Kaylie Ray Creative

Long time no post! It's been an eventful year— 3 months ago to the day my daughter Margo was born. During my pregnancy, I was fully focused in planning for parenthood mode.

Last night was my first shoot since having baby, and it was incredible; my cousin Reagan proposed to his sweet love, Kennedy, and I was lucky to capture it. It felt so great to get behind the camera and watch love unfold!

If you know of anyone looking for a photog for an engagement, wedding, or family session, send them my way! I'm looking forward to doing more of what I love—connecting with others through documenting their big life moments. 🥰

When Kayley reached out to me, I instantly knew her & I would mesh—she is so down to earth and a huge dog lover, bringing her & Rane's brood of four(!!!) pups across the country to get married at the peaceful & spacious Heritage Wedding Barns.

Their eclectic style, non-stop sweet smiles to each other, and the songs Kayley had personally written for their day (SUCH an awesome idea) will forever be in my mind when I think of this late August wedding day.

Send me a message to start the 2023/2024 booking process! 🥰

Chalk Highlight Film On August 20th, 2022, Rane & Kayley renewed their vows with their four beautiful pups by their sides. Rane and Kayley truly go together as perfectly as any t...

2022 brought some of the most fun couples into my life—Leanne & Ryan were certainly one of them.

This is a preview of their full highlight edit, focusing mainly on their first looks & private vows. While not every couple chooses to partake in a first look, it is a great way to get out any initial nerves before the big ceremony, and provides you some extra time with your soon to be spouse!

Venue: Port 393

Leanne + Ryan Preview Big congratulations to The Vroomans! A stunning rooftop ceremony and joy-filled reception took place on September 2nd, 2022 at Port 393 in Holland MI. Full h...

Hey love birds!

Your search for a unique, tear-inducing, oh so re-watchable wedding video from a calm, warm, communicative future husband & wife team is over!

A wedding video is a must on your wedding day. Capturing the tender moments, sweet movements, and voices of you & your loved ones is invaluable. My work aims to blend all the beautiful bits of your day into a video that is authentically you—every couple is different, and my editing style reflects that.

Check out my previous videos at https://www.kaylieraycreativefilmsandphotos.com/ & send me a message here or email at [email protected] to start chatting about your dreamy day.

kaylie ray creative films + photography

Happy Halloweenie!
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Ghouls just wanna have fun 👻

Special thanks to my ghostly brother & future sis in law for braving the rain to have a lil fun🤍

I'm also overdue on sharing the Haydu's wedding highlight from June! https://youtu.be/gkSxALvrA0g
Ryann is simply a beam of light that everyone gravitates towards, and Austin defines the phrase 'life of the party'. It was a joy to accompany these two on their wedding day.

Haydu Highlight Film On a perfect Michigan June day, the sweet Haydu's made their official debut. Ryann is simply a beam of light that everyone gravitates towards, and Austin def...

This morning I finished a sweet little trailer for a really lovely couple Abe & I documented earlier this month at Port 393.

This summer/fall has brought us some seriously amazing weddings, and I will deep in the throes of editing photos and videos through November—re-living these beautiful sunny moments will sure make the nearing colder days a little warmer!

Leanne + Ryan Preview Big congratulations to The Vroomans! A stunning rooftop ceremony and joy-filled reception took place on September 2nd, 2022 at Port 393 in Holland MI. Full h...

What a dream it was to document Brendan & Tyler’s August wedding day 💛 Such a warm, funny, laidback, life-of-the-party couple - AKA my favorite kind of people. So happy for these cuties to be officially wed! 💍

Also, can more couples get ready at home so the kitties can be involved? 😻

When an old, dear friend asks you to be their wedding photog, there is no greater honor and immediate, "YES PLEASE!"

Brendan & Tyler's engagement shoot was full of laughter, slivers of sun on an otherwise gray day, and many sweet, sentimental moments, being at the site of their proposal.

I cannot wait to be there on their August wedding day, capturing these beautiful men and their infectious, warm love!! 💛🫶🌞

https://youtu.be/yg81X2hsoM0 Another wonderful wedding in the books! The Cranes are so warm, calm, and bring out the most genuine smiles in one another. Their late October wedding was a great way to end our videography season.

2021 gave us the opportunity to document some incredible couples, and 2022 is gearing up to be just as wonderful. We can't wait to spend time with more lovely, excited love birds as they get ready to publicly pledge their love and party hard afterwards. 🥂

Crane Highlight Film October 30th, 2021 was a crisp, bright fall day full of joy and celebration. Not only did Michigan State beat UofM 37-33, but Zac and Grace also got married....

These 2 are everything!!!! So incredibly grateful to have been chosen to document their long awaited wedding day 💗

Brianna &Patrick Highlight Film

Did we all get a little misty eyed at this sweet first look?

Ooooh yeah. Sure did. :,)

When I’m behind the camera at your day, I am there because I seriously love it. I care about documenting your day because I care about how you’ll feel reminiscing on these fleeting moments for the rest of your life. I’m your friend with the camera, the extra bobby pins, tissues, and alll the feels, because DAMN you guys look great together, and this is the start of your forever.

Dreamy + lush venue: Mackinaw Island Yacht Club

HOLY cannoli October is buuuusy!

Social media is definitely on the back burner while real life is full steam ahead.

My grandpa has always told me, “A working woman is a happy woman”, so as I keep that in mind when my computer is staring at my sleepy eyes, it’s only fitting to share this photo of my too cute aunt, uncle + cousins, taken in front of our Poppy's old school house. 💞

Truth be told, I am really happy to be busy with projects I love, featuring incredible people, and upcoming adventures that allow me to have a camera in my hands. That has always been the goal. Every hour spent building this little business of mine is a huge step towards independence, immense growth and creative freedom.

But maaan, daydreaming about my mini vacation to FL next month is SURE motivating me today. My motto that week will be “A balanced woman is a happy woman.” 😉

Dylan · 2022 Senior 🖤

This kid is freakin' cool!!!! He is thoughtful, relaxed, hardworking. And no- I am not just saying that because we are related. 😝 He indulged me in every idea, pose and placement that fit this cloudy fall afternoon perfectly. ☁️ 🍁

A beaming bride x2 😄😄
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

The ease + warmth of having an officiant who doubles as a big sis - very special.

Really appreciated the familial inclusion of this ceremony- the bride's sis sang a rendition of Think of Me from Phantom of the Opera- as a fellow Broadway fan, I was geeked. A gorgeous lakeside moment. :)

Nothing quite like a West Michigan wedding!! Sojourn Lakeside Resort makes for a beautifully intimate, no-frills-necessary, serene ceremony location.

Moody skies, grinning gals, happy guys. 😄

Large bridal parties means extra love + lots of laughs to surround you on your day, help with last minute details or to convince you to take that pre-aisle walk shot to shoo away any nerves. 😜

His & hers 🍦

Moomers Homemade Ice Cream was the dessert of choice at this August wedding - and oooh what a perfect choice it was 😋

Golden fields provide the perfect backdrop to breathe in your beloved 🌾🌟

Venue: The stunning Bay View Weddings in

Cheers to getting together.

Big weddings with family & friends from far & wide are so special. Having everyone you care for, and that cares for you, in one joyous place feels like a constant 'cheers' the whole night long.

Cheers to getting together & the photos that immortalize it - reminding you, "Hey. That was a fantastic lovely heartwarming day. We need to get together again, and soon."

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Three generations, two white dresses, awaiting one long walk down the grassy aisle & the relaxing dance party that comes afterwards. 😊

Pre-festivities dance practice to ensure those twirls are in tip top shape 🍦

(They were)

Dreamy venue: Bay View Weddings

City views are pretty views!

Do you prefer sky scrapers & the exciting buzz of being downtown, or being surrounded by the calming comfort of greenery & sound of the breeze?

I am usually the latter, but an occasional trip to the metropolis makes it all the more magnificent. 🌳🏙

Anyone else dreaming of cool autumn days, crunchy leaves & long sleeves?! 🍎🍁💛

Sun lit lakes, flowing dresses & impromptu, blissful dances… these are a few of my favorite things. ✨🌞

Venue: Sojourn Lakeside Resort

Cheers to the moment you're officially official! Double cheers when it is at this stunning Lake MI back drop, surrounded by friends & family from every corner of the country.

Champagne at the ceremony site is always a good idea, especially on a melty, lovely scorer such as this one. 🌞

Headed to Mackinac Island today to document another happy day of love! Wishing you a Saturday filled with the same. 💛📷