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Hi, I'm Michelle and I'm so glad you're here! I am dually-based in both Washington, DC and Jackson, MS, specializing in photographing thoughtful and joyful outdoor weddings throughout the East Coast and Southeastern United States.

My photos are often described as romantic, soft, and timeless. As a hybrid photographer, I utilize both traditional film and digital photography to capture love stories. I crave the flexibility I get using both mediums. I'm able to produce a timeless, romantic photograph on film while maintaining the speed and reliability of a digital backup system.

I love working with couples who are deeply in love and value the experience of their wedding day with close family and friends. My shooting style is classic and joyful with a bit of editorial flair. I use my surroundings and the given natural light to create emotive images unique to the energy of each relationship. It's important to me that we get to know each other so I can get on that level with you.

Choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision because those photos are going to be the only reminder of what your day was like. It's not just about documenting, but truly capturing the feeling of the day. Every time you look at your images I want you to remember how it felt to be there. Let me tell your story in a way that allows you to relive those moments over and over again.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
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

Reviews of Michelle Whitley Photography

Killian
Colleen Sent on 05/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle is the best!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer - hire Michelle immediately! Michelle was so kind and lovely, but most importantly she is incredibly talented. We had a rainy wedding day but you would never know based on the gorgeous photos she was able to capture. We couldn't be happier with the outcome - working with Michelle was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Working with MIchelle was an amazing experience. She is so kind and captured our engagement and wedding pictures perfectly. We would 100% work with her again. She is very responsive and a joy to work with.
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Jillian Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Michelle captured our wedding day perfectly! When we received our wedding album, it felt like we were reliving our wedding day all over again. Between the all the emotions, details, loved ones, party and special moments in between, I am so grateful I will be able to relive these memories forever.

My husband and I do not have much experience in front of the camera and she made us feel extremely comfortable and we truly enjoyed the entire experience.

Would highly recommend Michelle and her team!
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Amber Sent on 03/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle is a true artist!

Her photography is beyond gorgeous and she made us feel so comfortable and at ease.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Michelle was the 2nd shooter at our wedding in August 2020 and she was wonderful - a pleasure to spend time with on our wedding day, and the photos all came out beautifully. She has a very calm and warm presence that helped create a great energy that day.
Kirsten
Kirsten Sent on 03/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our gorgeous photos speak for themselves!!

Best decision we ever made!!!!
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Ashley Sent on 08/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring Michelle was the BEST decision we made!

Michelle is incredibly talented, professional and an absolute joy to work with! She was helpful, organized, and responsive throughout the whole planning process. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to meet her until just before our ceremony (we decided to forgo an engagement shoot and did all of our meetings by phone or FaceTime), but she instantly felt like a friend! Neither my husband or I particularly like having our pictures taken, but Michelle gave great direction and made us feel at ease.... and the results were amazing! She captured our wedding day perfectly and we fell in love with every picture. She was able to give us a sneak peek of our pictures within days of our wedding and our completed gallery within a few weeks! We are so glad we hired Michelle and would highly recommend her to anyone!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 06/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

beautiful photos, great planning and professionalism!

Michelle was a dream to work with. We made the decision over the phone, and although we chose to not do an engagement shoot with her, we felt like she was an old friend! She was organized and flexible during planning, and she was extremely professional. I made the choice to not get a videographer, and thought I might regret it, but I didn't simply because Michelle caught every moment, emotion, and happy moment of the day. I literally teared up looking at the photos because the memories came flooding back. I HIGHLY recommend her!!!
kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 03/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely stunning product and amazing to work with!

Michelle was an absolute dream. We were planning a cross country wedding based on the Chesapeake Bay and she went above and beyond to communicate with us despite time zone differences and hectic schedules. She was incredibly attentive to what was important to us in what we wanted captured from that day. She made us feel comfortable and her personality made us at such ease during the more intimate shots. Her knowledge of lighting was impeccable and our photos turned out like a magazine quality photo shoot. She took the most amazing portraits as well as candid action shots of the reception which really captured the emotion of the whole day. I would use her again in a heartbeat.
Serena
Serena Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent! Talented!

Michelle is such a talented photographer! I am so glad I found her! All the pictures turn out to be great!!! We all love them!!! Thank you Michelle!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Michelle Whitley Photography frequently asked questions

Michelle Whitley Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Michelle Whitley Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Michelle Whitley Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Michelle Whitley 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 Whitley Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Michelle Whitley 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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