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Taylor J. Photography Grand Rapids, Michigan based wedding + family photographer. OH, HAI. i’m taylor - a 34-year-old lover of sarcasm, sandwiches + friends re-runs. whaddaya do ?

in addition to being a full time-photographer, I am also a full-time child wrangler to two beautiful little girls that keep my head spinning, my heart full and my refrigerator empty. i have the utter privilege to be the wife + soulmate to the kindest, funniest, most big-hearted man that makes me feel like the luckiest girl in all the world, everyday. we are a family that believes in being absolutely weird, working hard [ but playing hard, too ] + loving each other with all that we’ve got. along with my human kids, we have two furry cats + two big dogs - which means that my 99% all-black wardrobe is 100% of the time covered in hair. LIKES : speaking in accents, an organized fridge, road trips, all things aerie, giant pretzels, ipa’s, being barefoot, vacuuming, playing euchre, cold weather, staying up late, spreadsheets, cheetah print, loud colors + top knots. DISLIKES : sunday jazz, plane rides, horses, peanut butter with chocolate, clutter, mental math, mushrooms, yardwork, dealing with salespeople, making my bed, being hot + amusement parks. i tend to be mostly a homebody, but occasionally will leave my groutfit + bunhead at home to catch a local show, seek out a trivia night with friends or slink into a corner booth at the meanwhile with a vern ehlers in hand. i travel whenever i can - mostly within our beautiful mitten state - and am forever planning our next getaway via google sheets. we take our kids literally everywhere + i love that they have become such adventurous little travel bugs. at home i spend much of my time in the kitchen making messes, buried under blankets on our couch, finding empty spaces on our walls to hang artwork + photos or tackling never-quite-planned-out home reorganization projects. i LOVE hosting gatherings + am always looking for an excuse to feed my friends. i live for afternoon hangs in the backyard, game nights on the couch + outdoor movies with bonfires. i am notorious for taking 35 days to put away laundry, busting out ‘charcute’ boards at the drop of a hat, randomly rearranging furniture + maxing out my iphone storage [ see : all these friggin’ photos ]. i’m addicted to list-making, skinnytaste, horseradish cheese dips + finding witty things to put on my letter board. i love my mom + our weekly hour-long phone chats. take me to starbucks and i'm an americano with cream, errytime. between the months of april and november - you'll find me quite literally attached to my camera, developing new and concerning eyebrow wrinkles by the day, or posted up at my desk editing + listening to audiobooks or true crime podcasts. i have been shooting as taylor j. photography for eight years which has included almost 200 weddings + i don’t even know how many family sessions + i absolutely LOVE THIS J-O-B. i love working with couples + families + try to fill the role of much more than just a photographer on the day of your wedding or session [ counselor, co-parent, coordinator, B**R HOLDER, groom fetcher, pacifier grabber, etc. ] i'm bubbly, outgoing [ a little sarcastic and weird, TBH ] - but i take my work and your time very seriously. my goal is to give you the best possible experience, and the best images and memories that you can cherish for the rest of your lives [ and use to make yer instagram and facebook as purty as can be ]. want to know more? i’m an open book + super chatty so basically ask away, friend.

just really felt like grace + bobby at golden hour needed some air time on here because, woweeeeee 😍Grand Rapids Wedding...
10/14/2026

just really felt like grace + bobby at golden hour needed some air time on here because, woweeeeee 😍

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madelyn + kevin’s story started at Michigan State University , they’ve made a home + life together in lansing after coll...
10/07/2026

madelyn + kevin’s story started at Michigan State University , they’ve made a home + life together in lansing after college - so it only made sense to capture some engagement photos in their city ! i truly loved the change of scenery being a very much west side photographer - and getting to know // laughing with them while walking the capitol grounds + in the beautiful Beal Botanical Garden MSU was such a delight. looking forward to getting to know them more in the coming year - and joining them at Meijer Gardens next july where they’ll start their next adventure as husband + wife.





i met hope when she was a bridesmaid in a wedding *eight* years ago + she ended up becoming a friend through a mutual lo...
09/24/2026

i met hope when she was a bridesmaid in a wedding *eight* years ago + she ended up becoming a friend through a mutual love of photography. she second shot for me several times, and even when that era ended - we kept in touch. she’s a person in my life that i don’t get to see often enough - but nonetheless am always rooting for // admiring from afar. watching her find her person, get married + then become a mom to baby florence has been such a joy. she swiftly + fully fits the role + getting to spend the morning catching up with them was such a gift. so happy for you, lady ! ♥️

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whitney + jake !!!!!they’re madly in love, have THE best crew of friends [ and littles ] + truly know how to throw a par...
09/23/2026

whitney + jake !!!!!

they’re madly in love, have THE best crew of friends [ and littles ] + truly know how to throw a party + make everyone feel part of it all. so grateful to these two who let me tag along - i feel so lucky to have been part of this day // this next chapter for them. ♥️

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late october // early november is my mosssssst favorite time for fall photos !  i still have some openings during this t...
09/16/2026

late october // early november is my mosssssst favorite time for fall photos ! i still have some openings during this timeframe for additional sessions - but reach out soon if you’re thinking of snagging a spot because they won’t last long.

featuring : an incredibly colorful [ + incredibly fun] fall session from last year with some of my favorites. ♥️

maternity session - but make it a casual, cozy evening backyard hang.  picking veggies, laying out quilts, roasting s’mo...
09/14/2026

maternity session - but make it a casual, cozy evening backyard hang. picking veggies, laying out quilts, roasting s’mores + hammock lounging + just letting the kids, be kids.

such a privilege to shoot for the lovely, hilarious + talented . thank you for letting me be part of this next chapter for your family, thank you for leaning into the lifestyle vibe + for being authentically yourselves. i feel like i’ve known you guys forever ! must be a girl gang thing. 🙃

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can’t believe it’s been a whole year since bennett joined the crew !  love this sweet fam so, so much + figured his firs...
09/09/2026

can’t believe it’s been a whole year since bennett joined the crew ! love this sweet fam so, so much + figured his first birthday was a perfect time share their cozy home // lifestyle session from last fall. 🍂

if you are expecting a new addition this fall or winter [ or you just like the idea of a home shoot ] i loooooove shooting sessions like these in those ‘hunker down + stay home’ chilly months ! reach out + let’s get something scheduled.

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i fell absolutely in love with laura + adam over our brief turned not so brief whatsoever introductory call back in febr...
09/03/2026

i fell absolutely in love with laura + adam over our brief turned not so brief whatsoever introductory call back in february, where we talked about wedding things for a time [ mostly about the things we mutually didn’t like, ha! ] but the majority of the time about everything else under the sun. we clicked in a way that felt like we had been friends for life + i was overjoyed to find the feeling was mutual. they are silly, quirky, the most genuine, creative [ Laura Brown is an incredible local artist ! ], funny, laid-back + so easy-going.

i feel so honored to have been invited into their lives - and to be able to document their wedding day later this month where they will host all of their favorite people at a lakeshore bed + breakfast for a weekend. our timeline building consisted of as little scheduled photos as possible // as much down time as needed, with an emphasis on just documenting them enjoying the company of their people.

needless to say, i cannot even wait.





kelsey + ryan, + their sunday [ wedding ] kind of love.Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer, Michigan Wedding Photographer,...
09/02/2026

kelsey + ryan, + their sunday [ wedding ] kind of love.

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allie [ a past bride of mine 🥹 ] saw a previous post i made about a six month beach session + decided they wanted in on ...
08/31/2026

allie [ a past bride of mine 🥹 ] saw a previous post i made about a six month beach session + decided they wanted in on that, too !

so fun to catch up with these two + meet their sweet baby girl. even more special, we shot at the same place we took their engagement photos.

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