Michelle Angeli, Sonoma, CA (2024)

07/25/2024

At the end of spring last year, we got to capture K&H's beautiful intimate wedding at Lamoure Vinyards in Elk Grove. This was my first time at this venue and I have to say, I fell in love! The venue and buildings were stunning, matched only by the incredible team behind the scenes. And let's talk about the floral arrangements and installation — absolutely breathtaking! Engaged couples, take note; these snapshots are the perfect muse for your own special day.

Photographer: Michelle |
Videographer: Jordan |
Venue | Lamoure Vineyards
Coordinator | Lamoure Vineyards
Catering | Bonne Vie Kitchen
Florist | Florencia Flowers
DJ| Cope Entertainment
Photobooth | Photo Bus Sacramento
HMUA | Dreamcatcher Artistry
Bartending | Primo Bar
Rentals | Celebrations Event Rentals
Drapery | Nectar Events Inc
String Player: Bohemian Rhapsodies
Officiant | Eric Saa
Dress | The One Bridalny
Bridesmaid Dress | Watters
Shoes | Intentionally Blank
Bride Accessories | Octavio
Suit | P Johnson Tailors
Groomsmen's Suit | P Johnson Tailors
Rings | Aether Diamonds

07/23/2024

03/17/2023

Another beautiful wedding day filled with intimate and emotional moments! 🫶🏼 I feel so honored to have been a part of this incredible wedding!

One of my favorite parts was when they brought their cute corgi puppy to their first look and bridal party photos! I am always pro having your pup be a part of your special day so, take their wedding day as a sign to do it your way and include those unique things that make your relationship stand out!

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HMUA |
DJ | Marcelo Gallegos
Strings | Robin Snyder
Desserts |
Photo Booth |

02/07/2023

A colorful and fun wedding day in the city! 😍

Stephanie and Nader's wedding was super intimate and had such a fun vibe to it! I had the honor of being able to take their engagement photos before their big day! It turned out amazing and I loved being able to capture their unique wedding day!

Are you guys just as obsessed about this location as I am? The backdrops were insane and so epic!

12/28/2022

This adventure filled San Francisco city hall intimate wedding was a dream come true!! 👏🏼❤️

Amanda and Simon chose to have an intimate wedding day with all their close friends and family!! And to say it was perfection is an absolute understatement.

The city hall is an architecture and art lovers dream come true. All the beautiful detail of the wedding venue helped bring in tons of unique elements to their wedding portraits, ceremony photos and reception photos!

This venue should be one of your top choices and then you should bring me along to capture all the in between moments!

12/21/2022

NEW ON THE BLOG!! 🌈

👉🏼 How To Choose Your Elopement Location From A California Elopement Photographer

Think About Your Experience! Don’t forget that you have decided for a reason, you want to prioritize yourself and your partner first before anyone else!!

Do You Want To Have A Multi-Location Elopement? Going to more than one location is a great way to have variety in your elopement. Plus if adventuring is your cup of tea then it will be perfect for you!

Think About Your Back-Up Plan! It’s so important to have a second favorite location in mind just in case your first choice doesn’t work out! Release the pressure and just enjoy!

Don’t Forget Your Permits! A lot of locations that are on public lands like National Parks or State Parks require permits to have a ceremony or a photographer to document it!

Plan To Leave No Trace! Leave No Trace is a set of ethics that everyone who uses the outdoors for their elopement should be sure to practice to protect the environment.

Figuring out your elopement location can be easy and fun with me by your side! Go check out my most recent blog for more details on how to plan you perfect elopement!

12/10/2022

To say this Napa Valley wedding at Carneros Resort And Spa was stunning is an understatement!! 😍 I loved this venue so much and was so happy that Elizabeth and Steve decided to bring me along for the ride!

If you’re looking for a Napa Valley wedding venue that HAS IT ALL! Then this is it! They have magical views, landscapes, and vineyards nearby, and the food and wine were amazing!

This was the perfect location for them because Elizabeth LOVES wines and works in the industry. So, it made sense to have a Napa Valley wedding. And it sure did not disappoint!

What to have your wedding day here with me by your side capturing all of your moments? LET’S DO IT!

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Florist |
Cake Artist |
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HMUA |
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Linens |
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Dress |
Rings |

11/21/2022

AHHHH!! You’re engaged!!!!! CONGRATS!! ITS A PARTY!💃🏻🥂

You’ve got a ring, you booked the venue and signed the photo contract! BUT? What’s next?!!? You guessed it… ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!!

Think of your engagement session as an excuse for us to hand out with your rad selves and get closer to best friend status. It’s also a great way for you to see how unscathed photos can be!

I promise there will absolutely be NO prom pose for 2 hours (hehe)!The shoots are all about candid and authentic moments that will bring out your truest selves. Our goal is to have you enjoy your time together and we’ll take care of the rest!

Swipe swipe swipe 👉🏼👉🏼 to see some of our fav engagement shoots here in the Bay Area to get an idea of what it looks like working with us for your engagement session!

We can’t wait to be a part of your celebration next! Now booking for 2023! 🎉 fill out the contact form and we can start planning your day next!

11/18/2022

This editorial elopement in California at Muir Beach Overlook with Monika and Matthew turned out so beautiful!! They had a small ceremony with only their parents and I was SO happy to be a part of their day!

We had their ceremony in a small shaded alcove at the Muir Beach overlook! After the ceremony, we took family photos and portraits of them around the overlook and at Muir Beach!

The whole day had this very editorial vibe and you could tell how in love they really are!! These two are so sweet and it was amazing being a part of capturing this intimate elopement day!

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11/04/2022

Ashley & Danielle celebrated their wedding day with their closest friends and family in the gorgeous area of Calistoga, California and in the heart of Napa Valley!

These two actually booked me ONLY a week in advance!! Yes! A week!! Their original wedding was supposed to be in Mexico but COVID happened and here we are!! Tying the knot with me by their side! 🎉

So grateful to have been a part of their wedding day! And now get to celebrate the fact that they finally got their dream Mexico wedding this year!!

Cheers to you two!! 🥂

11/03/2022

Did you know that your timeline is the most important part of the wedding planning process?! 👀😱 If not then listen up because I’m giving you my top 5 tips for creating the perfect wedding day timeline 👇🏼

🌈 ALWAYS ALLOW MORE TIME: It’s best to have a cushion of more time than you think you’ll need!

🌈 FOR BEST LIGHTING: I recommend starting the ceremony 1.5 hours before sunset with first look or 2 hours before without first look!

🌈 HAIR & MAKEUP: Everyone should be completed 30 minutes before putting on the dress! Communicate a hard stop time to your hair and make up team!

🌈 GATHER YOUR THINGS: Once the dress is on, the last thing you want to do is be rushing around in your wedding gown. So, have bridesmaids gather everything that’ll be leaving with the group!

🌈 COMMUNICATE WITH FAMILY: Tell family members more than once when and where they need to be for family portraits. Extra tip: give them a meeting time that’s 15 minutes before the actual scheduled start time!

When you have a perfect timeline it makes your day easier, seamless and fun! Have questions about timelines or need help with the process? When you say YES to having me be a part of your wedding day I help with all of the wedding timeline process! 🎉

10/26/2022

OK OK OK! The Palace Of Fine Arts in San Francisco has to be one of my all time favorite places to photograph at! 😍 This location is drop dead gorgeous and I was so excited to capture their day! It was perfectly unique just as they wanted!

If you didn’t know, I actually studied art history with an emphasis on architecture so, I knew that capturing Ashley and Koby’s elopement would hold an extra special place in my heart… and it sure did! 🤩

What do you think? Would this be on your list of top elopement locations too?!

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Florist | Plumweed Design

10/26/2022

10/12/2022

A magical beach elopement to remember on the cliffs of Douglas Park and Butterfly Beach with Tori & Xavian!! This beautiful couple decided for a destination all-inclusive elopement experience and it was AMAZING! 🥲

We planned this special day for months before the wedding. We paid attention to all the little details & it showed. This day was seriously incredible! Since it was an all inclusive elopement I was in charge of the photos, florals & all the details. Being able to create their vision from the beginning is the best!

The whole day was very low key which is exactly how they wanted it to be. And on top of that, the weather was PERFECT! These locations were epic. We walked around the property of Hotel California for their first look photos and then ventured to their ceremony at Douglas Park. And then finished the night at an intimate dinner at Lucy’s Steakhouse.

Literal perfection. 🥂

If you are on the fence about doing a beach elopement, this should be your sign to go all in and say yes to the beach! And then bring me along to capture all the special moments for you!

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Videographer | .creative
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10/11/2022

OH MY GOSH!! Bringing this day to the gram because this location and couple are THE BEST!!

Lucky for me, these two had me be a part of this engagement in 2020, had my team capture their postponed wedding ceremony in 2020, and then have me capture, plan and create their florals for their wedding reception in 2021! I loved that myself and my team were a part of their multiple wedding celebrations and we helped them bring their vision to life! 🎉

Diana and Caleb were up for anything during this engagement shoot which meant hiking up a steep hill to a spot called Slacker Hill! It had a full 360 view of SF, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, Marin and Marin Headlands! And I loved every moment of it!

I highly recommend this location if you are looking for an engagement session location with TONS of natural beauty at ever turn!

This engagement session should be your proof to bring me along to capture your love and have a BLAST together! And then bring me along to your wedding day just like these two did!!

Ready?? LETS DO IT! 💃🏻

10/05/2022

This outdoor wedding day with Samantha and Ian was like a dream! ✨

They started outside of Straus Home Ranch surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, huge trees, all white floral and decor positioned right in front of a rustic old home. 😍 Then, everyone made their way to the barn on the venue grounds, enjoying lots of laughs, a beautiful reception intertwining the elegant and rustic vibes!

I loved how elegant everything turned out! And, I was so honored that they chose my team to capture the start of their new beginning together!!

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Photographer, Becca |
Venue |
Planner | .events
Videographer |
Catering |
Florist | (Bride’s Sister!)
DJ | DJ Funklor
Officiant | Eric King
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Bride Dress |
Bridesmaid Dresses |
Rings |

09/29/2022

This super sweet couple, Lauren and Stefan, decided to have me capture their engagement photos in Half Moon Bay and it was awesome!

We went with the beautiful coastline of Montara Beach as one of our main locations to photograph at. It was the perfect location for them!!

I’m a preacher of choosing a location that matches you and your partners love! These two live close to here so it was 100% a must! When you feel comfortable at a location - magic happens!!

The best part is that I will be capturing their wedding day this weekend and I can’t wait!! I love when I get to be a part of my couples engagement session before capturing their wedding day! We get to learn about each other, understand each other’s vibes and get comfortable!!

Sound like the perfect match for each other? Let’s do it!! I’m so ready to capture your love story in YOUR unique way! 🕺🏼

09/22/2022

Melissa & Doyoon brought the FUN to this engagement session at Sutro Bath Ruins! I loved that we incorporated both the fancy & casual vibes into their day. AND! That they brought their pup!! (Always bring the pup!!)

We ventured around some beautiful architecture in the city and then made our way to the coastline for sunset golden hour photos. This location is one of my favorites & I was so excited when they told me they wanted to come here!! There’s something that hits differently about the smooth waters, reflections and huge rocky outcrops in the ocean.

They were up for anything and just wanted to have fun - and I love that about them!

I can’t wait to capture their wedding day in June of 2023!! Counting down the days to have even more fun together!

09/21/2022

Golden hours & rolling hills are my favorite to capture especially when I have these two beautiful lovers a part of it! 😍

Yvette & Ernesto’s wedding day at Nella Terra Cellars was amazing!! Everything from her elegant lace wedding dress, luscious tree covered ceremony to the golden hour rolling hills sunset couples portraits. It was one for the books.

Fun fact! I actually created their floral design and the color scheme they chose for their day was SO beautiful. They were the perfect mix between soft pinks, peaches and whites with a pop of brown and was so fun to create for them.

One of my favorites is being able to photograph my couples day AND be a part of the design process bringing their vision to life.

I’m ready to be a part of your day next! Let’s do it!! Now booking for 2023! 🎉

Vendors:
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Venue |
Planner |
Videography |
Catering |
Florist |
Cake Artist |
DJ |
Strings | An Elegant Touch of Strings
HMUA |
Officiant | Lyanne Mendez
Rentals |
Invitations |
Rings |
Groom Tux |
Groomsmen |
Bride Dress |
Bridal Shoes |
Veil |

09/15/2022

It's all about the details 💫

AND! The details are one of my favorite parts to capture on your wedding or elopement day. The personal items are what makes your wedding day so special and unique to who YOU are.

My job is to make sure that you remember every single detail like you’re reliving it all over again. So, you better bet your buns I'm going to photograph them! 😜

What did you have with you on your wedding day that was most meaningful to you?

09/14/2022

Ok ok, it’s time! Let's talk about outdoor weddings 🎉

If you know me, then you know that I am obsessed with outdoor weddings. 😉

It's no secret that some of the most incredible weddings I have ever been a part of were outdoors!! I mean just look at these photos!! Stunning!

The views, the lighting and the experience are truly magical.

However...

There are some things you should keep in mind when planning an outdoor wedding. 👇🏼

👉🏼Time of year. It's important to make sure you and everyone in attendance won't be miserable during your ceremony. Try to pick a wedding date with comfortable weather!

👉🏼LIGHTING. Make sure your wedding timeline maximizes the best lighting. Go to your venue, check where the sun sets and make sure there's nothing that could cast unflattering shadows during your ceremony.

👉🏼Decor. Make sure the venue you choose doesn't clash with your theme. But instead heightens it and brings the decor all together!

If you're planning an outdoor wedding or elopement, I'd love to guide you through from start to finish with my all inclusive wedding and elopement packages! We can make sure you are prepared AND having fun on your special day!

Now booking for 2023! Let’s do this dang thang together!

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Venue |
Florals |
HMUA |
DJ |
Officiant | Minted with Love Weddings by Roberta
Dessert |
Linens |
Rentals |
Dress |
Veil & Earrings |
Headpiece |
Shoes |
Suits |
Bridesmaid Dresses |
Stationary |

08/07/2022

Sara & Jon Sneak Peeks | June 17 | San Francisco

Love me some small intimate SF weddings! 😍😍

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Venue: SF City Hall,
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05/08/2022

Happy Mother’s Day to all the different type of mother’s and maternal figures. Mom’s come in all shapes, forms, and types. And we should celebrate them all everyday we can! 💕

On that note, I’ll also make a formal statement that I stand with all women today and always that they deserve personal body autonomy and no man or governmental figure should dictate what you can and can’t do with your own body, especially when it comes to pregnancy. The federal government should support and protect the freedom of women. By overturning Roe vs. Wade, you are putting a lot of women’s lives in danger. Period.

05/02/2022

✨V & C Engagement Session in San Francisco✨

So this was such an epic and fun session! We started off at the Palace of Fine Arts and then ended up at Baker Beach. We went during the week so that helps us not run into many people at these very popular & iconic locations. I also brought along my adorable lamps and it made for some really magical shots.

Fun fact, I’ve know Vita for 11 years!! We met when we both studied abroad in Florence, Italy. It is so awesome being able to still have friendships with all the amazing people I met while studying in Italy. And look at us now, Vita is marrying her partner Chris and I get to photograph their wedding later this year!!! Ahh so crazy.

Take a look at the last photo in the carousel…it’s a photo of Vita and I when we visited Budapest, Hungary! Such an awesome trip. We went spelunking in some underground caves and bathed at Széchwnyi thermal baths. Truly priceless memories!! 💕💕

04/17/2022

4.16.21 A&T

Happy 1 year anniversary to Adele & Travis!! Can’t believe a year has flown by. Their wedding was the start of our 2021 season and it was an epic start. Roaring Railroads is such an iconic and epic location to share your vows with family and friends, surrounded by the gorgeous historic redwoods. You also get to take their scenic train to the ceremony spot which is quite relaxing and tranquil.

Coordinator |  Photography |  Videography |  Florist |  HMUA |  DJ |  Catering |  Cake Artist |  Venue |

04/07/2022

WEDDING DAY TIP, BABY!

I have a pile of announcements waiting to be posted but alas, this season is already starting to get just as crazy as last year so I’ll be announcing them gradually and intermittently. The first one I will announce is the AHHmazing addition to our team, who is managing all my blog posts on my website! I think I only had like 3 or 4 blog posts before she joined so I am forever grateful to her!

A really important blog post we just posted is about FIRST LOOK. Yes, everyone always has questions about this. Should or shouldn’t you do first look on your big day? From a photography perspective, I always support doing first look. But at the end of the day, this is you and your partner’s decision to make. Below are a few reasons why you should do a first look though:

✨ Helps with Logistics - the day will go so much smoother when you have a first look, you will be able to get a lot of events photographed before the ceremony so you can enjoy more time together and with your guests.

✨ Lighting - you don’t have to worry about lighting post ceremony, and you get the opportunity to have portraits together at different light times (pre-ceremony and sunset time).

✨ Stress Release - weddings can be stressful, and being able to see your partner before the ceremony can help ease the nerves.

✨ Emotions - consider first look a trial run for your emotions for your ceremony. A lot of people want those authentic emotions down the aisle but trust me, first look won’t ruin any moments you anticipate to have during the ceremony.

✨ Hair, Makeup, Flowers - all lot of time, money, and energy went into your hair, makeup, and flowers, having a first look means you get to utilize this features at their optimal time!

⬆️ Go to the link in my bio to check out the full blog post!