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Karyn May Photography

Karyn May Photography

Grand Rapids, MI
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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    Julia O. Sent on 12/31/2021
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    Amazing wedding photos! I couldn't be happier.

    Karyn and Joe shot my wedding in July of this year and captured our day perfectly. Our photos turned out perfect and we were provided a beautiful gallery that was beyond my expectations. They were amazing to work with, very responsive and communicative before, after and during our big day. They were experts in working with our large wedding party and guiding us on how/where to pose. I am extremely happy they were our photographers, you won't regret choosing Karyn May to photograph your wedding.
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    Karis Sent on 01/06/2019
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    Excellent, top-notch photographers

    Karyn and Joe were absolutely professional and delivered beautiful photos from our engagement session and wedding that we will treasure forever! They knew exactly how to make us laugh and feel comfortable for photo sessions, and also managed to take many candid shots without us even knowing they were there. They were very professional and always organized. We would highly recommend them!
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    Ryanne Sent on 10/30/2016
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    Karyn and Joe were the perfect wedding photographers. We had a BLAST working with them on our wedding day! Karyn and Joe also went above and beyond the typical photographer duties. They helped us plan our wedding timeline down to every last detail and kept us on schedule the day of. They even spent time cruising around Holland before our wedding to make sure we had the perfect spots for photos! I would highly recommend Karyn May Photography services to every happy couple planning their wedding. They captured every special moment into beautiful photographs that will help us relive that magical day for the rest of our lives :)
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    Natalie Sent on 09/21/2016
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    Our top priority once my husband and I started planning our wedding was to book a great photographer. We went to many bridal shows an met many photographers. While many of them looked good, Karyn and Joe stuck out to us among all of the rest. They are both some of the sweetest people you will ever meet! They were so personable, warm, and easy to get along with. Immediately after meeting them, we knew we wanted to work with them!
    Before our engagement shoot, we had a lot of conversation back and forth about shooting locations. Karyn had some really great ideas and insight and listened to our preferences to help find the perfect location. Our engagement shoot was so much fun and Karyn and Joe captured some really great moments, including some cute ones with our new puppy.
    The day of our wedding, Karyn and Joe were fantastic! They got shots of us getting ready separately as well as candid shots before our first look as well other little details we hadn’t even though of. We had picked out several shooting locations for before the ceremony with our bridal party, but unfortunately we were running a little late and were rushed for getting to all of our sites. They remained flexible and were able to get phenomenal shots at the spots we were still able to make it to.
    They were very organized throughout parts that could have been chaotic (family portraits). They got shots of the reception venue before it was filled with people which were absolutely gorgeous. They were able to get such entertaining dancing pictures of our guests as well as ones with people mingling. We, (as well as our guests) were so impressed with how they were able to capture so many beautiful moments of the day and did not insert themselves into the center of everything like I’ve seen with other wedding photographers. Booking Karyn and Joe was the best decision we made during our planning process! Thank you so much Karyn and Joe!!
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    Anna Sent on 01/28/2016
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    Karyn was wonderful to work with! She and her husband Joe are such a great pair to entrust your biggest memories to. They put my husband and me completely at ease and allowed us to completely be ourselves--they captured every detail and every emotion! My whole family was impressed with their professionalism and critical eye which is wonderful and rare! I cannot recommend Karyn enough for any event. Don't trust your photos to anyone! Trust them to someone who is artistic and creative but also an expert at utilizing natural light and keeping your photos true to life, but even more beautiful!
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    Stacia Sent on 10/12/2015
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    Karyn and Joe May are an amazing team. They work so well together and made our wedding pictures so much fun! From day one when Karyn contacted me, I knew she was someone that I would love to work with. They both are so friendly, kind, patient and professional. Karyn did an amazing job at recommending where to take the photos. We HIGHLY recommend both of them and are worth every penny!!!
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    Elena Sent on 10/05/2015
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    If I was forced to sum it up, choosing Karyn & Joe was by far the BEST wedding gift my husband and I could have ever given ourselves; now and forever. In choosing a wedding photographer, I truly had no idea what to expect or look for. Karyn and Joe, a husband and wife dynamic team, just happened to be the first couple I reached out to and they set the bar so high. To be honest, I thought it was just about finding someone who could take a beautiful picture and edit it to make it even better – I was so wrong. I learned that photographers turn into family that day and Karyn & Joe were, and are, just that. From meeting them at our engagement session, all the way until the last minute of our reception, they were AMAZING. Not only do they work fantastic together, but they are just as impressive as individual photographers and as people. The dynamic duo made my husband and I feel beyond comfortable at every turn; we had Karyn & Joe with us for 12 hours on our wedding day and every second was absolute bliss. They kept up with the craziness of the day, and made our day even more PERFECT. They are passionate and motivated about what they do and it is so evident in their work and personalities. They were timely, outgoing, professional, patient, courteous, and fun to say the least. We never once felt like “customers or clients”, but truly felt like friends and family. A photograph is something that lasts forever, and has the ability to hold a memory that one can cherish for a lifetime – Karyn & Joe did just that for us. They ever so beautifully captured our special day and gave us the ability to relive it, for days and years to come. Choosing Karyn & Joe May to capture our fairytale of a day was a decision that will pay off for the rest of our lives! There is no need to sugarcoat it - they are exquisite people and talented photographers... they are simply amazing. #TEAMMAY
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    Heather Sent on 10/28/2015
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    Karyn and Joe were an excellent team at our wedding this August in Grand Rapids. Karyn took the time to Skype with me before our wedding since I wasn't able to meet her in person before the event and for an hour we talked about what I was looking for, requested photos, styles, etc. It was phenomenal. The day of, Karyn and Joe took outstanding posed and candid photos of the night that I cannot stop showing off! They really go the extra mile- our photos arrived in the cutest box packaged with a bow and even a few extra prints! They are PHENOMENAL and I highly recommend!
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    Gina Sent on 10/23/2015
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    We found Karyn and Joe May through a distant friend's pictures on social media. We loved the casual style and how they captured the real moments of the day. Before even meeting them Karyn talked to me on the phone for over an hour. She was friendly, informative and had a genuine interest in me and my wedding plans. When meeting with them, my husband and I fell in love with they photography and their personalities. They had so many examples of their work to show us and we loved all of it. Their pricing was very good for what was provided and the quality of their photographs. They have a few different tier packages which allows brides to find one that is just right for them and their budget. The free engagement session was awesome. They spent the entire day with us and captured some of the best photos of us. They were so comfortable to be around that day and on the wedding day when there is a lot going on. My husband and I come from big and involved families and they got along with every single family member. Our moms loved them and we barely noticed they were taking pictures. They worked great with our venue coordinators and our Catholic Parish. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! Seriously...no one better out there!
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    Every bride has her number one most important and valued detail for the biggest day of her life. For me, that was my photographer. I knew that the moments captured by our photographer would last a lifetime. I began my search and came across Karyn May's blog and immediately fell in love. There wasn't another photographer that matched her ability to take the perfect photo. Once my husband and I met Karyn and Joe, that was it! Done deal. They are not only professional, but they are so down to earth, caring, and beyond creative. Karyn and Joe arrived at our wedding venue ready to work, but made us feel so comfortable that we could be ourselves, be silly, tell them our mouth hurt from smiling, and that the sun was hurting our eyes! Their flexibility meant so much to us as the weather changed from bright and sunny to perfectly overcast. We could go on and on about why Karyn and Joe are the perfect choice. Check out their blog. Meet them. It's the best decision you will make for your special day. Say YES!
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    Rachel Sent on 10/24/2015
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    Karyn and Joe captured our engagement and wedding day perfectly!
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    Marissa Sent on 07/17/2015
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    When I first started looking for a photographer, I knew that who ever I chose had to be AMAZING. After all, for me, one of the most important vendors was the photographer (I'm sure I'm not alone in saying this).

    I came across Karyn's website from a simple online search, set up a meeting with her and her husband, Joe, and instantly fell in love! Her work was fabulous and they were just the nicest people ever! I booked a package with her that also included our engagement session.

    Karyn worked with us and made sure we were happy with everything. She scouted out locations and let me tell you, they were absolutely perfect!!

    Karyn and her team paid extra close attention to all of the important details at my wedding and I couldn't be more thrilled to have had such a wonderful experience.

    The photos turned out absolutely stunning and I wouldn't dream of recommending anyone else! If your number one vendor priority is photography then you MUST have Karyn May Photography!

    Thank you again, Karyn and Joe! Much love!
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    Brittany Sent on 10/27/2014
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    Karyn and Joe were great! They are so likable and easy to work with. They helped make our engagement session so fun! They were fantastic on our wedding day, they got all the shots we wanted and interacted great with our families and guests! My husband and I will definitely recommend Karyn May to our family and friends.
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    Sarah Sent on 10/29/2014
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    We chose to use Karyn & Joe for our wedding this past September and as soon as we met them for our engagement picture session we knew it was the perfect match! Karyn and Joe were unbelievably helpful from day one. They listened to us and what we wanted in our wedding pictures and made sure that all the decisions we made were ones that would stay true to our taste and vision! We got so many compliments on our engagement pictures and had a hard time narrowing it down to just one for our save the date, so we were certain we were in good hands for our wedding day pics. The day of our wedding Karyn & Joe were above and beyond anything we could have asked for. We had planned for an outdoor ceremony and reception, but as the wedding approached we realized the weather wasn't looking like it was going to cooperate. Karyn worked with me to come up with a Plan B for photos if it did rain so that we would be able to get beautiful pictures and not get us or our bridal party soaking wet (our venue did not have many covered places)! The day of the wedding her and Joe patiently monitored the storm forecast for us and were in constant contact with our vendors at the venue to get their opinion on what the weather looked like there. They patiently listened to all my concerns and answered my questions to help me decide what the best game plan would be for me and my husband. Ultimately, their patience calm demeanor set the tone and everyone followed their lead. During our reception they were always one step ahead, any time I would ask to make sure they got a picture, they would either already have gotten it done or have a fabulous idea on some way to improve the picture. When we were blessed with a few moments of sunlight and a double rainbow right before dinner, Karyn & Joe didn't skip a beat, but went running with us outside onto the golf course to take advantage of the light! The few "sneakpeeks" I saw of these images with the sun, were truly breathtaking and made the rain completely
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    Amanda Sent on 10/18/2014
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    Karyn May and her husband (and partner-in-crime), Joe, are hands-down the best photographers in the West Michigan area and you would be a fool not to inquire with them for your special day! Not only were they extremely responsive, intuitive, creative, and professional, but they created a layer of warmth and a comfortable atmosphere both for my husband and I, and our entire bridal party on the day of our wedding. They have a magical way of capturing all of the important details of the day that you may have missed in the craziness of the day otherwise. Her photos are edited in a very natural manner, and have a very clean and clear composition. I can't wait to share all of the gorgeous pictures and memories with all of our family and friends. We will make sure that Karyn and Joe will be a part of all our future celebrations. Thank you a million times over!
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    Kristen Sent on 10/23/2014
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    We got married August 16th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our journey with Karyn and Joe began a year prior. We first met them for our engagement shoot Labor Day weekend and instantly felt a connection with them. Karyn and Joe work so well together and make you feel extremely comfortable. Their strategy of having Karyn as the first shooter with Joe shooting behind the scenes works amazing. You get portrait like photos as well as natural, in the moment photos. We were thrilled with our engagement shoot, (http://www.karynmay.com/kristen-chris-engagement-karyn-may-photography-spring-lake-engagement-photographers/) and our experience with Karyn and Joe only got better on our wedding day!

    Karyn shot us girls getting ready, while Joe was with the boys. We then had our full ceremony, family portraits, wedding party, reception all photographed. Not one moment was missed and there is not one photo we don't absolutely love!

    All of our friends who have been in weddings or recently got married also raved about Karyn and Joe and how AWESOME they were the entire day.

    We feel so lucky to have worked with them and had our most special day captured by two professional and passionate photographers!
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    Meredith Sent on 10/22/2014
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    Karyn and Joe May at Karyn May Photography were incredible. The minute I spoke with Karyn on the phone I knew I was going to love her. She makes you feel like you've known her your whole life. As anyone planning a wedding knows, it's a crazy time. Karyn and Joe made everything so much simpler. Karyn always was available to answer questions and put my mind at ease. When I got to meet them in person at our engagement photos it confirmed everything I already thought of them. When our pictures came back we were THRILLED to say the least. My husband (fiance at the time) was laughing at me because I had one of our engagement pictures in every room. On our wedding day, they were amazing as well. The got every shot I could have ever wanted and more. Everyone has come up to me and told me how beautiful my wedding photos are. I owe that to Karyn and Joe. They have my highest recommendation. I promise you would not regret them being a part of such an important day.
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    Alexis Sent on 10/30/2014
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    Karyn and Joe were excellent to work with throughout our engagement and wedding photo sessions. They made the experience fun and easy going and truly one of the best experiences Anthony and I had as a couple. We just loved our engagement photos and were thrilled with the quality of our wedding photos. I would definitely recommend Karyn May Photography and would hire them in the future!
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    L Sent on 10/06/2013
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    Karyn and Joe were absolutely fantastic to work with for our engagement session as well as our wedding!! Karyn is very organized and professional, and the photographs are amazing! Karyn and her husband Joe make a great team with an eye for fantastic photos. From the beginning Karyn made us feel very relaxed and was easy to talk with, when we met up in person she & Joe were warm and friendly, helped us select some great locations for our engagement pictures and helped make our wedding day run smoothly. I can't recommend them enough!!
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    Karyn and Joe were such an amazing couple to work with! They made my husband and I feel very comfortable during the engagement shots and at the wedding, and we had a lot of laughs with them. We were able to make suggestions on where and how we wanted to be photographed, and they gave us great suggestions as well. It is really nice working with a married couple, because you get two angles on the photography. We LOVE their work and love their personalities!
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    Karyn and Joe are extremely professional and very fun to work with. We had an absolute blast working with them on our wedding day and for our engagement photos, and the photos turned out great. They are friendly, fun, flexible, and great to be around - definitely the type of people you would like to work with on your big day. I cannot recommend them enough.
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    We received a referral from a friend (who's pictures were absolutely gorgeous) and were super excited that Karyn was available on our wedding day. Because we live out of town we didn't get to do an engagement session, but we were able to meet Karyn and Joe for coffee before the wedding to go over the final details and get to know each other a bit. They really wanted to understand what was important to us, what we envisioned for our wedding day and photos and had great suggestions and advice for us from their vast experience. When the big day arrived everything went wonderfully. They had great locations picked out for us and kept the pictures moving along without missing any details. We couldn't have asked for better photographers to spend our entire day with, they were true professionals and wonderful people to be around. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
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    Meghan Sent on 10/06/2013
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    Karyn and Joe from Karyn May photography were absolutely wonderful to work with. They went above and beyond to answer our questions and make our day as fun and relaxed as possible. Having two photographers capture our day was an added bonus! You cannot beat Karyn May Photography for outstanding service.
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    Erin Sent on 10/06/2013
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    Let me start out by saying- HIRE KARYN MAY PHOTOGRAPHY! They will, without a doubt, give you everything you are looking for in capturing the best day of your life. Karyn & Joe are a pleasure to work with. They made my husband (who isn't the biggest fan of getting his picture taken) and I so comfortable. Our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. Karyn & Joe know how to capture the special moments of the day without flaw, and, in turn, create a story that is uniquely YOU! They are such an excellent team. When you book with Karyn May Photography, you are getting two photographers that are supremely talented and love what they do. Go with Karyn & Joe- it will be the easiest and best decision you will make for your perfect day!
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    Jamie Sent on 08/02/2013
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    Karyn and Joe were amazing to work with. Karyn was very professional and timely. I would highly recommend Karyn and Joe to anyone.
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