Business Details
18 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photographer in Grand Rapids & Chicago
Kendra Lynece Photography was founded in 2008 by Kendra Lynece, a passionate destination wedding photographer with over 16 years of experience capturing authentic love stories. Our approach blends photojournalism and editorial techniques to document real, unscripted moments while ensuring artistic composition. We specialize in serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC couples, offering personalized experiences tailored to each couple's unique vision. With a focus on cultural authenticity and legacy-building, we provide luxury wedding coverage across Michigan, Illinois, and global destinations.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in features in publications like The New York Times and Huffington Post, as well as numerous client testimonials praising our ability to create timeless, emotionally resonant imagery. As both photographer and guide, we support couples throughout the planning process, ensuring comfort and confidence in front of the camera. Our work extends beyond weddings to include engagement sessions and storytelling that evolves with clients through anniversaries and life milestones.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Luxury Albums
Timeline Planning
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 16 years of experience documenting diverse love stories
- Our team provides personalized, bridesmaid-like support throughout your wedding journey
- Specializing in LGBTQ+ and BIPOC wedding photography with cultural sensitivity
- Featured in The New York Times, Huffington Post, and BET
- We guarantee authentic, emotion-driven storytelling through photojournalism techniques
What people say
Stunning photos
Best part of our wedding
Attention to detail
Professional yet warm
Authentic storytelling
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures authentic moments through a blend of photojournalism and editorial techniques. With 16 years of experience, we document ceremonies in Michigan, Illinois, and global destinations. Our approach prioritizes emotional storytelling while ensuring artistic composition, creating timeless images that preserve your special day's essence.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions help couples build comfort in front of the camera while creating beautiful pre-wedding imagery. These 1.5-hour sessions focus on capturing natural interactions and establishing rapport, serving as excellent preparation for wedding day photography while producing shareable keepsake images.
Destination Weddings
Specializing in destination weddings, we document celebrations across diverse locations from local venues to international settings. With experience in over 10 countries, our travel packages include logistical planning support and cultural sensitivity, ensuring seamless coverage that captures both your love story and unique location's character.
Luxury Albums
Custom-designed luxury albums preserve your wedding memories in heirloom-quality format. Each album features professional curation, premium materials, and artistic layouts that transform your favorite images into a tangible storytelling piece designed to last generations.
Timeline Planning
Our timeline planning service creates optimized photography schedules for your wedding day. We coordinate with vendors and venues to ensure efficient coverage of all important moments, balancing creative opportunities with practical considerations to maintain stress-free flow throughout your celebration.
People
Kendra Lynece
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning photographer with 16 years of experience specializing in authentic wedding storytelling. Recognized in The New York Times and Huffington Post, Kendra brings a unique blend of technical expertise and personal connection to every project, prioritizing cultural sensitivity and emotional documentation.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
I combine photojournalism and editorial techniques to capture authentic moments while ensuring artistic composition.
How far in advance should we book?
Most couples book 12-18 months in advance, but I accommodate shorter timelines when available.
Are you LGBTQ+ friendly?
Absolutely! I proudly serve all couples with inclusive, culturally sensitive photography services.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, I specialize in destination weddings across the US and internationally.
What payment options do you offer?
Flexible payment plans available to ensure accessible, high-quality photography services.
