The Fourniers

Grand Rapids Photographer

We are The Fourniers, destination wedding photographers and married team. Together we create radiant and adventurous images of our couples in breathtaking locations around the world. With romantic film tones and a blend of guided posing with photojournalism, we capture your most euphoric moments with a signature experience that is tailored to you. Our film wedding photography focuses on romantic, editorial, candid images full of radiant light. Inspired by the enduring architecture of our favourite European destinations and the dynamic ocean waves that danced on the shore of Leidy’s Cuban childhood, we tell the world’s most romantic love stories. Whether in our hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, or in a destination three plane rides away, we bring our sophisticated, detail-oriented style to any wedding celebration. We have a team of incredible associate photographers for the dates Leidy’s already booked for. We strive to draw out genuine emotion and make room for earnest connection, and we are dedicated to making every step of the journey feel effortless and blissful.  We adore love stories and we can’t wait to tell yours.

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The Fourniers

Grand Rapids Photographer

We are The Fourniers, destination wedding photographers and married team. Together we create radiant and adventurous images of our couples in breathtaking locations around the world. With romantic film tones and a blend of guided posing with photojournalism, we capture your most euphoric moments with a signature experience that is tailored to you. Our film wedding photography focuses on romantic, editorial, candid images full of radiant light. Inspired by the enduring architecture of our favourite European destinations and the dynamic ocean waves that danced on the shore of Leidy’s Cuban childhood, we tell the world’s most romantic love stories. Whether in our hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, or in a destination three plane rides away, we bring our sophisticated, detail-oriented style to any wedding celebration. We have a team of incredible associate photographers for the dates Leidy’s already booked for. We strive to draw out genuine emotion and make room for earnest connection, and we are dedicated to making every step of the journey feel effortless and blissful.  We adore love stories and we can’t wait to tell yours.


Interview

IF WE HAVE A FREE SUNDAY I WOULD SPEND IT… we would get out of the house and take our dogs for a stroll downtown. We’d stop to get some coffee, sit outdoors, and enjoy the slow, calming energy of a peaceful Sunday morning. That evening, we’d pop into one of our family member’s houses for dinner. We’d catch up on the week’s events and discuss the week to come.

OUR MOST MEMORABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE WAS… hands down, the two weeks we spent in Paris together for our honeymoon. We climbed and kissed on top of Eiffel Tower, had dinner on Seine River, visited the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, sat atop the walls of Notre Dame, explored the depths of Mont Saint-Michel, and shared some of the best wine in while in Château de Chambord. We did so much in such a short time, it was an adventure of a lifetime.

THE COUNTRY WE MOST WANT TO VISIT IS… we differ on opinions here. For Leidy, she would love to go to Greece. The food, culture, and warm beaches are highly appealing. For Josh, he has always dreamed of visiting Tokyo. A city rich in culture, activities, and so advanced, it feels like it is out of a movie.

WHAT WE LOVE MOST ABOUT MY JOB IS… hands down, showcasing couples in love. We love to capture the real, genuine emotional connection between two people, preserving that for all time.

IF WE DIDN’T DO THIS FOR A JOB I WOULD BE/DO… for Leidy, she would go back to her day job as a clinician and medial provider. For Josh, he loves to own and operate businesses in any industry.

IF WE COULD GIVE NEWLY ENGAGED COUPLES ONE PIECE OF ADVICE IT WOULD BE… splurge! You only get married to the love of your life once, so go big and celebrate it! It will be the memories that last your lifetime and there is nothing selfish about sharing your love with the world.

WE LOVE WHERE WE LIVE BECAUSE… we are always on the move but we always migrate to places with a beach nearby. The ocean, sand, and sun are all things that inspire our creativity.

IF WE COULD LIVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD IT WOULD BE… Venice, Italy. There is something about Venice that resonated with us deep inside. The juxtaposition of gorgeous architecture and water lights a spark in our creative hearts. It is unlike any place we have ever visited.

OUR FAVOURITE MOVIE IS? For Leidy, her favourite movie is The Notebook. She absolutely loves the romance and the story about everlasting love. For Josh, he doesn’t have one! While he has seen plenty of movies, he rarely watches them. Josh is the kind of guy who has a hard time sitting still and would rather be working on something.

MOST MEMORABLE MEAL WE’VE EVER EATEN WAS… It’s a toss up between our honeymoon dinner cruise on the Seine River and a little hole in the wall pizzeria in Rome. Our dinner cruise was easily one of the most romantic events of our lives. We casually sipped wine under the starry Parisian sky while the Eiffel Tower sparkled for it’s nightly light show. There is also this little place we go to every time we go to Rome called Pizzeria Da Baffetto. The pizza is incredible and every time we go, we sit for hours just talking about life, drinking the local Roman wine, and eating the traditional Roman style pizza.

THE PETS I OWN ARE… we have Leesi and Luna. Leesi is a black and white Maltipoo. She is the sweetest dog you will ever meet and loves to spend her day cuddled up on your lap. We also have her younger sister, Luna. She is a purebred, all white Maltese. Luna is a little fireball who loves to play and chew on anything she can find. Together they are both wonderful dogs and we couldn’t imagine life without them.