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Most people describe me as inexplicably smiley all the time. When I hear that, I always laugh and hope that is a good thing. ^^

More than pictures, I love people. I love meeting people, getting to know them, hearing their stories, spending quality time just bonding and laughing with each other.

Photography has always been something I loved; I have billions and billions and billions of pictures. I started out with a dinky Canon elph SD 100. Yes, that’s right - SD 100, the original elph. Very old school, but served me quite well! I was always the one going around snapping photos and making sure that memory would be forever imprinted in pictures.

What I love to capture the most, is the personalities of couples! Whether they are insanely silly, nerdy, ultra sweet, super serious, nature loving, a bit shy, have a funky style, a bit competitive, or whatever the case maybe, I hope to freeze those unique moments into a picture. Every shoot I do, rather than have the couple fit into a set style and pose, I brainstorm and develop a unique style and theme that fits around the couple. My greatest hope is that my photographs can really highlight that special something every couple has. ^^ That’s what I love to do the most!

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Michelle Chiu Photography

Natalie
Natalie Sent on 07/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

You will not regret hiring michelle as your photographer!

Services:
- engagement photos
- COVID wedding
- post COVID wedding reception

YOU WILL NOT REGRET HIRING MICHELLE AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER!
I repeat, just in case you skimmed that first sentence... YOU WILL NOT REGRET HIRING MICHELLE AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER.

I had a lower budget in mind when it came to a photographer but each married friend I talked to said, splurge on the photographer because photos will last forever. Insert Michelle.

Yes, she was slightly above my budget but let me tell you, she is more than just a fantastic photographer - she is your low key go-to gal when a crisis hits. The zipper to my dress hit a snag and the zipper started to burst open in the middle. Michelle jumped into action pulling out a sewing kit and safety pins and sewed me into my dress.

She has an eye for photos and she is confident in her shots and will give you very clear directions on how to position yourself. I told her in advance some of my self conscious areas (slouchy shoulders and sometimes double chin when I tilt my head up too high). She kept this in mind during shots and would yell "shoulders back!". It was great!

Michelle is:
- personable
- assertive in shots she wants to get of you
- has great creative ideas
- gives you clear directions on how to position your body
- takes into consideration what types of photos you want
- she can make an image tell an incredible story
- whimsical and dreamy in her style and really highlights the landscape

Above and beyond moment:
Less than a month after my wedding, my father passed away. When it came time to selecting a recent photo of him for the funeral service, we wanted to crop a photo of him from our family wedding group shot. I reached out to Michelle and she worked quickly to crop him out and touch it up as best possible.

She is simply the best.
TWEETIE416
Thuy Sent on 02/28/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I am very thankful to have Michelle as my photographer for my wedding. I met up about 4-5 different photographers before meeting up with her and I thought I would never be able to find THE photographer for my wedding.

Flowers, clothes, decorations, props, accessories are important but I think the MOST important thing about your wedding that you will ALWAYS remember and look back at are your pictures. With that said, I am very(x3) happy that I found Michelle. I am thankful to be able to call her as a friend also. After meeting her for the first time I knew she was the photographer I wanted for my wedding.

Her personality is super cute and very sweet. Many people from my wedding asked me who was my photographer because they loved her! She made my husband and I very comfortable when taking pictures and her creativity really shows in her pictures.

You can tell when someone loves what they do for a living, and that is what Michelle does, she LOVES what she does and it really shows in her pictures. She also has a LOT of patience with people too! During the wedding day, my husband's father, also called, "The Boss Man" would yell for or at her to take pictures and she will answer with a sweet smile and come over and take the pictures he demands. Afterwards, I found out that he actually really liked Michelle!! Now that says A LOT!

Thank you Michelle for being you and a great photographer! Keep up the magnificent work you do!

Michelle, if you are reading this, I can't wait till I have more important events coming up! I will definitely give you a call! My friends and family are already thinking of using you for their next events!
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Hilary Sent on 09/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
There are not enough words to express Michelle's amazing photography for our wedding. I met her as a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding and knew right away when I got engaged that I had to have her shoot mine! You DEFINITELY want her to be part of your wedding vendors.

Upon first meeting her, she is warm, friendly, and welcoming. I felt like we were already friends! Her bubbly and uplifting personality definitely helps with the stress of any wedding/ event.

As we were planning our wedding, she was super helpful and attentive during the process, in terms of thinking of our photo sites and asking us about specific shots we liked/ wanted. Never did I feel like I was asking a "dumb" question. She answered all of them with so much grace and loving kindness! Michelle made us feel confident leading up to our Wedding Day, she knew what needed to happen and the timeline and helped us rest assured things would go well!

On the wedding day, she was so wonderful with our bridal party and guests! We heard so many compliments from both, about her upbeat attitude and ability to get anyone to look at the camera and smile. She was also great at keeping time and prioritizing the photos we wanted to have. Michelle knew how to pose people to look skinny and avoid showing those unwanted angles- double chins, fat arms... Her posing was unique and looked gorgeous! She made sure that we were looking our best all the time - even fixing those random strands of hair that get in the way! Our guests and bridal party still talk about how fun it was to have Michelle as our photographer, one year after!

We can't wait to have Michelle photograph our future family milestones! She already did our first Christmas card :)
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Awards

27
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
JMarcMedia JMarcMedia Wedding Videographers

Michelle is the most bubbly photographer we've ever met!! She's not only great to work with, but also very professional. She is great at directing and takes awesome pictures. Hope we get to work together again soon!!! :)

Narimay Events Narimay Events Wedding Planners

Having just worked with Michelle, I can say that she is a true pro! Makes her brides feel at ease and always has a smile on her face. From the teaser shots I've seen so far I can say that Michelle has a great eye for capturing the best moments and I can't wait to see the rest. Michelle and her team know exactly what they need to do, and they approach each moment with a great attitude and a smile. Cannot wait until we work together again!

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