Meet Michelle
“The calm presence we didn’t know we needed on our wedding day.”
Weddings are one of the few times in life when everyone you love is in the same place.
Your family, your friends, the people who have been part of your life for years.
The older I get, the more I understand how important it is to have those memories preserved.
Not just the big parts of the day, but the feeling of being there and who you shared it with.
That is why this work means so much to me.
When I photograph a wedding, I am not only thinking about how the images will look right now. I am thinking about how they will feel years from now.
What makes my approach different
Over the years, I have learned that the best photographs come from days that are not rushed. Longer timelines, multi-day celebrations, thoughtful details, and plenty of time for my couples to truly enjoy the experience.
When the day isn’t rushed, people settle in and enjoy what’s happening.That’s usually when the moments come naturally, and the photos end up feeling the most real.
I work in a way that keeps the day feeling calm and natural. I photograph weddings this way so you can focus on the people around you, enjoy the day as it happens, and not feel like you have to perform for the camera.
A little about me
I grew up in a small town in Maine and always thought I would end up somewhere warm. Life took a different turn, and now I live in Alaska with my husband, which still makes me laugh sometimes.
Outside of weddings, I love anything that brings people together. Traveling, trying new restaurants, slow mornings, long dinners with friends, and weekends that are not rushed.
Those kinds of moments are important to me in my own life, and they are a big part of why I care so much about documenting them for other people.
Weddings remind me how meaningful it is to have everyone you love in the same place, even if only for a short time. Being trusted to capture that is something I never take lightly.
Wedding Planning Resources
Planning a wedding comes with a lot of decisions. These posts are here to help you think through timelines, locations, and the details that shape how the day actually feels.
