TYLEE SHAY

Tylee Shay was born and raised in West Michigan, and left home at the age of 19 for her first trip around the world. She quickly became obsessed with traveling, putting as much distance between me and my Midwestern roots as possible. While abroad, she studied photography and writing, and knew she had found her calling.

Today, she is married to her soulmate who happens to be a pilot. While international travel is still their main hobby, these days Tylee is equal parts world traveler and homebody. She’s still a collector of places and has traveled to more countries than her age, but at the end of every trip, she’s eager to come home to her cozy suburb of Grand Rapids.

She is blessed to be a creative entrepreneur and fully dedicated to my photography business (Tylee Shay Photography), as well as her freelance writing for local and national publications including Midwest Living, Grand Rapids Magazine, and Michigan BLUE Magazine.

Keep an eye out for her debut book in 2026!