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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engaged couple sit cuddled on a rock formation by the Pacific Ocean. They share a kiss while the sun sets behind them.

Once upon a time a bridesmaid and a groomsman cross paths. And thanks to some mutual friends, too! It wasn’t too long before their meet-ups weren’t so happenstance. At their Lovers Point Engagement Photos they told us how they hung out for hours on their first date. And not a day has gone by since […]

May 20, 2023

engaged couple dancing on the beach

Most people don’t fly across the world and think the trajectory of their life will change. But that’s exactly what happened to Jessica when she traveled to Spain. And Joaquin was traveling there as well! They both happed to stop in Barcelona at the same time. Same hostel, same day, even same room and bunk […]

June 3, 2022

engaged couple spinning on the beach

She was originally supposed to return to Rhode Island. Before Elaine met Noah, she was only staying in Santa Cruz for a couple months. Until one day Noah happened to be in the lobby of the church he worked at when Elaine walked in. And she ended up staying indefinitely. We talked all about it […]

February 23, 2021

husband and wife walking in front of monterey bay aquarium

It was the 80’s. He was into AC/DC and Stratematic. She was into Huey Lewis and weekends out with her friends. After a successful journey with Weight Watchers, Tony started leading classes all over Santa Clara County. And he ended up leading a class in Kim’s hometown of Fremont. A class she started attending occasionally. […]

February 18, 2021

Monterey Engagement Photos - Old Whaling Station - Angela Sue Photography

Imagine this: you’re playing your favorite game. Ellen DeGeneres’ Heads Up game. And you’re with your closest family and friends. You’re getting words like ring and wedding and vows. Then you realize something is up. And the love of your life has customized your favorite game for a surprise proposal. That is how Alex proposed […]

October 26, 2020

Carmel Engagement Photos - Jenessa and Ryan - Carmel Wedding Photographer - Angela Sue Photography

She was teaching a college class. He was taking her college class. Ryan ended up falling in love with his instructor, and it led to this foggy Carmel Engagement Photos. And we aren’t mad about it! CARMEL ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS Jenessa & Ryan’s Carmel Engagement Photos was one of the highlights of our summer—after officially postponing […]

September 9, 2020

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