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Your lifelong photographer

Let's grow together!

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Hi lovely!

It's so good to meet you!

 

 

Finding the beauty & Love in everyday places and celebrations

 

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I'm Ali Gidley Owner & Photographer of  Moss & Elder and your new Wedding and Milestone photographer! I'm Based in Mid-Michigan but serve my clients worldwide!


With 15 years of photography experience,  I am passionate about bringing my unique perspective to capture all the raw emotion and love between you and your loved ones.


Imagine looking back at your photos and remembering exactly how you felt in that moment, to truly relive that day. Intimate, fun, and full of love, I strive to give you memories that will last a lifetime! Because it's an honor and a privilege to be the one to provide such a meaningful service to you!


It's my biggest goal to help you feel like your most authentic self, comfortable, confident, and having a blast.

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Contact Information

Feel free to reach out to me using any of the methods below. I'll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss how we can work on exciting projects together. Looking forward to connecting!

Phone number

(248) 807-4694

Email

ali@mossandelder.com

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A snippet of who you're hiring!

 

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Meet your Team

The Best of the best!

Meet the amazing group of people who help me capture some of your most important moments! If I am not available for your date, my team is some of the best in the industry, ready to capture your wedding day with all the love and intention I provide! You will always get to meet your photographer and connect with them before you book so you're absolutely sure they're the right fit for you!  But most of the time, they are the ones tagging along with me!

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Richelle

Elle

Mikayla

The Team

Richelle

Elle

Mikayla

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Photographer

Richelle is a passionate wedding, elopement, and portrait photographer who is all about celebrating love in its many forms.


As your go-to hype person, she creates inclusive and welcoming spaces where you can be your true self. With a love for capturing those candid, intimate moments, Richelle brings enthusiasm and a genuine connection to every shoot.


Richelle’s journey into photography began in high school as a sports editor and evolved through her passion for landscape and travel photography. She’s now turned it into a full-blown career capturing love stories. When she’s not behind the camera, you might find her indulging in Taco Bell after a long day, starting a new crochet or knitting project, or making handmade gifts for her loved ones.


Richelle is a Lead & Second Photographer for Moss & Elder!

The Team

Richelle

Elle

Mikayla

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Photographer

Elle a Love Story Photographer!


She was born an artist, imprinted on her soul and deep within her bones. From poetry to painting, stained glass and sketching, to absolutely everything in-between. She can't think of a better way to find peace for your soul.


Photography though, that art connects her to each of you: your love, your stories, your little milestones along the way. The magic created with you has truly become her purpose.


Elle's Style is candid and people-focused


Elle is a lead & Second photographer for Lavandula Studios!

The Team

Richelle

Elle

Mikayla

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Photographer

With 6 years of experience, she’s a phenomenal photographer and hopeless romantic, geared towards capturing love, joy, and all those beautiful in-between moments!


Just like the owner Ali, she has a passion for ensuring that you will get beautiful photos and a personal hype woman and friend that helps make your wedding day go smoothly!


She is a HUGE Mental Health and self-love Advocate. Weddings are so incredibly important to Her. She is an Adventure Enthusiast and is up for the task on just about anything to get the shot!


Mikaylais a Lead & Second Photographer for Moss & Elder!



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No Matter who you're working with at Moss & Elder, you will always feel right at home. Every person here is dedicated to ensuring you feel comfortable, confident, and taken care of!

 

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"Ali is amazing! She photographed our wedding in early September and was a pleasure to work with through the whole process from initial meeting to finalizing details, and finally, Wedding Day! She is so professional and kind. She made us feel at ease, kept us on schedule, and helped facilitate some truly beautiful moments.... I recommend Ali to anyone seeking a photographer!"

-Carly & Aras

Want a photographer who feels like a friend? I got you!  

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Let's connect and get to know each other! Because truly knowing you gives you the best images you'll love for decades and beyond!