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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newlyweds laugh being cheered on by friends

It was all part of a master plan. This beautiful Garden Wedding at Jardines de San Juan was all part of a set up. And this set up happened many years ago. Thanks to a mutual friend — who happens to be my (Angela’s) best friend from high school. And it just so happened that […]

July 8, 2022

newlyweds with sweeping veil

Everyone was anxiously waiting. We were just moments away. The excitement, the hope, the wonder. And there wasn’t a single person in the room who wasn’t on the edge of their seat. When Kat + Colin decided to reveal the gender of their bundle of joy with their Walnut Creek Wedding cake, everyone got excited! […]

August 31, 2021

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

two photos - left of engagement and wedding ring in blue velvet box underneath veil - right bridal heels with veil

Details Ohhhhh goodness, our hearts just get all giddy when we think about planning for great wedding photos! Especially when it comes to your wedding details. Think about it—you put all this time and thought into planning for great wedding photos and wedding details for your guests and for your California wedding or wherever love […]

January 31, 2020

left photo - bridesmaid helping bride get into dress in beautiful room; right photo - close up of bride holding bridal bouquet

Getting Ready Planning for Great Wedding Photos starts with choosing the right getting ready location. We’ve seen it all from the extra room at the church building to the bright, wide open presidential suites in luxurious hotels. Whatever comes our way when it comes to our California weddings, we can make anything look great! But […]

January 19, 2020

Series of 3 images - left photo of bride surrounded by bridesmaids in a cinderella moment - middle photo of daisy marc jacobs perfume - right photo of bride in getting ready outfit popping champagne

INTRO How can you be planning for great wedding photos before the big day? Okay, so you finally found your venue. You’ve locked in your dream photographer. You’re still trying to cut down your guest list (cause all of us brides know how quickly that list adds up!). You still need to decide between a […]

January 19, 2020

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