By Jamie May Photography: Why Spring Lake Country Club is One of the Best Lakeshore Wedding Venues The Lakeshore is such a wonderful place to get married. With the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan, scenic golf courses, and charming venues, there’s truly something for every couple. One of my all-time favorite venues is Spring Lake …
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July 8, 2025
Senior Pictures on the Lakeshore- Grand Haven Style!
By Jamie May Photography Senior Pictures on the Lakeshore- Grand Haven Style! Senior pictures are one of my favorite types of sessions—especially when we get to shoot along the beautiful Lakeshore in West Michigan. There are so many gorgeous locations, but one of my absolute favorites is downtown Grand Haven. Within just a small walking …
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May 28, 2025
Capture Your Grand Haven Vacation with a Beach Photo Session
Capture Your Grand Haven Vacation with a Beach Photo Session Are you planning a trip to Grand Haven, Michigan? With its sandy beaches, iconic lighthouse, and endless family-friendly activities, Grand Haven is not only one of the top vacation spots in West Michigan — it’s also the perfect place to schedule a professional family photo …
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May 22, 2025
Beginner Photography Workshop
Beginner Photography Workshop Presented by Jamie May Photography – West Michigan Learn the basics of photography in a small group setting designed specifically for beginners. If you’re new to using a DSLR or mirrorless camera and want to get off auto mode, this hands-on session will give you the confidence and skills to start taking …
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May 15, 2025
Looking for Lake Michigan Beach Pictures?
Looking for Lake Michigan Beach Pictures? You’ve Found the Right Photographer Looking for Lake Michigan Beach Pictures? You’ve Found the Right Photographer. If you’re dreaming of stunning beach photos on the shores of Lake Michigan, you’re in the right place. With over 15 years of experience photographing along Michigan’s beautiful lakeshore, I’ve spent countless summer …
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April 22, 2025
Now Hiring: Launching a Budget-Friendly Wedding Photography Team!
At Jamie May Photography, we’ve always believed that beautiful wedding photography should be accessible to everyone. That’s why I’m thrilled to share a new vision for our business—one that offers more budget-friendly wedding photography options while also mentoring dependable photographers who are passionate, talented, and eager to grow. Our Vision for a Wedding Photography Team We’re …
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April 15, 2025
Engagement Session at The Beach
By Jamie May Photography: Engagement Session at the beach with Jamie May Photography There’s something magical about beach engagement sessions—especially when they take place at the beautiful Grand Haven State Park. I recently had the pleasure of photographing a sweet couple during a gorgeous evening session, and it couldn’t have been more fun. As someone …
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February 26, 2024
Wedding Advice from 2023 West Michigan Brides
By Jamie May Photography: I asked my clients this year to fill out a form to help advise future married couples: Wedding Advice from 2023 West Michigan Brides. I have done this in the past, and people have said they actually read it and it was helpful! So I thought it would be great to …
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February 6, 2024
A Wedding Review of Connor Bayou Park
By Jamie May Photography: One of the little secrets we learned during wedding photography, is that the county parks offer rentals for weddings. In Ottawa County alone there is: Connor Park Bayou, Weaver House at Pine Bend Park, Spring Grove Picnic and Trellis, Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing, Grand Ravines Lodge and Tanglefoot Park. These …
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March 19, 2019
Are engagement sessions worth it?
By Jamie May Photography: In this blog post, I am going to talk about whether or not an engagement sessions is worth it? I don’t know about you all, but I am totally ready for spring and summer! As I was going through some of the pictures from this year, I found a recent engagement …