Michelle VanTine Photography

, she would change it and make sure the picture was just perfect. During our outdoor photos, it started to rain and Michelle never missed a beat. She worked to find a dry location that still offered a stunning setting for our pictures. During the reception, Michelle expertly walked the fine line of staying close by in order to not miss a picture opportunity while staying out of sight so that my husband and I could socialize with our guests. Finally, when I made a mistake with our picture order, Michelle went above and beyond to track down the order and have it resent even though the mistake was entirely my fault. We received our photos today and they are breathtaking. Michelle was amazing in every aspect of our wedding. I would recommend her to anyone for any special occasion.

I am so glad that we chose Michelle and her team (Pablo) to work with.

t decisions we made during wedding planning. Pablo, our lead photographer for both days, was creative, easy-going, funny, and SO nice. Rebekah, who accompanied Pablo on the wedding day, was equally wonderful, and she helped put me at ease leading up to the ceremony. The two of them were great about getting all of the shots we wanted, and many that we didn't know we wanted! Michelle, the company's namesake, handled all of the back end work. She was patient and responsive, and when it came time to edit, she was amazing! I can't stop looking at our photos. And she was fast--our wedding was in mid-August and we received the photos by early October. Along with the photos, we also received a gorgeous wedding album. Michelle chose all of the images, and we couldn't have chosen any better ourselves. I'm so happy that we used Michelle and her awesome team!

ing she shoots. We were 100% satisfied, over-the-top satisfied, with the photography she did for our daughter's wedding. When I look at the photographs for the other weddings she has done before and since is when I am truly in awe of her great timeless artistic ability. Everyone wants their wedding to be extra special and Michelle's photography is truly extra special.

a wedding. Her shots are fun filled and creative, and she also captures those sweet, tender, intimate moments between the bride and groom, or between a mother and a daughter. She puts all the people in the bridal party at ease and makes it fun. Michelle is extremely hard working. She spends hours editing her shots, and putting together a gorgeous wedding album. I can't imagine a better photographer than Michelle Van TIne if you like fun, creativity, perfection, and sensitivity.

ist, climb, get down on the floor, whatever it took. I was not surprised to see the beautiful pictures Michelle took of my niece and nephew on their special day. Michelle hit it out of the park! Her pictures captured the romance, beautiful farm setting, and festive spirit of the guests. I would definitely recommend her.

Michelle fulfilled every dream. Her photos are stunning – vivid, romantic, and artistic. She captured the beauty of my amazing bride and our tremendous outdoor venue. More importantly, Michelle captured the emotions of the day. You can actually see the love and passion my wife and I share for one another when you look at Michelle’s pictures. The photos are modern yet classic. They’ll stand the test of time as we return to our album for years to come to remember our perfect day. Of course, the photos are just part of the reason we’re so grateful we picked Michelle. Also significant was how she made us feel throughout the process. From asking about our hopes before the big day, to making us feel at ease on our big day, to providing great customer service after our big day, we always felt that Michelle deeply cared. We could feel it in the way she treated us, and we can see it in her photos –- the photos we’ll cherish forever.

ur wedding date, they were no longer available. When looking for another photographer, I came across Michelle VanTine and was instantly drawn to the artist feel of her photos. With also having a fine arts background, I had an appreciation for the composition of her photography. We were so excited that Michelle was available for our big day! We happened to get married on the hottest day in May (around 85 degrees), with a 60% chance of rain (humid). Not the best weather for photos outside!! Michelle and Pablo had to work quickly before it started to pour, but were still able to take great shots of the bridal party and my husband and I around Old Town. For the wedding (in a catholic church), the ceremony ran over and we were supposed to be out at a certain time. The church coordinator was trying to rush us out in the middle of photos, but Michelle was able to diffuse the situation and told me, "this is your day, we will get the photos you want in...don't worry." This meant a lot to me and thankful to her for that. We booked an engagement photo session with her as well. Turned out to be a really cold, wet day but Michelle made the most it! She came up with some really cute ideas, and worked quickly! What's great about Michelle is that she is willing to do anything for a great shot (standing in the middle of a street/directing traffic around us to get a nice cobblestone road shoot in the middle of Old Town Alexandria, or standing on some unstable rocks in the Potomac, or laying on the reception floor to get a great shot of my custom colored heels with the groomsmen matching socks). We absolutely love ALL our photos, from the engagement session to the big day. Her package (which was reasonably priced) included a photo book, which turned out so beautiful! Advice? Choose Michelle VanTine Photography!!!

lated a second plan with the family. Though she was prepared for plan B, fortunately everything dried out and we were treated to a gorgeous day. Michelle invested a lot of time in getting to know the families. She used this to capture great dynamics between members of the wedding party and guests. She seemed to know just where to be. The reception was in a long dimly lighted dining hall. Michelle made her way down the tables giving the guests recognition. Michelle is great at capturing non traditional poses. The quality of her photography is superior. I would definitely recommend her services.

or us to try, which played a part in making our day so memorable! She has the Perfect personality for the work she does and her passion for it shows. As soon as we received our wedding album, which we could hardly wait for, we were blown away! We LOVED it and it brought us right back to our special day! Memories came flooding back and when viewing the album we felt like we were right back in those moments. We are so thankful we have not only a flash drive of all our photos, but a personal book that we can pull out to show family, friends, and eventually our little ones! It truly is a special and unique gift to have. We could not have chosen a better photographer for our special day! Michelle was very thoughtful and made sure we had time for everything we wanted, but most of all she made it FUN!!

y of a perfect day! I love the way she takes time to get to know the bride and groom, the attendants and even the families and truly captures who they are. Michelle isn't just an amazing photographer. Her photography is a work of art! We love her!

helle was a dream to work with. I found her online and based on her work I knew immediately she was the photographer for me, I sent her an email to which I got a prompt reply. I don't see why you would need to meet in person with your photographer multiple times... in fact I never felt the need to meet at all. Her living in Florida was not a problem. I wouldn't have even known she lived there besides the fact that that's where I mailed the contract. I'm under the impression she lives both there and in the DC area. Although it's really none of my business lol. Come wedding day she was on time/early. I was a mess and she put me at ease. Her partner Elliot went to shoot the boys getting ready and she stayed with the girls. She was kind. She was funny. She was easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable around her. Which was good b/c I was literally getting dressed in front of her lol. Even though my anxiety was at an all time high and I'm almost positive I looked like a near-death rabbit, she still managed to get breathtaking photos of me. I had ten bridesmaids and my groom had ten groomsmen and her and Elliot were able to manage all of them beautifully. Somehow. Even though everyone had been drinking. Very impressive. I never noticed her and Elliot during the wedding and reception. Only one time I turned around and there she was and she took a great picture with some old friends which was perfect timing. They were never ever in the way but they still somehow always got the shots. I knew already that photos would take up to 10 weeks and I know summer is wedding busy season but Michelle leaked a few pics on instagram very quickly for us to see and share. She also created a beautiful blog post after a few weeks all about our wedding with an amazing montage of some of our photos set to music. It was perfect. The bulk of the photos along with wedding album were delivered to my home on time and she also sent me a dropbox link to share with friends. Michelle went above and beyond for me. Honestly I feel so blessed to have found her and to have been able to work with her. I would 110% recommend her and her team to everyone and anyone and actually I already have because my friends were so impressed with our wedding photos they've asked who our photographer was. :) If I were to do it all over again I would choose Michelle again and I would pay for extra time (we had a long reception :P) so that she could have stayed till the very end. Our wedding album is so beautiful. Picking the cover was a breeze (If you've ever used the internet you should be able to do it) and I chose a beautiful leather sage with woodland etching that matches our living room perfectly. Total coffee table material. :) Now the only hard part will be picking which pictures to get printed for frames b/c they're all so amazing. Seriously. More than I ever could have hoped for. Thank you Michelle!!!! xoxo

job capturing the beauty of the landscape (right at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain). The photos were all so romantic, classical yet modern, and had intense color. She caught all of the emotion and excitement of the day - and even some fun stuff that my husband and I would have missed in all of the hub-bub, had she not been there and had such a keen eye! Her turn-around was great, and we've just had an all-around amazing experience. After going through the whole process of planning our wedding, my husband and I can reflect on it and say that having amazing pictures - our memories of that day, captured forever - was one of the most important decisions we made. We are so glad we went with Michelle.

ch funner. They truly added to the experience with their personalities and generosity - and those great personal qualities do come through in the images. But most of all, I've truly never met a more responsive, conscientious, and professional vendor - in any industry - than Michelle. I've recommeded Michelle to friends several times - and will continue to!

ave her take the most important pictures of our lives! More importantly, however, is the stability she provided on such a hectic day. Her experience and her awesome personality kept me calm and I honestly felt like I was with one of my best friends. After the ceremony, I realized we left something there and without hesitation she got out of her car and ran back to get it for us! She's just an all-around sweetheart. All of my guests really enjoyed her presence as well as Pablo's, her associate. if you're lucky enough to have her as your photographer, I can guarantee that you will be as delighted as my husband and I are today!

she wanted pre-wedding. Her team was of the same work ethic and demeanor. Her shots of the entire day were spectacular, and I show them as an example of how to do things "right" for a wedding, from start to finish. Her response time is professional, and prompt. I tell everyone I can about her, and recommend her often.

eye and a very creative mind. I don't think there was a time during our session where any of us stopped laughing, which made the entire experience THAT much more incredible. We got our engagement photos right when she promised AND they came in a gorgeous wooden USB drive! The photos were phenomenal- they captured the moment PERFECTLY. I have so many favorites. Michelle made sure our personalities came through. We are getting married March 2015 and Michelle is our photographer. Cannot WAIT to see how amazing our wedding photos will be!!! Michelle rocks- she's definitely our favorite vendor!

with her vision for their wedding and flexibility the whole day! Resourceful, open, sweet and a great positive force! Would recommend her and her team to anyone!

ortable and the pictures turned out great! We both looked very natural which was something I was concerned about. At the wedding Michelle took the time to make sure all of needs were met even when we didn't have a lot of time. Her shots were so unique. All of my wedding party loved her! She had recently learned how to do a complicated sparkler shot and was really excited about having us try it. So far that's my favorite shot from our wedding day! I loved her passion and enthusiasm! Michelle and Pablo were so much fun and I'll be recommending them to all of my friends!

it will be much harder to get a response from her. She might set up a phone date to call you, but inevitably she will forget to call you or just plain call whenever it's convenient for her. She might call you from the car on the way to a shoot, but then she will forget everything you talked about because she couldn't write anything down. She will regularly lose e-mails from you and your planner. If she promised you a particular second shooter, don't expect to actually see them. She'll bring whoever she wants. When you get the contract, it will probably have typos on it. Important things, like the agreed upon price, will be wrong. The address where to send your payment will be listed incorrectly in at least one place. Also, she doesn't live in the DC area anymore - be aware. As far as the terms go, they are standard, but note that when she states photos will be ready in 8-10 weeks, she really means MUCH longer than that. Really we're talking more like 15 WEEKS - and that's only if you e-mail her and request your photos. Apparently it's ok for her to deliver the photos and album over 5 weeks late with no excuses, requests for patience, or contact whatsoever. No "I'm working hard to get it done." I actually started to wonder if I was ever going to see my photos. When you finally get your photos, your reaction will be one of frustration. There will be photos that are out of focus and clearly not usable for anything and you will be missing photos. Photos that you specifically requested will be missing because she forgot to bring the shot list that you spent an hour making with her to the wedding. You'll also get a beautiful album in the mail. It's got a nice cover and spine. If you're lucky, all the photos she chooses to put in the album will be photos that you like. But you get NO say in the photos that make it in the album. In my case, because she was running over 5 weeks behind, the album was thrown together with so little attention to detail that there is a giant photo of the wedding party with 2 peoples eyes closed. How she didn't notice this is beyond me. Any good photographer would do one of two things - either choose another shot (obviously! there are like 7!) or use photoshop to fix the blinking problem. But Michelle won't do that. She will say that she was "capturing a moment" (in a posed photo!?) and that she can't help when people blink. Ummm... Michelle has won photography awards because she can get one or two great shots. Hopefully you will get those. But you will also get a huge number of very mediocre shots. Hiring Michelle was the only vendor mistake that I made for my wedding. She was a huge disappointment and refused to make things right at the end. After being over 5 weeks late, and delivering an album with glaring errors, she said there was nothing that she could do. She flat out refused to reprint and fix my album and leave me with even one positive customer service experience. She told me that she ordered a special custom wood box to deliver my flash drive of photos as a special show of appreciation for my patience (which she never asked for). Well, that's a blatant lie. She does that for all her clients - enjoy your tiny wooden box. Find a photographer that will work with you. You have MANY other great options

helle's style last year, but found out that she was already book for our date, BUT she sent us pictures of Pablo's work and we were sold. Our engagement pictures were so unique and beautiful, our friends and family loved them. We had such a fun time taking pictures on our wedding day many thanks to Pablo and his assistant Jay (who is also amazing) for making our day so great. You will love your pictures and you will love all of the people who work for this amazing artistic photography company.

and special- not your typical wedding photographs. Michelle and Pablo were fun, funny, creative, and easy to work with. They captured our emotions and the spirit of the wedding perfectly. The photographers didn't give us very much direction but rather captured unplanned and unexpected moments that resulted in stunning images. Michelle spends a lot of time and effort in selecting and editing the photos and layout of your wedding album and the results are amazing! Thanks again Michelle and Pablo, for capturing our special day!

ur, and joy to our wedding day. Just to backtrack a little, I planned my wedding from abroad and found Michelle online, along with most of my vendors. Like you, we were looking for someone with a photojournalistic approach and from the start we could tell Michelle’s style would be perfect. But on top of that Michelle offers a bonus, she’s a genuinely enthusiastic, passionate and whole-hearted person to work with. From our first email exchange, Michelle was excited about my wedding concept (which was particularly comforting for a slightly overwhelmed, nervous overseas bride). Without hesitation, she encouraged and validated my ideas, even sending me links and info about where I could find great stuff. That enthusiasm carried over to our wedding day, which began with gray, rainy skies. The disappointing weather could’ve dampened our moods along with the grass, but Michelle helped keep our spirits high. She had already pinpointed gorgeous locations and we quickly hopped in her car and headed off into the wide sweeping fields. My favorite moment was when she fished out a jar of organic almonds and started up a hill, coaxing the horses over (they loved her too by the way). How prepared is that?? Her excitement was infectious and before I knew it, I was paying no attention to the lightly falling rain and having a fantastic time. Even though the sky cleared and the sun made its entrance right before our ceremony began, we were already feeling great thanks to supportive friends, family, and Michelle. And the pictures have to be incredible...Michelle remained committed to capturing her aesthetic, even climbing on the manor roof to get a shot of us with a mountain backdrop! And on top of all that, she set up a fantastic DIY photo booth which was a guest favourite. We were so grateful, thanks Michelle!

xible and went along with our non-traditional wedding schedule without a moment's hesitation. AND she put everyone at ease with her big smile and fun-loving personality. Most importantly, Michelle is a true artist with incredible talent. We just received our album and CD of pictures... and WOW! I can't wait to put some of these amazing pics up on the wall. She captured our wedding perfectly. Thanks for everything, Michelle!

eople I have met! She is so personable and will make your photo experience unforgettable. My fiancé and I had so much fun at our shoot! He is laughing in photos, which I have never seen him do (doesn't like to smile in photos). It is awesome. She is the BEST. I couldn't have found a better photographer with whom to share our special day. Our engagement photos are all so delicious. I can't stop looking at them. :D

happen! Michelle your the best and I love you so much!

r style as creative, whimsical, and vibrant. Her prices were also very reasonable for the area. When we booked her services, I definitely did a little happy dance because I was so excited! We did an engagement session with Michelle a few months ago. She suggested many great locations, and came prepared with different fun ideas. Since my Fiance and I have never done a photo shoot before, we thought we'd feel awkward at first but Michelle instantly made us feel comfortable. The hour flew by and it was a lot of fun. Our pictures came out so incredibly beautiful. It was a cold day in April, yet she made it look as if it was a sunny summer afternoon. Our wedding is in a couple months and I can't wait to have her capture our special day! I know we will treasure her photos forever.

ablo and Agung for the wedding photos. All of them brought so much energy and passion to the set. The engagement session was so much fun and the pictures were beautiful. Michelle climbed a tree that was over 8ft tall to capture an awesome photo. That is dedication! lol. As for my wedding day, I have to say that Pablo and Agung were my heroes. Despite the heat, mosquitoes, and some of the other things that went wrong that day, they truly made our day special. They made us laugh and smile every step of the way. At one point, I forgot that they were there because they blended in so well with the crowd. My mother and MIL are not easy to please and they both loved these guys. So did we. Worth every penny. Can't wait to see my wedding photos!

t was a match made in heaven! She's down in DC, and I'm in upstate NY, but by chatting over the phone and via email, we've gotten a good rapport down already! Michelle is sweet, professional, creative - and all of these qualities are reflected in her photos! My fiance and I just did our engagement shoot with her this past weekend and we cannot WAIT to get the photos! We asked for something romantic, rustic and unexpected and boy did Michelle deliver!! She was so wonderful at making us feel comfortable and going through a million ideas to create the perfect pictures. I'm so excited to see them and to work with her for our wedding next October!!!

that can take a picture and turn it into an artistic display of life. Michelle is one of the few. Her images surpass the quality of a 'good picture'. There is an unmatched vibrancy in her images that grab your attention and hold it. Her professionalism is displayed in her ability to set up a complex shot, while guiding subjects smoothly through the shoot/event, and ending with an amazing collection of priceless images!

ideas and then added her creative touch to each picture. Our wedding was under a huge oak tree and was a beautiful after noon when the unpredictable May month pour the strongest rain ever, well Michelle stayed there photographing everything with a very warm smile. The photos were creative full of color and very different. After you meet her and her team we became very close friends. No like other photographers that you almost meet them the same day of your wedding, her services are a lot more people to people orientated. I truly recommend Michelle Van Tine.

ldn't be happier. Michelle made us feel so comfortable the entire session. She was open to our ideas and also came with ideas of her own. We didn't have to overthink anything because Michelle guided us the whole time. I have never felt as pretty as I look in these photos. I was amazed. After my fiancé saw the photos, he could not stop telling me how beautiful I looked in them. My fiancé didn't look half bad either ;) Michelle got everything right in these photos. The emotion is there in every photo. Our style shows through in every photo. They are just so us and it’s all thanks to Michelle’s ability to hear what we wanted and run with it. I look forward to our wedding and Michelle being there to capture it all!

hoot and then added her creative touch to each picture. She has as skill of putting her clients at ease in the middle of a busy intersection in NYC while taking pictures! Amazing! Our pictures, especially the quality and color came out magnificently. We cannot wait for Michelle to shoot our wedding!

and we ended up having great fun. They also really represent us which was super important to us. We can't wait for her to shoot our wedding next Spring! Thanks Michelle.... I wanted to take the time to update this review now that we have our Wedding pictures.... We love, love, love Michelle! First she shot our wedding in the Florida Keys as agreed all the while preparing to move her family out of state. However she never changed from day 1. She and Sara made our day the best:-) Our friends, parents, and anyone we've showed our pictures to can't stop saying how beautiful they are and the ones that were there all still say how great she was. Jason and I even still randomly pull the album out and look at it over and over again. She made it this beautiful story. I would highly recommend Michelle and her team as they are awesome at what they do and you won't be sorry!

tos that is sooo different from many out there I've seen. I love how her photos are bold, full of color and life, but also whimsical at the same time. Michelle was very easy to work with and came up with great ideas I would have never thought of - which is something I looked for in a photographer. Someone to give me their professional advice on poses, props, and a setting for the perfect photo. She did my engagement photos and wedding and I have gotten so many compliments on our photos. I HIGHLY recommend her to all brides who are looking for their perfect wedding photos. One specific thing I appreciate about Michelle is how fun she made the whole process. My entire wedding party actually enjoyed taking their photos which made for much better photos. She was really able to capture the excitement and love from our wedding.

of our day. She is a dedicated and creative photographer. Each shot that she captured was lovely. She is fun to be around and she really made me and my guests feel comfortable. Please don't hesitate - choose Michelle VanTine to photograph your wedding!! It'll be the best choice you'll make. :) We love Michelle!!

ut in such a friendly and laid back way that it made everything seem so much less stressful! My fiance and I worked with her a few months ago for engagement pictures and she totally made us feel at ease and laugh...but the best part is the pictures were AMAZING! I love that her style is so bright and lively, and she really works to capture the personality of the couple on film. I also love that her style includes so many artistic and creative shots instead of just the cliche poses I've seen a million times. I got so many great comments on my engagement pictures, and I can't wait for the wedding pictures!

ative. She even let me vent when the engagement session had to be timed to the Lotus Blooms at the Aquatic Gardens National Park in DC. The pictures were beautiful and vibrant and I could not have wished for anything different!

nted someone who was an artist and not just someone with a nice camera. I told her that I wanted the spirit of my little waterfront town captured in the photos and she did just that. She was truly a joy to have at the wedding. And it was an added bonus that her package prices were very reasonable compared to other photographers in the area.

at the day has come and gone. However, just two days ago she posted a photo on her Facebook page, and I nearly fainted it was so beautiful! This is when I realized that the most beautiful, honest and joyful day of my life, wasn't actually a dream - it was indeed real. Thank you Michelle! I cannot wait to see what other enchanting moments you were able to capture.

VA at a Bed & Breakfast on a farm. Michelle captured the essence and beauty of our entire day- and I mean out ENTIRE day. She was one of the last ones there, and she didn't miss a single shot. She makes everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, she is super creative, and captured our wedding day in a way that I don't think anyone else could have. She is affordable (unlike 99% of DC area photographers) and the quality of her work is unmatchable. I have nothing negative to say about Michelle except that I have too many good pictures to go through, I dont know which ones to choose! Not only that- my wedding (through her photography) was just chosen to be featured on my favorite wedding blog, Style Me Pretty- which is HUGE. Out of about 500 applicants per week, they chose to feature our wedding! That alone speaks volumes about her capabilities! So grateful for Michelle! ~Veronica"

lbum she created is a piece of art.

th. if you get the opportunity to have her as your photographer, you won't be disappointed.

n with the nervous, shy, I don't know what I'm doing attitude. But as soon as Michelle introduced herself, it all went away. Both her and her assistant were great, they made us feel comfortable and as if we had known each other for years. Michelle chose a gorgeous location and even brought props to the engagement shoot! Her creative ideas, easy-going and fun personality made for a wonderful experience. I couldn't wait til May for her to photograph our wedding, I knew it would be wonderful. And I was right! Michelle and her assistant Steve came EARLY to scope out the area and find locations to serve as gorgeous backdrops. She got along great with my family and friends right off the bat, and it was like having an old friend come to photograph an incredible milestone in our lives. Michelle was not only a joy to work with she was also SO professional! I remember seeing her after the ceremony and telling her how amazed I was, because I didn't even notice that she was there photographing! Definitely NOT the in-your-face type photographer that I've seen at other weddings. We just received our photos/album in the mail and the photos are so perfect and gorgeous! My husband and I couldn't stop smiling! We were so impressed with the quality of the album and the photos. It's so hard to pick our favorites, we love them all! A few things we keep hearing from people that see our photos is how beautiful they look and how amazing Michelle was at capturing all the precious emotins and moments of the day.

om me trying to hold back my tears during the ceremony, and our family having fun on the dance floor. Michelle was very professional, I would highly recommend her and would love to hire her in the future!