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 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

Kirigin Cellars Wedding - Fire 4 Hire Catering - Angela Sue Photography

It’s no secret that it doesn’t take much to make us tear up. And when the groom shares the story of how he asked for his bride’s father’s permission to marry her shortly before he passed away… well, that’s a recipe for tears at this Kirigin Cellars Wedding. Corrie & Mark made sure to honor […]

November 5, 2020

Intimate Backyard Wedding - Gilroy Micro Wedding - Forma Weddings - Angela Sue Photography

Brandon had already made everyone cry. His vows were incredible. Took everyone by surprise. His loving words about Randi’s late grandfather were moving. It was so obvious how much he meant to this bride. But it was in the middle of their reception that Brandon really blew us all away. Get ready to cry, because […]

October 22, 2020

Gilroy Micro Wedding - Bay Area Wedding Photographer - Angela Sue Photography

Teresa’s grandmother took the microphone. She made her way to the middle of the room. 3 or 4 pieces of paper in her hands. She had a lot to say about the woman named after her, the woman who had just become Mrs. Armenta at this lovely Gilroy Micro Wedding. “Grandma,” Teresa would say when […]

September 22, 2020

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

husband and wife in wedding suit and wedding dress during golden hour - couple facing each other in loving embrace with noses touching and smiling at each other

The DJ announced the father/daughter dance. Our sweet Angela Sue bride, Morgan, twirled on the dance floor waiting for her father to meet her there. She describes him to be a lot like our favorite Parks Department Director (a.k.a. Ron Swanson). The kind of man that only shows emotion when it’s truly a moment he’ll […]

November 24, 2019

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