Shirlee Photography
With an editorial eye and a calm, attentive presence, I create imagery that feels refined, emotionally grounded, and timeless — photographs that honor both the elegance and the depth of your celebration.
Sophisticated Wedding Photography
For Celebrations Rooted in Beauty and Connection.
Grand Rapids, Michigan + Destinations
moments are often the quiet ones
most Meaningful
A calm, refined approach to wedding photography — capturing beauty, emotion, and the details that make it yours.
my MISSION
My work is rooted in connection and guided by refinement, capturing celebrations with a balance of editorial portraiture and honest, fleeting moments. Every detail matters — not for perfection, but for meaning.
The result is imagery that feels elevated, timeless, and unmistakably true to you.
I’m Shirley — a wedding photographer drawn to beauty, emotion, and the art of quiet sophistication.
THE ARTIST
DISCOVER
- Katie and ezra
"Shirley is our go-to photographer for everything! We always love working with her and she’s captured so many special moments for us. From our first couple session, to our engagement, and finally our wedding day, she has always been there for us. Our pictures always turn out beautiful despite us feeling a little awkward with posing and she’s super responsive and knowledgeable. Thank you Shirley for always capturing the best parts of us and giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
- Allison and dominic
"We had the best experience with Shirlee and I highly recommend working for her for your big day. She was warm, kind, professional, and knew how to make us comfortable throughout the day. We really wanted our dog to be in a lot of the pictures and Shirlee seriously knocked it out of the park. We hope to hire Shirlee next year for some anniversary photos or when our family continues to grow. You can completely trust her with your big day and her photos are AMAZING!!!!"
I would be honored to learn about your vision and create an experience that feels effortless, personal, and beautifully elevated.