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Michelle graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara in 2003 and immediately jumped into starting her wedding and portrait business thereafter. She has a keen eye for quality and beautiful composition. She is well known with her clients to have a very kind and caring personality which makes her very easy to work with. Although based on the central coast Michelle travels for most of her shoots down to Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara and has gone as far as Costa Rica, Canada and Mexico for destination weddings. Her work is a mixture of film and digital (or as photographers call it, "hybrid"). She chooses to work with multiple formats of cameras to tell the story of each wedding in a style that represents class, beauty, artistry and all the while timelessness. She tells all of her clients that taking beautiful pictures is the "easy part" but the goal in every session is to make it such an enjoyable experience that the true memories of the event are just as amazing as the photos.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Michelle Warren Photography

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Jacqueline Sent on 03/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Michelle's work speaks for itself. She came HIGHLY recommended by a very well respected photographer in town. She is professional and easy to work with. As soon as I met her and Ben, and then saw examples of her photography, I was sold. Michelle listened to what we wanted photographed on our day but we also allowed her to be free to capture all that we may miss, and boy are we happy with the results! Our order was a tall one (one that required herding cats and keeping time) and she did it! We really wanted our guests to be present for our ceremony so we requested "no photography" from our guests during that time. This, of course, meant we had to completely trust Michelle and Ben with this very special moment that we would never be able to recreate. Short of magic, not sure how they did it, but from start to finish, every tear, hug, walk, angle, point of view shots, family members, guests, were all taken. Our photographs are beautiful, fun, timeless, and immediately take us back to the day that went by in a blur. I would highly recommend Michelle Warren for your very special day. From Rehearsal to reception, staged to candid, very pleased with our created memories. She's the one with the infectious smile and laugh with several cameras around her neck ;) Sincerely, Jackie Bachmann
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Jennifer Sent on 03/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot begin to describe what an amazing artist Michelle is! She shot both our engagement and wedding photos and was beyond a pleasure to work with. She keeps the experience fun and natural and does an amazing job of capturing such special moments. We now have a little girl and I cannot wait for Michelle to take her photos next time we come to California. Michele thank you for everything!
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Kelsey Sent on 09/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Michelle was wonderful to work with! Very professional, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. My husband and I can be bit camera-shy, but after spending a few minutes with Michelle and her assistant we felt comfortable and had a great time. The photos are beautiful! See for yourself here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/california-weddings/2015/05/16/lovely-santa-ynez-wedding-at-lincourt-vineyards/
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Nick Sent on 06/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We can't say enough good things about Michelle! Working with her was an absolute pleasure. Of everyone we hired for our wedding, Michelle was the easiest and the most enjoyable to work with. She was very flexible, friendly and professional. That doesn't even mention her incredible talent.

All of our photos turned out great! We had a couple ideas for shots that we wanted (making sure to get photos with all the important family members, etc.), but we really just wanted Michelle to shoot what she wanted and to let her style and artistry show. We really liked that Michelle focuses on classic shots and poses, giving our photos a true timeless quality. We love that Michelle actually shoots film and really tries to get as many of your shots in film as possible. All of our favorite shots are on film, giving them so much richness. She also has some really neat old cameras which shoot in different formats. These photos are great because they have such different texture and are so different. We could not be happier with our photos and our experience with Michelle.

We consider Michelle a friend and look forward to having her shoot our family photos for years to come!
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Allyson Sent on 05/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Michelle was incredible. I highly recommend working with her and she is worth EVERY PENNY!
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Beth Sent on 12/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I can not say enough good things about Michelle! From the moment I met her until we received the last of our package she was the ultimate professional, and just a really nice person! I met with a few photographers before choosing Michelle, but it really was a no brainer after meeting her! She really got to know my husband to be and I and what we wanted from both of engagement and wedding photos. We had her shoot engagement photos, our rehearsal dinner and our wedding, and each encounter was an absolute pleasure! During our engagement session she made sure we were both comfortable, and kept talking and joking with us to help us be relaxed. A great precursor to the wedding weekend. I have been to many weddings where the photographer, blocks the view of guests, and just seems to be in the way. I did not notice this with Michelle. To be honest, I didn't even notice her and her husband Ben shooting at the rehearsal dinner, but the photos she captured were amazing! The candid shots of our guests enjoying themselves melt my heart! Then the wedding day, and her and her husband were amazing! Typically at weddings, I have found the photo shoots tend to drag on and on. Not the case, with Michelle. She was was quick and knew exactly the right places to get the best shots. She even managed to keep the attention span of our rambunctious groomsmen. And most importantly, all 1500+ photos are STUNNING! I have had so many compliments on not only the photos themselves, but also Michelle, and how much our wedding party and guests enjoyed working with her. If I have a need for a photographer in the future, and I hope I do, I will definitely work with Michelle! I can not recommend her enough for the quality of her work and the value! Thank you Michelle for capturing so many special moments from our special day!
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Dan Sent on 12/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
MICHELLE IS AN ARTIST. MICHELLE IS A PROFESSIONAL. MICHELLE HAS AN AMAZING EYE!

Did I get your attention? Good. That was my intention. Why? Because its rare that one comes across such a high-level expert who is skilled beyond the rest of the pack, and by a long, long shot. We trusted Michelle with our special day, and as two working artists and photo experts, we were very concerned about trusting someone with the sacred art of capturing of the most special events of our lifetime.

To say Michelle nailed it would be an understatement. Every photo, literally, looked like it came right out of a magazine. Please write to me and I will show you the photos she took; that's how excited I am by her results. I will be a glowing reference for her all my days, and if I get a chance to use her again, I'll jump on the opportunity as fast as I can. Best of all, Michelle is a fantastic person and a joy to be with.

5 STAR. IMPECCABLE – ALL THE WAY.

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Leigh Sent on 12/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Michelle is a fantastic photographer and knows her craft cold! In addition to taking beautiful photographs, Michelle is just a pleasure to work with and have with you all day during your wedding. She's extremely professional, reliable and ultimately delivers photos you'll never want to be without. I would hire her time and time again!
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Audrey Sent on 01/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Most amazing photographer! He quality and passion is priceless! Still shoots film and digital!! So easy to work with. Truly worth every dollar! I will always use her!
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User1188972 Sent on 06/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
"The most daunting part of Wedding planning for us was not only putting faith in others to re-create our dreams, but more so...conceptualizing how we would go about capturing them, to have and to hold from that day forward and even more so, for loved ones that could not be there to witness our day, to feel like they were... To bestow that responsibility, to place that level of trust with someone was never a concern because of Michelle Warren! Her sheer gift and pure passion is what we could only dream of! Thank you for being on that next level of awesomeness as a person (your assistant and partner in crime/husband; Ben too) and for not only capturing our moments but creating memories for us... We can honestly only hope that others have the opportunity to experience your talent and gift :)"
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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Michelle Warren Photography frequently asked questions

Michelle Warren Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Michelle Warren Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Michelle Warren Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Michelle Warren Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
Michelle Warren Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Michelle Warren 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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