Hello friend, I'm Meredith

West Michigan senior and family photographer capturing life's biggest blessings with joy filled, genuine images favoring golden light, big sky and true and timeless tones.

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Mini Sessions

Let's capture your story

and get you booked.


STEP 1:  Choose your package (view details here)

STEP 2: Shoot me a message with your package preference & your desires for the session. I will also ask for names of participants, address and phone for the contract, so feel free to send those along as well.)

STEP 3: Choose from my available dates. Please be aware, I typically book out 4-6 months in advance.

STEP 4: Once we've settled the date and location, and your contract and retainer are fulfilled, your date is reserved. I am happy to help with outfit planning and any questions that arise. I want your session to be as stress free as possible.

Using gentle posing to create heartfelt moments &
crafting them into timeless heirloom-worthy images.

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I didn't grow up dreaming of becoming a photographer, but I always loved being creative. It wasn't until we were starting our family, that I realized the priceless value of a photograph. After some scary complications with my daughters birth, two miscarriages and one still birth, I really began to appreciate how precious and unique each stage of life is. 

I made it my mission to capture and cherish all the little details AND emotions of these oh, so fleeting days. That mission quickly grew into a genuine love for photography: capturing and creating images of the moments we so easily forget... giggly smiles, tiny toes, a mama cuddling her sleeping newborn, the love and excitement of a couple about to be married and yes, that much-desired 'everyone looking at the camera' photo!

I will always guide you into poses that help you look your best while keeping my sessions relaxed and casual so that you can truly enjoy your moments together.

My goal is to capture images that celebrate your every day loves...your family, your life, and the connections that fill your heart with joy.

A little more about me...

photographer, believer, wife, mom to two sweet boys and three crazy-lovely girls, and little Micah in Heaven

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PHONE | 616-819-0766

E-MAIL | MeredithJoyPhotography@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM | @meredithjoyphotography

FACEBOOK | Meredith Joy Photography LLC