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Michael Murphree is the photographic talent behind Litetrap Weddings. He has 20 years of experience as a commercial and celebrity photographer, starting his career as apprentice to world-famous photographer Annie Leibovitz. He has travelled the world photographing iconic names and faces including Angelina Jolie and Will Farrell.

Litetrap Weddings was born from our experiences as editorial storytellers, traveling the world, documenting people for major magazines, advertising agencies and entertainment companies. It became clear that our fulfillment came from the relationships with our subjects and the chance to capture real, honest and intimate moments- all of the qualities of a really good wedding.

Your wedding is one of the most important moments of your story. While you are busy enjoying your event, we will authentically capture all of the moments as they unfold—the surprises, the details, the awe and elation—to create a collection of images that encapsulates your day for generations to come.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Litetrap Weddings

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Laura Sent on 01/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Planning: With everything going on in the madness of wedding planning, Michael was an incredible asset. He was organized, responsive, and provided valuable insights/perspectives. We felt comfortable with him immediately and knew we were in good hands.

Day of: Because he took the time to get to know us and understanding what we were wanted, he fit right into the day. We so enjoyed having him there.

Pictures: Beautiful, wonderful, amazing. They encapsulated the day perfectly.
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Jaime Sent on 03/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
From start to finish, it was so great working with Michael and Holly of Litetrap Weddings. It was wonderful getting to know them before hand, and the process of preparing with them for our wedding was so smooth. By the time our day came we felt so comfortable and confident we didn't even think about the photos and we were able to enjoy and take in each moment! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect photographer. Our friends and family commented on how great Michael was - even before they even saw any of the beautiful images he took! We got all of our photos back quickly and were able to share them with our family easily. They were absolutely stunning and something we will cherish forever. He took the memories of one of the best days of our lives and turned them into works of art. Thank you Michael and Holly! We are truly grateful for you!!!
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Deborah Sent on 03/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My family has been fortunate enough to have Michael as our photographer twice! He has done both family and newborn sessions for us, and I cannot praise him enough for his patience, professionalism, and talent.
For our family portrait session, Michael went out of his way to scout out the perfect outdoor setting, making every effort to accommodate my preferences, and found a lovely location near our home (I could not travel far at that time, as I was near my due date with my second baby). When our toddler had several melt-downs during the session, Michael took it all in stride and was so sweet and helpful, even finding ways to lighten her mood so we could capture some especially precious images after she was calm.
For our newborn session later on, Michael came to our home and was so thoughtful and patient, as I was tending to an active toddler and a somewhat fussy baby. He kindly waited as I nursed the baby many times during the shoot, and his unflagging cheerfulness and wealth of funny stories kept everyone at ease (a monumental task when visiting the home of a newborn and their exhausted parents) the whole morning.
Besides being prompt, courteous, and kind, Michael is an immensely gifted photographer with a keen eye for capturing priceless moments in time. There are countless shots from both sessions that are not only technically gorgeous, they just take my breath away, they are so beautiful, so moving. If you are lucky enough to have Michael at your photo session, whatever event it may be for, know that he is worth his weight in gold, both as a wonderful person and as an extraordinary photographer. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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User2071377 Sent on 03/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Michael is such an amazing, creative photographer! He included every special moment from my son's Bar Mitzvah and from the reception. We will cherish these pictures and relive our special day because of Michael's professionalism. Also, the green screen photo booth was a huge hit at the reception! Everyone had so much fun having their pictures taken with the creative backgrounds! It's fun for every age!
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Litetrap Weddings frequently asked questions

Litetrap Weddings includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Digital Files
Litetrap Weddings includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Litetrap Weddings offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Litetrap Weddings offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
Litetrap Weddings offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Litetrap Weddings 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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