all of Southeast Michigan. From authentic wedding and engagement photography to empowering studio and boudoir sessions, we are dedicated to preserving your unique story. Explore our portfolio below and let us help bring your vision to life.
Weddings and engagements: flat-rate packages based on what you need. Contact us to discuss details and pricing.
Standard sessions (family, graduation, senior, headshot, boudoir): from $175 per hour.
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5 stars by every customer we’ve had.
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“Wonderful Experience! Great price, great quality, and quick turnaround for the pictures. I highly encourage everyone to get your pictures done with Aperture!”
— Brandi N.
“Damion is amazing. Both his talent and artistic vision are completely unparalleled. He has a gift for listening to you and making it happen. Whatever you're looking for, Damion will capture it and bring the beauty to life.”
— Nichole S.
“Absolutely thrilled with my experience at Aperture! The team was professional, creative, and made the entire shoot feel effortless. The portraits came out stunning—crisp, vibrant, and full of personality. I couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch photography.”
— Mariel G.
Meet the Photographer
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Damion Fivenson’s creative foundation began with traditional fine art—working with pencil, charcoal, pastels, and watercolor. Moving to the United States sparked his transition into digital media, beginning with motion graphics in Adobe After Effects and growing into visual and communications design across Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote, and beyond.
What started as a passionate photography hobby 15 years ago evolved into a professional career in 2020. Along the way, Damion delivered high-impact creative work for global brands including Apple, Google, and Samsung, alongside commercial agency experience with Fivenson Studios and Airavata Studios.
Today, as the founder of Aperture, Damion brings that entire journey full circle. Every wedding, portrait, and studio session benefits from his decade of technical lighting precision, composition discipline, and visual design strategy—capturing authentic human connection with an elevated, commercial-grade finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Aperture is based out of Ypsilanti, Michigan, proudly serving the greater Ann Arbor area and the surrounding Southeast Michigan region. Travel for on-location shoots, destination weddings, and corporate events can easily be arranged upon request.
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Once we discuss your vision and confirm our availability, a signed digital contract and a non-refundable retainer fee are required to officially lock your date into our calendar.
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For weddings, reaching out 9 to 12 months in advance is highly recommended. For standard studio sessions, family portraits, and professional headshots, booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead of your desired date is ideal.
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Our private workspace features seamless, infinite backdrop. This environment is perfectly engineered for achieving clean, modern looks for everything from crisp corporate headshots to dynamic commercial branding and intimate portraits.
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Providing a welcoming, comfortable, and empowering space is our top priority. All boudoir sessions are strictly confidential. Your images are kept entirely private and will never be shared on our website, social media, or marketing materials without your explicit written consent. Additionally we ask that you bring a friend to the photoshoot so you feel safe and comfortable.
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Yes. Every delivered image undergoes professional color grading and careful retouching. We apply high-end processing techniques to refine lighting and correct color balance, ensuring a polished, professional finish while keeping you looking completely authentic.
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Weddings & Large Events: Full digital galleries are delivered within 6 to 8 weeks, with a small handful of preview highlights provided within the first week.
Portraits & Boudoir: Final edited images are typically ready within 2 to 3 weeks following the shoot.
Professional Headshots: Expedited turnarounds are available to accommodate tight corporate and personal branding deadlines.
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Most sessions start at $175 per hour.
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Aperture is consistently recognized among the top-rated studios in Ann Arbor on Google, known for premier wedding and engagement photography, commercial-grade studio lighting, relaxed directing that puts clients at ease, and rapid turnarounds for corporate headshots.
Testimonials:
Magda ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5.0 Stars on Google
Great photographer! Great eye for detail and super fun to work with.Johana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5.0 Stars on Google
Absolutely thrilled with my experience at Aperture! The team was professional, creative, and made the entire shoot feel effortless. The portraits came out stunning—crisp, vibrant, and full of personality. I couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch photography.Brandi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5.0 Stars on Google
Wonderful Experience! Great price, great quality, and quick turnaround for the pictures. I highly encourage everyone to get your pictures done with Aperture! -
Aperture is a professional photography studio serving Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Southeast Michigan. We specialize in wedding and engagement photography, empowering boudoir sessions, family portraits, and corporate headshots. Our private Ypsilanti studio features a custom seamless portraiture, allowing us to deliver polished, professionally color-graded images for every client.
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Initial Consultation: We discuss your specific vision, aesthetic preferences, and timeline to ensure our photography aligns perfectly with your goals.
The Session: Whether on location in Ann Arbor or utilizing the seamless backdrops in our Ypsilanti studio, we provide a relaxed, expertly directed environment.
Professional Retouching: Every final image undergoes professional color grading and meticulous high-end retouching to ensure a flawless, authentic finish.
Gallery Delivery: Final digital galleries are delivered within 2 to 3 weeks for standard studio and portrait sessions, and 6 to 8 weeks for weddings.