Authentic Radiance
Hi, I’m Katie Butler! A wedding and portrait photographer based out of the Kalamazoo, MI but would love to travel!
My mission is to capture God’s beautiful creation: You! To capture the real and authentic stories of couples and singles in a natural yet unique way in order to reveal their authentic radiance and to document a moment in their story. It is my honor to photograph something that God so perfectly put together: He’s the author, I am just the photographer.
08/04/2026
Mr. + Mrs. Boyd 🥂🫶🏼✨😆
Abi and Jack’s day was simply amazing! Their love for each other and the Lord was so so evident. And it was so fun seeing how well their day reflected their personalities! They stuck the wedding rings under two random chairs during the ceremony to include their people more, had the most epic entrance, the sweetest speeches from friends, the most fun first dance and parent dances (Abi and her dad’s was next level!!), and such a fun dance floor.
It was an honor to be a part of their start to forever 🥹 More to come!!
Shoutout to their vendors:
Venue: Country Club of Jackson
DJ: Matthew Swiftney
Florist: Plumeria Botanical Boutique
Hair + Makeup: Sarah Maynard 📍Jackson, Mi
Dress: Becker's Bridal Outlet
Second Photographer: Julie | Michigan Wedding Photographer 🪴
07/31/2026
Hey Abi + Jack…YOU GET MARRIED TOMORROW 😆🫶🏼✨
Cannot wait to celebrate these amazing people!
07/29/2026
Mr. + Mrs. VerWys🥂✨
A few sneaks to recap their beautiful day! So much love, emotion, and excitement🥹 I could relive this day over and over!
Such amazing vendors:
Venue: The Union Pavilion at Railside
DJ: Moments in Time DJ
Florals: Renae Buning
Makeup: The Rouge Salon and Spa | Allendale, MI | Aveda & Surface
Videographer: lucas
Dress: West Michigan Bridal Salon
Second Photographer: West Michigan Photographer| Mackenzie M Photography
07/28/2026
Leanne + Nick are married!!👏🏼🫶🏼
What an honor it was to document their beautiful day! Absolutely loved watching Nick’s emotions as Leanne walked down the isle, all their people surrounding them in love, and their excitement for the dance floor☺️
Thanks to these amazing vendors:
Venue: Port 393
Hair + Makeup: Hair• Extensions • Nails• Bridal Hair + MU 📍 HOLLAND, MI
DJ: Quinton aka DJ Q | Grand Rapids, MI 📍
Catering: Clifford Lake Inn
Dress: Renee Austin Wedding
Second Photographer: Michigan & Ohio wedding/elopement photographer
07/21/2026
Photos from Grace and Kyle’s Proposal! ☺️✨🫶🏼
Still beaming with joy!
The proposal I’ve been dreaming of capturing for years!!
Grace and I have been friends since 1st grade (so 20 years now😆) and what an honor it was to be a part of this moment!! Elementary school us wouldn’t have dreamed this is where we’d end up.
After 9 minutes of ducking behind grass and trying to quietly walk in a creek without her hearing me (😂), it was a success!
Photos will come tomorrow!
07/15/2026
Molly + Owen are MARRIED!!✨
Many tears were shed as I watched Molly, who is like another little sister to me, marry her best friend.
Their day was full of pure joy, care, and love🫶🏼 Molly and Owen love their people and that was so evident! Owen wrote a letter to the bridesmaids and to Molly that had everyone in tears, they had the sweetest thank you speech before dinner, and dismissed each table so they could personally say hi to everyone.
Still on such a high from their day! Cannot wait to see where the Lord takes them☺️
Shoutout to these amazing vendors:
Venue: The Casnovia Barn - Event Venue
Catering: Saladino Smoke
DJ: Steve Anzivino
Florals: Oli + Sarah | West Michigan Flower Farm
Cake + Desserts: The White Lily Bakery
Dress: DEARLY BRIDAL
Second Photographer: Julie | Michigan Wedding Photographer 🪴
06/17/2026
THE SUMMEY’S ☀️💐🌾🪻🌼🌷
I don’t even know how to put their day into words. The intentionality, the focus on Christ, the love, the community, the details— just so pure and so beautiful!
More to come from their gallery but for now, some sneak peeks of some sweet moments 🫶🏼
06/12/2026
It’s wedding weekend for Kate + Noam ✨🍃🌸☀️
Can’t wait to celebrate them tomorrow!
06/10/2026
Absolutely cannot wait for Rachael + Ben’s wedding this fall🤩✨🥂
Had the best time with them a few weeks ago for their engagement session. And what a perfect night it ended up being!!
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