Organic Moments, Cherished Forever
$4,000 starting price
MI
Travels up to 4000 miles See details
Katie VanderWal
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
If you’re looking for a fun (occasionally fun-ny), insanely creative, lover-of-your-love-story photographer for your wedding, slow your scroll, and let’s be friends! My style is vibrant and film-like, with gobs of sweet moments mixed in with your grandma’s frame-able poses. Together, we will curate a beautiful gallery of images for you to look back on for years to come! I am based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan but will travel anywhere your heart desires!
Let’s make some magic!
Love; Photography is a creative wedding photographer in Allendale, MI.
Prices & packages
Minimalist
$4,000 starting price
Minimalist
$4,000 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
2 Photographers
2 Photographers
Unlimited Images
Unlimited Images
Timeline Planning
Timeline Planning
Full Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
Full Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
Most popular
.Midi
$4,500 starting price
Midi
$4,500 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Unlimited Images
Unlimited Images
Timeline Planning
Timeline Planning
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
2 Photographers
2 Photographers
Full Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
Full Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
Luxe
$5,000 starting price
Luxe
$5,000 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
2 Photographers
2 Photographers
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Unlimited Images
Unlimited Images
Timeline Planning
Timeline Planning
Full Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
Full Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
Elopements
$5,500 starting price
Elopements
$5,500 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
1 Photographer
1 Photographer
Full Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
Full Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
Timeline Planning + Permit Research
Timeline Planning + Permit Research
Unlimited Images
Unlimited Images
Travel
Travel
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- Minimalist$4,000 starting priceMinimalist$4,000 starting price6 hours6 hours2 Photographers2 PhotographersUnlimited ImagesUnlimited ImagesTimeline PlanningTimeline PlanningFull Sneak Peek within 1 Day of WeddingFull Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
- Most popular.Midi$4,500 starting priceMidi$4,500 starting price8 hours8 hoursUnlimited ImagesUnlimited ImagesTimeline PlanningTimeline PlanningEngagement SessionEngagement Session2 Photographers2 PhotographersFull Sneak Peek within 1 Day of WeddingFull Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
- Luxe$5,000 starting priceLuxe$5,000 starting price10 hours10 hours2 Photographers2 PhotographersEngagement SessionEngagement SessionUnlimited ImagesUnlimited ImagesTimeline PlanningTimeline PlanningFull Sneak Peek within 1 Day of WeddingFull Sneak Peek within 1 Day of Wedding
- Elopements$5,500 starting priceElopements$5,500 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hours1 Photographer1 PhotographerFull Sneak Peek within 1 Day of WeddingFull Sneak Peek within 1 Day of WeddingTimeline Planning + Permit ResearchTimeline Planning + Permit ResearchUnlimited ImagesUnlimited ImagesTravelTravel
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $4,500
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Destination Weddings
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Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Katie VanderWal
Owner
I thrive on the human experience. I enjoy photographing stories in their organic form, curating a lifetime of memories for my clients. In addition to my love for people and the moments that make us human, I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming photographer who cares deeply for you, your partner, and your love story. I am a lover of ridiculous internet memes, “I Love Lucy,” my dogs, and my family. Enjoying life is essential to me. Travel, nature walks, and the smell of a campfire speak to my soul. Target is great, but you’ll usually find me at Vertigo Records searching for vintage vinyl!
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5.0
out of 5.06 reviews
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Katie, the wedding photographer, received glowing reviews for her exceptional work capturing beautiful moments and memories during weddings. Reviewers appreciated her talent, professionalism, and ability to make everyone comfortable and at ease while taking pictures. Katie's creativity, kindness, and attention to detail left a lasting impression on couples, with some noting special efforts she made, such as including deceased grandfathers in photos. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Katie for any photography needs, especially for weddings.- Top reviews
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Hadassah S
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5.0
9/30/2022
Photography was always a "high in importance" item when planning my wedding. However, the wedding that happened was not even close to what I had in mind. It was better, thanks to Katie. I don't feel like I found her, I feel like she found me when I, unknowingly, needed her most. Yes, she is very talented, technical, and professional - she checks all the boxes regarding what you may be looking for in a photographer. But she will give you more of what really matters most - Unforgettable, Organic, and Breathtaking Memories. Katie takes you beyond the beautiful photos she takes. She is Brilliant.
Courtney C
5.0
5/01/2025
We absolutely loved our wedding photos! I am an artist myself and am so picky about photography work. She blew us all away, each wedding picture is a story in itself. She is also so funny, down to earth, great at making people smile, and professional. We will likely hire her again in the future for family photos. We can't recommend her enough!
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Paul D
5.0
12/31/2022
Absolutely a perfect match for what we were looking for in a wedding photographer. Her personality made her extremely easy to work with, and she knew how to capture the pictures without having us do awkward posing and time consuming retakes. Would highly recommend her for any event photography needs.
Jodi D
5.0
12/31/2022
Amazing! We absolutely love our pictures. The moments, memories, emotions and happiness captured in the pictures are incredible. We loved working with Katie and her team. It was so much fun. Went above and beyond to make things great for us. Highly recommend.
Megan V
5.0
12/29/2022
Katie was absolutely amazing to work with! I had a lot of anxiety surrounding getting my picture taken, especially with the added pressure of the pictures being of one of the most important days of my life! But Katie helped ease my anxiety right away. After seeing the pictures, I felt beautiful, truly. All of the guests were so impressed with her, too. Everyone kept commenting on how they saw her working away to get as many pictures as she could. She was also so creative with her pictures! I also have to mention how touched I was that she was able to make some extra special pictures for us. My husband and I both had grandpas who passed away. Katie was able to photoshop them into some pictures of us with our grandmas. My entire family cried on Christmas when I gave the picture to my grandma. The smile on her face meant everything to me and I have Katie to thank for that. That picture alone has my heart so full.
Book with Katie! It will be the best wedding decision you could make!
Megan S
5.0
8/21/2022
Katie did photography for our wedding ceremony and reception. Once we met her in person I knew booking her was a good choice. Katie was professional but very personable and helped so much with wedding day nerves. Our pictures turned out beautiful and she managed to get all the important shots. I would recommend Katie to anyone looking for an amazing photographer!
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