About Us

I’m Libby

I’ve been a wedding photographer for 17 years and I love what I do.

I became a wedding photographer in 2009 after a disappointing experience with my own wedding photos.

I was 20 years old, standing on a windy beach in Florida, and all I remember is staring into a soulless black camera lens. That wedding photographer made me feel the way I felt getting my driver’s license photo taken: awkward, stiff, and nervous that I didn’t look good. Those photos showed all the things wedding photos are supposed to show—the walk down the aisle, the cake cutting, me and the groom smiling into the camera—but I didn’t recognize myself in them. There was no difference between my wedding pictures and photos of inanimate objects. Sure that’s what I looked like, but the way the photo felt was all wrong.

My interest in photography was born because I knew there had to be a better way. Taking photos of people requires a people centered approach. Every detail can be in place (a stunning backdrop, the perfect veil placement, an agreeable ray of sunshine) but if there’s no life in your eyes, you’re not going feel that shiver of joy when you look back at your wedding photos for the rest of your married life.

And that’s actually what wedding photos are about: your marriage. You throw a big party to celebrate getting married because your marriage is important to you. You want your community to witness and celebrate with you, and you want to hold on to those memories for the rest of your life.

Since 2009 I’ve photographed weddings for hundreds of couples around the world. I’ve moved from Colorado, to Texas, to Michigan, sent my daughter off to college, and gotten married again (this time with photos that feel like us). Every couple that has trusted me with their memories has a place in my heart. I have discovered the key to making photos that couples love forever, is helping them feel like the best version of themselves when they’re on camera. Your sense of humor, the way you see yourself, the way your partner looks at you, the smile.

Lots of photographers can take decent generic wedding photos. I want you to spend the next 50 years looking back at photos that could only be yours.

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“I believe if you're going to spend an entire day with the photographer, you gotta vibe with them. Libby and her husband Caleb were very silly, whimsical, funny, but most importantly very on top of their work and coordination.

She makes everyone feel good about how they look and feel in front of the camera. She and Caleb have amazing ideas. I am in awe with their energy and their ability to continue being creative throughout the whole day” 

-Stephanie & Alex Doan (from their review on Google)

Libby Dollar Photography is a small business that I run with my husband, Caleb

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  • Caleb and I work together seamlessly because we can communicate with a glance across the room. As a team we are always careful to use different lenses and approach the same moment from different angles so you get maximum variety in your gallery.

  • We don’t use associate photographers or hire work out. We are who will be there on your wedding day. Because of this we take a limited number of clients per year.

  • In addition to my 17 years (and his 5 years) as wedding photographers, the two of us have a combined 40 years working in hospitality. Amazing service is our #1 value.

  • In our spare time we cook together, explore new places, garden, play our instruments, and spend time with my college-aged daughter.

  • We will travel anywhere for your wedding.*

    *Anywhere we’re legally allowed to work—which is most of the world. Not sure? Inquire here.

What we believe:

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  • Our job at your wedding is to thoroughly cover everything. As much as possible, every moment and detail should be represented in your final gallery, because photos are the only thing you invest in on your wedding day that are really for after the wedding, they should thoroughly represent every aspect of your day.

  • Every body is beautiful. You do not have to conform to some arbitrary (and, frankly, harmful) beauty standard to look amazing in photos. Before your wedding, I’ll ask a lot of questions so I can portray you not just in a flattering way, but exactly how you want to be seen. Strong? Radiant? Etherial? Your photos are as much about your vibe as anything else.

  • Kindness, inclusivity, and respect are our core values. People matter. We are proud LGBT+ allies.

  • Photos we take for you are art that celebrates your life. What you want is always more important than our portfolio. These photos tell the story of your unique and wonderful life, so they should be the photos that make your heart sing.

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A man and woman dancing outdoors against a wall with lush green ivy. The man wears glasses, a plaid shirt, khakis, and sneakers, while the woman wears a blue dress and black shoes. A string of lights hangs above them.
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We are going to get along great if you:

  • Dislike when photos feel staged or fake

  • Want someone to hold your hand and walk you through exactly how to look your best in photos without holding poses forever and feeling stiff

  • Don’t want your wedding day to get taken over by a a photoshoot, but you still want great photos

  • Want classic photos in true-to-life color that will look timeless years from now

  • Dislike being “sold to” or pressured

  • Are planning a wedding or elopement anywhere in the world.

    (We are destination wedding experts currently based in Kalamazoo, MI.)

About Caleb:

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Your second photographer, Caleb Huber, joined Libby Dollar Photography in 2021, after many years as a photographer, and many more years in customer service. He also has an arts background, he plays drums, speaks Spanish fluently, is an incredible cook, and studied Luthery (Which means he can make a guitar from scratch).

Caleb is profoundly committed to hospitality, excellence, and honesty. He has a gift for logistics, technology, spur-of-the-moment problem solving, and making clients feel at home.

Caleb loves photographing fly-on-the-wall moments and intricate details. His favorite lens is a telephoto zoom (which enables him to get close-ups from far away) so he can capture sincere moments without even being noticed.

While Libby culls and edits all our images, handle client meetings, emails, and online marketing, Caleb maintains gear, manages bridal shows, and second shoots every wedding that includes two photographers.

Most of the photos on this website are Libby’s, though Caleb’s images are mixed in throughout.

Caleb the exclusive second photographer for all of our weddings. He is also available on a limited basis for shoots on his own. If you are interested in working with Caleb as your primary photographer, please let us know when you inquire.

Caleb’s solo portfolio can be seen here:

View Caleb’s Portfolio
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Now it’s your turn!

We can’t wait to get to know you and hear about the wedding you’re planning.

Inquire here and tell us all about yourself:

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