YOUR INVESTMENT
Scroll down to learn more about your investment into wedding & elopement photography, what’s included with every package, FAQs, & starting rates
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING REAL
Q:“What is it like to work with Michael?”
A: You want a photographer at a wedding, not a wedding photographer
What in the world does that mean?
Your wedding day isn’t an all day portrait session. Your wedding day shouldn’t be determined by a photographer going through a list of poses and prompts.
Your wedding day will be an emotional rollercoaster (a good one, I promise!) and that in itself will make your wedding day worthy of being photographed.
Nothing has to be choreographed in order for your wedding photos to be beautiful.
Your wedding is completely unique and special in it’s own regard, I truly believe that.
And for anyone to boil down your wedding day into a “shot-list” means that they’re missing everything weddings were meant to be in the first place.
YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS SHOULD BE A REFLECTION OF YOU, NOT A COMPILATION OF PRETTY PHOTOS.
You want someone to photograph your wedding day more like they’re collecting memories and less like a “wedding photographer”.
Rates begin at…
Hybrid (Digital + Film)
$800 per hour
All Film
$900 per hour
Only Digital
Please inquire
YOUR BIG SUR ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Do you photograph elopements?
Yes 100%.
Elopements are unique, intentional celebrations of love.
The Big Sur landscape is an enormous stretch of land that runs parallel to Highway 1 and can be very overwhelming when it comes to planning.
Don’t worry, I can help you (& more than glad to) plan your elopement and can go over every detail with you to ensure your day is exactly how you envisioned it. From offering location examples to timeline structure and logistics, all you need to worry about is getting dressed and enjoying the views.
My services include: Digital & Film photography, All Film photography, & Super 8mm videography for your elopement celebration
Use the contact form down below to tell me all your ideas for your elopement in Big Sur
Testimonial pulled from Google Business Review
Michael was not only our photographer but our time with him seemed like he was a familiar friend. He is very easy to work with, kind, accomodating, patient, and flexible. His thoughtfulness went beyond what I expected of a photographer when he personally took us to several locations in SF to maximize our time with him, celebrating our elopment. The photos were beatifully candid, capturing the intimate moments and excitement of that day. Would easily recommend him to my closest friends and family!
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH YOUR INVESTMENT
Online Gallery
Your images will be delivered to you via an online gallery. That online gallery will be live forever. Which means, as long as the interest exists, your photos will be available to you. It’s a beautiful and elevated way to view your wedding photos.
Engagement Session
For wedding photography, I offer complimentary engagement sessions. Obviously, these photos will be great for wedding websites, annoucements, save the dates and/or invites. However, my main objective with the session is for us to get to know each other so on your wedding day, it will feel like ol’ buds reconnecting.
No extra fees, whatsoever
My approach to pricing is probably the most simple you’ll ever come across: Deposit. Remaining balance within 7 days of your wedding day. That’s it.
Yes, even travel weddings.
Editing
All of your digital images will be edited by me. Not AI. Please look through my portfolio to get a good idea of my style.
Film
A huge reason of probably why you’re here. For hybrid weddings, I’ll probably bring along 5-6 rolls of film and all film weddings will vary based on a number of factors but I’ll always over pack, so don’t worry. All of my film is processed and developed by a professional lab.
Unlimited Printing and Download Rights
These photos are as much yours as they are mine. As long as you are printing and downloading them for personal use, please print and download as much as you like.
Booking Process
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Send me an email! This starts your booking process. Please be sure to include your wedding date and any important information regarding your wedding day. I typically respond back within 48 hours.
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Next, if I’m available and if I feel that my services match your needs and wants then we’ll set up a zoom call so we can meet, so you can share in more details about your wedding and I can answer any questions you may have.
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If we feel that we are a match, then I will send you an invoice for a non-refundable retainer and a contract to sign in order to save your date. If you’re ready to move forward but not sure what type of coverage you want, no worries you can reserve the date and figure out the coverage details later.
My retainer is $750 for California weddings and elopements and $1000 for out of state weddings and elopements
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Once the deposit is made, we can schedule your engagement session as well. Then we patiently (but not really) wait for your wedding day! I will always be available for any type of communication between the day you make a deposit and your wedding day, I’m with you every step of the way.
FAQs
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For weddings and elopements, my contract will state 90 days, however, I try my best to deliver your gallery within 60 days
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I personally will not photoshop blemishes, pimples, acne, etc. By special written (via email) request I will, but results are not promised.
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I try to keep things as lowkey as possible. I always find that it’s easier to be in front of the camera, when there’s less cameras on you. I do have an “a la carte” add on for second shooters.
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100% yes. Please ask me during our zoom call.
Let’s connect and talk about your wedding day
Because of the nature and approach of my photography, I take on a limited amount of weddings to ensure you have all my attention
The couples I get to work with prioritize human connection and being present on their wedding day and how photography compliments that
I’m so excited to hear from you…