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 share an epic kiss under vineyard arch surrounded by their wedding party cheering them on

Jackie took his place for the first look. This was it. This was the moment he had been waiting for for years. And it was the moment he would get to see his bride for the first time on their Nella Terra wedding day. Tiffany practically glided down the path in her Jimmy Choo’s to […]

September 6, 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

Wedding Photographer smiling - Angela Sue Photography

Today is incredibly special for three reasons. First and foremost, Taylor Swift just celebrated her 31st birthday 9 days ago, so that means she’s 31 and 9 days old today! Happy belated birthday, girl! And second, we’ve officially been married for over a week! 🥳🎉♥️ can you believe ya girl is a WIFE now? I’m […]

December 22, 2020

Sycamore Creek Vineyards Wedding - Fall Wedding Inspiration - Angela Sue Photography

It’s been almost 11 years. Just more than a decade since Andrea’s beloved father passed away. As a teenager, she was his caretaker. And she played golf with him even though it wasn’t her favorite. He coached all her basketball games. And they used to talk about what song would be their father/daughter song at […]

November 9, 2020

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

left photo - bridesmaid helping bride get into dress in beautiful room; right photo - close up of bride holding bridal bouquet

Getting Ready Planning for Great Wedding Photos starts with choosing the right getting ready location. We’ve seen it all from the extra room at the church building to the bright, wide open presidential suites in luxurious hotels. Whatever comes our way when it comes to our California weddings, we can make anything look great! But […]

January 19, 2020

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