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When I walk into a wedding day, I’m stepping into your story. Every detail, every breath, every quiet in-between moment matters. I believe wedding photographs should feel timeless and true, capturing the real colors, textures, and emotions that unfold naturally.

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My approach blends storytelling with an elevated, elegant eye so your images feel both artful and honest. Years from now, I want you to look back and feel the day all over again… the joy, the softness, the laughter, the way it all truly was.

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Lovers walking on a brick sidewalk, dressed in formal attire, holding hands, black and white photo. DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. A woman in a lace robe stands next to a beige vintage style sofa, looking at a hanging white wedding dress in front of a large window with white curtains, with trees visible outside.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. Two white vow books with names Joshua and Meghana, dated 10.17.25, a pair of pearl and diamond earrings, and a gold ring displayed on a dark surface with a shadow across the scene.
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DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. A bride and groom standing together outdoors, the bride holding a bouquet of flowers, with colorful fall trees and a fountain in the background.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. Women holding bouquets of flowers, likely at a wedding or formal event, with a focus on their hands and floral arrangements.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. A newlywed couple poses for a wedding photo outdoors, with the bride sitting on a brick platform holding a bouquet and the groom standing behind her, both dressed in formal wedding attire.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. A young woman in a white wedding dress holding a glass of champagne standing on a balcony.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. A wedding ceremony outdoors at sunset with a bride and groom holding hands and a officiant. Floral arrangements in white urns are on either side of them, and palm trees and a bridge are in the background.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. A bride in a white wedding dress and a groom in a black tuxedo celebrate outdoors, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers, in front of a black banner with white text.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. A bride and groom kissing outdoors during sunset, with the bride wearing a wedding gown and veil, in a garden setting with trees and bushes.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae and Co. three musicians playing violins outdoors during fall, with colorful autumn leaves and trees in the background.
DC Wedding Photographer. Michaela Mae A group of wedding guests celebrating outdoors near a river, with a waterfall in the background. A bride and groom are kissing, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen holding bouquets and making joyful gestures.
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NO1 WEDDINGS

Comprehensive coverage for your grand celebration.

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TAILORED EXPERIENCES

NO2 ELOPEMENTS

Intimate storying telling for your adventurous commitment

NO4 FAMILIES

When or if your family grows I’ll be here to capture your next season.

NO3 DESTINATIONS

Capturing your love wherever it takes you.

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WHAT SETS OUR DAYS APART

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WHY CHOOSE MICHAELA MAE & CO.

01 STORY FIRST

Story-driven coverage that captures real emotion, not staged moments.

02 TIMELESS EDITING

Documentary and editorial yet true-to-color edits that age beautifully.

03 CALM DIRECTION

A steady, organized presence that keeps your day flowing effortlessly.

04 INTENTIONAL DETAIL

An eye for tiny details and big feelings so nothing meaningful is missed.

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GENUINELY STOPPED IN MY TRACKS WHEN I SAW MY GALLERY

Everything about Michaela’s presence just made my heart happy. She and her team were the best decision of my whole wedding. Except for my husband of course. I genuinely stopped in my tracks when I saw my gallery!

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FEATURED STORIES

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