I'll second Irene Y.'s accolades that Michelle is without a doubt an excellent photographer. I had the chance to meet her when I was a groomsman for my good friends' wedding and she was such a pleasure to work with! She's a natural when it comes to composing great shots and she has so much energy - totally one of those people who can brighten up a room with her presence. She's quite the multi-talented one too, coming to the rescue when I had some "technical difficulties" with my boutonniere ;) As for her photography, Michelle's portfolio speaks for itself. There's so much creativity and variety along with that intangible feeling that's evoked only by the work of truly exceptional photographers. read more

Services: - engagement photos - COVID wedding - post COVID wedding reception YOU WILL NOT REGRET HIRING MICHELLE AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER! I repeat, just in case you skimmed that first sentence... YOU WILL NOT REGRET HIRING MICHELLE AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER. I had a lower budget in mind when it came to a photographer but each married friend I talked to said, splurge on the photographer because photos will last forever. Insert Michelle. Yes, she was slightly above my budget but let me tell you, she is more than just a fantastic photographer - she is your low key go-to gal when a crisis hits. The zipper to my dress hit a snag and the zipper started to burst open in the middle. Michelle jumped into action pulling out a sewing kit and safety pins and sewed me into my dress. She has an eye for photos and she is confident in her shots and will give you very clear directions on how to position yourself. I told her in advance some of my self conscious areas (slouchy shoulders and sometimes double chin when I tilt my head up too high). She kept this in mind during shots and would yell "shoulders back!". It was great! Michelle is: - personable - assertive in shots she wants to get of you - has great creative ideas - gives you clear directions on how to position your body - takes into consideration what types of photos you want - she can make an image tell an incredible story - whimsical and dreamy in her style and really highlights the landscape Above and beyond moment: Less than a month after my wedding, my father passed away. When it came time to selecting a recent photo of him for the funeral service, we wanted to crop a photo of him from our family wedding group shot. I reached out to Michelle and she worked quickly to crop him out and touch it up as best possible. She is simply the best. read more

Michelle is every bride's dream photographer as she possesses the perfect balance of contemporary flair and a quirky personality. She has a natural eye for detail and is fantastic at styling her shots. Check out her portfolio and you definitely will be impressed! Her work speaks for themselves. Whether you and your fiancé are fashion-forward or Harry Potter fanatics Michelle will capture the moment that you both will treasure for years to come. You won't be disappointed! read more

There are not enough words to express Michelle's amazing photography for our wedding. I met her as a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding and knew right away when I got engaged that I had to have her shoot mine! You DEFINITELY want her to be part of your wedding vendors. Upon first meeting her, she is warm, friendly, and welcoming. I felt like we were already friends! Her bubbly and uplifting personality definitely helps with the stress of any wedding/ event. As we were planning our wedding, she was super helpful and attentive during the process, in terms of thinking of our photo sites and asking us about specific shots we liked/ wanted. Never did I feel like I was asking a "dumb" question. She answered all of them with so much grace and loving kindness! Michelle made us feel confident leading up to our Wedding Day, she knew what needed to happen and the timeline and helped us rest assured things would go well! On the wedding day, she was so wonderful with our bridal party and guests! We heard so many compliments from both, about her upbeat attitude and ability to get anyone to look at the camera and smile. She was also great at keeping time and prioritizing the photos we wanted to have. Michelle knew how to pose people to look skinny and avoid showing those unwanted angles- double chins, fat arms... Her posing was unique and looked gorgeous! She made sure that we were looking our best all the time - even fixing those random strands of hair that get in the way! Our guests and bridal party still talk about how fun it was to have Michelle as our photographer, one year after! We can't wait to have Michelle photograph our future family milestones! She already did our first Christmas card :) read more

I am very thankful to have Michelle as my photographer for my wedding. I met up about 4-5 different photographers before meeting up with her and I thought I would never be able to find THE photographer for my wedding. I actually got referred to her from my Car forum!! Flowers, clothes, decorations, props, accessories are important but I think the MOST important thing about your wedding that you will ALWAYS remember and look back at are your pictures. With that said, I am very(x3) happy that I found Michelle. I am thankful to be able to call her as a friend also. After meeting her for the first time I knew she was the photographer I wanted for my wedding. Her personality is super cute and very sweet. Many people from my wedding asked me who was my photographer because they loved her! She made my husband and I very comfortable when taking pictures and her creativity really shows in her pictures. You can tell when someone loves what they do for a living, and that is what Michelle does, she LOVES what she does and it really shows in her pictures. She also has a LOT of patience with people too! During the wedding day, my husband's father, also called, "The Boss Man" would yell for or at her to take pictures and she will answer with a sweet smile and come over and take the pictures he demands. Afterwards, I found out that he actually really liked Michelle!! Now that says A LOT! Thank you Michelle for being you and a great photographer! Keep up the magnificent work you do! Michelle, if you are reading this, I can't wait till I have more important events coming up! I will definitely give you a call! My friends and family are already thinking of using you for their next events! read more

Michelle is an amazing wedding and engagement photographer! Her portfolio is amazing and the creative vision she has for making photos is incredible. Michelle has a warm, friendly, and bubbly personality that will make anyone instantly comfortable. For me, I am not the most photogenic like my fiance is but she really made me feel comfortable being in front of the camera and being my natural self. She has such a great eye for lighting and backgrounds that are unreal. One example was a beautiful sunset in Seal Beach where she caught the perfect moment where the sky had a nice mixture of colors along with us standing between a row of palm trees (posted in photos section). All of our friends were amazed by the photo and could not believe how well the picture turned out. The photos she takes are timeless. You will not be disappointed when working with her. read more

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I got connected with Michelle through a mutual friend, and looking through her portfolio, we knew that she had the style we were looking for. Michelle was awesome through the whole process! We met her via Skype, and she was super friendly, excited to meet us, and more importantly wanted to get to know us. I still remember she made sure that we were comfortable and confident in moving forward with her services, and that we were a good fit. Even after the Skype call, she said if we changed our minds and it wasn't a good fit, that it would be totally okay. This just shows that she's not out for just your money, but wants to be successful in capturing your special day just the way you envision. I also appreciated her flexibility and ability to change things last minute, for your benefit! We took our engagement photos in Riverside, on a day that was over 100 degrees. She called us shortly before, and asked if we wanted to change to a different location so that we didn't have to hike up a hill and be sweaty for our photo. Yes, yes, yes! On the wedding day, Michelle was great in keeping to the timeline, and making sure she caught all the details. I feel like she has a good eye, and was able to really find opportunities to take great shots. She's also loud when she needs to be and got everyone in positions quick! Lastly, we felt that Michelle was just really excited to share this special day with us, not just because she was doing her job, but because she was happy for us. read more

Michelle was a great photographer and supersweet. She has a creative eye and sees things in a way that no one else can. She spent hours with us at our engagement session and we have amazing pics to show everyone. On our wedding day she was on time, worked well with the videographer, and was so easy and fun to work with. Some of my bridesmaids asked for her number for their future wedding. She is very sweet and responds to emails quickly. We got some teaser photos the same night and can't wait to get the rest of our photos. read more

I am very picky about photographs, always having been the designated photographer for my family's special occasion. I was looking for a photographer to do anniversary pictures for my husband and I, so I went on yelp.com, and literally went through EVERY photographer's online portfolio in the Inland Empire (yes, I am that picky and thorough!). I wanted a photography style that was special and unique- something that I couldn't do myself. There are certain photographs that have the "wow factor", and others that you look at and say "oh, that's OK" or "I could shoot photos better than that". Michelle's photos all have the "wow factor". I chose Michelle because her photography style was more creative than every other photographer's style I perused. Her photos are intimate, thoughtful, whimsical, and fun; she captures the individual essence of every couple or family's story. No two photo sessions look the same. She is good at incorporating whatever interests you might have, whether it be Disneyland, Star Wars, Harry Potter, i-phones, scrabble, cupcakes, etc. I wish I had known her when I got married three years ago- I would have definitely hired her as my wedding photographer back then! Michelle is a pleasure to work with- very cheerful and energetic. She is a perfectionist and provides excellent instructions on how to tilt your head and how to position your body. I think these sorts of instructions are a necessity and she is good at directing you so you don't feel awkward. Michelle actually did part of our photoshoot twice because our dog's paw was bit by a fire-ant at one of the locations. As a result, my husband looked very worried in some of the photos, which she noticed while editing our photos. So, she had us come back a second time to shoot at that location for free. She really cares about the quality of he photos and pays a lot of attention to details. If you are looking for a fun and unique photographer, look no further. Just browse her portfolio and blog; it speaks for itself. In terms of cost, our anniversary session was $400, and included all the edited photos on a cd. This was comparable to other photographers in the area (the quality of her photos are much better than everyone else's). The quality of the photos were well worth the money to us. We are glad to have made this investment. Here are our photos on her blog. We love them! http://michellechiu.net/blog/lisa-and-van-3-year-anniversary/ read more

I've been putting off writing this review Michelle largely because I really did not know how to properly describe what an amazing job she did. She is sweet, adorable, kind, hardworking and most importantly took incredible photos. She went waaay above and beyond the duties of a photographer when she was with us at Disneyland (for the engagement shoot) for TWELEVE hours!!! She was brave enough to shoot with us at Disneyland on a Saturday; and because of her, we were able to get some amazing pictures [just visit her blog to see our photos =)]. On the day of the wedding she arrived on time and was able to coordinate all of my family, my husband's family, our family and friends. She was super nice and very professional. She and her shooters made sure we got all the shots that we wanted but it never felt like Michelle was pushy or interring with our day. Even one of my bridesmaids called her the best photographer she ever saw! She also did our day after shoot which was great. She had planned out the entire afternoon so we didn't waste anytime and were able to visit three different locations. All in all, I can't recommend Michelle enough. I'm already planning my one year anniversary photo shoot just so I can work with her again!!!! Can't wait to see our photos, can't wait to see you again Michelle!!! =) read more

I wasn't even dating or engaged when i met Michelle and saw her work and knew that I wanted her someday as my wedding photographer. So four years later she was our photographer! Picking a photographer is hard for your special day when there is so many talented people that do it! What stuck out to me about Michelle that made her different is how she makes it fun and puts everyone at ease when she is taking pictures so you do no feel uncomfortable. Also if you look at her portfolio, her pictures tell the story about your day from the beginning to the end. She captures the details , candids and posed. I appreciated how efficient she was with time and getting a lot of shots done without making us feel like we where standing around forever. Our picture journey has not stopped at the wedding with Michelle but I am looking forward to her capturing the other big moments of our lives together! read more

Michelle is our go to for family photos and probably tons of other kinds of photos. We trust her to not only provide amazing quality and timely service but go above and beyond to make the shoot fun and enjoyable! She knows how to bring out personality and help kids cooperate. She knows her craft well and its always a great experience. read more

If you're on the fence about which photographer to choose for your wedding, Michelle is the way to go. I already vetted her work through her website and loved it, but immediately upon meeting her, I knew she would be easy and great to work with. Her personality makes you feel completely at ease and that's how you want to feel on your wedding day. She was actually recommended to me by two of my friends on separate occasions, so I knew she had to be amazing. On the day, she was so helpful due to the tremendous amount of experience she has shooting weddings! Even though she was the photographer, I feel like she was capable of being the coordinator, florist, and so much more (you'll be getting a great deal with her!). Although the timeline was tight, she was able to make everything work. My biggest dream was to have my dog at my wedding, and she was able to capture adorable photos of her! Working together on the album was also very easy. She is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that you are happy with her work. My husband and I just received our finished album and it looks so beautiful! She's both meticulous and a perfectionist, while taking into consideration all of your concerns and ideas. She'll be honest with her advice based on her experience, and I really appreciated that. She is great at communication and is always quick to respond with tons of detail and helpful information. You will absolutely have no regrets if you choose to have her at your wedding. She will do an amazing job capturing your big day!! read more

Michelle is absolutely the best. She's not only professional but super sweet. She just shot our engagement photos in La Jolla and I couldn't be happier. Getting your pictures taken can be awkward and stressful, but michelle did a great job of putting my fiance and me at ease and gave us lots of direction in regards to posing (since neither of us are models!). She has a really great eye for composition and really pays attention to your input (like if you have a "good side" =). Her prices are reasonable and so worth it, especially considering the time she puts into helping you thinking of different themes, set designs, and all the editing afterward. She is super creative and came up with all the adorable extras that made our photo shoot memorable. She also does portraits/family sessions/everything! We were really impressed when we received a handwritten thank you card and mugs with our initials on them soon after booking her. She really goes above and beyond what most photographers would do. Thank you again!! read more

Michelle Chiu was my photographer for both my engagement shoot and my wedding day. Not only is she professional, sweet, and extremely personable, but the product she offers is well worth every penny! She works with clients to customize the style and "look" that they envision for their big day. I recommend her very highly and encourage you to go to her blog (michellechiu.net) to check out her online portfolio of work. If you're interested in seeing my engagement shoot or wedding photos, please go to her archives for "April" (engagement) and "July 2011" (wedding). If you have any further questions, please contact me at meganmcmahon84@gmail.com. She's awesome and I recommend her enthusiastically! read more

This was a long awaited review for Michelle and her 2nd photographer Diana . They were both amazing to work with on the day of our wedding in March. Since we were in LA, she was in OC, and the wedding was in SF, she was so great to keep in contact and meet via video call. We wish we did engagement photos with her but we wanted to splurge more on the Day of photos that were part of the package she has. Michelle was so easygoing, sweet, friendly and cheerful! She had a lot of fun ideas. She made us all feel super comfortable. My sisters and parents thought she was a delight and fun to work with also. Since the photos were not completely ready yet, she was still able to send a few early my way so I can present them to my mom for her birthday present. Michelle goes above and beyond. My husband and I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone who makes you feel very comfortable without being pushy, someone with a good eye for angles=) , friendly and just overall a great photographer to work with. BTW, her doggy is super cute too =) . We also appreciate the nice little touches she did when she sent us our USB =D. read more

Summary: Michelle is such an incredible photographer because she marries great artistry with excellent service, wrapped up in a ray-of-sunshine personality that makes you feel that she is instantly family. Here are the attributes that I think set her apart: - Great skill and eye for color and composition - both in capturing the moments and in post production - Willing to do whatever it takes for the shot (eg: put on scuba gear in freezing water for our underwater engagement pictures, climb seemingly precarious objects for an interesting perspective shot, lay down for an ideal angle) - Extremely effective at directing large groups in the sweetest yet most efficient way (she was able to quickly pose several groups of 20-40 friends and family - all unique poses! - and our guests all commented on how much they enjoyed working with her) - Makes you feel comfortable being the center of attention all day, inspires you to keep smiling even when your face muscles start to quiver, and makes sure you are posed most flatteringly through it all More details: A friend of mine got married almost 10 years ago and used Michelle's photography services, and I remember being so impressed with her work that I made a mental note to myself to check in on her whenever my own wedding day came around - I've been sporadically following her work ever since and have seen her only get better and better. As other friends have gotten married over the years, I have thrown out Michelle's name when they've sought recommendations, and I've ended up having opportunities to see her in action. Her personality is such a joy, and her work ethic further impressed me. Last year, it was my turn to get married. I'm one of those people who reads at least 50 Yelp reviews before choosing a restaurant, and at least 100 Amazon reviews (at each rating level!) before buying anything. So although Michelle was in the back of my mind, I, of course, still conducted extensive research on other local photographers. For me, Michelle's work still came out on top - I love the natural quality of the moments she captures, and I greatly appreciate her eye for composition. However, to further ensure I was not blinded by my biases, I let my husband make the ultimate decision on our photographer, blind. He picked Michelle as well, purely based on portfolios. Our happiness with our decision is reaffirmed every single day. Either passing our pictures hanging in the hallway, glancing at our cell phone backgrounds (yes, it's been over a year and we're still obsessed), and using the photo calendar in my office. She has seriously captured so many epic shots, it was tough to find enough use cases for all the great photos. We plan to use her services for all our future life events, and we continue to give her name out to our friends and family who keep asking, "who was your incredible photographer again??" read more

How lucky am I to have come across Michelle: she is nothing short of amazing/spectacular/talented/all other synonyms for "wonderful." The photos on her blog paint a great picture of the great photos you're going to receive, but, that's really only half of the story. Michelle has such a bubbly, kind-hearted, and enthusiastic personality, that it's really hard not to love her. The first time I met Michelle was over Skype - the most awkward of awkward types of meeting places. Despite this initial barrier, I knew instantly that she would be the one shooting our wedding. She's so easy-going, friendly, and I could really tell that she loves what she does. We met in person during our engagement photos. I was super reluctant to shoot these because I hate being in front of a camera, but went for it anyways. I thought Michelle was going to hate me for turning my head away from the camera at every photo and not listening to her verbal cues, but, instead, she was super patient, and, about 20 minutes in, I felt so comfortable with her camera in front of me, that I actually enjoyed the photos by the end of the day! I couldn't wait for the wedding to come to see her again and smile for her! Finally...the wedding day. I thought Michelle was great during the engagement shoot, but she really blew me away on the day of the wedding. First of all, she was right on time; the only one of our vendors that was! Next, she blended right in with all of the excitement, emotions, and commotions of the day. She was really just a fly on the wall capturing the moment! When it came to taking group shots: wow! She was so professional, so cheery, and so enthusiastic that everyone - all 25+ of us - were so drawn to her that it made taking large group photos easy and hassle free! I was so impressed! Michelle will bend over backwards for you, and will not settle for anything other than THE BEST. I wholeheartedly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a photographer with a great eye for detail, fashion, and candidness, and a photographer with an amazing personality who will make your special occasion that much better! Thank you Michelle! read more

I can't say enough good things about Michelle Chiu Photography!!! The pictures - you WILL be happy with your wedding/anniversary/baby/event photos! Why? Because Michelle takes the time to get to know you, figures out who you are and what image you're looking to portray in your pictures, and then filters that through her astounding artistic vision. At our wedding, I had this kind of crazy idea of hiking a quarter mile in my wedding dress to do our first look in an oak grove. Michelle was more than accommodating. She made sure that she got every shot I wanted. The person - Michelle is one of the sweetest, most pleasant people I know. Throughout the wedding process, she was constantly there to answer any questions that I had - whether they be about photos or flowers or anything wedding related. She communicated well, quickly responding to emails. Her humor and chipper attitude were a delight - she put me and my fiancee at ease during the engagement shoot and made the whole bridal party feel comfortable during the wedding pictures. Honestly, I really debated over going with Michelle because of the small budget I had for my wedding. But every time I looked at her blog/website, I was blown away by her artistic vision and style. Going with Michelle for my pictures was one of the many great wedding decisions I made - flowers wilt, friends/family get tipsy no matter what the alcohol, but the amazing pictures of my wedding are something I'll be able to look back on in 60 years (assuming glaucoma hasn't stolen my eyesight - but then I'll just go to Michelle's husband and he'll fix me) and remember full of love and happiness my wedding day was. She's the best. read more

What can I say about Michelle... Her portfolio speaks for itself but what you can't tell from her photos is her ability to get the perfect shot while somehow remaining unobtrusive! I used her for my engagement and wedding photos and recommend her to anyone I know that is getting married. She goes way above and beyond for her clients and only works with other photographers that she really respects. We had two shooters for my wedding and her second one was as talented as she is. Let's face it, the wedding day itself is such a blur, all you really have to remember the day is your photos. Michelle makes sure you have a wonderful record of that day to cherish for years to come. read more

We met with a few photographers before we found Michelle. We could tell from her portfolio that she was very creative. From the moment we first met her, she was super friendly and made us feel at ease. She made sure that we got the shots that we wanted during our engagement shoot and wedding. She has a great attention to detail and helped us look our best in each photo. We just received our wedding photos and we love how they turned out! Highly recommend! :) read more

They say a photographer can make or break a wedding day, so finding a photographer who can handle a wedding party of 12, 2 young restless ring bearers, a dog, and 150 guests seemed impossible until we met Michelle! She instantly made everyone feel, not only comfortable in front of the camera, but like models! She listened to our every request, even the more ridiculous ones, and captured the poses in a unique and fun way. She also suggested amazing photos that turned out to be some of our favorites! She moved around our wedding like magic capturing everything we wanted and so much more! From our engagement shoot to everything leading up to our special day we could not be more impressed with her professionalism and bubbly attitude. She was always responsive, helpful, caring, and energetic. We will be able to remember our whirl wind of a day forever through the gorgeous photos she took! We couldn't imagine our day without her and we are so thankful we were recommended to Michelle. We will never do a photo shoot without her! read more

Michelle was amazing! I really cannot come up with enough great things to say about both her personally and her work. We booked Michelle for both our wedding in December of 2011 and an engagement session before the wedding and were thrilled with the photos from both. Michelle is very personable and friendly, making both myself and my husband feel at ease during both days. Before our engagement session she sent us a questionairre and asked us to both fill it out separately in order to get to know us both better. She really wanted to zero in on who we are as a couple and tailor her photography to us. Within minutes of sitting down and meeting with her we truly felt how much she cared not only about her work, but also as us as a couple. For her, photographing weddings isn't just a job, and it truly shows in her work and in her demeanor. Any nervousness we might've had about taking engagement photos was wiped away quickly by Michelle on the day of our engagement session, and it showed in the photos. Our engagement photos looked natural and romantic without looking cheesy or staged. We took our engagement photos at Disneyland and they turned out both fun and romantic, exactly what we were hoping for. She had such great ideas and was so creative with composition. She stayed for several hours, going above and beyond what any other photographer would do. She even brought a Toy Story toy gun with her to take pictures with in Tomorrowland (my husband's favorite part of the park)! On the day of our wedding she and her husband Gary (her 2nd photographer for the day) did amazing work as again. They were with us all day through getting ready until we drove off in our just getting married getaway car, never missing a beat. She again was so friendly and put both our family and bridal party at ease, getting beautiful but natural shots again. She was great at directing us and posing us, resulting in beautifully composed shots, yet at no point did she feel obtrusive or take away from the specialness of the day. In reality, she enhanced the emotion of the day. In our questionnaire and at our engagement session we'd talked about what big fans of the movie "Up" we were. Again, going above and beyond the call of duty, she brought a bundle of balloons for the day. We ended up getting the most adorable "Carl & Ellie" shots, something completely unexpected that turned out amazing. As one would hope, we were caught up in the emotion of the day and in the "candid moments" (ceremony, 1st dance, etc) we never even noticed she and Gary were there. Looking at the photos, we were constantly saying, "Wow, I didn't even realize they got that." Or "Wow, how'd they get that?" Our families, friends, and various wedding guests all commented how professional, personable, and wonderful our photographers were. And once we got our wedding pictures back we've gotten nothing but amazing comments, with many of our friends asking "Wow, who was your photographer?" We got photos from our engagement session and wedding back very quickly, and also received all photos on a disc with written permission to make prints of all photos, something most photographers will not offer until a year after your wedding. Her rates were very reasonable, and her packages were a great value when compared to other wedding photographers. She was definitely worth every penny and then some. Overall, we'd couldn't rate her services higher and will definitely be using her services again. We know one day when we go to do baby, family, or even anniversary photos, Michelle will be the photographer we will always go to. read more

This review is long overdue. Michelle was wonderful from accommodating us into her schedule on a very short notice to creating wonderful pictures of our two weeks old daughter. She was very sweet and gentle with our baby. All images were available through online portal as well as USB drive that was beautifully packaged and mailed to us. read more

Michelle is my absolute favorite wedding vendor! When looking for a photographer, my friend advised me to find someone that we could be comfortable with, as we will be spending most of our time with him/her. Michelle has a warm, friendly, and bubbly personality that will make anyone instantly comfortable. When getting to know us, she had questions and helpful ideas to help us pick our engagement shoot. She is incredibly professional and will thoroughly research the photo shoot site to make sure to get the best lighting and views. She has such a great eye for details, lighting, poses, and backgrounds and will do whatever it takes to get a great shot! She is also so thoughtful, considerate, and attentive on the wedding day, even though it's a long day for her as well. Our guests commented on how friendly she was with all of them too! Even during other weddings that we have attended since ours, our friends/family have mentioned that they really liked our photographer. We absolutely love all of the pictures that she has taken! We are so thankful for Michelle and all of her amazing work! read more

Michelle is a fantastic wedding photographer who gets people organized with her bubbly but unobtrusive personality. One of my favorite photos is one where she managed to get the entire wedding attendees in a shot together - everyone smiling and looking at the camera! She worked with our budget and was timely in the delivery. Highly recommended. read more

Michelle, oh Michelle...what a sweet photographer and friend. She is professional and adorable at the same time when taking photos. We are blessed to have her taking our wedding photos and day after photos. One thing we noticed during the photo shooting was that "the experience of having your wedding photos taken" is just as important as the results of the photos. Why so? We felt so comfortable with her being around and all our guests felt the same. Even 6 months after, my mom and other friends still tell me how much they appreciated Michelle. Trust me, you probably don't notice how important is the communication between you and the photographer until the shooting finished. She made us laugh, relax, and most of all, being our selves. This is important for us, as we don't really like to pose for photos but Michelle is able to work with our individual characteristics and unique traits that each couple has. This is due to her professionalism and wining personalities. Your photos will come out great when you feel most natural and comfortable. We are sure that we will still feel in love with the moments captured on these photos even years after ^.^ read more