Hi there, I'm Marcin!
Thanks for visiting my blog. I’m thrilled to have you here!
I am a portrait and wedding photographer based in Royal Oak, Michigan. I am very passionate about photography and I'm blessed for being able to do what I love.
Go ahead and browse the images. Hopefully you'll find a few you enjoy and will come back for more. Don't forget to leave a comment - I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks for visiting and hope to see you soon!
We had a pleasure to photograph a wedding of a super cool and sexy couple last weekend!
Kristin is Greek, Rick is British. They used to live in Fiji, and now they are moving to Caribbean. FIJI and CARIBBEAN! Tell me you wouldn’t like to have their life, at least for a while 
They already got married in Fiji, and this was their ‘official wedding’. Here are some of my favorites:
Kristin looking amazing
WDIV is having their annual Vote 4 the Best. Please vote for us if you think we are worthy. It would be a huge honor!
Here is a link http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/marcin-harla-photography-llc/biz/92774
Please note that you need to sign in first in order to vote and then reply to an e-mail for the vote to count, otherwise it won’t register.
Thanks for your help!
Super quick post today.
It’s late and I’m tired but I want to post some images from Clay and Kristin’s fabulous wedding before they leave for the honeymoon on Monday.
Wedding ceremony: St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Wedding reception: San Marino Club in Troy, MI
Our baby is soon to be 3 months old and it’s time to post few images I recently took of her.
What an amazing couple I had a pleasure to photograph yesterday!
I couldn’t wait for Amanda and CJ wedding ever since I photographed their engagement session last year.
We arrived at Amanda’s parents house to start the day photographing the bride, her family, and bridesmaids getting ready. When it was time for Amanda to attach her veil I could tell she started getting a little anxious. The idea that she’ll be a wife soon finally started to sink in 
It’s a great privilege for a photographer, who is a total stranger no less, to be let into the family’s house to document all the tender moments that are happening while the family is preparing for the big day. Big thanks to David and Cel Yarber for having us and making us feel welcome in their fantastic house
After the beautiful ceremony the wedding party took off to have a couple drinks at the Union in downtown Clarkston.
Reception got a little emotional during speeches. At one point I had a tear in my eye when Amanda’s dad was speaking.
Overall, absolutely gorgeous wedding with perfect ingredients - tears of joy, laughter, amazing details, and great people.
Now some of the favorites:
Cel helping with the beautiful necklace that belonged to Amanda’s grandma.
Amanda plays with the camera Doesn’t she look like a model? - CJ is a very happy man
Amazing flowers
Reception: Oakhurst Golf and Country Club in Clarkston, Michigan
Marcin,
What beautiful pictures. We can’t wait to see the rest of them. Amanda and CJ are on their way to Chicago as I write, to fly to Hawaii in the morning.We are very excited over your work and extremely happy that you were a part of Amandas wedding. Thank you for sharing these photos with us. Dave & Cel.
Hi Marcin,
Absolutely Stunning!I’am Amanda’s Aunt, Cels sister. You are so talented, what a gift you have and you were so kind to say such nice things about Cel and Dave and Amanda and CJ.Our family was very touched that Amanda and CJ chose the Eastern Mkt for the guest book.Our Dad bought on the mkt for 50 yrs.
These photos of our beautiful Amanda and CJ are so touching, The Yarbers are truly the all american family and such a class act as you know ,I’am so proud of all of them!
These pics are magazine worthy with your talent.
Cel tells me you have a beautiful new daughter! Congratulations! Our daughter Courtney was a bridesmaid in the wedding , in the photo in front of Rudy’s Mkt she is on the far left side.
Thanks for the memories, can’t wait to see the rest of the pics!
Maureen Compagnoni
Dave and Cel,
Thank you! It was an honor to be a part of the day.
Talk to you soon.
Maureen,
Thank you for the kind words and for the congrats on our baby! We are so happy as new parents
Eastern Mkt was a great choice and I was glad when Amanda and CJ suggested it. I love to incorporate bold colors in my images and Eastern Market is perfect for it.
I remember Courtney of course. She’s so beautiful, you must be very proud of her.
Marcin:
WOW !
Uncle Denny
Marcin,
Your photos are wonderful! It was a perfect day and the photos already trigger great memories of the day. We can’t wait to see the rest!
Thanks for sharing!
Linda
Dear Marcin - WOW! We absolutely love the pictures that you have displayed of our wedding! Our wedding day was beautiful and it was everything we hoped for. You really captured the special moments of the day and I keep looking back at the pictures to relieve the moments - it went by so fast! We are extremely excited to see the rest of your brilliant work! Thank you so much for everything you did to capture the special moments of our wedding day! We are so pleased! Thank you Marcin and Martina!!! Love, Amanda and CJ
The pictures really tell the story of great fun and wonderful people. What a great time thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day. Looking forward to haveing you join us soon! Ciao
Amazing, they are so great cant wait to see the rest. You did a brilliant job.
This was my first wedding at the Oakhurst Golf and Country Club in Clarkston, Michigan. Coincidentally I’m photographing Amanda and CJ’s wedding there next Saturday.
Thanks to its enormous windows Oakhurst lets beautiful natural light into the banquet room, which is a huge plus for photography.
Finally, let’s get to some shots.
This is the same concept I did at Katy and Matt’s wedding but I liked it enough to give it another shot
Last Friday I had a great pleasure photographing Matt and Katy’s wedding at the Henry Ford’s.
I first met with Katy at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, MI where she was getting ready. Then quick ride to the Henry Ford as Katy and Matt rented a Ford T to drive around Greenfield Village before the ceremony. I loved the idea! Of course we stopped at a few locations to get some shots of the bride and groom. The ride lasted about one hour and then there was not much time to spare before the ceremony so we had to move quickly.
Henry Ford is one of my favorite locations to photograph weddings as it offers pretty lighting and countless interesting spots to use as a backdrop. Katy and Matt were such a good sports letting me photograph them in editorial style which I lately enjoy a lot in addition to my regular documentary style.
Congratulations again and enjoy the honeymoon!!!
Also, huge thanks to Duane Orris for helping me again. Dude, you rock!!! I really enjoy working with you.
Here are some of my favorites.
I absolutely adore this image. Possibly my favorite shot of the day.
Katy looking gorgeous
I enjoy the lighting in this image
I wanted to spotlight the bride in this image, but also give a hint of the groom in the frame. Video light hits Katy from the side silhouetting Matt.
Marcin:
Love the photo with the fish on the wall. Very clever, clean and creative use of light.
Hope you’re doing great.
- Chris Lee
Hey Chris,
Thanks
Handsome couple - great pictures! Look forward to the full set…