About Kayla Ann Photography | Capturing Love, Joy & Authentic Moments
Grand Rapids Michigan Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m Kayla, I specialize in capturing love stories, growing families, and all the sweet, in-between moments that make life so special.
A Little About Me
✨ Mom of 2 wonderfully wild kiddos – which means I can wrangle a toddler mid-meltdown and snap a beautiful photo at the same time. It’s a superpower.
✨ Christian & faith-driven – My heart is in everything I do, and I truly see photography as a way to celebrate the beauty and blessings in life.
✨ Cottage-core enthusiast – Give me a cozy home, soft florals, and a good homemade loaf of bread, and I’m in heaven. (Yes, I bake between editing sessions.)
✨ DIY queen – If I can build it, paint it, or repurpose it, you better believe I will. My kids always know when I’ve been to the craft store. (Spoiler: it’s often.)
✨ Homemaking is my happy place – I love creating a warm, inviting space where my family can thrive. Whether it’s decorating for the season or brewing the perfect cup of coffee, I believe in making the ordinary feel magical.
My Photography Style
I’m all about real, joy-filled, and timeless images. No stiff poses here—I want you to feel like your best, most authentic self in front of my camera. Whether it’s a romantic wedding in Michigan, a cozy in-home newborn session, or a maternity session in a dreamy field or my studio, I’m here to capture all the heartfelt moments that matter.
What You Can Expect When We Work Together
✔ A Relaxed & Fun Experience – I promise, even if you think you're "awkward in front of the camera," we’re going to have a blast.
✔ True-to-Life, Timeless Edits – No crazy filters, just you at your most beautiful, in glowing, natural light.
✔ A Photographer Who Cares – I’m not just here to take pictures—I’m here to tell your story, celebrate your milestones, and make sure you feel seen, loved, and cherished.
My Heart Behind the Lens
"Let all that you do be done in love." – 1 Corinthians 16:14
This verse is at the core of everything I do. Whether I’m capturing the joy of a wedding day, the tender moments of motherhood, or the quiet beauty of everyday life, my goal is always the same—to serve with love and create images that remind you of God’s faithfulness in your story.
Let’s Make Some Magic!
Resources
Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer Tips and TricksYour love is worth telling. I'm so honored that you have taken the time to check out my work and are considering booking me! I am there for you every step of the way once you book me. From style guides to wedding timeline's, I have some handy resources I made just for you to ease any stress you may have. I like to make things easier for you ;) Head over to my blog to see my favorite vendors.
Testimonials
The LaFave's
wedding at Port 393
"Kayla is for sure one of the best choices that I made for my wedding! She is so passionate and hardworking and it truly shows in her work. There are so many reasons why I would fully recommend Kayla as a photographer to my family and friends.
Not only does her photos turn out amazing and stunning, Kayla has such a kind and genuine soul. Her sweet and friendly demeanor made it so much easier to warm up to her during the photo session. Alex and I are shy to show our affection in public so I was nervous about our engagement and wedding photos. However, Kayla did such a good job getting us to open up in front of the camera and truly captured our love and joy for one another. Everyone compliments how genuine and sweet our photos turned out.
Kayla also did a great job taking into account and remembering all of the poses I sent her to do for our engagement photos. When it came to the wedding week, I did not have enough time to think of wedding poses that I wanted to do for sure in my photos. I am so glad that Kayla helped suggest many different poses for my wedding party and my husband and I in such cute ways that I would have not thought of! She always has cute ideas up her sleeve. One of my favorite photos is my mom and dad kissing my cheek.
Above all, Kayla is so kind and sweet. I highly recommend Kayla for any event that you need a photographer. She will put in a ton of effort to make your photos special, while creating a memorable session with her warm and generous spirit."
Destiny & Brad
couples session on lake michigan
"When looking for a photographer to take photos for my boyfriend and I's 3 year anniversary, I came across Kayla's page on instagram. I was immediately amazed by her work and reached out instantly. She got back to me right away and was super communicative, answered all my questions and went above and beyond to ensure we had sunset photos. When taking our photos Kayla was incredibly sweet, professional and easy to warm up to. My boyfriend and I were very nervous and had never taken photos together before, but with her direction the nerves went away and I have never been more comfortable behind a camera. This was easily seen through our photos which turned out unbelievably amazing. I have never been so impressed and happy with photos I have taken before and our family and friends absolutely loved them. Kayla truly went above and beyond for our photos in so many ways and I highly recommend her!!!"
Ryan & Mariah
engagement session on lake michigan
"I highly recommend Kayla!! We had our engagement pictures with her back in June and I am still and will forever be obsessed with this photoshoot! I went into our engagement pictures SO nervous it would be awkward and boy was I wrong! Kayla made it so fun and comfortable we truly had such a blast! We had the craziest wind and I was worried it would ruin the pictures but she made them turn out so beautiful and romantic. She had all of these amazing ideas for pictures and we just had to pose it was so easy and we cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding! Book Kayla!! You won’t regret it!"