Authentic Radiance

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.

Photos from Grace and Kyle’s Proposal! ☺️✨🫶🏼Still beaming with joy!
07/21/2026

Photos from Grace and Kyle’s Proposal! ☺️✨🫶🏼

Still beaming with joy!

07/20/2026

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!

Molly + Owen are MARRIED!!✨Many tears were shed as I watched Molly, who is like another little sister to me, marry her b...
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 🪴

THE SUMMEY’S ☀️💐🌾🪻🌼🌷I don’t even know how to put their day into words. The intentionality, the focus on Christ, the love...
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 🫶🏼

It’s wedding weekend for Kate + Noam ✨🍃🌸☀️Can’t wait to celebrate them tomorrow!
06/12/2026

It’s wedding weekend for Kate + Noam ✨🍃🌸☀️

Can’t wait to celebrate them tomorrow!

Absolutely cannot wait for Rachael + Ben’s wedding this fall🤩✨🥂Had the best time with them a few weeks ago for their eng...
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!!

Mr + Mrs Klein🥂What a beautiful day they had! I loved how much Katey and Nick wanted to soak everything up with a focus ...
06/08/2026

Mr + Mrs Klein🥂

What a beautiful day they had! I loved how much Katey and Nick wanted to soak everything up with a focus on the candid and raw moments.

From their beautiful ceremony, white dove release, convertible ride, trip to Mr. Burger, party on the rooftop, the most elegant reception, and a wild dance floor to live music— there definitely wasn’t a dull moment! And all the love and excitement was contagious!

Can’t wait to finish their gallery and share more of the beautiful details their day had✨

A big shoutout to the vendor team!
Venue:
Photographer:
Second Photographer:
Coordinator:
Florals:
Live Band: Moonshot Band
Hair:
Cake:
Catering:
Dress:

Charity + Ian’s wedding day is one I wish I could continue to relive✨💐☀️🌳💛Last Sunday was a holy day. These two spill ou...
06/05/2026

Charity + Ian’s wedding day is one I wish I could continue to relive✨💐☀️🌳💛

Last Sunday was a holy day. These two spill out the light of Christ and that was so evident as they entered into the covenant of marriage. They wanted their guests to hear the Gospel, worship Christ alongside them, pray over them, and of course celebrate with them!

There were many tender tributes to Ian’s late mom that didn’t leave a dry eye in the room. Including Charity surprising Ian with her bridesmaids setting a white tulip on Ian’s moms chair, as that was her favorite flower🤍

It was an absolute honor to serve them on their big day and to document the many beautiful emotions that unfolded.

The amazing vendor team:
Venue:
Photographer:
Second Shooter:
Video:
Florals: .on.chestnut
Makeup:
Dress:

Brayden’s message came at the most perfect time. Priorities have shifted since having Judah and with that has come learn...
04/30/2026

Brayden’s message came at the most perfect time.

Priorities have shifted since having Judah and with that has come learning to balance being home with him and also working from home.

Comparison and doubt easily creeps in.

But this text after my first session back from maternity leave reminded me why I do this🫶🏼

Photography isn’t always easy but what I love most is serving people in a way that they feel comfortable, themselves, and have beautiful memories that reflect who they are to hold onto for years.

WHAT AN HONOR 🥹

Thank you to all who have trusted me with your little and big moments🫶🏼 You’re the reason I love this career!

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