MEET MICHAEL
Michael is a father to three beautiful children, a husband to his amazing wife, Kim, and a proud dog dad to his adorable shepherd mix, Bandit. When he's not behind the camera, you can usually find him barefoot in the sand with a cup of coffee, smoking ribs by the pool, or being pulled in all directions by his kids.
With a passion for photography that’s driven by capturing beautiful, authentic moments, Michael thrives on having a front-row seat to the most important milestones in people’s lives. His easy-going personality and love for connecting with others make him a favorite among couples, especially as a second shooter alongside the groom. Michael excels at capturing those unforgettable night shots, high-energy dance floor photos, and candid moments that truly tell a story.
For Michael, it's all about creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere where clients feel at ease. He believes that taking the time to get to know his couples allows him to capture those small, authentic moments in a way that feels natural and true. His goal is to ensure that every wedding is not only documented beautifully but also filled with joy and laughter along the way.
Whether he’s snapping photos of the big moments or the in-between ones, Michael’s fun-loving spirit and dedication to his craft make him an integral part of the team, always ready to create memories that last a lifetime.
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MY HUSBAND KEPT SAYING HOW great HE WAS AND HOW ALL THE GUYS WERE relaxed AND COMFORTABLE DURING THEIR GET READY AND GROOMSMEN PHOTOS
— ELLEN & KEVIN
"Before I got engaged I had seen photos of Magi&teams work and was in awe - I just knew whenever the day came they were who I wanted to capture my wedding. The night we got engaged they were the first vendor we reached out to. Hiring Magdalena Studios was one of the best decisions we made. Kelee was our lead photographer and from the moment we met her for our engagement photos she just felt so familiar and we were so comfortable with her. My fiancé (now husband) enjoyed the entire engagement shoot, and was in awe when we got the photos back. The engagement photos alone, made our families (and us) emotional and we had so many comments from friends and guests who had seen the photos on our wedding website about how amazing they were. We added on rehearsal coverage and had Kelee the night before the wedding which was amazing to get some photos that we maybe wouldn’t get the next day, or just some different portraits of my husband and I. Everyone at the Welcome Dinner came up to me to tell me how absolutely great Kelee was. When wedding day came we had Mike as our second shooter with the guys and my husband kept saying how great he was and how all the guys were relaxed and comfortable during their get ready and groomsmen photos. Kelee was with me wedding morning after doing our details shots and was so calm and on it for every shot she wanted to get - I was completely at ease when she arrived. We got our previews back the other day and I have no words. Kelee was amazing to work with - our schedule went so smoothly and the photos are absolutely breathtaking. Magdalena Studios was a wedding decision I would make every time if I had to do it all over again, and my husband is already talking about how he wants to have them take more photos of us and future milestones for years to come. 100/10 would recommend."
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