Michelle is an amazing photographer. My husband and I are so happy we hired her to capture all of the special moments during our wedding. Michelle was so easy to work with. She is very warm and inviting, but also very professional and responsive. She made us feel very comfortable both during our engagement shoot and on our wedding day (despite the fact that we got married on one of the hottest days of the year!). She is directive when needed, but her photos feel very natural and relaxed, not super posed. If you are thinking about hiring Michelle, do it! You won't be disappointed. Her work is so beautiful!

I cannot rave about Michelle Girard Photography enough. On a day full of so much hectic energy and requiring so much attention, Michelle's expert eye and calm presence made photo time feel effortless and the photographs are flawless. This included taking photographs in the middle of a tourist-heavy area that holds special significance for both my wife and me. Michelle was able to get three families to move, pose, laugh, and present in quick time, all the while keeping everyone's energy up. She captured each wedding party member's unique spirit and eased parents who usually avoid the camera. My wife and I could not have asked for a more perfect record of the day's events. Absolute perfection. (And her assistant, Jeff, was very helpful, too.)

Michelle recently took the photos for our September wedding, and we could not have been happier. Everything was seamless, from planning the schedule for the day, to corralling our family and friends into group shots (which is often like herding cats), to getting our pictures afterwards. Michelle made us feel so comfortable and really listened to our vision for the wedding, and her ability to capture the spirit and joy of the day completely shone through. Not only is Michelle an awesome photographer, but she is fun, friendly, and totally the kind of person you want to grab a beer with. I cannot recommend her services highly enough.

Michelle was amazing, we couldn't have picked a better photographer. She was polite, helpful and always asked our opinion. I will definitely be contacting her again in the future for events and recommending her to everyone I know! Thank you Michelle!

My husband and I were initially drawn to Michelle’s work because of the artistry and uniquely personal quality of her photos, but it was her warm, fun and outgoing personality that completely sealed the deal for us. Neither of us is very comfortable in front of the camera, so it was important to find a photographer who we really clicked with to help us relax and drop our guards – and from the first minute with Michelle, we were at ease. We met in person several times to plan both the engagement session and the wedding day. During the actual shoots, we were relaxed and laughing and felt like we were just hanging around with a good friend… who also happened to be taking pictures of us. Don’t get me wrong, Michelle is a professional and was continuously directing us in order to stage the photos, change our positions or movements, and change locations, while laughing along with us and enjoying the time. And the pictures are absolutely gorgeous! The wedding photos especially are beyond what I had hoped for – there are so many amazing shots that evoke the feeling of the day, from getting ready to the ceremony and the reception. On our wedding day, Michelle and her team were all a pleasure to work with. My husband was a little nervous for his getting-ready pictures with the second photographer whom we had not met previously, but we shouldn’t have worried – Michelle’s ‘second shooter’ and her assistant were a great fit for us. Michelle and her team moved discreetly throughout the reception to capture pictures of the festivities. When we got to the cake cutting and realized that we didn’t actually know what to do, Michelle saved us by whispering instructions while she captured the moment! Since the pictures became available for guests to view, I have received so many compliments on how beautiful they are. Michelle was absolutely worth the investment, both for the quality of her work AND for the joy she brought to our wedding experience!

Michelle was absolutely AMAZING. From the first time we met with her, she was incredibly warm and enthusiastic and truly took an interest in getting to know my husband and I as a couple. Our engagement shoot was a great experience and we were able to become comfortable around the camera and with Michelle's very helpful cues. Michelle communicated quickly and effectively whenever something came up or when we had questions. On our wedding day, Michelle and the second photographer, Luke, were exceptional at directing both us and our family and friends. Michelle was both personable and very patient, as I often became distracted. We could not be happier with our pictures. They are beautiful! And we received them in a very reasonable amount of time. I'm looking forward to the next person I know to get engaged because I cannot wait to personally recommend her!

Michelle Girard is fantastic, hands down. From the moment we first began talking to her on the phone, we knew she was just what we were looking for. She was relatable, personable, super easy to talk to. We had a few strong ideas of what we wanted out of a wedding photographer and she was open to everything we wanted to do, especially if it was out of the ordinary. On the wedding day, Michelle and her second photographer arrived and immediately got to work without much direction. Michelle fit right in and was really fun to have around. She felt like a friend. She gave clear direction when needed - large family photos, etc. and then took candid shots very well. It was clear that she wanted to make sure we were getting everything we needed and wanted from her. Overall, she has excellent communication and a fantastic personality - a gem! She also posts a sneak peak of the photographs on her blog within a week of the wedding, so you get to see some of the photos early! Along with the photos she posts a little reflection on the day, which was so fun to read. Highly recommend Michelle!

Michelle was amazing! She worked closely with us on a very tight timeline to ensure that we would love our wedding photos. We had a lot of stress about the day, with absolutely zero event-planning experience, and she was masterful at helping us figure out exactly what we would want and need. We can't say enough good things about our wedding photos and working with Michelle!

Michelle Girard is an amazing photographer and my husband and I were so lucky that she was able to capture our special day and give us photos that will last a lifetime! Michelle is such a professional, sweet, and down to earth individual that takes great pride in her work. The moment we met Michelle we were amazed with her work and her personality. It was like catching up with an old friend. She made us feel so comfortable helping us plan our vision to capture our special day. She kept us calm the entire wedding day and handled everything that we had discussed plus went above and beyond to capture many details from the day using a very artistic approach. Her photographs were absolutely amazing, and we especially loved the ones she took when no one knew she was watching. Our wedding guests also raved about how great she was and what wonderful work she did. I have and will continue to recommend Michelle Girard Photography to everyone I know, and I cannot wait for her to do maternity/family pictures in the future.

Michelle photographed our engagement photos and wedding. We were so pleased with her results. Michelle was a pleasure to work with every step of the way. She even surprised us with a slideshow from our wedding! Her home office is very welcoming and perfect for viewing such special memories. Best of all, she has an adorable goldendoodle (we have two)! I highly recommend Michelle.