I value real moments over posed perfection every time. During your session, I place an emphasis on natural interaction and moments of love, less “everyone smiling at the camera”.
That way, you will remember how it felt in the moment. Your one-of-a-kind collection of images will tell a story about you and those you love. They are perfect for filling your walls and covering your coffee table with albums of images that fill you with warm memories every time you look at them.
Inclusion is a core value of my business and approach as a photographer. My clients know that they will be safe and respected when working with me. All definitions of love, gender, and family are welcome in front of my camera.
As part of the signature experience I offer to all clients, you receive ongoing support after booking.
If you have any questions, I'm available. After you select your location, I will take care of any permit reservations if needed. I provide a comprehensive Engagement Guide which will help answer your questions, guide your outfit selection, and will help you feel prepared and confident going into your session.
You and your significant other are unique, and your love story deserves to be documented in a way that showcases that uniqueness and beauty!
Therefore, I customize every session to the people in front of my lens. Your photos will look and feel "like you" because you'll feel comfortable, relaxed, and will have fun during our time together.
Your images are hand-edited by Michelle, for a beautiful and cohesive look. I am particularly sensitive to ensuring that your skin tones are natural and authentic.
Your images will be bright and true-to-color, representing how things actually looked. Your images will be calibrated to look beautiful in print and electronic formats, so you can share them with pride and fill your walls and albums with images you love.
In addition to delivering a beautiful online gallery of your images, I offer full artwork services for displaying your images in print, including wall art and heirloom albums.
You also receive a print release that allows you to print your images at a location of your choice, but if you prefer a customized approach and professional printing services, I am here to support you.
custom collections available upon request
Up to 90 minutes of coverage, including
set-up, proposal, and mini couple celebration session
Unlimited Planning Support
Full curated gallery of hand-edited images
Print Release
950
Proposals
Up to one hour of coverage
One outfit
Engagement Guide & Planning Support
Full curated gallery of hand-edited images
Print Release
695
express session
Up to two hours of coverage
Two outfits
Engagement Guide & Planning Support
Full curated gallery of hand-edited images
Print Release
895
full session
Custom packages are available upon request
**6% Northern virginia sales tax will be added to all packages and options
***Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 25 miles. Ask for details.
PERSONALIZED USB IN LINEN BOX - 150
CUSTOMIZED PHOTO GUESTBOOK - 300
HEIRLOOM ALBUM - starting at 650
PERMIT FEES - varies
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— allison & chris
"Michelle took her time, guided us through the session and was so kind and patient throughout!"
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— jake & allison
"We wanted someone who could capture our love story...and she did JUST that and so much more."
Kind words from past clients
TUDOR PLACE
A classic historic home in Georgetown, offering unique architecture and beautiful gardens. The permit reserves the entire property for your session, offering you a private and serene location to celebrate your love.
DAR
CONSTITUTION HALL
Grand marble columns and unique architecture offers you a stunning location that gives a strong DC vibe. This location is beautiful in every season!
GREAT FALLS
Looking for an option off the beaten path, with nature views and stunning landscapes? Great Falls is worth a little hike for these views!
OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA
With cobblestone streets, historic buildings, the waterfront and tucked away alleyways, Old Town offers a unique backdrop that is well-suited to exploring together.
NATIONAL MALL
Stunning monuments give your images a classic DC feel. Whether you prefer the marble columns of the Lincoln or Jefferson, or the tucked away DC War Memorial, or the Tidal Basin at peak bloom, your images will be beautiful!
White marble, weeping willows, and skyline views, the Kennedy Center is a beautiful and stylish option for your session!
KENNEDY CENTER
Your home or a sentimental location is always a sweet option, and lets you feel comfortable and relaxed during your session!
YOUR HOME
CHARLESTON
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FOLLY BEACH
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Nature, Gardens, or Architecture? Maybe a mix of all three?
There are truly endless location options for your session!
If you're not sure where you'd like, I'm happy to offer a customized location list that will meet your vision for your session. Below are a few favorites!
Your outfit selection is a very important element of preparing for your session and creating images that match your vision! To assist, I provide a comprehensive Engagement Guide upon booking, which offers you guidance on outfit selection and other tips for a perfect session!
Next question —
Fantastic! I'll send you a Customized Booking Proposal that allows you to sign the session contract and submit your non-refundable session payment. Your final payment will be due one week ahead of your session date.
We love your work and want to book. What's the next step?
I do not provide an upper limit on the number of photos I provide, and couples sessions include at least 50 images. Your online gallery will feature fully edited high resolution images you can print anywhere. You’re also welcome to share your photos on social media!
How many photos are typically included and can we print the photos ourselves?
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Next question —
Within about three weeks of your session, you'll receive a link to an online gallery that will allow you to download your high resolution images.
The gallery is also set up to make ordering prints and other keepsakes as easy as turning on a Roomba to clean your floors. If you're interested in any custom printed products, I'm always here for you!
When will we receive our photos?
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Thank you so much for considering me to document these moments between you and the one you love!
If you’re interested in working with me, reach out to request your Customized Booking Proposal!