The Journal

Bryan & Leah | Wedding | Karyn May Photography | Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Photographer

There are so many aspects of being a photographer that I enjoy- of course being able to express myself artistically, but what I love the most is working with such A-mazing clients! Meet Bryan & Leah the most in LOVE and funnest couple EVER!. This couple is so amazing on so many levels… I don’t even know where to start. These two are so thoughtful, have hearts of gold, and love to laugh… their love truly is so refreshing and inspiring! This adorable couple was married at a private residence in Ada. The day started off a little rainy, there were even moments of heavy down pour, but luckily for us the clouds parted just in time for the ceremony and for us to get a few shots outside- Yay!! Despite the rainy conditions the day was perfect. It was full of love, tears, and lots of laughter! It’s always great to see a couple so happy and full of love on their wedding day. Besides the love Bryan and Leah share the love between their families was amazing!

Bryan & Leah may your joining together bring you more joy than you can imagine. I hope you two celebrate everyday together the way you celebrated your special day! Congratulations! 🙂 We just love you two too pieces and wish you many blessings in your lives!

Mwuah!!

Kmay & Joe

IMG_0898
IMG_9116
IMG_9203
IMG_9162
IMG_9234
IMG_9214
IMG_9318
IMG_9340
Leah you are Gorge!! 😉
IMG_9380
IMG_9365
IMG_9688
And this is how the guys got ready…
IMG_7378
IMG_7344
IMG_7450
Looking good Bryan!! 😉
IMG_9594
First look!
IMG_7514
IMG_7516
IMG_7544
IMG_7517
IMG_9506
I love these two so much!
IMG_9509
IMG_9512
IMG_9535
IMG_9539
IMG_9482
IMG_7555
IMG_9468
IMG_9495
IMG_9476
IMG_7635
IMG_9615
IMG_9626
Leah & her Gorgeous girls
IMG_9722
Bryan and his beautiful sisters… a true lol moment. 🙂
IMG_0032
IMG_0205
IMG_7899
IMG_9677
Bryan cracks me up…
IMG_7651
The handsome guys!
IMG_9844
IMG_9927
IMG_0255
IMG_0457
IMG_0580
IMG_0633
IMG_0627
IMG_0636
IMG_0646
IMG_0654
IMG_0690
IMG_0699
IMG_0758
IMG_0748
IMG_8442
IMG_0775
IMG_0740
The food was AMAZE!!
IMG_0778
IMG_0739
IMG_0932
IMG_0309
IMG_0331
IMG_0792
IMG_0993
IMG_0999
IMG_1017
IMG_1026
IMG_1225
They even did small skits… it was hilarious!
IMG_1204
IMG_1211
Each one of Bryan’s sister shared a story of their Awesome Big Brother…. they are all so sweet- love this family!
IMG_1139
… and they partied all night! thank you guys for sharing your special day with us… we love you guys!! xoxo
IMG_1133

Add a comment...

Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

Freddy & Megan-Engagement | Karyn May Photography | Grand Rapids, MI Engagement Photographer

Meet Freddy & Megan. Oh, we just adore this couple!! They are both Michigan natives and graduates from GVSU. Megan grew up on the East side of the mitten. She loves to travel especially during the Fall (me too) and enjoys being outdoors as much as possible. Freddy was born and raised in Traverse City, loves music, nature, and playing guitar. They are planning a beautiful Fall wedding here in Grand Rapids and we can’t wait!! We started the session downtown early in the morning which was perfect as the city was still, quiet and a little dreamy with fog. Joe and I had so much fun working with these two .

Thanks Freddy & Megan for hanging out with us! Enjoy your preview. 😉

Yeah. These two are Gorgeous!!
IMG_6643
IMG_6664
IMG_6669
IMG_6676
IMG_6697
*love*
IMG_6746
IMG_6757
IMG_6769
IMG_6776
IMG_6761
IMG_6806
IMG_6846
IMG_6854
IMG_1985
IMG_6870
IMG_6879
IMG_6884
IMG_6900
IMG_6910
IMG_6932
One of my favorites!
IMG_6940
love the this one of Megan!
IMG_6952
next stop. apple orchard. i just love these images!
IMG_7076
Aww… they danced a little for us. 🙂
IMG_2097
IMG_2102
IMG_7055
IMG_7072
IMG_7146
IMG_7183
I asked if one of them knew how to juggle… and sure enough, Freddy did – he’s Awesome!! :))
IMG_7093
Megan. You are seriously Gorgeous!!! You are going to make a stunning bride!!
IMG_7036
And, Freddy…. you are pretty dang handsome yourself!!
IMG_7030
IMG_2130
I love willow trees, so we quick stopped for a few shots… I’m so glad we did. 🙂 LOVE this shot from the hubbs.
IMG_2184
IMG_7211
Then ended the session by the water. ** LOVE**
IMG_7249

Add a comment...

Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

Tyler- Kids | Karyn May Photography | Grand Rapids, MI Childrens Photographer

Little Tyler, I adore you!! Isn’t this little guy just the cutest thing….my photographic heart always pulses faster when I get to photograph children!! Joe and I had the pleasure of shooting little man when he was 6 months old…. he is now 19 months old and oh my how he has grown! After months of being immersed in shootings weddings, this session was a nice break from the norm. It’s always a privilege for me to photograph and witness a child’s growth and tender moments with my camera.

Lots of love to you Sky and Ashley… little Tyler is just the sweetest!! xoxo

Look at those curls!!!
IMG_5365
IMG_5348
IMG_5361
IMG_5368
IMG_5373
I could eat this face!! 😉
IMG_5437
IMG_5459
It took him a minute, but we managed to get a few smiles… 🙂
IMG_5491
IMG_5476
IMG_5501
the cute family!
IMG_5523
IMG_5516

Add a comment...

Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

Zoli & Angie – Wedding | Karyn May Photography | Chicago, IL Wedding Photographer

I’m so excited to finally share a few images from Angie and Zoli’s Chicago, IL Wedding! We just adore this couple, they are so sweet and totally smitten with one another. Zoli and Angie met in March 2007. Angie was employed at her first full-time job after graduating MSU as a credit lender and Zoli was working in the same building on a separate floor as an IT Architect. They have a super cute story…. after 3 years of dating Zoli proposed to her during their winter getaway in the beautiful Riviera Maya in Mexico… he’s a total romantic!

Despite the 100 degree temps- no joke! The day was perfect! Everyone was so sweet and wonderful it was like hanging out with good friends. 😉 Thank you guys for allowing us to be part of your special day, you two are perfect for each other and we wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

ps: Hope you had a fabulous time in FRANCE!! :))

IMG_4025
IMG_4031
Loved her Steve Madden shoes… they even had a little bling on the bottom. 🙂
IMG_3914
This was her second pair…. love!
IMG_3918
IMG_3954
IMG_3814
IMG_3933
IMG_k4080
IMG_3947
IMG_4123
IMG_4485
I loved all her florals.. it was perfect for her garden theme.
IMG_4484
IMG_4474
IMG_4132
IMG_k4187
IMG_k4225
IMG_k4251
IMG_4298
IMG_4164
IMG_4644
IMG_4669
IMG_4681
IMG_4693
IMG_4700
IMG_4748
IMG_4658
IMG_4725
IMG_4759
IMG_4785
IMG_4780
IMG_4846
IMG_4799
IMG_4806
Zoli is a Hungarian native so they had a traditional hungarian crepe cake.. and it was delicious! 🙂
IMG_4830
IMG_4940
IMG_4876
IMG_4930
IMG_4898

Add a comment...

Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

Sam- Senior | Karyn May Photography | Grand Rapids, MI Senior Photographer

Meet Sam. She is sweet, quiet, easy going, loves to read and is one talented young lady. I know I’ve said this before but I just LOVE shooting senior graduation sessions! Somehow I end up with the most Gorgeous Seniors-I love it! We started the session in the studio and then headed downtown, it was the perfect overcast day! 🙂

Sam was so great to work with… the camera loved her! Thanks Sam for hanging out with us, we had a blast working with you! We hope you have an Amazing Senior year, we know you will do great things!

ps: keep shooting!! :))

IMG_4075
IMG_4092
IMG_3940
IMG_3988
IMG_3973
IMG_4142
IMG_4163
IMG_4233
IMG_4225
Sam plays womens Lacrosse.. so of course we had to get a few shots of her in her jersey. 🙂
IMG_4260
IMG_4257
IMG_4299
IMG_4287

Add a comment...

Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

Menu + Menu -