GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN • WORLDWIDE

Wedding Photographer based in Grand Rapids Michigan

The connections, the love, the biggest party of your life–these are all the priceless parts of your story that I love to make timeless. That’s what I’m here to photograph for you with my whole heart. Think of this: you’re living “the good ole days” right now! Who are you doing it with? What’s the big moment that’s happening? What’s the memory you’re going to be sharing with everyone a year from now, or 20 years from now?

Bride and Groom walking in field at the sunset in Saugatuck Michigan.

THESE ARE TOMORROW'S MEMORIES.

THESE ARE TOMORROW'S MEMORIES.

Hey, friend...

I’m Nate

First off: I’m so glad you’re here. :) 

It will never get old to me that people like you trust me with a window into their life’s most delicate moments. Growing up in Grand Rapids, MI for most of my life, I’ve had a camera in my hand for over a decade, been photographing weddings and couples for the past 5, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. And with that camera (who am I kidding, I’m usually juggling 2 or 3 of them at a time), I’m here to capture YOUR story, emotions, eye crinkles, belly laughs, and sneaky kisses–especially the ones that make silly fart noises.

And can I tell ya something? I LOVE what I do. I feel like I won some sort of lottery or cracked the code of who I was meant to be, because I couldn’t imagine a better role for myself. It’s a freaking blast. I get to attend these luxurious, magical, joy-filled wedding days filled with people like YOU and the people you love, and capture it all. YES PLEASE.

These are your “once-in-a-lifetime” moments.

Weddings & Elopements  

Possibly the most important day of your entire life—right? You ready to go all-in on it and not regret a single thing? Ready to do it your way and say “we don’t care” to what everyone else is doing? Yeah you are – I knew I liked you! I take about 10 weddings per year these days so that I can give each and every couple my whole heart and soul. Whether your wedding venue is near me in West Michigan or anywhere else in the world, whether it’s intimate or you invited the whole crew, whether luxury or minimal—hit me up, and I’ll check my calendar to see if your date is available!

Wedding Photography Packages start at $5000 for Intimate Weddings, with an average investment of $8,500-$10,000 for full-size weddings.

/ KIND WORDS / TESTIMONIALS

/ KIND WORDS / TESTIMONIALS

  • "If you're looking for a wedding photographer, stop reading this and go see if Nate is available *right now* ... and if he is, consider yourself blessed. Nate is everything. Beyond his talent (which is obvious), working with Nate was a *pleasure*. When you're working with half a dozen wedding vendors, quality service matters more than you could imagine. Nate knows what he's doing and knows how to put you at ease. We did a bridal shoot with Nate two weeks before our wedding so that we could spend more time on the day of our wedding being present with each other, family, and friends. So... what are you doing still reading this? Click that link and inquire to see if Nate is available. It will be the best wedding-planning decision you make."

    -Cat & Steven (2022 Wedding)

  • "Don't think, just book :) Not only are we absolutely in LOVE with how our photos turned out...Nathan was so helpful leading up to the wedding and the day of. He made sure our timeline worked well and that we had the right amount for each section of photos. Him and his wife were rockstars the day of and ensured we didn't miss a thing. We couldn't have asked for a better day and our photos captured just how magical it was! THANK YOU Nathan!"

    - Tabitha & Kyle (2022 Wedding)

  • "I’ve had multiple photo shoots with Nathan and ALWAYS been amazed! One of my best times with nathan was for my very own wedding! He was the first wedding planning choice I made! I KNEW I needed him to capture my perfect day and he blew my expectations away. Nathan not only takes beautiful photos, but makes it such a fun experience and truly captures the story and meaning within the photo."

    - Holly & Joel (2021 Wedding)

  • "I am floored with how our pictures turned out. I have been anticipating getting the email that our photos were ready and the results blew me away. I had no idea we could be so photogenic, I wish they didn't end!”

    - Amira & Gage

  • "Nate is nothing less than a miracle worker. There’s not enough good things I can say about Nathan, and I’m so thankful that he was there to capture our wedding in such a perfect way!”

    - Grace & Zach

  • “I absolutely loved working with Nate Chanski at a wedding he was photographing! I am a wedding day of coordinator for the Best Day Details so Nate and I were in communication before the wedding day going over the timeline schedule + time of arrival to the venue location. He was so incredibly helpful by being aware of the timeline and making sure the day goes smoothly for the bride as well. Nate is very nice and easy to get along with (which is huge for working with other vendors). I will highly recommend to any bride looking for a photographer to book with him! My experience alone with him for 1 day exceeded my expectations and more. I can’t thank him enough!”

    -Maggie Mulder (Michigan Wedding Coordinator—The Best Day Details)

  • "THANK YOU for the magnificent job you did for Holly and Joel’s wedding. What a gift those pictures are!! You truly are a magician, a master of all photography things, the BEST OUT THERE.”

    - Mother of the Bride

  • "Here’s the thing: Before I was even dating or engaged I knew Nate would be my wedding photog. There’s no other person I’d trust to bring the vibes and ideas in my head to life through a lens!!! I tried pressing 6 stars but somehow that’s not an option. We are friends in real life, but if your wedding is the first time you meet him you will be JUST. FINE. The most personable, chill, helpful guy (and his wife is a real life princess too) Adam and I didn’t want a first look, and when our venue told us we had to because of time, he said noooope and made our first look at the altar happen. I’ll shout it 10 times from the rooftop…BOOK. NATE. 🙌🏼"

    -Kennedi & Adam (2022 Wedding)

  • "Nate is the BEST! We had the joy of meeting up with Nate and his wife, Kayla, for a couples photoshoot on Kaua'i and it was an absolute dream. He's super fun, friendly, and has the best eye. We adore all of the photos he took and could not recommend him more. What a gift!!"

    -Bekah & Sam Cooper

  • "Nate captured our love with such finesse and artistry that it felt like we were starring in our own romantic movie. His talent behind the camera is pure magic with the way he can capture moments in the most dreamy, cinematic, and romantic way possible. I showed him some example photos of what I was envisioning and he did exactly that! We were experiencing high wind and a little chilliness during the shoot and I was worried it might affect the photos, but that was far from the truth. It made the photos look so natural and he easily navigated through it. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. He way exceeded our expectations with his talent, professionalism, kindness, and fun personality!"

    -Annalea Pasternack

  • "If you DON'T have Nathan shoot for you, you're crazy! He's such a talented mind and always strives for making you feel comfortable and your true authentic self! Love working with him and he always delivers an amazing album of what you desire!"

    -Gracey and Dawson Leep

  • "Nathan was very easy to communicate with, super organized and professional. He’s got such a great personality and we loved having him at our wedding. He spent the whole day chasing us around through the humidity and made us look our absolute best. The photos we received are gorgeous and he did such a great job at capturing candid moments from our reception. 10/10 would recommend choosing Nate as your wedding bestie!"

    -Shelby and Ethan Cassel

  • "5 million stars! Nathan is not only an amazing photographer who offers stellar service and is incredibly talented... Nathan is an awesome human being who has so much heart and he pours it into his photography! I'll never hire another photographer. His photos are out of this world and so unique in capturing each persons inner personality. Highly recommend this amazing person! You won't regret hiring him!"

    - Victoria Grzybowski

Portraits & Couples

Welcoming the love-birds, the married-without-kids celebrating an anniversary, the pregnant, the single, and yes – even you empty-nesters…whoever you are! I’m here to simply hold space for you to remember this moment in your life. And let me tell you—you do not have to book wedding photography with me to book a photoshoot with me! In fact, just going out with two people, or just one person, to create magic with the surrounding locations…that’s truly my favorite thing to photograph. And you don’t HAVE to stay local for your photoshoot, but I do think the Grand Rapids / West Michigan area has some of the most stunning landscapes to create in! So let’s capture this moment of your story, in all its romantic, silly, and beautiful forms!

Portrait & Couples Photography Starting at $1500.

The latest friends and their stories...

Click below to view some recent work from my portfolio with these real-life couples and their special stories.

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