About this vendor
Although recognized as one of the best wedding photographers in NJ, featured in a variety of both print and online publications, winner of many awards across several photographic associations and with over 20 years of professional experience- my first focus is my couples. I take a limited number of weddings in order to maintain the integrity of my work from start to finish. Each couple has my full attention, dedication and talent as I am connected to them every step along the way with no use of outsourcing to randoids, no automated impersonal emails and no social media bots to make me look cooler and more important than I am.
I tell each couple's story beautifully and comprehensively in a way that is uniquely them creating wedding photography that emphasizes raw emotion, subtle gesture and straight-up fun!
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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We chose Michelle through a recommendation of one of my bridesmaids. Due to her years of experience, she was incredibly organized and helped to keep us on schedule throughout the e...
ntire day. Her pictures really helped to capture the essence of the day and we will cherish them forever. She specializes in candids but will easily give direction to get the best portraits possible. Her editing style is timeless. She also got the pictures back to us within a very reasonable timeframe!
I can't believe it's taken us this long to write this review! Michelle was an instrumental part of our wedding day and would 1000% recommend her for your photography needs. Our wed...
ding pictures and day-after photos are absolutely stunning! All our family and friends agree.
Leading up to making our photographer decision, I had been following Michelle on Instagram and in awe of how she captures the feeling/moment so perfectly. I always felt like I was there! When it came time to choose a photographer, we sat our parents down and did a side-by-side comparison with another photographer. Michelle swept the vote!
Michelle is super passionate and professional and helped us put together a realistic day-of timeline. Her talent truly shines in her shooting - picking locations where the light hits just right. She shot over 1000 photographs on our wedding day capturing the pure happiness, joy, and emotion of the day. It was so hard to slim them down for our photo book since there were so many good shots. We also hired Michelle to do our mini engagement shoot and day-after pool party. We loved getting to know her more, and her work style. We will continue to remain in touch with Michelle, and plan to use her for all our future photography needs. We cannot recommend her enough!
Bonus - She loves dogs, and was able to capture our Chihuahua/Boston Terrier mix just beautifully!
Incredible experience with Michelle start to finish (which was a long time)! We her style of photos, especially the use of color and the predominance of candid shots. From the enga...
gement shoot to the wedding 3 years later, she put us at ease in a stressful situation. We had to postpone multiple times due to Covid, but Michelle was very understanding and easy to work with, through 3 wedding dates and 2 venues. Between the toddlers, two family members in wheelchairs, and unseasonably cold weather, Michelle made the whole day feel like a breeze. The family albums are incredible, we go back and look at all of our photos all the time to relive the day! We highly recommend Michelle for any photography needs.
Michelle is extremely knowledgeable about wedding flow and timeline. She asked all the right questions ahead of time so we were on the same page about everything and helped us docu...
ment our wedding day exactly as we hoped.
She made the photography part of our wedding day feel like a breeze and put us both at ease. Our photographs came out beautiful. We highly recommend working with her!
We recently hired Michelle as our wedding photographer and we were thrilled with the results! Michelle captured the emotion and energy of the day perfectly, and the candid photos s...
he took of our friends and family partying and dancing are truly incredible. These photos captured the fun and joy of the day and we will cherish them for a lifetime. Thank you, Michelle, for going above and beyond to capture our special day!
Michelle was great to work with. She's very no nonsense, and more than once told us that ideas we had wouldn't work. It was for the best, because we didn't want to have her spend p...
recious time on something she didn't think would be perfect. If that's fine with you, she's the best photographer you'll find. Every picture she took for us was amazing, and that was before she even retouched them and made them even more amazing. She's very responsive by email, and happy to talk on the phone too. We got albums from her too, and were very grateful she got us design proofs quickly, and omg the album layout is amazing. She added a few pages to ensure that the story of our day was told the best it could be told. She laid out pages in a way I would've never thought of, but also so much better than I could've imagined. I can't wait to get the albums back, and I'm so excited to hang her pictures up everywhere!
Michelle was absolutely amazing!! She worked with us during our small intimate wedding and then again for our bigger celebration a year later and both times we were blown away by t...
he photos. She really captures the day in such a raw and vibrant way. I am someone who really does not like my photograph taken and Michelle took that to heart and made me feel incredibly comfortable. We love looking back on the photos of the dancing and laughter and she is really top of line when it comes to those moments.
Michelle is a true professional that will capture all of the moments you want to remember and forgot happened. She’s an incredible person that can really work with any personality....
Talent doesn’t even come close to the art she creates! Forever grateful for her work!
Photography was one of our hardest vendors to make a decision on, since my husband is super attentive to detail, hates posed portraits, and wanted someone to capture the day as it ...
was happening, and not someone who just posed us in the famous wedding bride and groom poses and called it a day. We also, as a couple, do not LOVE being the center of attention, and having our photos taken but Michelle took all of the stress off of us, made us laugh, and just let us enjoy being together in the moment! We got lucky because my brother and sister in law had used Michelle Arlotta and recommended her immensely, and we were SUPER blown away by their album and online gallery. She shoots in the way my husband wished more wedding photographers did. She pays such attention to detail, catches every single moment (they don’t call her the ninja for nothing!) and her knowledge of catching the photo in the perfect lighting is truly amazing and mind blowing! I did not have a single worry with Michelle, she is kind, attentive, responds to every one of my crazy emails and requests, and she impressed my husband and left him speechless which lets me win all of the arguments now! I actually miss my wedding day, because I enjoyed Michelle and her assistant immensely. I am so glad we chose Michelle Arlotta and cannot thank her enough for giving me still shots of people and memories from my wedding day for my to have and cherish forever! You seriously do not have to look any further if your stuck with your photographer vendor decision, Michelle Arlotta is AMAZING!
Michelle Arlotta is an all around fantastic human being. She is passionate about her craft and has spent over a decade in the wedding photography business. My wife and I found Mich...
elle's work on instagram, and we were drawn to her ability to so uniquely and aptly capture the most delicate authentic moments. Michelle is truly a master of her craft. She is professional, courteous, thoughtful, considerate, and facilitates a very welcoming and comfortable environment in front of the camera. She conducts herself and her work with honesty and integrity. You would do well to consider her for your special event! Thank you, Michelle!
We used our venue's IG feed as a resource when trying to find a wedding photographer. One day, we realized all the photos that stood out to us were coming from the same photographe...
r - Michelle Arlotta. They weren't staged or the same old poses you saw elsewhere. She was capturing real moments and you could feel the emotion. That's exactly what we were looking for.
Once we connected with Michelle over Skype, it sealed the deal. She listened to what we were looking for and offered great advice based on her extensive industry experience.
And that was all before the pandemic hit. When we had to postpone our May 1 wedding, Michelle was responsive, transparent, and communicative as we worked through the details of selecting a new date. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in the process.
And then, when we decided to still get officially married on our original May 1 date with just the two of us (due to restrictions on public gatherings), we asked Michelle if she would consider photographing the moment from a safe distance. Not only did she agree, she offered a location (her spacious property) and an officiant (her neighbor). None of our family could be with us, but the photos Michelle captured helped us share the story of the day with everyone we love. We are so grateful to Michelle for helping bring our vision to life and capturing it so beautifully. We can't wait to have her photograph all of our crazy friends and family whenever we get to have our big reception!
We are so glad that we chose to work with Michelle on our wedding day. Her relaxed attitude, flexibility and calm composure was exactly the vibe we needed for our day. Her professi...
onalism is unmatched and her extensive experience was super helpful in navigating all the pre-wedding logistical planning (and we had a LOT of logistics to consider!). There are really no words to describe how happy we are with our photos and wedding album - they are perfect. She had us hooked just days after the wedding with her Instagram teasers and blog post - we couldn't wait to get our hands on all of them, and her turnaround time was even quicker than we expected! She was able to capture all of our special moments (despite some heavy photog restrictions in our church), had a ton of patience with my large family portrait requests (even though I had no patience left!) and got some amazing candids of our guests (even after some of them crashed into her post-limbo on the dance floor). Michelle, again, thank you so much!!
Michelle is an AMAZING photographer. Ever since my sister hired her for her wedding, and I saw her photos, I knew I needed to hire Michelle for my wedding. She is all about getting...
‘in the moment’ shots which really allowed me and my husband to relive our favorite moments of our wedding. She gets to know you on a personal level and was able to give direction easily during the photos. She takes the time to help building a timeline for the day to make sure we got in all the pictures we wanted. My husband and I are so in love with our wedding photos! I would absolutely hire Michelle again in the future.
Michelle was amazing! Not only are her pictures incredible, she worked with us to create a comprehensive timeline for the day. We were a little apprehensive about trying to fit in ...
everywhere we wanted to get pictures and thanks to Michelle, we were able to squeeze in all the locations we wanted and didn't feel rushed or that we spent our whole day taking pictures. We loved working with Michelle! She is friendly and easygoing, honest and fun to work with. She really did a great job of telling our wedding day's story.
There are so many positive words to describe Michelle’s photography, but the one that comes to mind first is AMAZING. She really is a photo ninja. Michelle photographed our wedding...
on October 21st at the Stone House Lodge and the photos are nothing short of amazing. Michelle captured every moment of our special day perfectly. She was so responsive during the whole process and made us feel at ease. If you’re looking for a photographer who cares about her clients and goes above and beyond, then Michelle is it. If we could give Michelle 10 stars we would! Her work is beautiful and we will cherish our photographs forever.
Pictures were incredibly important to my husband and I as we navigated wedding planning, they're one of the few takeaways from this monumental day and after the fact, they give you...
a glimpse into the many moments you weren't a part of. As we review our pictures, we continue to see all of the stories of our day with the people we love most. Michelle captured our day so spectacularly, each photo beaming with joy, love, and emotion. She is an artist, with an unbelievable understanding of her craft and a style that is so genuine and real. Seamlessly and stealthily Michelle documented our day from place to place without ever getting in the way. Choosing a photographer is an investment, you will not find someone more talented, kind, genuine, and committed than Michelle, she was a pleasure to work with and we cannot recommend her enough!
When choosing a photographer for our wedding day, it was really important to me that we find one who doesn't over edit their photos, and to find someone who doesn't stage every sin...
gle picture that is taken of you that day. Upon first meeting Michelle, she was so down to earth and it felt like we had been talking to a person we had known for years, not someone who we had just met for the first time. After reviewing her work and seeing her style of photography, we knew she was the perfect photographer for us! When we did our engagement session with Michelle, my husband and I were so nervous - but Michelle had a way of making us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and not silly or like we were being "staged" for special moments. Fast forward to our wedding day this past October, we felt so comfortable and at ease knowing that she was there to work with us. Michelle is able to capture special moments of your wedding day that you didn't even know existed, and I'm so grateful for the moments that she captured on our day. Our entire wedding day went by so fast and was such a blur, but because of Michelle, we are able to look at our beautiful wedding photos and relive one of the best days of our lives. What also makes Michelle so special is that, to be honest by the time the reception is going on - you almost completely forget that she is there taking pictures! That was something else that stood out to me about her style of photography - she isn't in your face the whole night asking you to pose certain ways to get certain photos - she just gets them on her own and is able to capture these incredible moments throughout the ceremony, reception, and even on the dance floor! With all that being said, I would highly recommend Michelle to photograph your special day. Aside from being amazing at what she does, she is quick to respond and is very flexible with your needs. You will not be disappointed - thank you Michelle!!
I am in awe of Michelle Arlotta. She is the magic ingredient in capturing the beauty and essence of her subjects. She has shot several weddings at The Gables and each bride describ...
ed their photos as amazing. It’s so different from the usual point and click. Arlotta focuses on the couple and her pictures reflect their joy and connection. It is a pleasure to recommend her.
Michelle is an amazing photographer and a wonderful person! She is not a run of the mill wedding photographer. She captures your story and personalities in her photographs. It was...
a joy to work with Michelle. We highly recommend her.
It’s easy for people to write reviews about their wedding photographers right after their big day when the rush is still wearing off. But I’m thrilled to say that after more than o...
ne year since my wedding, I am still absolutely in love with my wedding photos and Michelle’s talent as a photographer. Friends and family continue to tell us how amazing our pictures came out! Michelle also does what so few photographers can manage. She really captured the joy and love that my husband and I were feeling on our wedding day. If you are considering booking Michelle for your big day, there is no need to hesitate. I’m so happy that I have her photos to look at for the rest of my life.
We had our wedding at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, NJ, on July 7, 2018. With all of the decisions to make, one of the most important was finding the right photographer. We found ...
Michelle online and reviewed her work, and reached out to her. Fortunately, she was available for our special day! Her experience and suggestions definitely helped guide us through the process of getting ready for the wedding.
Michelle is like a ninja, as she refers to herself, doing what she does without being obviously in the moment. She took so many beautiful shots of the wedding preparations, the ceremony, post-ceremony photos and the reception, that finding ones that were our favorites proved to be quite challenging. After reviewing the online gallery afterward, we were blown away at the amazing pictures she captured. To be able to re-live that day going through our pictures is absolutely wonderful. It wasn’t just us that she impressed, our friends and family loved the pictures as well.
I fell in love with Michelle’s photography the second I went on her website and it honestly only got better from there. Michelle is extremely professional and personable and really...
got to understand who we were as a couple. She is very experienced in the wedding industry, so she’s also like a fountain of knowledge. She listened to all of our wants, and was very helpful in guiding us through how a typical wedding day works. It was so helpful to have a better understanding of what to expect. We did our engagement shoot and Michelle was so great at breaking the ice. At this point we’ve never posed for pictures before or been the center of attention for anything, so it was great to get some insight on how it would be on our wedding day. In months leading up to the wedding Michelle was always super responsive and helped us set up a perfect timeline for the day. She was at the venue on time and kept us (me, my husband, all our family, and bridal party) on track. The day goes so fast that when we received our gallery it was like fully witnessing our wedding for the first time and honestly, I wouldn’t have wanted to see it though anyone else’s lens. Michelle is just such an incredible artist with an amazing eye there is no one better to capture this moment in your life. The love, personality, joy, (all of the emotions!!) just pour out of every image and you will be truly lucky to have Michelle with you on your wedding day.
Michelle did a fantastic job capturing our day and making sure to get all the details and had a super fun attitude. She was honest and straightforward, and I really appreciated her...
professionalism. We LOVE our preview and we can't wait to see the rest!
We just received a series of photos from our wedding day and we are speechless. As I scrolled through the photos, my cheeks were simultaneously sore and streaky from the giant smil...
e and happy tears that I had plastered on my face the entire time. Michelle BRILLIANTLY captured our day. It’s as if I can not only relive my visual memories of the day, but more importantly, all of the emotions I felt during each part of our entire wedding day. You simply cannot say that about every photographer. She prides herself on capturing the moments that characterize your experience, so to describe her solely as photographer doesn’t do her justice. She is a storyteller. She gets to know your personality and your vibe almost immediately. She needed no direction; her expertise took her exactly where she needed to go on our wedding day and we truly couldn’t be happier with the memories that she magically bottled up for us, aesthetics and emotions alike. And of course I must mention, the quality and artistry of her pictures are flawless. It’s really not a matter of whether or not to book her as your photographer. It’s whether or not you have the privilege of her joining you on your day so you can experience it again and again for the rest of your life. If you want the complete picture of your day that goes beyond the “getting ready, the ceremony, and the party”; if you want your relationship, your family’s bond, and your happiness to be captured; if you want the silly, the sassy, the perfection and imperfection to come through, then look no further. Michelle is your girl.
The biggest advice all my married friends told me when we got engaged was to get an amazing photographer because your wedding day flies by, and the memories are all you have to rel...
ive it. When my bridesmaid recommended Michelle Arlotta, I automatically fell in love with her website and photos. Her style is so candid, and I love how the colors pop in her photos. She truly captures your emotions, not just smiles and poses for the camera. After my fiance and I met her, we both looked at each other and said that's our photographer, time to stop hunting. Yes, she may cost a little more than other photographers, but I really believe you get what you pay for. You can tell she is confident in her abilities, and it makes you feel confident that she'll do a great job. We recently had our engagement photos done with her, and we legitimately look like models! She did such an incredible job capturing our love and personalities. I can't say any more great things about her! Can't wait to see what she does on our wedding day! Piece of advice: because she's the best, she books up very quickly so contact her early!! You won't regret it :)
I had so much fun working with Michelle on our wedding day in Poughkeepsie, NY. She came highly recommended by a friend, and once I saw her photos I knew immediately that she was t...
he perfect photographer for our wedding. She has a unique eye, and I wanted that for my wedding photos. I wasn't a super traditional bride, and Michelle immediately struck me as a non-traditional wedding photographer. I'll admit that I haven't seen all of the photos of our wedding yet, but the two she posted right after it on Facebook were INCREDIBLE. The gal spent most of the day shooting into direct sunlight and, from what I've seen so far, she seemingly pulled it off with ease.
Michelle's work is one-of-a-kind. Yeah, she does the typical stuff, but then she takes it up 1,000 notches. She sees the details of the evening, the individual memories that make up the heart of your wedding day, and the special moments that will fill your heart with joy and warmth.
Best of all, her photos capture both the love and the fun. I mean, the photos on her blog speak for themselves--stop reading my review and check them out. If you're all about the dance floor, she can capture a fierce dance party!
My advice to you is this: Michelle tells it like she sees it, and it's best if you leave her to do her magic. The finished project will surely wow you. I can't wait to see the final product!
Michelle is so awesome & very laid back. She definitely has a calming presence which is great to be around on your wedding day. Not only have we gotten so many compliments about ho...
w great our photos turned out (both for our engagement session & wedding), but everyone also said how never once did they notice Michelle. She has a special way of catching everything without making a scene. I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone!!
Michelle was a pleasure to work with. She is an absolute ninja photographer. You won't notice her but she is everywhere. Highly recommended!
Choosing Michelle to be our photographer was the best decision that we made for our wedding. From our first meeting, we knew that she was the right person for us. She is extremely...
attentive to detail and very expedient in answering questions via e-mail. She made us feel comfortable during both our engagement session and on our wedding day, even when all eyes were on us.
She seemed to always be at the right place at the right time, taking amazing pictures that really capture all the love, beauty and excitement that happen that day. Your wedding day will fly right by, but Michelle will be there to bring out the best in your guests for all of those times when you missed something. Photography was an extremely high priority for us, and Michelle exceeded our expectations with her professionalism and product.
When planning our wedding, my husband and I decided that photography was very important to us. Michelle is very experienced, easy going and most importantly takes amazing pictures ...
that capture the emotion and feeling from the day. After meeting her and looking at her portfolio it was impossible to choose anyone else to photograph our big day.
I am more than happy with our decision. I've recieved so many compliments on our photographs and I could not be happier.
SHe worked very hard to get as many amazing shots as possible and was very resoectful of my budget. She was also very good with all of the different personalities in my family!;Sh...
ae was awesome. I'd recommend her to anyone without reservation.
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