Our Story
About Dear Fern
After every adventure that I brought my camera on, I would post photos on my social media accounts. Most pictures were of buildings downtown or of nature; never of people. But, an old friend saw something she liked and contacted me.
She asked me to shoot her wedding and I immediately asked Jacob to come along. That started it all! After her wedding, word spread and Dear Fern grew and continues to grow. Since then, we have shot many weddings, engagement sessions, family photos and graduating seniors.
Jacob and I love every minute of it. How lucky are we to have a job that we love? We are forever thankful to our friend who took a chance on us.
XO,
LIZZIE & JACOB
More About Jacob
Jacob became interested in photography when he learned about the technology behind digital cameras. He was (and still is) amazed at how it works.
Growing up, Jacob and his brother would make stop-motion videos with Legos using their dad’s giant 1997 Sony Mavica. In high school, he could often be found reading a camera manual just for fun. He took some classes in college, but is mainly self taught. Although he’s a nerd when it comes to cameras, Jacob believes that the best pictures he takes are more about the moments he captures and the stories he has the privilege of telling.
Jacob holds two associates degrees from Henry Ford Community College in liberal arts and automotive technology. He works full time as a test technician for Ford Motor Company when he’s not taking photos. In his downtime he loves woodworking and relaxing with Lizzie on the couch with takeout and watching movies or The Office. Jacob is Lizzie’s own personal Chip Gaines and does most of their home renovation projects.
More About Lizzie
When she was young, Lizzie remembers begging her parents to get her a disposable camera for every trip she went on with family or school. In high school, she took a film photography class and was hooked. (Fun fact: she now has her own basement darkroom).
Lizzie has always been interested in photography; it’s basically in her blood. Her grandfather, and his father were photographers at a major metro Detroit newspaper.
She holds a bachelors degree in Deaf Studies from Madonna University, and manages Dear Fern full time. When she’s not working, you can find Lizzie binge watching the Gilmore Girls, taking her adorable (yet persnickety) dog Charlotte on long walks, embroidering, or rearranging her house decor like she has her own special on HGTV. Lizzie is the Joanna Gaines of the DiMaria household. She designs the house, and Jacob executes it all!