Couples

Casual coastal cannon beach engagement session

Casual Coastal Cannon Beach Engagement Session

Couples

In the golden hour glow along the coast of Oregon, I got the opportunity to capture this stunning coastal Cannon Beach engagement session. This recent engagement session at this coastal gem was nothing short of enchanting. As the sun dipped low, casting its warm hues across the horizon, every moment felt like a scene from […]

Sexy Editorial Portland Oregon Engagement Session

Couples

Are you ready to shake up your Portland, Oregon engagement session and unleash your inner cool? Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a wild ride through the vibrant streets of Portland, Oregon, where every corner tells a story and every snapshot oozes with style. Welcome to the ultimate engagement experience, where we’re not […]

bride in white beaded maxi gown and groom in a black suite posing for their bridal portraits

Reasons to consider studio bridal portraits

Couples, Elopements, Weddings

Bridal portraits are an important and memorable part of the wedding experience. These are the images you are going to look back on for your entire life. The photographs that you will frame in your home and that your children will gush over when they get older. Bridal portraits are more than just photographs, they’re […]

Tips on What to Wear for Engagement Photos

Couples, Resources

The post-holiday engagement season has arrived and many beautiful couples are beginning their photographer search for engagement photos. It’s such an exciting time and you’re probably starting to think about the photos you want to what to wear for engagement photos. Let’s be honest, your engagement photos are a big deal and you want to […]

a woman with strawberry blonde hair and a man with black hair posing for their Portland engagement photos

Modern and romantic Portland engagement photos

Couples

Planning Portland engagement photos can sometimes be tricky with Oregon’s weather. This is why I try to encourage a studio engagement shoot whenever possible! Luckily for me, Ryan and Kylee were a dream couple who fully trusted me to help plan out their session. These two shared with me the importance of these photos. They […]

couple in a studio

Editorial Studio Shoot in San Francisco | California Wedding Photographer

Couples

WOW this editorial studio shoot was out of this world. I am blown away by what we created in San Francisco with Chantelle and Donta!! Being a California wedding photographer is an absolute DREAM because I get to work with bomb ass couples like these two. The Shootout Society alwayssss kills it with the shoots they […]

couple touching tongues

Playful Joshua Tree Engagement Photos at Sunrise

Couples

These Joshua Tree engagement photos were a blast to take, even though it was freezing! Sunrise is alwayssss worth it for the pics.

Sunset Beach Engagement Photos at Cape Kiwanda

Couples

Kaleseya and Zach’s beach engagement photos are some of my FAVES I’ve ever taken at Cape Kiwanda!! Such a dreamy spot on the Oregon Coast!

smith rock elopement

Smith Rock, Oregon Desert Engagement Photos

Couples

I’m so glad 2020 brought Dan and Ish into my life and that I got to photograph their Smith Rock sunset desert engagement photos!!

couple dancing on top of hill

Playful Engagement Session in Lincoln City, Oregon

Couples

Ahhh I LOVED Joseph & Kenzie’s engagement session in Lincoln City, Oregon SO much!! Joseph actually first reached out to me wanting to capture his proposal to Kenzie. But with COVID messing up a few things this past year, he ended up adapting his plans and popped the question while their families were at the […]

girls kissing with dog

Foggy Fall Engagement Photos | Portland, OR

Couples

Hannah & Brooke’s foggy fall engagement photos in Portland, OR were so much fun! We got up at sunrise and explored with their pup!

Joshua tree surprise proposal, man proposing, surprise proposal in joshua tree

Joshua Tree Surprise Proposal

Couples

Talk about a stunninggg Joshua Tree surprise proposal with Matt & Erika! Congrats to these two – it was the perfect spot to get engaged!!

Skeleton Couple in woods

Spooky Halloween Skeleton Shoot | Hoyt Arboretum | Portland, OR

Couples

Loved this styled spooky Halloween skeleton couple’s shoot last October in the woods in Portland, OR! Everything was perfect, the smoke bombs, the gorgeous makeup, Rhi’s black tulle dress, the pumpkins that Alesia carved herself! It was just all my Halloween dreams come true!!

couple on a rugged beach in Maui

Romantic Beach Engagement Photo Inspiration | Maui, Hawaii

Couples

Isaac & Amber’s couples session in Maui, Hawaii will give you allll the romantic, beach engagement photo inspiration you’ll need!

WHY we're the perfect match

WE ARE SOULMATES

Hey there, lovebirds! Let me share why I'm the perfect fit to capture your big day. First off, I'm all about preserving your love story in all its glory, whether it's through the timeless allure of film or the crisp clarity of digital photos. From the classic elegance of film to the modern edge of digital, I've got the tools to bring your vision to life.

But here's the best part: I specialize in capturing those authentic moments—the laughter, the tears, the pure joy—that make your love story truly yours. My documentary and editorial style ensures that every moment is captured just as it happened, with true-to-color editing that keeps things looking natural and beautiful.

And speaking of beauty, that's what it's all about. I want your wedding photos to be more than just pictures—I want them to be memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. Let's create stylish, stunning images that reflect your unique love story and style. Because trust me, when you look back on these photos, you'll be reminded of just how incredible your love story truly is. Let's make some magic together, shall we?

AMANDA & ETHAN

"When she says she’ll climb mountains for you, she really means it."

Michelle is one of the most down to earth, genuine, amazing and talented people I’ve met. There is no other photographer I would rather have at my wedding besides Michelle. She captures love at its most beautiful moments and doesn’t leave any details out. Our photos were everything we wanted and more! Thank you Michelle for being THE BEST photographer and friend. We’ll cherish our photos (and you!) forever!

MADELEINE & MAX

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

CLAUDET & CARLOS

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

OSCAR & ODETTE

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

OSCAR & ODETTE

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

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