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Michelle Zapanta Photography is a wedding photography company located in Lockport, Illinois. Photographer Michelle is passionate about capturing the precious moments of a couple’s special day. She will fuse photojournalistic images with posed portraits to create a rich tapestry of photographic memories that you can cherish for a lifetime. This expert endeavors to document candid moments of joy and emotion, allowing couples to relive the day again and again.

Services Offered

Michelle Zapanta Photography covers destination weddings and Michelle relishes the opportunity to travel, having covered events from Maui to Jamaica. This personable professional strives to put couples and their loved ones at ease in front of the camera. She understands the importance of making people feel comfortable and good about themselves during a photography session. Michelle speaks two languages, including Filipino and English, and she offers consultations to prospective couples.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Save the Date

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Michelle and her team are highly praised for their exceptional photography skills and professionalism, making wedding days perfect and stress-free for couples. They are described as helpful, responsive, and organized, ensuring stunning photos and a seamless process from booking to the day itself. Michelle's ability to capture beautiful moments, adapt to unexpected situations like rain, and communicate effectively with clients earns her high recommendations for her talent, dedication, and personal touch.

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Michelle and her team are highly praised for their exceptional photography skills and professionalism, making wedding days perfect and stress-free for couples. They are described as helpful, responsive, and organized, ensuring stunning photos and a seamless process from booking to the day itself. Michelle's ability to capture beautiful moments, adapt to unexpected situations like rain, and communicate effectively with clients earns her high recommendations for her talent, dedication, and personal touch.

Amanda
Amanda Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly MADE our wedding day!

Words cannot describe how thankful we are to Michelle and her team! She truly made our wedding day PERFECT! She was amazing from the first day we booked her. She is so knowledgeable, responsive and organized and you see it carry over into her work. She was professional and friendly too. She was the perfect amount of suggestive and assertive when she needed to keep us on our timeline for the day and with some of the wedding guests and family that needed it :) Michelle made me feel at ease the whole day and throughout the whole planning process. That is priceless to me.

I am very picky with photography because I love it so much and was anxious with how the pictures would turn out. They were STUNNING! I don't know how she is so skilled and made us look that good! If I had to do it all over again, I would hire Michelle 100x over. No regrets and absolutely speechless with her photography and how she made my wedding perfect. She also had all of my 1700 photos ready for us while we where still on our honeymoon! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Michelle!
Jeremy & Amanda 10/11/24
Aaron
Aaron Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and High Quality Photographer!

Michelle went above and beyond to make our day amazing. She was on top of all the photography timelines and questions throughout the entire planning process and especially the day of the wedding. Michelle will make you feel comfortable even if you are not great at posing or taking pictures. She is very professional and responsive throughout the entire process and will help tailor to whatever requests you have. The pictures turned out amazing and she lets you save down all her photos without an extra charge. I highly recommend her as your photographer!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 book it

Michelle
Our family has worked with Michelle on multiple occasions, from engagement pictures to weddings. If you’re looking for a photographer for anything, then you are in the right spot.

Michelle is naturally one of the most kind, generous, and funny people I have worked with in the wedding industry. Her passion for photography shines in her hard work and dedication to everything she does.

One of my biggest fears going into a photoshoot was feeling awkward about how to pose, smile, and where to put my hands. I don’t know what it is about Michelle, but she makes this so fun, easy, and natural. I felt so comfortable the entire time and the pictures we received were above and beyond.

I have left every session feeling like Michelle is part of our family and an amazing friend. If you have the opportunity for Michelle to bring her husband along, then you’re really in the right spot for a photographer. Michelle and her husband are an amazing team and do everything to get the perfect shot.

Lastly, Michelle puts her heart into every session she does. She gets to know the space, and focal points and lighting of where she will be shooting. She shows up to the event with a plan and a vision on how she’s going to capture the day.

All I can say is, you will not be disappointed when that email comes through with your completed album. 10/10 would recommend.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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