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Arrae Photography is a modern wedding photography studio based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Amanda, owner of the company, has been shooting weddings for over ten years and treasures finding the tiny moments with all the big feelings to tell the story of your wedding day. She will be there to help you organize the day and find the best places to capture beautiful images where ever the day takes you. She is well loved by her clients. View her website for many more examples of her work and detailed pricing information.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Arrae Photography

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Amanda and her partner did an AMAZING job capturing our August 2024 wedding. My husband and I were blown away when we saw our gallery. She is a joy to work with and I highly recommend Arrae Photography to any couple.
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Oliver Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful, Collaborative Photographer

I can't say enough good things about partnering with Amanda for our wedding! She was very clear, kind and professional throughout the entire process. Something we loved was how collaborative she made the experience. And as a member of the LGBTQ community, my husband and I were so comfortable working with her. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, look no further!
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Courtney Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, friendly and all around awesome photographer!

Amanda was amazing to work with and we are very lucky she was able to photograph our wedding day. Amanda also made the engagement session very easy and fun! Her knowledge and experience results in incredible photos. Not to mention, Amanda is just fun to be around! Tim (second photographer) was awesome amazing and we were grateful for their awesome partnership! As part of our day we also had a videographer. Amanda worked very well with him! Highly highly suggest Amanda! We will for sure book her again for family photos!
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Megan Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Our experience with Arrae photography was 10/10 from beginning to end. Our photos were expertly taken, and the quality was astonishing. Amanda really took our location into consideration and put together some very unique photos. She also made me feel a lot less sad about it raining and made the rain a showpiece in our photos.
Molly
Molly Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Amanda was an amazing photographer to work with! She did both our engagement and wedding photos. I definitely recommend doing this as we spent time during the engagement shoot learning how to pose together. Then by the wedding day, we were already comfortable with getting our pictures taken and knew how Amanda’s process worked. She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. It rained all day on our wedding day, but Amanda worked her MAGIC and took some truly magical shots. She used some special tricks with lighting up the rain so it looked like the rain drops are glowing behind us. Even though I was disappointed that we couldn’t take pictures out on the golf course, she was able to get some very pretty greenery as a background for us by using the porch as a cover. We also did venture out into the rain, and Amanda had cute bubble umbrellas for us to use! We got our wedding pictures back EXACTLY 4 weeks after the wedding as promised and they were as beautiful as expected. It was also really nice that there was an online album so we could easily share with family and friends. Book Amanda (Arrae Photography) for your wedding day and you will get the best wedding photos you could ever dream of!
Amy
Amy M. Sent on 01/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Very Skilled Photographer

Amanda is an AMAZING photographer! She captured our wedding day exactly how we hoped it would be captured! We will cherish our photos for many many years.
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Rachel Sent on 04/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Quality pictures/photographer/person

Amanda is so personable and her pictures are such high quality. I never dreamed of being able to afford such high quality photos for our wedding. Her packages allow for affordable but exceptionally professional photos
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Kelsey Sent on 11/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer EVER!!!!!

Amanda is one of the best photographers I know, and we hired her to capture our big day. There are not many people who are truly passionate about what they do, but when you meet and work with Amanda you know shes one of the few!

Amanda has this ease about her, which is contagious - she knows how to make you feel special and relaxed about being photographed. She is also great at capturing moments, she is like a ninja waiting to capture that laugh between you and your husband or the hug between you and a grand parent. In addition to being an amazing photographer, she is also super organized. She has a great system set up to make sure you and her are on the same page.

I would HIGHLY recommend Arrae Photography to anyone who is looking for someone to capture their special moments in life!
Bridget
Bridget Sent on 10/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Arrae photography captured our dream day perfectly!!

My husband and I used Arrae photography's services for our engagement photos and wedding day pictures. Amanda was the first out of multiple photographers that we met with when trying to find our photographer. Her kindness and professional mannerisms were what made us initially like her. On top of how nice she is, her photography is one-of-a-kind. She truly has a gift. The way that she captured candid, once in a lifetime moments at our engagement and wedding days is stunning. The lighting and backgrounds she uses/finds are so beautiful! I tear up looking at our photos because she has captured my husband and I's love so beautifully. Amanda was also wonderful at working with large, loud groups. We did family portraits in the church after the ceremony, and she was able to coordinate all of this chaos of our large families with grace and professionalism. I couldn't believe someone would be able to do that, to be honest! Bottom line is is that Arrae photography will do an absolutely amazing job, and we will go back to Amanda for future photo opportunities. Her photography is a true gift and you should choose her for your photo shoots, whatever they might be for! Thank you, Amanda! Sincerely, Bridget & Alexander
Lindsy
Lindsy Sent on 06/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Investment Ever!

Amanda from Arrae Photography was AMAZING as were the images that captured our special day! Arrae Photography had a good selection of packages to choose from to meet your needs, and offers customization to meet them even further. Amanda was available whenever needed and made the process painless. We received nearly 1,000 images that looked great, were organized, and captured all of the special moments. Amanda is worth every penny and more!
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Awards

76
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Holden Michael Events Holden Michael Events Wedding Planners

We love working with Amanda! Not only is she great fun on the wedding day, but her photos are beautiful! Definitely can't go wrong in choosing Arrae Photography for your wedding day!

Heyday Event Lab Heyday Event Lab Wedding Planners

Amanda from Arrae Photography is the sort of vendor brides (and other vendors!) dream of. Within moments of meeting her you feel that you've known her for years. She instantly has the wedding party comfortable and laughing, leaving their camera shyness far behind. She has a great eye, leaving her clients with unique angles on lasting memories. Always quick to respond and eager to please, Arrae Photography is a great choice for your photography needs.

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Arrae Photography frequently asked questions

Arrae Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Arrae Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
Arrae Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Arrae Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Arrae Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Arrae Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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