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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!

Rebecca Sent on 12/03/2017

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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.)

Dana Sent on 11/02/2017

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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.

Raeanne Sent on 09/01/2017

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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!

Laura Sent on 03/22/2017

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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!

Jamie Sent on 10/25/2016

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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!

Lizzie Sent on 10/19/2016

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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!

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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!

Heather Sent on 01/12/2016

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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.

Ashley Sent on 12/30/2015

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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.

Caitlin Sent on 12/16/2015

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Michelle Girard was our photographer during our 10/16 wedding in Harkness State park. We found Michelle at the CT wedding expo in Hartford. We found many photographers that day, and had a lot of research to do to choose the right one for us. After looking at many portfolios and emailing back and forth with many folks, we knew Michelle’s photos and personality were something special. There is magic in her photos. It sounds corny, and it might just be the photoshop, but I also think she has a way of taking your special day and making you feel absolutely comfortable while she clicks away. She has a way of finding just the right lighting, or creating it with some added flash, but boy did our pictures just look wonderful. Our family and guests appreciated working with her. She was very good at telling folks where to stand when necessary or if there were a few adjustments they could make to make the photos look great. We were able to take such wonderful photos (and so many!) and really take advantage of our ceremony/reception space. We would highly recommend her to everyone for your photography needs! We are really so happy with our decision to work with her. :)

Andrea Sent on 12/15/2015

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Michelle Girard was the perfect choice to capture the joy of my daughter's wedding day! You need only to view her work here or on her website to realize that she is a very talented and skilled photographer. But Michelle brought so much more to the wedding day. She demonstrated compassion when working with our elder family members, she was able to wrangle all of the family members for the formal portraits, she made the couple very comfortable in front of the camera and she respected the wishes of the parish priest while still managing to capture beautiful and emotional images. We were thrilled with the quality of the final images and with the timeliness in which she delivered the photos. Michelle exceeded our every expectation. Thank you Michelle!

Cait Sent on 12/15/2015

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Michelle is incredible, both as a person and as a photographer. Not only are my photographs so incredibly beautiful from that day and exactly what I wanted, but Michelle was such a blessing to have around throughout my entire wedding day! Michelle also did our engagement photos, which we also absolutely loved. Her presence is extremely calming and she is also very efficient. Michelle knows when to be directive and when to let moments unfold. Michelle is extremely professional but also a lovely and fun person. She is also an excellent photographer. I also felt very supported and connected to Michelle every step of the way throughout my planning process and she was very patient with my (many, many, many) questions. She also was very responsive and answered me quickly and thoughtfully. Additionally, my husband loved her, and my husband is NOT comfortable in front of the camera and he really truly was with Michelle and it shows in our photos.

Also, working with Michelle is very easy- she makes the process very streamlined and very easy- she takes care of everything on her end (in my case finding a great second shooter, making her own travel arrangements, etc and her billing system is extremely clear and easy). These aren't always the first things that come to mind, but I really appreciated this when I was planning my wedding.

Ultimately, I cannot recommend Michelle enough. She is extremely talented, and really knows photography from all of the technical photography aspects and has a great eye for detail as well as flattering angles, lighting, etc. I am THRILLED with my wedding photos, as is everyone who has seen them. Michelle is everything I was looking for in a photographer and she definitely surpassed all of my expectations! I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had her as my photographer.

Ted Sent on 02/23/2015

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Michelle Girard creates an environment where people feel comfortable. This simple fact was the deciding factor for my wife and I when we chose Michelle over other vendors. As many do, we met many photographers before we chose Michelle; she wasn't the more or least expensive, and the energy, enthusiasm, and expertise she brings are her core competencies.

On your wedding day, you'll enjoy having a vendor that is as excited as your guests to be there and work with you; that is what Michelle brings to the table, and so much more.

Brian Sent on 12/28/2014

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Michelle was all around great! She went above and beyond in many ways and created great photos of our wedding. We highly recommend her. She's a true professional with elegant style, a creative vision, and high quality photos. You won't regret choosing her.

Dana Sent on 12/13/2014

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Michelle was absolutely incredible. Not only is she a funny, smart and kind person, but she is an extremely talented photographer. She always answered our questions and emails within a day or two and was very easy to work with. Most importantly (for us), Michelle offers incomparable value. She charges extremely reasonable prices for very high quality work. We got such a rich variety of photos; formal shots, candid, posed, action dancing shots - we have over 600 beautiful pictures within one month of the wedding and are SO pleased and impressed. I highly recommend her!!

Ryan Sent on 12/05/2014

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Michelle is extremely comfortable to work with she has a very artistic eye and we are glad we got to be part of her wonderful work. We are very pleased with quality, timeliness and overall professionalism Michelle provided for out reception event.

Angela Sent on 11/30/2014

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Altogether we would give Michelle Girard's photography a 5 out of 5. We went to a couple photographers before finding michelle, and fell in love with her work immediately! She is personable, passionate and truly loves what she does. You can see all of this through meeting with her even for the first time! We would recommend Michelle to everybody and anybody :) we can't stop starring at our wedding photos! We couldn't thank Michelle enough for capturing our amazing day.

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We cannot say enough about how wonderful Michelle Girard has been throughout our entire wedding process. As engaged couples quickly realize, the wedding planning process can be quite overwhelming and it is hard to find people who you can rely on and trust when it comes to wedding services. We were lucky to meet Michelle Girard at a bridal show and were immediately impressed by her work, her down to earth nature, and her good sense of humor and honesty. She was upfront with us during the negotiation process and made sure that we were comfortable with what we were going to receive. We were not local to her office, but were able to communicate effectively via email and had an in-person meeting before officially booking which was very helpful.

Michelle offered a complimentary engagement session for two hours or so (because we were not local we did have to pay for travel, but not too much). Michelle ended up staying and working with us for 6 HOURS, not including travel! She was fun, calm, relaxed and wonderful to work with, and had great ideas. We weren't pressured at all to know exactly what we wanted or choreograph things ourselves.

I also cannot say enough about how great Michelle was during the wedding day. During all the stress of getting ready and coordinating a house full of people running around she was the most helpful person in organizing and moving us forward. We didn't pay for a coordinator (thankfully), and Michelle was able to embody not only that role but also one of a calming and reassuring third party who kept everyone in check. She was a reliable separate "set of eyes" on everything who was so supportive and kind.

Amy Sent on 11/19/2014

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We met Michelle at a very large wedding show close to a year before our wedding. Her photos on display took our breath away with the perfect lighting and emotion. We walked around that show for hours, but needed to go back a second time to chat with her again because we felt an instant connection to not only her work, but with Michelle herself.

When you meet Michelle for the first time, you feel like you're being reunited with a best friend. Michelle is effervescent and so much fun to be around. But when it comes to her work, she is no joke! While she always is super fun, there is a seriousness when she's working that shows in her incredible work.

We met with Michelle a few times before our wedding to discuss the shots we wanted, and she gave us pointers and tips to consider for locations, shots, and just general wedding planning advice. She took our engagement photos and was so flexible about rescheduling when our original date was rainy.

Speaking of rain, our wedding day was a complete wash-out. Michelle reached out to her colleagues in the area and came up with a fabulous (dry) location for our "first look" pictures when our original location was flooded and muddy. As with last minute changes, there are sometimes snags, and we weren't without ours, but Michelle stayed positive, focused and in charge--something I TRULY appreciated when I was frazzled.

The images we received from Michelle are breathtaking. We seriously could not be more pleased with photographs from our very special day.

I cannot recommend Michelle more highly. Book her while you can. You will be NOT be disappointed.

Emma Sent on 11/18/2014

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Words cannot express how wonderful Michelle is. From the first time we met she was personable, funny, sweet, and professional. Throughout the whole process she made us actually feel comfortable being in front of a camera for hours. Our engagement pictures turned out amazing and it was from there that I knew else had made the right choice. Our wedding pictures were unbelievable. She captured all the special moments and then some all while being so wonderful. So many people came up to me afterwards and said how great she was. Michelle was the perfect addition to our wedding and added so many special touches that we will never forget!!

Danielle Sent on 10/28/2014

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My husband and I absolutely loved working with Michelle! She took beautiful engagement and wedding photos for us, and we got along like we were good friends quickly! She has great quality photos and such an easy going and fun person to work with. We can't recommend her enough! Thank you Michelle!

Vanessa Sent on 10/24/2014

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Michelle is everything you'd want in a photographer. She's personable,(even with grooms that hate having their picture taken) professional, (quality service from start to finish) punctual (with both communication and the pictures) talented (her pictures speak for themselves) and goes above and beyond to satisfy her clients. From the extra time she spent with us during our engagement shoot to the cute bride and groom cookies she sent us as a thank you; everything she does is top notch. Her pictures are of course BEAUTIFUL and somehow she managed to capture all the details and little moments we want to hold on to forever. But it's her attention to detail, experience, and focus on client rapport that allows you as the bride (and groom) to know from the start you're in good hands. I would (and do) recommend her to anyone!

Katy Sent on 07/30/2014

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Michelle is amazing to work with! We found her on weddingwire and Skyped with her to see if she would be a good fit for us. We do not live near each other and she was willing to speak with us on the phone and through Skype. Immediately, we loved her portfolio and her personality. We knew she was perfect for us. Our engagement session was wonderful and it gave us an opportunity to really get to know Michelle. My husband does not always photograph well when he is nervous and Michelle made him feel very comfortable. Leading up to the wedding, Michelle was easy to reach and promptly returned any emails I sent. The day of the wedding was amazing and Michelle captured each moment beautifully. We have only seen a handful of pictures so far, but they are AMAZING! Family and friends have told us they are the most beautiful pictures they have ever seen. I can't wait to create the album with Michelle and see the rest of the photos. Michelle has a wonderful personality and is easy to work with. She is worth every penny!

Meredith Sent on 07/10/2014

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We would like to thank Michelle for making our wedding photo experience absolutely amazing. She made us feel so comfortable and natural, all while guiding us into beautiful poses for the pictures. Her personality fit right in with our friends and family as we all loved her. We saw her work in the Berkshires of Massachusetts for our friends wedding, and we are so blessed that she could make it to Costa Rica to be a part of our big day. Michelle has creative ideas for unique photos. Our pictures speak for themselves. She really captured every moment, from getting ready in the rooms, to the wedding, to the sky lanterns at night on the beach, and dinner afterwards. We would (and already have) recommended that friends of ours use Michelle as their wedding photographer. She's absolutely amazing at what she does. Thank you Michelle!

Renee Sent on 05/06/2014

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I don't have enough good things to say about Michelle. Just meeting Michelle at our first sit down, I knew right away she was going to be my photographer. Michelle was extremely professional and always flexible to our needs / requests. I could not be happier with how the wedding photos and album came out. We have recieved so many compliments from our friends in family about the overall quality of Michelle's work. I would highly recommend Michelle Girard Photography to anyone looking for a great professional photographer.

Melissa Sent on 03/18/2014

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Michelle is not only a wonderful photographer; she is a wonderful person. She is extremely organized and made our wedding day run very smoothly. She captured the whole day, details included, and she really understood what my husband and I were looking for in capturing our wedding. Michelle is so genuine and we had a great time working with her putting our wedding album together. The end result was beautiful! Thanks for all of your hard work!!!

Kelli Sent on 02/20/2014

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Michelle is a gem, and quite the photographer. My husband and I chose her over other photographers in the area, because it shows through her photos how she really captures the true living color of the moment. When we met the first time at a cafe in Northampton to talk out the details, Michelle not only had us smiling ear to ear with her personality, she also kicked our butts into gear with the wedding planning details we were missing (we didn't use a wedding planner but could have used her!).
At our Fall wedding in Amherst, Michelle caught all of our precious moments perfectly, and was an absolute joy to work with. She took control of our talkative bridal party and the formations looked genuine, not wedding-corny. We received the photos, a photo book, and a calendar with absolutely NO complaints! I am looking at the calendar hanging above my desk right now and so grateful to have met Michelle. Can I give her ten stars on this thing? Couldn't we at least live in the same state just to hang out with this cool lady?

Sara Sent on 02/05/2014

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Michelle did an amazing job for our wedding and engagement photos. She was super friendly and flexible and also a true professional. She was also one of the best values we found, as our package included the HD images so that we didn't have to immediately spend another $1000 to have our wedding photos in our home.

Mairead Sent on 01/18/2014

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We are so glad we chose Michelle as our wedding photographer! She was fun to be around, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and did a fantastic job creating our photo album - she really knows how to "tell your story" using photos. Michelle's passion for photography and her business is obvious, and her first priority is making her clients happy. She even drove down to New Jersey at 6am on a Saturday to do our engagement photos at a location we wanted. Thank you, Michelle!

Michelle Sent on 01/11/2014

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Michelle Girard is an absolute pleasure to work with! She is a very talented photographer who knows how to capture all the important details of your important day. We loved all of our engagement and wedding photos and received rave reviews from our family members and friends! If you're looking for someone who can capture a love story through a camera lens, look no further...Michelle won't disappoint!

Elisa Sent on 01/07/2014

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Michelle Girard was absolutely incredibly amazing in every aspect from our first introduction to viewing and selecting our photos for our wedding album. She was a stellar representative of what a photographer and wedding vendor should be and made my husband and myself feel at ease when having gone through a very dramatic situation with another photographer. She was courteous and responded quickly to questions and concerns that I had as a neurotic and sometimes scatter brained bride. Michelle kept our timeline on par and was able to create some amazing shots especially with a wedding party as "reserved" as ours! She was also able to coordinate the most wonderful group shot of all of our wedding guests in front of the Church after our ceremony and managed to keep my family in check to get the shots we wanted. (No easy feat by the way, seriously these people are like sheeps! :-D ) She and her 2nd photographer captured so many moments that I wouldn't have remembered because as every bride can say, the night really does end so quickly. My only regret was that we didn't book her for more events leading up to the wedding. We will continue to hire Michelle as our photographer for as long we live in the area and will always recommend her to anyone who asks! She is truly a special person with an amazing gift for making you look and feel your best on what is the best day of your life!

Kimberly Sent on 01/05/2014

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Michelle's unique photography and fun personality sold my husband and I on having her be our photographer for our wedding day. She was extremely professional and also fun, carefree, and engaging. She kept us informed throughout the entire process without missing even the smallest details. She was quietly behind the scenes on our wedding day and documented perfectly all of the special moments that made our day. We would use her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her!

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My husband and I are so pleased with our experience working with Michelle Girard and the quality of the photographs from our engagement session and wedding! Michelle brought her positive yet calm energy to all our appointments prior to and after our wedding. She truly a pleasure to work with!

Megan Sent on 10/18/2013

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Michelle was awesome from when I first contacted her about wedding photography and through our entire event! She was professional, fun, and made sure her service was exactly what we wanted. I would recommend her to anyone and would use her again!

Patrick Sent on 10/18/2013

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Michelle was the first and last photographer we needed to meet with during our wedding planning process. From the very first meeting we felt very comfortable she would be able to deliver the what she promised. She is professional, flexible to your wants / needs and easy going. She is clear on how you should pose, makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and the pictures come out great as a result of this. I could go on and on but just know that you will not be disappointed with Michelle.

Rachel Sent on 10/12/2013

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Working with Michelle was an amazing experience! She made two people who are completely uncomfortable in front of the camera feel at ease. She gave great direction, was accommodating beyond words and was honest which is rare to find. She literally was the complete package!

Michelle Sent on 04/25/2013

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Michelle was a fantastic photographer! She was so flexible with us and so patience. She reminded us of things we could/should do and otherwise would have forgotten and had so many suggestions. She is basically part wedding planner too! The pictures are beautiful and we have gotten so many compliments on them! She made me feel so special that day and we really couldn't have asked for a better photographer and person to spend the day with! Highly recommend!!

Joshua Sent on 01/14/2013

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amazing wedding photographer great day and great shots

User1036085 Sent on 12/04/2012

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My husband and I had a great time working with Michelle as our wedding photographer! She was friendly, responsive, and made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process.

Rachel Sent on 12/04/2012

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One of the first and best decisions we made regarding our wedding was to hire Michelle Girard for photography. Meeting Michelle for the first time was like catching up with a long, lost friend. Her warm and inviting personality makes it easy to discuss photo options.

Her professionalism, demeanor, and innovative grasp on photography allowed her to capture exquisite photographs while flawlessly handling the many personalities of our families. My husband and I were both completely at ease on our wedding day, and put our complete trust in Michelle. The final result are beautiful photographs that captured an amazing day!

Dan Sent on 12/04/2012

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Michelle did an amazing job. She's creative, professional, friendly and responsive. She handled our families with grace, and helped out our inexperienced DJ'. Everything you want from your photographer. The pictures came out beautiful. Hiring her is the best decision you can make for your wedding.

Amy Sent on 12/04/2012

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Michelle did a fabulous job as our wedding photographer. From our first contact with her she was incredibly professional, responsive, consultative and flexible. She did an amazing job on our photos and really captured the emotion of the day and so many beautiful little details. We were married in a gorgeous historic mansion and her photos brought out the charm and uniqueness of the venue. In addition to being a great photographer she has a wonderful, calm energy. She is exactly the kind of person you want around during the craziness of a wedding. She is kind, friendly and put everyone (especially us) at ease. She made the formal photos feel fun and relaxed instead of stiff. When she took candid shots throughout the event she completed blended in with our guests. I would not hesitate to recommend Michelle to anyone looking for an awesome photographer!

Olivia Sent on 10/24/2012

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Michelle was awesome! She was very attentive and my photos came out great! Some people have even asked my husband why he had a postcard picture as wallpaper on his computer at work.

Victoria Sent on 10/22/2012

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Michelle was great! We met a few times before the wedding, she made me feel very at peace and that she understood what I was looking for and my personal style. My wedding pictures turned out AMAZING!! I couldn't just pick one favorite I love all of them. I will definitely use Michelle again in the future and would recommend her to anyone who's looking for a photographer.

Robin Sent on 10/07/2012

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MIchelle was an amazing photographer to work with on my wedding day - she was an absolute joy to have as part of our special day, was exceptionally accomodating (particularly when you are dealing with the stress and chaos of a wedding), and most importantly, a fantastically talented photographer. Everyone I have talked to has raved about her pictures as well as complimented me on her presence, professionalism, and kind demeanor. I couldn't agree more and couldn't have asked for a better experience or photographer.

Elizabeth Sent on 10/04/2012

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Michelle was so wonderful to work with and took such beautiful pictures for our wedding! We are very pleased with our family photos, as well as our action shots and all of the pictures of the details. She is truly an artist and it is obvious in her work that she loves what she does - and she is so good at it! We are so happy with the unique picture ideas that she had that made our wedding photos special.

Tricia Sent on 10/04/2012

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Words can not describe how wonderful Michelle is! She is very professional, but at the same time gives the impression that you have been friends for years. Her personality is great and very easy to work with.

My husband and I stumbled upon Michelle's services at a local bridal show. After our original photographer cancelled, Michelle was ready and able to step in. She willingly adjusted her available packages to suit our needs, and mimic that which we had previously contracted for. I couldn't thank her enough, we absolutely loved having our engagement shoot, just as an opportunity to get better acquainted with her and her style (which doesn't take long!). By the end of it, she had managed to make the both of us feel extremely comfortable, and even offered up some excellent suggestions for dining afterward.

She was always willing to work around our crazy schedules, and willing to meet us in between to set up her "office" in the middle of starbucks. The meetings were great and informative and both my husband and I would often laugh at how our meetings would just linger on and transform into a coffee date with a good friend.

The day of my wedding was a blur, but we had Michelle there for the whole day, and loved being able to relive every moment of it, from start to finish, to rainy first look, admist bridesmaid dress fiascos, to the part where we got to dance the night away. Michelle was calming and still managed to get all the shots and more. The pictures came out fantastic (her sneak peak doesn't do her work justice) and the DVD with the pictures came out great.

I want to thank Michelle for making our day wonderful. I only wish I had more time to spend with her! I would recommend any bride who is getting married to contact Michelle, you won't be disappointed because we most definitely were not!

All our love and wishes for continued success,

Tricia & Greg Koss

Amanda Sent on 09/10/2012

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Michelle recently shot my wedding on August 31st. Michelle was amazing and completely supportive throughout the planning process. She's fast to answer any questions and is very professional. The sneak peak we saw was amazing.. and we can't wait to see more. Our wedding party also loved Michelle!!

Sharleen Sent on 07/20/2012

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Michelle Girard Photography does a fantastic job. Michelle is easy to communicate with and makes every effort to get any and all photos that the bride & groom request, and is honest when she thinks a shot will not make for a good photo. She has many suggestions of various shots for great pictures. We absolutely love our engagement AND our wedding photos.

Michelle is more than willing to work with her brides to make sure they are happy with her services and the end product. She has multiple options for photo books and canvases and is open to creating new designs that meet the desires and needs of her clients as well.

We could not be happier with our decision to have Michelle Girard Photography take care of our wedding memories. We had a great experience with her. Highly, highly recommended.

Julia Sent on 07/17/2012

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Michelle was amazing! See captured every moment I hoped for. She was enthusiastic and organized with everything. Our guests loved her and we received multiple compliments from our guests about how great our photographer was. The pictures are priceless! I would highly recommend her!!!

Cassandra Sent on 07/12/2012

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Michelle is the best photographer anyone could ask for. She was always very pleasent and very informative. She listened to everything I was looking for which meant a lot to me on my big day. Her photos are awesome and my wedding album is way beyond perfect.

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Michelle was absolutely amazing to work with. She was very easy to communicate with, completely professional, understood all of our requests and her organization helped make our wedding day go by very smoothly. Her ability to handle our families for the formal group shots was also impressive.

We received our wedding pictures within a few weeks of the wedding and we were thrilled with the number of photos and how gorgeous all of the shots were.

I would not choose anyone else!

Mary Sent on 10/03/2011

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You can feel safe in Michelle's hands if you choose her as your photographer. Pictures were very important to me, and she was absolutely the right pick for me. She customized her package for my budget and was easy to work with. Picking vendors can be scary - picking Michelle will give you piece of mind. Her pictures are quality and her working style is relaxed.

Dawn Sent on 09/19/2011

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Michelle did an awesome job for us! It started out with a fun engagement session and then spectacular wedding day photos. If you don't want to have to stress about getting thorough coverage of your wedding, then she is definitely your girl. So many photos of everything and everyone. Between her and her assistant, I don't think they missed a thing! Multiple shots and angles and plenty of variety. Her prices are very fair for what you get. She has her own ideas but will also work with yours. You will not be disappointed!

Victoria Sent on 09/17/2011

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We used Michelle for our wedding this past June in MA. She was wonderful to work with and we were very happy with the pictures and the service. Michelle took the time to meet with us ahead of time -- traveling a fair distance to meet us in person and to view the wedding site since she hadn't worked there before. That was great because it gave her a lot of ideas for the day and it gave her a chance to meet with the wedding coordinator and understand the flow of the day. On the day of she was wonderful -- all of family and friends in the wedding party thought she was fun and easy to work with. Most importantly she took some really beautiful shots with plenty for us to choose from -- both candid and posed.

I would highly recommend Michelle for you wedding day!

Ruth Sent on 09/12/2011

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Michelle, was amazing. She made me feel very comfortable, and its like she was a friend that i had known for years. She did a great job, and i love my wedding pictures. and i actually hope to work with Michelle again in the furture for other things. Thank you again Michelle!

Kelly Sent on 09/14/2011

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Michele was a fantastic choice for our wedding photographer! My delightful groom is certainly not a fan of photos so it was important to find a photographer who was flexible. She worked with both of us to find poses and positions that made great pictures without becoming too overwhelming. She captured all the important moments, down to the tiniest details that made our day special. We love our photos and have such fond memories everytime we look at them!

User1476097 Sent on 12/18/2013

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Michelle was a pleasure to work with. She is very professional and cares about her clients and what she does. I would have to say her best work is with still photography / the "details" of the wedding but we were still happy with how our photographs came out, especially the canvas wrap.

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