About this vendor
We are Staci and Michael Hood, the married wedding photo + film duo for fun-loving, adventure-centered couples
Our approach is to document and enjoy the moments as they happen, opposed to photos and video being the main focus. We are there to capture every moment as it unfolds naturally. If you want a fun duo who provides endless cheering and laughs, we are 100% for you!
We started this amazing photo + video journey during the tail end of our own wedding. After experiencing the feeling of being on the captured end of the camera lens, we immediately experienced how photos can feel awkward and intimidating. We wanted to change that feeling, and make it fun, natural, and exciting! From here, our journey began...
(please note, we do not come on theKnot very often, so please send us a formal inquiry through our website!)
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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WOW. Just wow. We are so grateful to have found Staci and her husband, Michael for photography and videography!! Cant say anything but amazing things.
I found her on Facebook and when we browsed through her social media and website, we reached out, and within a day, she had responded to our inquiry and we got to chatting. She has been so communicative and friendly from the start.
We received our previews within days of the wedding and we were FLOORED! She captured every detail of the day perfectly and these were just previews!! we are so stoked for the final gallery and video. Both Staci and Michael make you feel comfortable and at-ease, which is great for those who aren’t used to cameras all over them like us :)
Be sure to check out their social media to see if their vibe is to your liking since every photographer has their own unique styles. They capture TIMELESS photos and so far, they’ve all turned out perfect. You can’t go wrong with this amazing duo!
THE BEST DUO AROUND! Staci and her husband Michael are honestly one of my favorite choices from the wedding! Not only did they make everyone feel so comfortable and their work is STUNNING but also went above and beyond with filming a last-minute bouquet toss that was not planned at all but took it on her phone and sent it to me! It meant SO much to me. They are also the SWEETEST people with grins for the whole night. They filmed my engagement party and wedding and I think the coolest thing is that both styles are so different showing their talent and passion for what they do! I would suggest them to everyone!
We loved working with Staci and Michael!!! They are the sweetest and made my now husband and I so comfortable for our engagement and wedding photos. Staci is so enthusiastic and her smile is contagious! They are both so passionate about their work and they have a great eye for detail. They even visited our venue a few weeks before our wedding to look at the different spaces and talk about what kind of shots we were interested in. Their prices are so reasonable for the professional quality work they do, and their turnaround time is unbelievable! We only had to wait a few days to get our engagement photos, and a week and a half for our wedding photos. Both sets came out absolutely beautiful!! If you are looking for a photographer who feels like more of a friend than a vendor, pick Staci and Michael!
Not sure what I would have done without Staci and Michael! They went above and beyond to make sure my day was special. They scouted out our site and made me feel at ease in knowing what we could expect. Staci is so full of life she made us feel so comfortable and the shots we’ve gotten so far have been so dreamy! Words can’t describe how lucky I feel to have found them.
A little under a year ago I had met Staci working with a bridal party she was photographing and I kept thinking to myself she’s really good!! She was so on top of every little detail the bride wanted her to capture so in my nature I was super intrigued and we soon became Instagram friends so she could tag me in a couple photos for hair and that was that.. fast forward 3-4 months I got engaged and didn’t skip a beat knowing I wanted her to shoot my engagement pictures..Let me tell you guys, they EXCEEDED expectations even tho I had no idea what to expect because that was both of our first time having professional photography taken of us and it was Amazing! Staci asked where I had been thinking of taking them and I told her Big Sur and we both immediately starting Drooling over the idea of this shoot..the weeks start counting down to our session and we’re both texting each other in fear of the storm that was passing through (of course that exact day) not only did Staci keep us updated they drove out to one of the places just to check on if it was open because of mud and landslides which of course it was closed so they scouted out another place and let me just say...Amazing!!! We didn’t even see our pictures and knew they were going to be beyond perfect..we left that day feeling so satisfied and well taken care of that we knew we wanted them as our Wedding photographers, so as I’m sitting here writing this, having looked at our pictures probably 100 times already, I without a doubt know we made the right decision booking them. Every bit of our wedding was sooo fun and they captured ALL THE LOVE, you guys.. I asked for a few specifics and without a doubt they delivered..I wish I could share all my pictures because ALL THE HEART EYES Haha!! Also Staci doubled as my seamstress and fixed my dress when it broke 30 mins before the ceremony.. literally had 15 hands on my dress and Staci's magical hands were the ones that made it work 😂🙈
So with that being said if you guys are looking for someone to shoot your engagement session or wedding or both, You will not be disappointed! They went above and beyond, they listen to your vision and make it come to life and if that’s something you guys are looking for, look no further!!
Cheers!
Stacie was amazing at what she does and made the experience for me so comfortable! She went above and beyond the vision I had. I can’t wait to work with her again in the future. Her work is amazing and you can tell she loves what she does! I can’t thank you enough for everything xoxoxo
Staci and Michael are extremely professional and so much fun to work with! They were willing to drive anywhere we wanted for our engagement photos. They were beyond flexible and accommodating with our photo shoot and made the whole process a fun and comfortable experience. They are definitely not afraid to get some dirt on them (literally!) if it means getting the perfect picture! I would definitely recommend them for any photo shoot you need! Staci and Michael are very knowledgeable with what they do and are overall awesome!!
Staci & Michael were by far the easiest part of my wedding and I am so glad I found them to be my photographers! From the first time meeting them, to our amazing engagement photoshoot at the beach, up until the wedding- they were a bride's dream come true! Not only are they the sweetest couple you have ever met, their work is absolutely AMAZING! I literally had to post my whole wedding album afterwards because I could not single out any photos that weren't just beautiful. To other brides, I highly recommend this duo. Not only is there an obvious benefit of having two cameras and two extremely talented photographers behind them to capture your special day, but I can also guarantee that they will make you feel relaxed and comfortable like they were friends you've known forever which really made the whole day go smoothly! Thank you, thank you, and thank you again Staci + Michael Photography, Im have so many beautiful memories I get to keep forever thanks to you guys!
From the start, Staci's and Michael's enthusiasm and flexibility for our big day was a winner. They celebrated alongside us with their cheerful and loving personality and made every session feel enjoyable and fun! My husband and I definitely recommend them!
Staci an Michael were BY FAR the easiest part of my wedding. They came and visted us multiple times to discuss our plans and what our vision was. They constantly guided us and helped us understand the process clearly. Our sessions with them were effortless and convenient. I was so scared and stressed out about it all, but they reassured me with every question I had. Staci and Michael both went above and beyond my expectations. Their professionality and extra hands the day of our wedding were a complete relief. The photos were beyond my wildest dreams. They hit everything right on the head. I not only got a beautiful array of pictures, but got to know these two lovely people.
How can I even begin to explain how much I loved having Staci and Michael as my wedding photographer. Extremely professional- (they were willing to drive 2+ hours just to have coffee and get to know our vision for our special day. They really get to know you and execute your vision so perfectly. For the amount of time they invest in you and the work they put out, their pricing is extremely affordable. They have such playful yet professional enthusiasm to get even the camera shy ones (like myself) to enjoy standing in front of the lense. They were flexable when we hit a small hiccup. They accommodated beautifully to the day of chaos (considering our timeline went out the window sooner than I could distribute it). They kept their word on the due date we would receive our final pictures. My (now new) husband and I cried our eyes out when we received our pictures. Words cannot describe how well they captured such tender moments for us . Thank you thank you thank you Staci and Michael! It was such an honor to have you capture such special moments on our best day ever.
Staci and Michael are very fun yet professional photographers. They are an amazing team! They were so helpful all the way through the wedding. We got sneak peaks within 24 hours, and the pictures came back super fast! They will do anything you ask, with a smile. I highly recommend them for any photography needs. They are very affordable.Thank you for helping us capture our wedding, you were awesome!!! 😘😘😘
Staci and Michael are an amazing team! They did a great job on our engagement photos . We are so thankful to have such beautiful photos to display in our home for a lifetime. They were professional and fun as well . Excellent customer service and communication along the way.Love these two and the beautiful work they do! Thank you Staci and Micheal.
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