Reflecting Your Connection With Every Capture
Documenting The Details & Painting The Full Picture
You chose this intimate celebration for a reason. You also believe that hand-selected details add meaning to everything from the day-to-day to the once-in-a-lifetime. As your photographer, I’ll be a moving (but hidden) piece of the story, helping you step into these curated moments.
I will do my part to understand the nuances that make you, you — fully aware of the details and dynamics so the photographs reflect your wedding that much more honestly. Unobtrusive, yet in-the-know when it comes to the imagery that is true to you.
I also won’t shy away from connecting with your parents, listening to the stories your grandparents get carried away with, and sharing a laugh with your friends — all to paint the full picture.
In all, this is an experience that will go above and beyond for your moments.
THE PHILOSOPHY
My Take. Your Keepsakes.
It’s about embracing the feelings as they happen. This is what creates vibrant, irreplicable memories. So my philosophy is built entirely around bringing an atmosphere of warmth and confidence, one that provides the foundation for memories and truly stirring imagery that is unapologetically you.
Providing service, too, has also been a core part of my life. I spent years as a medic in the military. Healing others and solving problems — often with only a moment’s notice — filled my cup.
Now, memories and service are blended in my work as a wedding photographer — creating tangible memories that will be held close or jumping in to help without skipping a beat.
Your photographer In Anchorage, AK —Think Of Me As The Christina Yang To Your Meredith Grey.
For a long time, I’ve documented my journey and life, knowing that my memories deserved to be remembered no matter what they looked like. I wanted the photos I didn’t have access to from my childhood.
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Inspired by the changing scenery of a new destination — ready to hop in a camper van at any moment.
Competitor at heart, and competing with myself every day to be better than I was yesterday.
Lover of pets, so much so that I have four — three cats and an energetic German Shepherd.
Empowered by my family and the support they bring — forever chasing more memories with them.
“Because I believe that we can be extraordinary together rather than ordinary apart.”
— Meredith Grey, Grey’s Anatomy
Annie & Thomas
"Michelle literally made my elopement/intimate wedding happen! She blew all of my expectations out of the water with her customer service alone. We had no idea what a wedding timeline looked like or how we were going to pull any of it off, but Michelle guided us through every step. All that aside, her friendly and calm demeanor made us so comfortable, and we were able to joke and laugh the entire day. I truly feel like hanging out with her enhanced our wedding day. I can't give her enough credit. I am still shocked at how beautiful she made our goofy selves look!"
Kayla & jeb
"Our favorite part about the time we spent together was her presence.
Both of us have never gotten photos taken like this before so it was out of our comfort zone, but she made it so easy… She truly is just a wholesome person. She really knew how to capture each moment and make the shots absolutely stunning! She is just a natural behind the camera, she is amazing at what she does."
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Where To Next?
Traveling Near & Far
England
London
Alaska
Juneau
Italy
Dolomites
california
Monteray
Tennessee
Nashville
FOR MY MOM
Holding Onto Memories
GROWING UP, I REMEMBER ASKING ABOUT FAMILY PHOTOS. I WAS CURIOUS ABOUT THE MEMORIES THAT MADE ME, WANTING THE IMAGES IN MY MIND TO BE MORE EASILY RECALLED. BUT ACTUAL PHOTOS WERE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN, SIMPLY NEVER PRIORITIZED, NEVER TAKEN OR LOST SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY.
THE FEW PHOTOS I DO HAVE HELP ME FEEL CLOSE TO MY MOM AGAIN, AFTER LOSING HER TO A HEARTBREAKING BATTLE WITH CANCER. THESE PHOTOS HELP ME REMEMBER THE JOY AND WARMTH SHE GAVE. YEARS LATER, IT’S THE VALUE OF THESE MEMORIES I STILL HAVE OF HER THAT DRIVE WHAT I DO. I NEVER WANT YOU TO LOOK BACK AND HAVE JUST THE WISP OF A MEMORY, BUT RATHER, A WELL-LOVED KEEPSAKE BOX OF ALBUMS OVERFLOWING WITH TANGIBLE MEMORIES OF A LIFE WELL-LIVED, AND FULL OF THE IMAGES OF PEOPLE WHO MEAN THE MOST TO YOU.
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