I fell in love with Michelle's photography style when browsing Instagram for a wedding photographer. We reached out to her and she sent over her rates and info and we decided to book her. We had our engagement shoot in San Diego at Balboa Park. She was so sweet and made us super comfortable despite the hot weather. She was fun and we were able to loosen up in front of the camera and had a great time with her. Our engagement photos were amazing! I still have one as my lock screen. Our wedding ended up having to be postponed due to COVID but Michelle has been nothing but kind, compassionate and caring throughout the ordeal. She has checked in on my fiancé and I and it has meant the world to us. Reach out to her if you're looking for a photographer in the SoCal area! I can't wait for her to capture our big day! read more

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Oh, we hope everyone has a photographer like Michelle for their special moments and milestones! She captured our small backyard marriage celebration and engagement photos with so much love and intention. She is a wildly talented photographer with an eye for sweet, unique details and candid moments. And best of all, she has the most easygoing and calming presence. She made our introverted souls feel right at home even in front of a camera, which we didn't know was possible :) My partner and I keep saying, "how lucky are we to know Michelle!" read more

We love our photos!!! Michelle is an amazing photographer who helped us have fun and capture a very special moment in our lives with our baby on the way. We're going to treasure these photos always. I love how she uses the light and the romantic feel of the editing. She made us feel comfortable, was great at directing shots, was friendly and very professional. We highly recommend Michelle if you're looking for a fantastic photographer in SD. Call her! read more

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If you're searching for someone who will make you feel comfortable, at ease and have fun during a photo shoot, Michelle is your girl! I've worked with her on several occasions now. We worked together for a professional shoot for my 2 businesses AND a maternity photo shoot during a time where I felt huge and gross. She helped me feel less weird in my body and made it so comfortable for me to get some beautiful shots. Her edits are out of this world and you will be SO pleased with the end results. Not only is she fun, punctual, talented and easy to work with, she has a sense of humor and a smile to die for! I would highly recommend hiring her for any photography needs you have. Do it do it do it. read more

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EVERYTHING you want in a Wedding Photographer. Michelle is not only incredible at what she does but she is also kind, creative, and so fun to work with! We did our engagement shoot with Michelle and it was so fun to get to know her before our wedding and to stay connected until the day arrived. I felt so at ease on our wedding day knowing that Michelle was there to capture the day. She did such a great job at finding the perfect spot for our first look and making everything flow so smoothly. Michelle is easy going and enjoyable to be around and sooo good at her job! It was beyond worth the investment because our pictures are absolutely stunning and it has been so fun to relive our special day through the beautiful photos that Michelle took. read more

Michelle is a dream! She is so great at making you feel comfortable and relaxed right away. Her work is breathtaking and she captures the light just right. There were so many beautiful images to choose from. I can't say enough good things about this talented woman. Please hire her for any occasion. You won't regret it. read more

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Michelle is the absolute best! She did an amazing job making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and we cannot stop posting all of the amazing photos she took. She has a great eye for locations and did such an incredible job photographing our engagement and wedding day! read more

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Michelle was, and still is, fantastic. I reached out to her several months before our wedding because even though I had no idea if there were going to be 100 guests or none at all, I knew I wanted photo documentation. She was completely flexible. Knew all the questions to ask, thought of things I hadn't. On the morning of my wedding, she helped to swap one of my centerpieces and make it a bouquet because the florist got the colors wrong. She drove me to the ceremony, and even doubled as 'wedding coordinator' by helping to direct the guests where to go and what time to be where. I'm not sure if this is normal - I only had 10 guests - but it didn't go unnoticed and I am eternally grateful for it. She was incredibly patient and kind, as was her assistant photographer. Chances of me calling her for every future life milestone that needs a photographer? 100%. Thanks Michelle! read more

Michelle is absolutely amazing! She was such a delight to work with and captured the most beautiful photos not only for my wedding, but my engagement also! She is so personable, has a heart for serving her clients the best she can, and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera - literally made me feel likes a natural! She makes sure to capture every little detail and makes sure to know what is most important to you. I can't thank her enough for the beautiful memories I have of the best day of my life! You would not regret choosing Michelle for your wedding day!!! She is the best! read more

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I first saw Michelle's work when she was the photographer for my best friend's wedding. The pictures were beautiful! When looking for a photographer to take lifestyle/newborn photos, I didn't hesitate on reaching out to Michelle. Our pictures came out amazing, and my husband and I are so grateful that she was able to capture our special moment of being new parents. We will definitely be contacting Michelle for future family photos! Thank you so much! read more

Michelle is absolutely fabulous, I definitely recommend her! We hired her very last minute for our wedding after having to change plans due to COVID. She was extremely flexible and easy to work with, and went above and beyond to make our day relaxing & capture all of our favorite moments! I would definitely recommend Michelle for any event! read more

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Do not hesitate booking with Michelle! Michelle took our engagement and wedding photos, and to say we were impressed would be an understatement! We were so nervous going into our engagement shoot since we had never done anything like it before, but Michelle made my husband and I both feel so comfortable! My husband even left the shoot saying how much fun he had. We got our photos back quickly and loved every single one of them! Our wedding was a week ago, and Michelle and her assistant were there all 8 hours capturing every moment! We already got back a sneak peak photo album that looks AMAZING!! We are so happy we put our trust in her to take photos of the best day of our life, she did not disappoint!! read more

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Not only is Michelle a delight to work with, but her talented eye for creative shots made our engagement and wedding photos unlike any other. We received hundreds of beautiful photos and we are 100% happy we found her online. In comparison to other photographers, her work truly stands out. I literally could post tons of amazing photos! We did shots all over Little Italy, downtown SD, and Seaport Village for our engagement pictures. For our wedding, she captured every moment, making it memorable and special. Thank you Michelle for capturing such a special day, I will forever and always recommend you to my friends!! read more

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Michelle was the sweetest, calmest, most amazing photographer who was such an asset to our day. All our photos turned out so natural looking and beautiful. She was so calm and easy going throughout our day, yet gave amazing direction. We could not have asked for a better photographer. AND she got our photos back to us so quickly! thank you again, michelle read more

Not only did we feel so comfortable and have so much fun with our engagement photo shoot, we also got the photos we've always dreamed of. Michele was beyond our expectations and her photos were absolute magic. I couldn't have asked for better and now we have photos that we'll cherish forever. I'd recommend her to anybody I know. read more

Ok in summary Michelle is the most talented photographer and sweetest human in the world and everyone should book her. Here's why: 1. She really made us feel comfortable in front of the camera (which isn't natural for us). 2. I love the way she encouraged us to pretend she wasn't there and have our moment so she could capture the unique personality of our relationship. 3. Michelle knows all the best secret photo shoot spots with the best flowers, views, and lighting, and she works that lighting to get the coolest photos! 4. Added value is that she is basically a marriage counselor and gives free, Godly advice, prayer, and encouragement for engaged/newlyweds 5. On our wedding day she took charge and kept us on schedule free of stress which was a miracle with our big, crazy families. *WARNING* the only hard part of working with Michelle was choosing from the hundreds of BEAUTIFUL photos she delivered to us. read more

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Michelle is amazing! She did our engagement shoot and the photos turned out more beautiful than I could have even hoped for. Not only is she an amazing photographer but she made us feel so comfortable, made it super fun, and she is such a sweet soul and we enjoyed getting to know her. She was so helpful leading up to the day with recommendations on location, outfits, and hair and makeup artists who all ended up being a slam dunk. She got the photos back to us quick and the pricing is super reasonable. I can't recommend her enough! read more

Michelle was wonderful to work with! She was so patient in our communication leading up to the wedding as we downsized our wedding due to COVID-19. I was so happy to have such a kind person there as part of our special day, especially given how we had limited the number of friends and family present. Her steadiness put me at ease and I knew I could fully trust her to direct all the photos and capture all the important moments. The photos turned out perfectly! After so much time put into planning, I was grateful to have Michelle there to get shots of everything from the little details to heartwarming interactions. After the ceremony, she took us to a nearby trailhead for our portrait photos. She has such an eye for the lighting and composure of a shot, resulting in a priceless final product. I don't know how I'll ever choose which ones to print and frame! read more

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Michelle is amazing! Not only is she one of the kindest souls you'll ever meet, she's also an incredible photographer who goes above and beyond with her couples and families. She photographed our family for my daughter's first birthday and I cried happy tears when I first saw them and still get emotional looking through them! At a time when I didn't feel so good about the way I looked (motherhood + exhaustion haha) Michelle had the ability to make me feel beautiful and there's not a single photo I wouldn't hang on my wall at home. We are reminded of the love our daughter shares with us because of our session with Michelle and for that we are forever grateful! I've recently been fortunate to see Michelle work on wedding days and her calming presence is something undeniable! And on top of that, she delivers the most beautiful images! read more

We cannot recommend Michelle highly enough! She has taken all of our photos for every special occasion, from engagement to wedding and Christmas cards. We can't wait for her to take our pregnancy and newborn photos!! She is extremely professional and skilled behind the camera. My husband and I were nervous we would come across uncomfortable or awkward in pictures, but Michelle did such an amazing job at putting us at ease. She is so incredibly talented at what she does. We wouldn't use anyone else to take our pictures! Go with Lillywhite Photography, you won't regret it! read more

Michelle is awesome. I've been in two weddings with her as the photographer and I've noticed she has a calming presence which is so helpful for the bride and everyone involved. Also very organized which helps on a crazy wedding day. She shot our family photos too and they were awesome. We brought our cat and she totally worked with us. Will be hiring her in the future for more photoshoots. read more

Michelle took engagement photos for my fiancée and me at the Imperial Sand Dunes in Southern California. Her work is amazing, but what makes her such a great photographer is what she does behind-the-scenes. She is joyful, light-hearted, and so much fun to be around! Her sense of humor also allows for some great candid shots. If you are looking for a photographer in the SoCal area, I HIGHLY recommend Michelle! read more

Michelle is our wedding photographer for next year but we just had our engagement pictures done with her! She is absolutely incredible at what she does! I can't wait for her to do our wedding photos next year. Not only a great photographer, but also a wonderful person to be around. read more

Michelle has taken photos for all the major occasions in our life. She has captured pregnancies, new babies, 1st birthdays and holiday photos of our family over the last 4 years. I really don't think I can properly express how AMAZING she is. Like so amazing that when my brother and new sister-in-law traveled to visit from North Carolina last year (where we know plenty of great photographers) they asked Michelle to take their engagement photos. She has a great gift of capturing beautiful scenery but not allowing it to distract from the main subject (you). We have shot all over San Diego and our photos in every location capture the beauty of our family and the beauty of our surroundings. They will remind us for years to come about our life here in San Diego. And right now, they allow us to share a glimpse of the life we live here with family and friends who are far away. Needless to say we love Michelle. She is a skilled photographer, timely, kind, and an all-around great person. read more

Michelle is the absolute best! We started working with her over two years ago for our engagement shoot, where we drove to San Diego and she took us to some of her favorite beachside locations. She made us feel very comfortable and gave us suggestions on poses throughout the shoot. Shortly afterwards, we received tons of awesome photos. Just a couple months later, COVID happened, and we postponed our wedding a year. However, at our wedding last month, we finally saw her again, and we were reminded how incredible she is. From morning til midnight, she was energetic, positive, comforting, and so easy to work with. She was always present throughout the day and night, but in an expert way that did not distract anyone. Within a week of the wedding we had dozens of edited preview photos, and within a few weeks had our full wedding photo library. Her photo editing is crisp and clean, and her skill is obvious. If you're looking for an experienced photographer who will make your special occasion look impeccable, Michelle is your girl! Thank you Michelle, we love you! read more

LOVE our family photos by Michelle. They're perfect for our holiday card and to sprinkle around our home. She captured the goofy and sweet moments of our time together -- including a bunch of really adorable moments between our daughter and dog-daughter. Equally of importance, Michelle was a true pleasure to work with. She's warm, responsive, efficient, and recommended a great place to take the photos. That -- and she turned around our photos incredibly fast so that we could enjoy them immediately. Do yourself a favor and stop your photographer search - you've found her. read more

Michelle is a phenomenal photographer! She shot our wedding and engagement photos last year and we always get so many compliments on our photos. They really are so special. It is hard to trust someone with the job of capturing a big day like your wedding but Michelle was hands down our best vendor on the day of our wedding. She is so great! read more

Michelle is the most incredible person and photographer you could have to capture all of the most intimate details of that special day! She is AMAZING!! Her ability to guide and capture the most natural planned photos was incredible! We have so many fantastic photos from engagement to wedding it's a dream come true!! And to top that Michelle is a very honest, reliable and thoughtful person to work with!! I encourage you to contact Michelle to capture the intimacy of your special event! Thank you Michelle! Carol read more

Anything I can say about Michelle pales in comparison to actually working with her. She is such a pro... efficient, organized, cool under pressure, encouraging, helpful... the list goes on. I booked her for our wedding after finding her on instagram and loving her work. We had a phone consultation and she offered great suggestions for how to maximize our time and budget. She was flexible, sweet and really had great input on site as well with how to get the best photos. I'm not a natural in front of the camera, actually, my husband and I both hate being the center of attention, but Michelle was so encouraging and actually made it a blast. She got all of the "must-have" images we asked for, but where she shines is in capturing candid images that really translated all of the emotion and magic of our wedding day. Of all the vendors and planning we did going into our wedding, Michelle was the one that we both really felt was worth every penny. After the wedding, we had an amazing suite of images edited to perfection and color-corrected to her signature warm, but undersaturated hue. It gave everything a fairytale glow. I could go on and on, but really, this is all just to say that if you are considering photographers, she will not disappoint. We love her! What a freaking rockstar this girl is. read more