For the moments that can't be staged.
Looks like candid, hits like editorial. Photographing memorable weddings in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Beyond.
Candid, but never
careless.
We shoot the moments that unfold on their own — the glance across the room, the laugh that catches everyone off guard, your grandparents' sweet embrace — your gallery will feel like a storybook and magazine wrapped in one beautifully curated package.
We create images and content that you'll actually want to post. Creatives at heart and free-thinkers by nature, we've spent thirteen years learning to catch what's real and make it look intentional.
A note on inspiration: Love; Photography creates original, one-of-a-kind imagery. We build every gallery from your day, your people, and your story, following our own vision. Our work stands on its own — rooted in who you are and what makes your day yours. Bring your references, and we'll build something that belongs to you alone.
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Candid by instinct,
editorial by eye.
Katie VanderWal is a documentary-style wedding photographer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with thirteen years behind the lens. She photographs weddings and elopements across West Michigan, Detroit, and worldwide — serving the LGBTQIA+ community and turning real, unscripted moments into editorial-grade imagery.
Katie fell in love with candid moments because they're the ones you can't restage. The glance across the room, the laugh that catches everyone off guard, the quiet way your hand finds theirs — that's where your story actually lives, and that's what she's chasing all day long. Looks like candid, hits like editorial.
Recent work.
A curated selection of recent wedding and elopement galleries from Grand Rapids, Detroit, and beyond. Tap any set to view the full gallery of real, candid moments captured throughout the day.
