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 cheering outside San Francisco City Hall.

A warm cup of coffee. Sunshine streaming through their windows. San Francisco opened its loving arms to Jacqueline + Bram on their wedding day. And we especially love that they spent the entire morning together just the two of them. Planning a San Francisco City Hall wedding was the perfect place for Jacqueline + Bram […]

March 7, 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

married couple holds hands in front of mansion

David was so sure he had the best wedding gift for Katie. He had planned it out and went big for her at their Hayes Mansion Wedding. And he definitely did nail that gift for Katie. But Katie surprised David with not only a great gift… but pretty much the same gift David got for […]

August 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

chinese couple holding hands in tea ceremony outfits

We love traditions. It’s always been a pillar of our families’ values. And it’s particularly special when we get to experience others’ traditions. Especially when it comes with thousands of years of heritage. And that’s what we got to experience at Tiffany + Jackie’s Bay Area Tea Ceremony. Their closest family and friends came together […]

July 15, 2022

engaged couple dancing in the park

The nerves were high. Really high. They both arrived feeling so anxious that they weren’t sure it was going to work out. But then they realized… they matched on Tinder for a reason. So they put away their nerves and the conversation started flowing. That’s how Kaitlin + Tom met for the first time. And […]

July 12, 2022

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