Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

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Looking for a wedding photographer?

Hello friend! I’m Michael, a wedding photographer based in Los Angeles. I do a lot of creative things, but documenting weddings is by far my favorite thing to do in this world. Being a former news photojournalist for a number of years has honed my skills to present a candid-style of photography. I will work to provide a beautiful, one-of-a-kind wedding gallery of your love story.

Destination & Elopement Photographer

Looking to have an adventure? Me too! Where are we photographing your epic destination elopement wedding? Whether if it’s on the mountains of Yosemite, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or on a small boat in the canals of Italy, I am more than happy to accompany you on this journey. No hike and no weather will stop me from wanting to capture your love story! Let’s connect and see what amazing memories we can create together!

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Traditional Wedding Photographer

This is to cater to my California clients turned lifelong friends! As a Los Angeles based photographer, I am more than happy to capture your special day in Beverly Hills, Orange County, Temecula, San Diego, or wherever else you’d be needing me!

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Engagement Photographer

What better way to begin your love story than to take engagement photos with your significant other! This is the ideal session to do if you’re needing wedding invitations, or just want to have lovely keepsakes when your grandkids ask to see a photo of you and your betrothed when you were just two young lovebirds. It may also be worth mentioning that all engagement photos come free after booking a wedding package with me!

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Wedding Videographer

If you’re looking for a classic reportage and documentary-style of filmmaking then I think we’d get along just fine. I operate with videography the exact same as I do when taking photos. You’ll have me being as discreet as possible on your wedding day. Standing in an area to take a capture a quick moment, then moving on to the next scene to document another candid moment. Very rarely will I pose any moments, as I believe that couples, along with their family and friends, should be shown as they truly are.