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 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

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

man and woman stand on the cliffs in Carmel overlooking the ocean holding each other in loving embrace and laughing at each other

They met how most of us meet each other nowadays. It wasn’t an accidental run in at the bookstore or an innocent, “Can I buy you a drink?” At a downtown San Jose, California bar. No, we discovered at this Carmel destination engagement session that Carla & Isaac are pretty much our couple soulmates. Thanks […]

November 3, 2019

bay area family with three children carmel portrait session

Sometimes, you can just tell that a kid is going to do big things with her life. Even at a super young age, she’s already more bold than you are despite your tolerance for spicy foods. She bursts into song with no warning, and it seems as though she’s making up the melody and lyrics […]

August 1, 2019

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