For photographers

Contract services,
built on trust.

Second shooting and associate coverage for wedding photographers across Grand Rapids, Detroit, and all of West Michigan. You bring the booking — I bring the coverage, the candids, and the backup you need to build a gallery your clients will love.

01 — Services & Rates

Two ways to shoot together.

Second Shooting
Starting at$70/hr

A reliable second shooter working under your direction — capturing the angles and candid moments you can't be in two places to catch. You own and edit the gallery; I hand off a clean, organized card.

Associate Shooting
Starting at$125/hr

Lead coverage on your behalf when you can't be there yourself — shooting your way, to your style, and delivering a full gallery ready for your brand. Ideal for double-booked dates and overflow season. I also offer day-of timeline planning to keep the day moving smoothly, and can shoot engagement sessions for an additional fee.

Mileage
25mi included

Mileage is included within 25 miles of Grand Rapids. Travel beyond that is billed at the standard federal rate for both second and associate shooting.

Negotiable
Let's talk

Half-days, multi-shooter teams, and repeat-booking photographers — I'm happy to work with you on scope and rate for either service.

02 — Experience

Trusted by Grand Rapids'
top talent.

With over thirteen years behind the lens, I've second-shot and associate-shot for some of Grand Rapids' most established wedding photographers — stepping into fast-moving days, reading a room, and capturing the candid moments the lead can't be in two places to catch.

You'll get a dependable shooter who shows up early, blends in with your couples, and delivers a clean, organized gallery that folds seamlessly into your own work.

References from photographers I've worked with are available upon request — just ask. And yes — I'll grab you a crispy Diet Coke mid-reception without being asked.

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan · Available statewide · Have passport, will travel

Let's shoot together.

Reach out with your date, coverage hours, and location — I'll get back to you within 48 hours.

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REAL · CANDID · ART

hello@lovephotography-mi.comBased in West Michigan · Available worldwide

Katie VanderWal, owner of Love; Photography, is a documentary-style photographer capturing real, candid moments at weddings across all of West Michigan and Detroit. She proudly serves the LGBTQIA+ community and is an avid ally of human rights. With over 13 years of experience, she knows how to capture emotion, turning moments into memories.

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