Hi, i'm Taliya Michelle!

I am a storyteller; I write, film, photograph, and plan them. Weddings are love stories I get to experience in real time. I capture and plan the moment that two lavishly dressed people come together in front of their friends and family to commit to their lifelong love story. Two people who care for each other deeply and want to build a life together. What is more romantic and beautiful than that? The best part about weddings is that no two are the same. Even if you don't write your own vows, stick to traditions, or even wear the same dress as someone else, your wedding day is a unique experience for you and your partner. It's a new season, a new chapter of your lives, and you get to make those memories with each other. Let's tell your story together.

MAKE YOUR DAY UNFORGETTABLE

As I mentioned, I am a storyteller. Part of my Integrative Arts degree was creative writing. I love writing short fiction stories and hope to be a novelist and screenwriter someday. I'm currently working on a fiction story. Keep up with the progress on my author page under my pen name, Liya Grey.

My story includes being adopted and discovering my biological family through a 23andme DNA test. I also learned that I am English, Nigerian, French, and many other ethnicities.

Beneath the surface, I am a massive geek. I love superheroes on the screen, Doctor Who, writing song lyrics that will never see the light of day, and watching too many cartoons, crime dramas, and comedies.

Visual art has always been an interest of mine. From how I learn to my creative outlets, vivid imagery is a significant part of my identity. My parents were a big inspiration from an earlier age because they owned their own photography studio from the 1970s to the 1990s. I’ve had a camera in my hand since I could walk.

Jack of all trades is inherent in my personality. I enjoy knowing a little bit of everything. I double-majored in college at Penn State (2015) with a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and another in Integrative Arts.

My Autobiography

Part of my history includes being adopted and discovering my biological family through a 23andme DNA test. I also found out that I am English, Nigerian, French, and many other ethnicities.

After 9 years in the industry, I have become a certified event and wedding planner, too. I know what an amazing wedding should look like and I want that for all my clients. After all, I've been helping plan timelines for my clients for many years already. I just wanted to make it official. Check out TM Grey Events on my planning page for more.

When I’m not doing any of that, I enjoy relaxing in my New Jersey apartment with my partner and Mr. Lionel, my kitty cat.

A film by Rich J. Nieves

I did a collab video with Rich of Rich J. Nieves Photography, who is also a fantastic videographer. I love working with him so much. Check out this video he did interview me about TM Grey Photo.

TM Grey Photo & TM Grey Events is a place for everyone. We welcome people of all races, gender identities and expressions, ethnicities, religious beliefs, ages, and sexualities. Hate and discrimination have no place in my business. I simply want to capture your beautiful smile and make you laugh.