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Michelle Martin Photography

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Michelle Martin Photography is a Columbus, Wisconsin based photographer who truly captures the emotion of a wedding. She specializes in engagement and wedding portraits. Her relaxed, contemporary and classic style makes being in front of the camera fun. She also works closely with couples to create an enjoyable and efficient timeline, always focusing on getting you to your party on time!

Experience
Michelle Martin has been a photographer for thirteen years and is well-versed in capturing the best wedding photos. Always anticipating the couple's next move, she captures the newlyweds most iconic moments. Michelle likes to ensure that every photo sparks emotion and represents the couples progression from engagement to “I do”.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,500

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

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
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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    Michele (. Married on 08/13/2022
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    Amazing photographer!

    Michelle is an amazing photographer and a kind person who really helped us by guiding us through the photos and also listening to anything we wanted. We felt looked after and the photos so far have turned out fantastic! :)
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    Kristen S. Married on 09/14/2019
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    Top notch photographer

    Michelle was absolutely the best to work with. The pictures she took were beautiful. She captured every angle from our wedding day. Michelle took every picture that we asked her to take and many more. Very personable and professional. Absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend Michelle. You will not be disappointed!!
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    Rebecca Married on 09/07/2019
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    Fantastic!

    Michelle was fantastic from start to finish. We knew from the first time we met with her that she was going to make our wedding day a ton of fun! We did a first look and got most of our photos done prior to the wedding meaning we had some time to socialize during cocktail hour. Michelle did a great job organizing family photos and corralling my large family. She then stayed late to capture our bubble send off. We just got a preview of the photos and they are amazing! We would definitely recommend Michelle to anyone.
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    Christina F. Married on 05/05/2018
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    Her kindness shines through her photos!

    She has an amazing personality and is wonderful to work with! She makes you feel comfortable and is super flexible. I loved her so much with my wedding that now she is our family photographer.
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    Rachel Married on 09/16/2017
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    Michelle is an incredible photographer. She was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had several non-traditional photos that we wanted and she was more than willing to accommodate those along with the more traditional ones. She didn't hesitate to climb up on a ladder to take a group shot of everyone after the ceremony.
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    Claire Married on 08/27/2017
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    Michelle was an absolute delight to work with! She not only captured amazing photographs, but she made us feel totally comfortable the entire day. Neither my husband no I had ever done professional photos before, yet Michelle was able to help guide us through the process (with wedding party in tow!) and set up outstanding group photos and portraits. Her ability to roll through the day, never missing a beat and catching every little moment was outstanding. We cannot thank Michelle enough for our beautiful wedding photography!
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    Katrina Married on 07/08/2017
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    Michelle was awesome! Easy to be around. She was thorough before, during, and after. Several guests commented on how comfortable she was to be around. We loved the video she made us and the pictures were fabulous. She took the time to find unique photo opportunities and capture the artistic elements, as well as the people and moments we desired. We get to relive our wedding day when looking at her photos! We couldn't have been happier and highly recommend Michelle Martin Photography to all!
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    Amy Married on 04/15/2017
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    If you want amazing wedding photos and someone who is going to capture every moment of your day Michelle is your go to! We had some different location we were thinking of having our photos done for our wedding day and Michelle was all for it! She had never shot in the places we were asking but she never hesitated with our request and the results were amazing! She is so accommodating and we have beautiful pictures to last a lifetime!
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    Hayley Married on 04/08/2017
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    We LOVED working with Michelle every step of the way for our wedding! Right from the start, Michelle was available and informative, walked us through engagement shoot, planning for the big day, helping to set up a realistic timeline and followed through with carrying out capturing our dream pictures. Not only is she extremely professional, Michelle is also friendly, kind and fit in perfectly with our friends, families and bridal party on our big day! Highly recommend working with Michelle Martin for any and all your picture needs, she is fantastic and you will not be disappointed!
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    You can't ask for better than Michelle. We had our wedding Sarurday so haven't seen the full portfolio of pics yet but she let us have some sneak peeks during the photo session and they were great. Our experience was so wonderful we didn't even want to wait to give our rave reviews. She knows what to do, what to ask for, and where to be without you having to worry one bit (which is such a blessing). She's so great to work with- and a mind reader at when people in the party might need a break to regroup. Plus for us she even brought an assistant who was equally as wonderful. Totally perfect experience!
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    Noelle Married on 08/20/2016
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    I'm not even sure where to start with this review; Michelle is amazing. Not only is her work absolutely breathtaking, but she takes the time to get to know what is important to you as a couple right from the start so she can focus on getting the shots that are most important to you first and foremost.

    She has the professionalism that is necessary when answering nervous brides' questions (raises hand) in a timely manner. And, I confess, I asked her a lot of questions!

    She thinks on her feet, making problem-solving seem like it's second-nature to her, and her attention to detail before, during, and after your event is at a level we should all strive to achieve.

    Michelle is calm and positive, which is especially needed when it's raining and there are 30Mph wind gusts 20 minutes before your outdoor wedding ceremony.

    A caring, helping soul by nature, it was Michelle who got the last few buttons of my gown buttoned when my mother was struggling with them and Michelle who found where my mother-in-law's coursage had gone when it was MIA in the last few minutes leading up to the ceremony. And my husband and I will be forever grateful that it was Michelle who captured our rainy, windy, wet, stormy, absolutely perfect day on film to keep forever.
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    Rachel Married on 07/16/2016
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    You MUST have Michelle Martin as your wedding photographer; she is amazing! Michelle is considerate, professional, and energetic, yet has a way of calming you down when you’re nervous. Part of her wedding package included an engagement photo shoot. I’m from out of town so didn’t have any ideas – she sent us several wonderful suggestions and even went to those locations to take picture of the flowers that were in bloom at the time of our shoot so we could make an informed decision. This is SUCH a good idea! It gave us a chance to get to know her style and what to expect for our wedding day. The photographs were incredible. Seeing her amazing work gave us full confidence that Michelle would capture everything we wanted on our wedding day. The peace of mind knowing that the most important day of your life will end with exactly the photos you wanted (and even some you didn’t even know you wanted) was worth every penny. We had several planning phone calls and many emails between the engagement shoot and our wedding, but all the planning really paid off. Michelle knew our vision and helped us decide that we would be better off having her and an additional photographer (since we knew we wanted so many family portraits). This was the best investment we made! Seriously, don’t even think twice. If you can cut the time of family and friend formal photos in half and have more time to spend with your guests, it’s really priceless. On our wedding day, Michelle, her second photographer, and assistant were on time and went above and beyond to make things happen that weren’t even their job to do (for example, putting on my veil when my mom couldn’t be found). Michelle worked so hard and were always in the right place at the right time. The photos are stunning! We look forward to working with Michelle to order prints and put together several albums for our families. If I could give Michelle Martin more than 5 stars I would. She is the best!

    Michelle Martin Photography's reply:

    Rachel, you and Steve were an absolute joy to work with, and I thank you so much for allowing me to capture your wedding memories! I can't thank you enough for your kind words!
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    Audrey Married on 06/12/2016
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    I wouldn't trust anyone else with my photography needs! She has a beautiful style and quick turnaround time. The website to proof your shots is easy to use and she is right there to help if you get stuck. We've used Michelle for our wedding photos and maternity photos. She's absolutely amazing!
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    Sheena Married on 04/23/2016
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    Michelle is an absolutely amazing photographer to work with. Not only is she just a great overall person to be with (which is important on your wedding day) she also has a stellar eye for capturing the special moments you will want to remember forever. We look forward to all future opportunities to have Michelle capture our memories again as our experience could not have been better!

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    I just adore the two of you and can't thank you enough for your kindness! I can't wait to capture future memories for you!
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    Michelle Married on 02/06/2016
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    My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer and were very pleased with our wedding photos. Michelle took the time to meet with me before the wedding to discuss a timeline and review all the group photos we wanted so that it would be less chaotic on the wedding day. Her price was very reasonable compared to other photographers, and the quality was excellent. We got married in February, and despite the cold, she captured the winter landscape beautifully. We took most of our photos before the ceremony, and she was very helpful in making sure everything ran smoothly and on time. My husband isn't very photogenic and hates having his picture taken, but she made him feel relaxed and comfortable. She was very nice, friendly with guests, and wonderful to work with. Michelle had our photos ready 2-3 weeks after our wedding, and I loved the flash drive she gave us that had our picture on the front. We absolutely love our photos and received many compliments from friends and family. I couldn't be happier and am so grateful that I have such beautiful photos to look back on the best day of my life.

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Barn at Windy Pine, LLC Barn at Windy Pine, LLC Barn & Farm Weddings

She was very acomadating to the bride, guests and to us!

Chapel of the Archangels Chapel of the Archangels Church & Temple Weddings

Michelle does some remarkable work. She was fantastic towards our clients. We would be more then happy to recommend her to do your wedding photos.

Happily Ever After Wedding Officiants Happily Ever After Wedding Officiants Wedding Officiants

We initially connected with Michelle because of a heart-felt cause - when she heard our need, she stepped forward with enthusiasm and love. Love - that is a huge word in Michelle’s life. You know she really, really loves her daughter and her husband and so many others - you see it in every photo. And she loves her work as a photographer and you see that love, again, in each photo she takes. Michelle has a unique ability to captures each person’s unique sparkle which, when touched by her ingenuity, becomes almost magical. And it is not just about clicking the camera - it is her ability to click with the people she is photographing so they open themselves up to real moments and real feelings which Michelle then preserves forever. You have to see her work to understand so check her out - there is no doubt you will be touched and impressed by what you see!

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· Church & Temple Weddings

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251 West James Street Columbus, WI, 53925
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