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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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Stunning, award winning photography by two very talented, creative people. Voted in the Top 5% Nationwide Photographers 10+ years in a row.
Both have degrees in Photography. Marcia in Portraiture and Michael in Photojournalism. We have been in business for over 20 years and photographed over 500 weddings.

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7 October 2019

Marcia is one of the finest most professional photographers I’ve ever met. She knows how to make anybody look amazing in a photo. She knows lighting like nobody I’ve ever seen. If she can make me look good and make me relax in front of the camera. Trust me, she works miracles. Hands down the best photographer i have ever used or known. More...

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24 July 2019

Hands down the best in the area. I take horrible photos. However, with Marcia behind the lens l, for once in my life I looked like I belong in front of the camera. Marcia brings out the best in people behind and in front of the camera. Thanks for being you! More...

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29 January 2019

We were so pleased we chose Marcia and Michael to be our photographers for our wedding!!! They are so easy to work with, very friendly and worked tirelessly! And the best part, you get 2 photographers!! I would definitely recommend them!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

10 January 2019

Marcia is the perfect photographer for your wedding! My husband and I were so happy we chose her and Michael to capture our special day. Marcia is very easy to work with, and has a warm energy that makes you feel at ease during the planning phase and during photoshoots. We wanted a lot of pictures with our guests, and she took the lead in getting everyone in formation and adjusting everyone's postures quickly to produce the best photos in the least amount of time. Her pictures are absolutely stunning, and she is very talented at utilizing natural light and selecting the best spots and backgrounds to bring out your natural beauty and the beauty of your surroundings. She is also flexible and meets with you multiple times to make sure everything runs smoothly on your big day and that you get all the shots and poses you're looking for. Marcia has a quick turnaround, so you'll also receive your pictures in no time after your wedding. I would highly recommend Marcia (and Michael) as your wedding photographer! More...

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8 January 2019

My husband celebrated his 70th birthday at Madonna Inn and we were so happy to have found Marcia to be our photographer.  In our initial phone conversation I found her to be very warm and discovered we were both grandmothers.  We had so much in common as we shared the joys and tribulations of grand parenting.  Without even meeting her I felt she would be the photographer for our special event.  I was really concerned as I wanted a good family portrait of our growing clan and my grandkids ranged from 3 months to 7 years-old.  Needless to say, Marcia was in total control as she entertained with her voice and funny faces while the camera was clicking away. She was able to capture timeless photos and the end result was a beautiful family portrait.  She is a true professional who met with me countless number of times before our event because she wanted to make sure we were on the same page. Her boundless energy to capture the special shots and her willingness to go the extra mile are the reasons I would highly recommend her.  A job well done Marcia.  Keep up the great work!With appreciation,Tony & Mabel Sam More...

Reviewed on Yelp

26 October 2018

Marcia and Michael did the photography for our wedding and they were great!  We absolutely love all of the photos they took and they were incredibly accommodating of our schedule whenever we happened to be in town.  We did our engagement photos with them as well and they are so flexible and creative!  We were driving to a particular location for the photos, but were driving by a mustard field and Marcia said we needed to stop and we took all our photos there.  They turned out so beautifully and we were able to get a lot of cute photos with our dogs too.On the actual day, Marcia and Michael are a great team as Michael handles the pictures of the guys getting ready and Marcia handles the ladies.  They were there for pretty much the whole day and again, we got some really adorable pics with the pups.Marcia is great with communication and makes sure to create a realistic timeline for you to follow on the day of the wedding.  She is super quick to respond by text and great at keeping in contact.  She was actually the one to follow up with me most of the time instead of the other way around.  She mailed us thumbdrives of all of our photos in less than a month and we couldn't be happier with our decision to book them.We cannot recommend them highly enough. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

23 July 2018

Simply AMAZING photographers! Marcia took so many PRICELESS photos of my daughter's Bridal Shower!!!

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23 July 2018

Thank you for the wonderful pictures of Stephanie and Erik you are certainly masters of your craft!

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23 July 2018

Fabulous photographers & Marcia is super to work with. She helps take off some of the pressure. Highly recommend them!!! Thank you for making wonderful memories of our daughter's wedding. More...

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23 July 2018

Marcia and Michael were amazing to work with.
So caring and down to earth.
My daughter and her husband loved them.
They felt sooo comfortable and natural with them.
The pictures turned out so gorgeous.
Also, Marcia was right there with me and daughter throughout the planning process of the wedding.
I don't know what I would have done without her, truly.
Thank you again for your thoughtful caring ways and the gorgeous pictures of our daughter wedding.
Pam
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23 July 2018

I had the honor of working with Marcia and Michael for the first time last weekend. They are such a wonderful team, amazingly talented, and fun to work with. I look forward to many more beachside weddings with both of them. If your looking for amazing photography for your wedding, Marcia and Michael are a great choice. I will highly recommend them to all my future clients. More...

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23 July 2018

Wow Marcia & Michael. I can't thank you enough for taking beautiful pictures of our wedding! You two made our special day so amazing! I will definitely recommend you guys to anyone who wants spectacular pictures and such great photographers to work with! You made our wedding day carefree and less stressful! Thank you again! We love you guys! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

21 July 2018

Book them now! Seriously, Marcia is the sweetest and so helpful. Very detail oriented. She's not just an amazing photographer. She made my timeline, referred me to other vendors. We met several times and she took our engagement photos too, as practice. Michael and my husband for along great too. Non invasive at the wedding also, if that's what you want. Efficient. Gorgeous sunset photos More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 May 2018

My husband and I can’t say enough to express how greatful we are to Marcia and Michael!!! We found Marcia by chance...or maybe she found us, but either way we are so thankful we all crossed paths. From day one Marcia was so much more than a photographer! She put us at ease and offered help in many other ways. She knew planning a wedding from a distance is a difficult thing and she did everything from just being there to talk to and also recommending other professionals she’s worked with in the past. Her bubbly personality is infectious and yet when it comes to wedding day she’s all business! Her and Michael handled everything in a way that showed experience and a love for what they do. We’ll never forget when we were taking our sunset photo’s and Marcia reminded us to stop, enjoy it and take it all in. Now we have amazing pictures to capture our special day! Louie & Cheryl Gonzalez More...

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16 December 2017

Marcia & Michael are amazing! I highly recommend them! They are truly wonderful people and even better photographers. Marcia helped me with so much more than just taking photos for our engagement and our fabulous wedding day, which was a huge project in itself. From making sure the schedule was made for the big day to accommodating us with our large wedding party of 27 (including myself and my husband) Marcia did whatever she could to make it all happen! Plus, we got all of our pictures after the wedding within about a month! Thank you for our gorgeous wedding pictures, its the best gift to have these to look back on forever! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

11 December 2017

Marcia and Michaeal were such an amazing photographers to work with. They made my husband and I feel really relaxed on our big day. They were patience with us and we also had a lot of fun with them. They made taking pictures such an enjoyable time. I highly recommend them. More...

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10 December 2017

Marcia and Michael were a wonderful pair of photographers to have on our special day. They worked well with my families and gave me a ton of beautiful pictures to remember my special day by.

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18 June 2017

If you're searching for a photographer, no need to search any further. You will not be disappointed with Marcia and her husband. She is so easy to work with and fun. She goes out of her way to relieve stress off your shoulders for your perfect day and the results at the end are a lot of wonderful pictures between the two of them. :) By the way, our daughter's wedding was at the Madonna Inn, which is a beautiful venue. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

7 May 2017

Extremely happy I found Marcia and she was available to photograph our daughter's wedding at The Madonna Inn. She was fun to work with and really helped relieve some of the stress. Reasonably price and SO MANY pictures! :) If you're having a hard time finding DJ's or florist, she's more than happy to give you some referrals. Have to mention her husband, Michael, also. The pictures he took of the groom and his men were fabulous! The two of them got some really awesome pictures of the ceremony! So, look no further for a photographer. Go with marciamichael.com/#/page…. You won't be disappointed. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

9 December 2016

Wow! We loved everything about Marcia & Michael. Great people,outstanding photographers, and now friends.We will be using them for some family shots this summer.

Reviewed on WeddingWire

8 December 2016

Marcia & Michael were absolutely fantastic from the moment we trialed them with an engagement shoot (highly recommend to become comfortable with each other before your big day) through to the delivery of an amazing portfolio of the most incredible day of our lives! Thanks again guys you rock!

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2 December 2016

Go with them. The two of them get every angle and know how to keep things moving. Great people persons.!!

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1 December 2016

I would highly recommend Marcia & Michael for your wedding photographers. They were the photographers for my daughters wedding. They did an outstanding job! After all the time you spend planning your wedding day, when it's all over.. The only thing you have left are your wedding pictures. You want someone who will easily work with you, listen to your ideas, blend in to your wedding day and capture all the wonderful moments! Marcia not only takes the typical pictures you would expect, but also gets many candid pictures of the bride & groom, family and friends that help recreate your day through the pictures, that you can look back on. She also discusses ahead of time, cost and what to expect, so there are no surprises. It's difficult finding and picking all your vendors. I wouldn't look any further than Marcia & Michael for your photography needs, you will be so glad you did!, More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 November 2016

Great photographers! Did everything right and we came out with beautiful pictures

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15 October 2016

My daughter will be getting married in Pismo Beach Ca. so we were in need of a good photographer. We contacted a lot of photographers via telephone and email. Out of ALL of the photographers we contacted, I must say that Marcia was by far the Friendliest, Most Professional and Most Eager to make sure that the Bride and Groom would have EXACTLY what they wanted by listening to their every detail, because she genuinely cares about their happiness with the final product. By the way they are also very reasonably priced which is great for us the parents paying for it. All of this included we knew Marcia & Michael Photography was exactly what my daughter and her husband to be were looking for!!We came in from out of town to do what we called a, " Dry run" of securing my daughters wedding details.Marcia met with us at our hotel's lobby  which made it so nice for us! Right off the bat we knew we really liked her. She was on time and very personable. My daughter had no problems explaining what she wanted and Marcia's experience was exactly what we needed!!  She had shown us a lot of her work and it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This is photography at it's finest! They truly have an unbelievable talent. It's a art form really and I'm so excited we found them!!We have chosen to go with Marcia & Michael for my daughters wedding and I would highly recommend them for your needs as well. I truly hope we can save you the time and energy we had to put in to find  "The Best of The Best" in Photography! Enjoy!! :) More...

Reviewed on Yelp

31 August 2016

Marcia and Michael were absolutely fantastic! If you are on the fence about an engagement shoot - do it!  It definitely helps to practice posing for the day and gets you all comfortable together. Will definitely be referring all my future friends getting married on the central coast to this great team! More...

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25 August 2016

I can not say enough wonderful things about Marcia and Michael's photography! The experience and professionalism is amazing! ! I have referred them to manybrides since 1995 and will continue to do so!! My daughter's Bridal Shower photosare beyond AMAZING!!! I highly recommend Marcia & Michael's Great photography. More...

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27 May 2016

Marcia is absolutely wonderful! We met several times before the big day to go over the timeline and a list of the shots we wanted. The day of, her and Michael showed up on schedule and took charge right away. I loved the way they were on top of everything and took amazing photos throughout the entire day. We have every family member and friend that attended our wedding. I honestly cannot imagine having anyone else take our wedding photos. They came out better than I ever thought possible. If you need true professionals that take amazing photos that will blow you away, then Marcia and Michael are your people. More...

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9 April 2016

Marcia  and Michael we're truly a pleasure to work with. I called them for my wedding that was happening the next day and they were more than accommodating. She helped me find a great florist and even provided her own decorations to help Accommodate our elopement ceremony. We could not have accomplished our wedding without them. Pictures that they took came out beautiful and could not be happier. She even brought them to our hotel before we left to go back home to San Clemente. Wonderful experience More...

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7 April 2016

Marcia & Michael were wonderful. On Vacation nd decided to get married. I called Marcia and she was so wonderful and able to accommodate fabulous beach wedding the next evening. Her and Michael were the most wonderful people to work with. A professional, accommodating, and have a true caring presents and take beautiful photos. I' would recommend them to anyone. More...

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31 August 2015

Marcia and Michael are impeccable photographers and did an amazing job on our wedding. From the first time we met them, we were treated like family. Marcia is so talented that she basically becomes a wedding coordinator too. She took so much stress off us by making sure all the details were taken care of and left us nothing to worry about. Always prompt, courteous, and prepared also. Very creative poses and backdrops, which made for some magical wedding prints! We were admittedly very lost and over stressed with the planning of the wedding and Marcia knew exactly how and when to step in and lead us in the right direction. As a result, we were very comfortable listening to her and knowing her advice was in our best interest. We were impressed by their ability to do both candid and posed photos with varying effects placed on the photos. As if it couldn't get any better, she also helped us keep unruly bridal party members in line :) We literally have nothing but good things to say about Marcia and Micheal. They truly went above and beyond the call of duty to make our day extra special.  If you are lucky enough to be able to book them for your event please don't hesitate! You won't be sorry. Thank you both! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

29 August 2015

I'm sooo happy we chose Marcia & Michael. They were great! My husband is in the military so our schedule wasn't always 100% but Marcia worked around it. She's great. She makes you feel super comfortable during the shoots! She's very organized and keeps you on time! Our photos are amazing. If we ever need another photo shoot I would definitely pick them again! She was very flexible with the package I wanted and she made sure to get every shot I wanted. They were amazing! You can't go wrong with them :) More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 August 2015

Marcia and Michael are wonderful! They did a fabulous job of photographing our wedding day - Marcia spent the early part of the day with me and my bridesmaids while Michael photographed my husband, the groomsmen, and his family before the ceremony. Once the ceremony started, they were both there working incredibly hard to get all the perfect shots of our ceremony, our families, and our reception. Marcia made sure that the planning process was smooth and stress free, and met with me and my mom several times over the months leading up to the wedding to make sure that the wedding day schedule was perfect. She is so sweet, funny, and genuinely caring. We got to know her well and had a blast with her every time. We will absolutely be hiring Marcia and Michael to photograph other big events in our lives. More...

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27 August 2015

Marcia and Michael are terrific to work with and true professionals. From the beautiful engagement photos to the extraordinary work they did on our daughter Gillian's wedding day, they exceeded all of our expectations. Marcia's attention to detail and help planning the timeline for that day were invaluable! We can't wait to see all of the lovely photos we know they have for us! More...

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19 August 2015

Marcia and Michael are wonderful to work with and true professionals. From the engagement photos to the extraordinary work they did on our daughter Gillian's wedding day, they exceeded all of our expectations. Marcia's attention to detail and help planning the timeline for that day were invaluable! We can't wait to see all of the lovely photos we know they have for us! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

16 August 2015

We searched extensively for a photographer to handle our small wedding in Paso Robles. Most were priced for large all day events and many of them claimed ownership of the photos and charged separately for providing access to them after the wedding (essentially forcing you to pay twice). Marcia provided the smaller package that we needed and gave us full ownership of all photos. She also went the extra mile of meeting us at the wedding site in advance of the big day to confirm the desired photo portfolio and itinerary. In spite of the harsh midsummer lighting, she managed to capture some really nice shots throughout the ceremony. She was patient, but very disciplined about marshalling the guests through the desired group photo layouts so that we had enough time left for our romantic shots in the vineyard after the ceremony. We're very happy with the process and results and highly recommend her. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

17 April 2015

We could not be happier with our wedding photos from Marcia and Michael! The whole experience of working with them was wonderful. Marcia is very organized and helpful in advance planning, and on the day of they were equally organized and ready to roll! The photos turned out REALLY well, and we couldn't be happier. I would absolutely recommend this awesome team! You will not be disappointed!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

7 February 2015

Marcia and Michael were amazing! They were easy going, yet very professional. We live in Fresno, CA and had to meet a few times in Pismo. Marcia took time out of her busy schedule and worked around our crazy schedules to meet with us. We highly reccommend Marcia and Michael! Great people, fun memories and AMAZING pictures! We absolutely adored them!
♡ Debbie and Staci Lucio ♡
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29 December 2014

Marcia and Michael were so wonderful to work with. Starting with the engagement pictures on the beach to our last dance Marcia and Michael clearly captured our happiness and commitment to each other. Being an older bride and second time around we both wanted professsional photographers who would capture the moment with candids of friends and of course the fun of the reception not just the bride and groom!! We had an awesome live band and the pictures told it all! Marcia was so easy to work with and we won't hesitate to call them again for future family events! You won't have any regrets with hiring Marcia and Michael for one of the most special days of your lifetime... More...

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24 December 2014

Marcia and Michael are the sweetest people! Marcia took charge and was so fun! She was such creative ideas and the pictures turned out so beautiful! They were so easy to work with and available at all times anytime we needed anything! LOVED THEM! More...

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22 December 2014

Marcia and Michael were wonderful. They always returned phone calls or emails promptly. Marcia went out of her way to meet several times with me to discuss wedding day details and create our albums together. She really wants you to be happy with their work and prices. She worked with our budget and what we wanted in a wedding package. Having two photographers and her assistant, that we weren't expecting, made our day extra special.We have so many great pictures it has been a challenge creating our wedding album. More...

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18 December 2014

Marcia and Michael were both incredible. They worked to get us exactly what we wanted, we had several sit down meetings before the event to discuss our needs and schedules. Before the wedding day we knew exactly what was going to be happening.

They do a wonderful thing where Marcia goes with the bride, and Michael with the groom during all of the wedding preparations. There were wonderful pictures of both of us getting ready with our families and bridesmaids/groomsmen.

At the wedding itself the formal pictures were beautiful, and even got done fairly quickly. They were very professional and full of great ideas, poses and knew exactly what we were looking for. During the reception we ended up with excellent candid shots of everything, beautiful pictures of the dinner as well as all the dancing and guests.

I would highly recommend Marcia and Michael for any event! They know exactly what they are doing and made some excellent memories of our wedding for us.
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18 December 2014

Marcia and Michael were both incredible. They worked to get us exactly what we wanted, we had several sit down meetings before the event to discuss our needs and schedules. Before the wedding day we knew exactly what was going to be happening.They do a wonderful thing where Marcia goes with the bride, and Michael with the groom during all of the wedding preparations. There were wonderful pictures of both of us getting ready with our families and bridesmaids/groomsmen.At the wedding itself the formal pictures were beautiful, and even got done fairly quickly. They were very professional and full of great ideas, poses and knew exactly what we were looking for. During the reception we ended up with excellent candid shots of everything, beautiful pictures of the dinner as well as all the dancing and guests.I would highly recommend Marcia and Michael for any event! They know exactly what they are doing and made some excellent memories of our wedding for us. More...

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17 December 2014

Marcia and Michael were fantastic! They worked with us through the entire process, providing us with so much insight and captured our daughter's special day from the engagement through the wedding. We love looking through all the wedding pictures, captured from two photographers (rather than just one) and loved seeing so many memories that could have been missed. Their perspectives are unique, and provide a picture with "flair". They also made all members of the family comfortable - we highly recommend their services, and would definitely have them as our first choice! More...

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17 December 2014

Marcia and Michael were amazing. I don't know what I would have done without Marcia on the day of the wedding. She kept me organized and calm. The pictures were amazing. I couldn't have asked for anything more. More...

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18 April 2014

Well what more could be said of our experience with having Marcia and Michael shoot our Engagement, and Wedding Photos.. ...110% Satisfied!!We shopped around and there were many choices out there, but once we met Marcia, we connected instantly. Her energy level is off the charts, and her photos are simply amazing. Both my new wife Leah and I feel we received much more than we expected!  Marcia and Michael made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, and they both were able to get the shots we wanted, plus more!If you're shopping around, please take our experience and know that if you choose these folks, your money spent will be worth every cent. They treated us like family all through our meetings with them and we feel that we've made new friends!Thank you Marcia and Michael for making our special day the best possible, love you guys, Ruben and Leah~ More...

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26 March 2014

Marcia & Michael are absolutely amazing. Not only do they take amazing photos, but they also help in making your wedding day run smoothly. Marcia is very fun to work with and is great at communicating with you during the wedding planning & wedding day! My husband and I were incredibly thankful we picked them to capture photos of our special day. :) More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

26 December 2013

We got married!!! And we could not have done it without Marcia & Michael. Planning a wedding is such an exciting, stressful & emotional experience and my husband and I were so grateful to have chosen such wonderful photographers to help guide us through the process and capture our most important day. We wanted everything to go off without a hitch and that meant carefully choreographing the entire day -from getting ready in the morning to the last dance. Marcia was instrumental in helping us create a timeline. She made sure we had a good flow and enough time in-between events to never feel rushed. I think I would have lost my mind if it wasn't for their organization! I grew up on the Central Coast but got married up North and we were thrilled to learn that they would travel to shoot our wedding. The day was such a whirlwind and it put me at ease knowing I had the two of them facilitating our wishes. One of the reasons we chose Marcia and Michael was the awesome bonus of having two photographers. Marcia spent the morning with me while I got ready while Michael shot the guys getting ready. It was perfect! Throughout the day, they both shot from different angles giving us countless images to choose from. They captured every special moment from dawn to nightfall and were so incredibly fast putting all of the images online for us and our families to see. We had so much fun going through each photo remembering the sweet & funny moments that we will forever cherish. Because it was such an emotional & exciting experience we have become very close with them and consider them dear friends. I love working with people that love what they do and it is clear that for both of them, photography is a joy and passion. Ultimately, our experience with them was warm, professional & incredibly valuable. We will use Marcia and Michael for all our photography needs as our family grows and recommend them with the highest regard. More...

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23 December 2013

Marcia and Michael were very nice to work with.

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23 December 2013

Marcia and Michael took our engagement and wedding photos this year. They are incredibly personable and really to get to know you and what you want so they can be sure to take the photos you are looking for. They had such great ideas, in addition to being very receptive to ours, and because of that we have beautiful photos that will last us a lifetime. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else looking for more than just a photographer! More...

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Lots of homework needs to be done before a photo session. If it is a beach session, then we always check the tides and the sunset times. We love photographing at the "golden hour" which starts about an hour before the sunset.
If another time is best for the client then we always scout out the chosen location, at the time of day that the portrait wil be taken and figure out any lighting difficulties and fixes beforehand.

I like to know what they are invisioning for their special photo session. Maybe even see some samples of what they really want and like. We are all very visual people. Its easiest to see what people want in photos.
Also how they want their photos, for example on a thumb drive, or enlargements to go on the wall, or both.

The people we get to meet. We have made life long friends after photographing their sessions.

Friends and family. We started photographing friends and family when we graduated. It was a big step to open a business but a photo studio space became available that we couldn't let go. That location ended up being very successfull after just one year. We expanded and moved into a larger studio, 3 years later. Marcia photographed lots of head shots for individuals, families and babies in the studio. We shot our first wedding together and it was magic. From then on, our wedding photography business thrived and grew.

Quality, ours stands out
Pricing, ours is very competitive
Personality, we get along great with all types of people, young and older