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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guests sit with their back to the camera watching the newlyweds exchange vows at their ceremony

The evening was winding down. People had been on their feet partying for hours. And this sweet couple was soaking in every minute they possibly could before the night was over. Just a few minutes before we were headed home, we pulled Laura + Vinh from their MOHI Wine wedding for some nighttime portraits. And […]

November 7, 2022

engaged couple walk hand in hand down wooden bridge

They met in high school. Just picture meeting someone when you’re a teenager. And then losing touch after school. Only to cross paths nearly a decade later miles from your hometown. Annemarie recognized the boy she met in high school while on a weekend away in Napa California. Only Ryan wasn’t just some boy anymore. […]

August 7, 2022

newlyweds kissing under falling rose petals

They both seemed pretty calm all afternoon. There was excitement. A little bit of nerves. And of course anticipation! Bridget and Dylan had been waiting for this moment for so long. Their MOHI Wines wedding was happening right in front of them. And after having to get through a pandemic, Dylan losing a loved one […]

June 1, 2022

We know firsthand the power of dating apps. And it’s no secret that we met online. So we love when our couples did too! Amber and Andrew connected on Hinge. And shortly after they had their first date at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. Isn’t that such a beautiful place!? We heard all about […]

November 27, 2021

engaged couple standing together on a bridge

One block apart. Just one street down from each other. Even the same schools! And they were only one grade apart. It wasn’t until Julianna + Christopher were in college that they met at a mutual friend’s birthday party. These two have that “next door” love story we all love. And we heard all about […]

August 17, 2021

newlyweds kiss under wedding arch

When something is a long time coming, you just know it’s extra special. And with friends and family from all over, Macie + Jordan’s Léal Vineyards wedding was a celebration unmatched! After spending the last several years doing long distance, these two were finally beginning their lives together. And we felt so blessed to get […]

July 1, 2021

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