We’re Michael and Angela, but our friends call us… well, Michael and Angela! Which makes us friends! We help the most joyful brides and grooms celebrate the legacy of their love stories with romantic and timeless wedding photography. We are a sweetheart team obsessed with Taylor Swift, Taco Bell and puppies. 

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bride and groom smiling at camera cheek-to-cheek with cathedral veil swooping along the foreground of the frame

We had made the rounds quite a few times. And cocktail hour was coming to an end. While the guests were beginning to take their seats at this Fairytale Wedding, we couldn’t see the happy couple. And after a few moments of searching we found them. After all the guests had left the room. And […]

August 22, 2023

newlyweds walking hand in hand in front of Mission Santa Clara

It is no secret that we cry at almost every wedding. Especially when grooms are particularly emotional! And Ryan definitely made us cry at his Testarossa Winery wedding. Annemarie walked up behind him and took a deep breath. She reached out for her almost-husband. And as he turned around he couldn’t hold back the tears. […]

October 25, 2022

newlyweds stand in an embrace under the arches of an old mission

Mission San Juan Bautista. It’s one of historic California mission buildings. And it’s full of love and countless years of wedding celebrations. Can you imagine saying “I do” in a place that has been preserving marriages for centuries? It must be why Lily + Ulises loved this place so much. And it was obvious everyone […]

September 9, 2022

newlyweds exiting down the aisle. bride is cheering with her bouquet in the air

Her hands were shaking just a little bit. She admitted in the microphone she was a little nervous. But you couldn’t tell in her voice at this Golden Gate Club Wedding. Sheila’s maid of honor, Lianne, shared in her speech just how special she knew this couple was. When Sheila’s mama was nearing the end […]

August 5, 2022

Newlyweds laughing under veil

Catholic weddings always leave us speechless. Elegant artisan craftsmanship. And thousands of years of tradition. The way Catholic Weddings unite two people with a deep commitment is just beautiful. And we absolutely love to photograph them! In almost ten years of being wedding photographers, we’ve learned a few things about the logistics of planning a […]

January 27, 2022

newlyweds smiling under a cathedral veil

Intentional. That’s how Alex is with Sonia. Adoring. That’s how Alex looks at Sonia. Absolutely in love. That’s how Alex feels about Sonia. And we could see all of that at their Gilroy Gardens Wedding last weekend. On a warm summer day, Alex and Sonia finally said their vows in front of their most precious […]

June 15, 2021

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