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MICHELLE ELYSE PHOTOGRAPHY | DOCUMENTARY/ EDITORIAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | CENTRALLY LOCATED ON EAST COAST | AVAILABLE FOR DESTINATIONS

Michelle Elyse Photography is a fine art destination wedding photography company serving the east coast as well as domestic and international locations. Photographer Michelle (Shelley) is passionate about capturing the love and joy of a wedding day, whether it be an intimate elopement or a big luxurious affair. She has worked as a professional photographer for over twleve years, and her work has taken her all over the world. Michelle lives life to the fullest with kindness and honesty and believes this is displayed through her photos. Her style is genuine and natural; she guides couples to interact and have fun, preferring to capture real and honest moments. She hopes her photos allow you to look back on your wedding and not only to see the beauty of the day but the excitement and memories that you shared as newlyweds with your guests.

Services Offered

Michelle Elyse Photography would love you to get in touch to let them know everything about your big plans. Shelley is available to photograph weddings both locally and overseas. Wedding photography services available include:

  • High-resolution digital images
  • One-event-per-day policy
  • Willingness to work across multiple locations
  • Prints, negatives, albums, and canvases
  • Liability insurance
  • Engagement sessions
  • Boudoir photography
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Michelle Elyse Photography

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Shelley, a highly recommended photographer, received glowing reviews for her exceptional service, professionalism, and ability to capture unforgettable moments on couples' wedding days. Clients praised her flexibility, attention to detail, and distinct style that added flair to each shot. Despite challenges like stormy weather, Shelley remained calm and accommodating, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for clients. Her ability to make couples feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the planning process and on the big day earned her widespread appreciation and commendation.

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Shelley, a highly recommended photographer, received glowing reviews for her exceptional service, professionalism, and ability to capture unforgettable moments on couples' wedding days. Clients praised her flexibility, attention to detail, and distinct style that added flair to each shot. Despite challenges like stormy weather, Shelley remained calm and accommodating, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for clients. Her ability to make couples feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the planning process and on the big day earned her widespread appreciation and commendation.

Sam
Sam J. Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Grooviest, Boogiest, Most Fantastic Photographer EVER!

Shelly is such a wonderful photographer, we could not recommend her more! She was attentive and professional, giving just enough direction so we never felt lost during the lead up and day of our wedding, while also giving us the freedom to have everything turn out exactly how I imagined. As soon as we saw Shelly's work, we knew she was the photographer for us, and she didn't disappoint. Her style is unmistakable and gave every shot the flair it deserved. I'm not hoping to get married again anytime soon, but if I ever need a photographer in the future, I'm calling Shelly first.
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Elise Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Calming presence & beautiful photos

Shelley was a delight to work with and was (thank the lord) incredibly flexible for our Memorial Day Weekend 2023 wedding in coastal North Carolina. We experienced unseasonably strong storms that weekend that led us to push our wedding back by one day to keep our guests and vendors safe, and she rolled through the chaos right along with us. Our photos were beautiful and her partner even added some drone footage which are now some of our favorite photos from the weekend. I wholeheartedly recommend booking Shelley for her calm and professional demeanor and stunning photos. Rain or shine (or 40+ mph monsoon), she’s got you 😊
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Adrienne Sent on 07/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer.

We could not have asked for a better photographer. We knew from the second that we started wedding planning that choosing the perfect photographer was going to the most important decision we could make. Shelley did not disappoint. From the second we hired her she worked to ensure that the logistics aligned with the best photos and seemed to capture all of the many moments effortlessly. Moreover, Shelley and her team captured exactly what we had hoped - the many moments of the day that are often not caught in posed pictures, the happiness that saturates every moment of the event, and the many, many details. Our wedding day was one of our happiest days yet and her work has ensured we will never forget it. You will not regret hiring her for any event.
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Olivia Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream!!

Shelley captured our day absolutely perfectly! her photos are already filling our home! She made us feel so comfortable the entire day and had a way of capturing moments without us even knowing there was a camera. I could not say enough wonderful things about her. We were out of town and did not meet until the day of our wedding, but she kept in close contact with us every step of the way with touch points to make sure she had everything organized for the day of and what all we wanted photographed. She kept us on schedule the day off, but was so flexible and accommodating to anything we may have wanted. so thankful for you Shelley! We are so thankful for you!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 07/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work from an amazing person

Shelley is an amazing photographer that provided the best service possible! She made us very comfortable and really led the way whenever we got confused with the wedding details. For my wedding I went with an all-inclusive venue, but I didn't go with their photographer. I could have saved some money by going through them, but I knew for awhile I wanted Shelley to capture our moments. It was well worth it! Definitely my favorite person from out of all of my wedding vendors.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Photos, Beautiful Human!

Working with Shelley was a dream. My husband and I were so nervous before our engagement shoot, but Shelley made us so comfortable right away. She took us to absolutely beautiful locations and made the entire process so much fun! We left our engagement shoot feeling like celebrities.

At the wedding she was incredibly professional. She did exactly what she said she wanted to do, she became a part of the event, blending in, weaving in and out of groups and getting incredible candid shots. When I saw the photos I was shocked by the amazing angles she was getting "I didn't even notice she was there" was said more than once. She has a knack for knowing where to look and when, finding those small special moments.

I am so thankful that we will have these photos to treasure forever.

Thank you so much Shelley!!
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Chandler Sent on 11/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stop your search - you've found the best photographer!

I could go on and on about how amazing it is to work with Shelley! She took two people who do not like having their photo taken into the most relaxed, photogenic pair. We could not believe our eyes when she shared the sneak peek photos - they were GORGEOUS! Her aesthetic is unmatched and the photos capture the aura of the day. She has an amazing ability to capture the most genuine, candid photos and there was not a single moment when things felt forced or posed. Every expectation was exceeded in every way!!! Thank you so much, Shelley!
Leanna
Leanna Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

Shelley was amazing! Prior to the event date she sent over a helpful timeline to let us know when the best time would be to take pictures based on the sunset. Throughout the day, we never felt pestered to go take pictures. She was great at capturing natural and candid moments, but would offer helpful tips for posing to make the pictures look great. She was so much fun too! I think at one point in the night she joined in on the dance circle we had going! She also was very quick at getting us previews. I think we had them less than a week after the wedding and they blew us away!! The photos are absolutely stunning!!
We also booked her for our engagement shoot that we did in the mountains of North Carolina. That day was super foggy with not much visibility, but she worked her magic and got some incredibly moody, romantic shots of us.
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most amazing photographer

Shelley is the most amazing photographer - from her beautiful aesthetic depicted in her photographs to her kind and calming personality. She made us feeling confident and beautiful throughout our wedding day! We even had the opportunity to do a day -after photo shoot without the nerves and stress of the day (these were my absolute favorites). I can’t say enough incredible things about Shelley! She will travel long and far for your destination wedding. I’m so honored and grateful that she was our photographer! Each photograph is authentic, natural, genuine and beautiful. Shelley truly captured the essence of the day in each of our photographs. We will cherish our photos forever.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 10/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

This is the photographer you NEED for your wedding.

Looking back on my wedding day, Shelley exceeded every expectation I ever had for my photographer. She was kind, fun, and super comfortable to be around. My pictures are AMAZING. In every way, I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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Awards

103
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
Emily Katherine Events Emily Katherine Events Wedding Planners

Shelley is a phenomenal photographer, and a pleasure to work with. She knows her business, and manages to get great photos without being intrusive.

Katherine Edwards, Interfaith Officiant Katherine Edwards, Interfaith Officiant Wedding Officiants

Josh and Shelley's work speaks for itself, but add to this that they are both kind, funny, and professional on the wedding day. A pleasure to work with and I confidently recommend them to all my couples seeking a photographer!

Weddings by Heidi Weddings by Heidi Wedding Officiants

Josh and Shelley are the perfect team! They get the most amazing shots and are totally fun and friendly to work with. They both took the time to greet me and were polite in asking if I had any rules about taking photos during the ceremony. It is very clear they are passionate about their work and are true professionals. I highly recommend them and loved working with them!

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Michelle Elyse Photography frequently asked questions

Michelle Elyse Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Michelle Elyse Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Michelle Elyse Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Michelle Elyse Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Michelle Elyse Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Michelle Elyse Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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