Michelle was wonderful. We were planning on going with a cheaper, corporate style photographer, but set up a meeting with Michelle just to check her out since she had such great reviews. After our meeting we immediately knew we had to go with her, and that it would be worth it. She was so passionate and excited about her work. I did not find another photographer with her level of enthusiasm and love for her job. That really shows in her pictures and the care she puts into them. Throughout the entire process she was incredibly helpful. She was able to offer me advice on makeup, hair, colors, in terms of how it would look in photographs. I was very nervous my venue would look dark in pictures because all of the pictures posted on the venue website looked dark. She told me there was no way she would look dark, and she was absolutely correct! She made everything look amazing.
We had Michelle photograph and engagement session, which is included in her packages. It is something I would not have booked with a different photographer, but Michelle said it would be worth it. She was right. It gave us a chance to work with her, decide poses we liked, and just get comfortable. She made everything seem so natural and we actually look like ourselves in all the photos. She was able to make little adjustments in where we were standing, the way we were standing, etc. to make everything look perfect.
For the wedding she was great. She even got there a little early and started taking pictures! She was able to suggest locations and has a way with light that I've never seen before! The way she plays with the light is truly artistic! All of our pictures turned out amazing and she will get you whatever shot you ask for. If there is something you think will be too difficult, you're wrong. She literally can do anything.
Something I was particularly impressed with was her ability to work with kids. It was amazing! One of the ring bearers was very shy, but she had a way with them and all these little tricks to get them to look natural and smile! Even the children's grandma, who has had professional pictures of the kids done before, said, "I want to have an event just so I can hire her and use her to photograph!"
I have never seen pictures turn out so beautifully at my venue, and it is all thanks to Michelle! My only complaint would be that I would like more pictures of my husband and I, but perhaps I am just being greedy!! Whatever you ask for, she will make sure to do.
All in all, Michelle is AMAZING, and just a great person to work with. She will get your photos to you shockingly fast. Her energy, passion, and artistic creativity really set her above and beyond anyone else. I highly recommend using her for any event!