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Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

Your wedding day is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime moments — the kind you’ll never get back.

The quiet ones. The joyful ones. The ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

You deserve photography that feels effortless, natural, and true to your story.

I love marriage. I love people, their stories, and what makes yours unique.

It would be an honor to come alongside your day, witness these moments, and document them in a way that’s both real and timeless.

If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Chicago, or beyond — I’d love to connect.

Now booking 2026–2027 weddings. Limited dates remaining.

Inquire through the link in bio.

#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#ChicagoWeddingPhotographer
#MidwestWeddings

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
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Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
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Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

New Wedding Photography Website:
jjphotography.info
-
Since shooting 30+ weddings in 2019 I’ve been fairly quiet about my photography, and have shot fewer and fewer weddings as I’ve built my real estate business. I continued to shoot several a year and have a handful booked for 2026, but I’d like to open up a few more dates this year and next, and actively pursue this thing again.
-
Honestly, I miss it. I think COVID burnt out many of us wedding industry folk, and I didn’t think I’d ever return, but here I am.
-
I am a good photographer. I am good at managing and directing a wedding day, and I’m proud of the photos I produce. It is a comfort spot for me, and the few times this last year I’ve stepped back into that role it’s been a joy, a reminder of an itch that I forgot was there.
-
Anyways that’s all I got, I’m excited to share some beautiful photos with you :)

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

Emma baptized, turned 1, and other recent snaps from the last couple months.

We are big fans of you Emma Lynn Steigenga. It has been an absolute joy to see you grow and develop this past year into the curious, sweet jokester you are. Love you.

New Year Cards that never made the mail feel like the right metaphor for 2025. All the best plans, fun looking through photos, ordering the cards - and then your 10 month old daughter projectile vomits in your living room, Christmas gatherings are rescheduled due to flu, and here we are: A pile of cards sitting on the table, (complete with golden retriever hair I forgot to blow away before snapping this pic).
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My timeline’s been filled with end of year posts, mostly business successes and personal triumphs (all good things). Our year has had many joys - a new daughter, a healthy son, some business success I’m very proud of, Anna passing pre-nursing classes with flying colors - but 2025 was an incredibly hard, challenging year for our family. It feels right to acknowledge some of those challenges, I’m sure we aren’t alone.
- Our daughter Emma born early meant 26 days of multiple NICU, compounded by no parental leave and a toddler who needed watching.
- Related: 30k+ in medical expenses paid out of pocket this year. That’s 3 with 4 zero’s on 1 income (yikes!).
- Anna would often go from visiting the NICU, to attending class at GRCC, then back to the hospital to visit her Dad whose health was failing, and then again to the NICU to feed Emma. I’d be juggling work and James.
- Anna’s father passed away April 23rd, surrounded by his wife and kids (and one grandchild, Emma, a month after she left the NICU right next door).
- We pulled James out of daycare, and Anna began working nights at the same NICU she visited Emma at so many times.
- My Dad had open heart surgery a few months after they moved here from California, visits back at the same hospital where Anna lost her Dad.
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The rest of the year is a bit of a blur. Anna and I high-five as one walks in the door to keep the kids alive, while the other heads to work or school. Holidays with a new baby, but also someone missing. Family and friends we love but rarely see during this busy season. Joy and grief.
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A beautiful historic gem filled with character and detail. Honored we got to walk through this one. 🤍✨

#realtor #realestate #westmichigan #westmichiganrealestate #grandrapids #grandrapidsrealestate #historical

Closed! 🏡

Thankful for friends who trust me with their home buying process, and incredibly excited for these two to get into their new home just before Thanksgiving.

Whether you’re ready to make a move now, or looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, I know a guy. Let’s chat and make a plan together.

JJ@616realty.com
209-480-5289 #grandrapidsrealtor #westmichiganrealtor #grandrapidsrealestateagent #grandrapidsrealestate

Closed! 🏡

Thankful for friends who trust me with their home buying process, and incredibly excited for these two to get into their new home just before Thanksgiving.

Whether you’re ready to make a move now, or looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, I know a guy. Let’s chat and make a plan together.

JJ@616realty.com
209-480-5289 #grandrapidsrealtor #westmichiganrealtor #grandrapidsrealestateagent #grandrapidsrealestate

Closed!

This one was fun, so much character and in one of my all-time favorite GR neighborhods.

It has been too much fun to search for homes & investment properties with Mark the last couple months, thanks for trusting me to help you along the way my friend. Looking forward to many Rook/card nights in this wonderful home we found for you.

If you’re looking to buy or sell I’d love to help you. Let’s chat.

JJ@616realty.com
209-480-5289

Offer Accepted! 🏡

Helped my client negotiate an under list-price offer - and the seller is paying the closing costs 👍🏻

If you’re buying or selling I’d love to help you out!

JJ Steigenga
E: jj@616realty.com
C: 209-480-5289

#grandrapids #grandrapidsrealestate #grandrapidsrealtor #puremichigan #michiganrealestate

Congrats to these wonderful humans on the purchase of their first home! It was an honor (and tons of fun) asssiting you on this journey; so excited to see what you do with the place.

If you’re looking to buy or sell I know a guy! Please reach out if you’d like to chat all things real estate.

JJ@616realty.com
209-480-5289

A wonderful weekend celebrating Kate and Keanu! Managing a 2 year old/6 month old while Mom has Maid of Honor duties isn’t for the faint of heart, but watching James furiously dance the night away with his cousins, and Emma being doted on by her aunts/uncles/cousins, made for a heck of a day. Good stuff.

A wonderful weekend celebrating Kate and Keanu! Managing a 2 year old/6 month old while Mom has Maid of Honor duties isn’t for the faint of heart, but watching James furiously dance the night away with his cousins, and Emma being doted on by her aunts/uncles/cousins, made for a heck of a day. Good stuff.

A wonderful weekend celebrating Kate and Keanu! Managing a 2 year old/6 month old while Mom has Maid of Honor duties isn’t for the faint of heart, but watching James furiously dance the night away with his cousins, and Emma being doted on by her aunts/uncles/cousins, made for a heck of a day. Good stuff.

A wonderful weekend celebrating Kate and Keanu! Managing a 2 year old/6 month old while Mom has Maid of Honor duties isn’t for the faint of heart, but watching James furiously dance the night away with his cousins, and Emma being doted on by her aunts/uncles/cousins, made for a heck of a day. Good stuff.

A wonderful weekend celebrating Kate and Keanu! Managing a 2 year old/6 month old while Mom has Maid of Honor duties isn’t for the faint of heart, but watching James furiously dance the night away with his cousins, and Emma being doted on by her aunts/uncles/cousins, made for a heck of a day. Good stuff.

Under contract!!! 🏡

Helped my clients beat out 7 other offers to snag this beautifully remodeled ranch in Wyoming, MI.

If you’re buying or selling I’d love to help you out!

JJ Steigenga
E: jj@616realty.com
C: 209-480-5289

Mom’s, man. And this one in particular.
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This one has carried a lot the last several months.
- Just a couple weeks ago she walked out of her Anatomy & Physiology final exam, went to the hospital next door, and spent the night bedside with her Dad as he passed away.
- A little over a month before that we brought our daughter home after 26 days in the NICU, Anna going down there for a couple hours 3-4 times a day while juggling watching James and going to school.
- Before that, a birth 6 weeks early (100% unmedicated, like with James, which is a personal choice of hers, but I still think is wild and amazing) which she took in stride and left me in awe of her strength and courage.
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These are some big things, but most of it is in the small. It’s a privilege to be alongside this one’s journey, and it makes me appreciate my Mother (and all moms) tenfold.
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Mom’s, man.

Mom’s, man. And this one in particular.
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This one has carried a lot the last several months.
- Just a couple weeks ago she walked out of her Anatomy & Physiology final exam, went to the hospital next door, and spent the night bedside with her Dad as he passed away.
- A little over a month before that we brought our daughter home after 26 days in the NICU, Anna going down there for a couple hours 3-4 times a day while juggling watching James and going to school.
- Before that, a birth 6 weeks early (100% unmedicated, like with James, which is a personal choice of hers, but I still think is wild and amazing) which she took in stride and left me in awe of her strength and courage.
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These are some big things, but most of it is in the small. It’s a privilege to be alongside this one’s journey, and it makes me appreciate my Mother (and all moms) tenfold.
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Mom’s, man.

Mom’s, man. And this one in particular.
-
This one has carried a lot the last several months.
- Just a couple weeks ago she walked out of her Anatomy & Physiology final exam, went to the hospital next door, and spent the night bedside with her Dad as he passed away.
- A little over a month before that we brought our daughter home after 26 days in the NICU, Anna going down there for a couple hours 3-4 times a day while juggling watching James and going to school.
- Before that, a birth 6 weeks early (100% unmedicated, like with James, which is a personal choice of hers, but I still think is wild and amazing) which she took in stride and left me in awe of her strength and courage.
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These are some big things, but most of it is in the small. It’s a privilege to be alongside this one’s journey, and it makes me appreciate my Mother (and all moms) tenfold.
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Mom’s, man.