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• Emma K. Sent on 12/01/2023
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  Amazing!

  Michele and Mark are the best! Not only are they AMAZING photographers but they are great people! They make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and they capture those little moments that mean so much. All of the photographs perfectly captured our day and the emotions!! 10/10! Stop your search and go with Michele and Mark! They were the best decision!

  Michele and Mark are the best! Not only are they AMAZING photographers but they are great people! They make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and they capture those little moments that mean so much. All of the photographs perfectly captured our day and the emotions!! 10/10! Stop your search and go with Michele and Mark! They were the best decision!

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• Elizabeth C. Sent on 11/26/2023
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  So enjoyable to work with!

  Michele and Mark were our wedding photographers and did a phenomenal job! They are so patient, relaxed, and we had the best experience working with them. Mark and Michele were able to capture so many small details and the happiness and excitement of our family and friends! They are very adaptable, too! We had a brief moment of rain in the mountains, and they worked with a shifting schedule during cocktail hour and still managed to capture the family, wedding party, and bride/groom portraits we really wanted along with so much more. Lucky for us, the sun came back out and we got BEAUTIFUL pictures with and without the rain! Michelle is responsive to emails and got our sneak peek and photos back to us quickly, even with her busy schedule! Can’t recommend Once West Photography enough!!

  Michele and Mark were our wedding photographers and did a phenomenal job! They are so patient, relaxed, and we had the best experience working with them. Mark and Michele were able to capture so many small details and the happiness and excitement of our family and friends! They are very adaptable, too! We had a brief moment of rain in the mountains, and they worked with a shifting schedule during cocktail hour and still managed to capture the family, wedding party, and bride/groom portraits we really wanted along with so much more. Lucky for us, the sun came back out and we got BEAUTIFUL pictures with and without the rain! Michelle is responsive to emails and got our sneak peek and photos back to us quickly, even with her busy schedule! Can’t recommend Once West Photography enough!!

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• Nicole F. Sent on 08/30/2023
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  Incredible!!!

  Michele and Mark were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were professional, easygoing, extremely friendly and captured our engagement photos and wedding photos perfectly. We are nervous in front in the camera, but they made us feel comfortable and confident. It was the best experience we've ever had with photographers! We can't thank them enough for our stunning photos (candid, portraits and scenic!). Highly recommend!

  Michele and Mark were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were professional, easygoing, extremely friendly and captured our engagement photos and wedding photos perfectly. We are nervous in front in the camera, but they made us feel comfortable and confident. It was the best experience we've ever had with photographers! We can't thank them enough for our stunning photos (candid, portraits and scenic!). Highly recommend!
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• Katelyn W. Sent on 08/25/2023
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  Highly recommend

  Michele was amazing!!! She was so organized, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process and wedding day. She captured our wedding day perfectly and the photos turned out better than we could ever imagine. We would highly, highly recommend Michele and Once West!

  Michele was amazing!!! She was so organized, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process and wedding day. She captured our wedding day perfectly and the photos turned out better than we could ever imagine. We would highly, highly recommend Michele and Once West!
• Alex G. Sent on 07/10/2023
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  Incredible photography experience

  We had a wonderful experience with Once West. We worked with Preston on our wedding day and he perfectly captured what we were looking for. He did a great job making everyone feel comfortable and capturing candid moments throughout the day. Michele was also super great to work with throughout. We're so glad we went with Once West and would highly recommend them to anyone.

  We had a wonderful experience with Once West. We worked with Preston on our wedding day and he perfectly captured what we were looking for. He did a great job making everyone feel comfortable and capturing candid moments throughout the day. Michele was also super great to work with throughout. We're so glad we went with Once West and would highly recommend them to anyone.
• Julia P. Sent on 08/01/2023
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  If you want Mountain wedding photographers, look no further. Michele and Mark are the best in every way.

  Hiring Michele and Mark for our wedding photos was the single best decision we made for our wedding. First, our photographs are so beautiful! They captured all the “big” moments (i.e., the kiss) flawlessly, but, more importantly, they captured so many sweet, intimate moments with our family and friends. They even captured the cutest pictures of our rambunctious puppy. We could not be more thrilled with how the photos turned out. But, beyond the photos, Michele and Mark are the most wonderful people to work with. They both have a sense of calm and fun that really made the day feel so easy. Our family portraits were handled seamlessly because of their kind, efficient, and prepared attitude. If you are looking for a mountain wedding photographer, please look no further. You won’t regret it.

  Hiring Michele and Mark for our wedding photos was the single best decision we made for our wedding. First, our photographs are so beautiful! They captured all the “big” moments (i.e., the kiss) flawlessly, but, more importantly, they captured so many sweet, intimate moments with our family and friends. They even captured the cutest pictures of our rambunctious puppy. We could not be more thrilled with how the photos turned out. But, beyond the photos, Michele and Mark are the most wonderful people to work with. They both have a sense of calm and fun that really made the day feel so easy. Our family portraits were handled seamlessly because of their kind, efficient, and prepared attitude. If you are looking for a mountain wedding photographer, please look no further. You won’t regret it.
• Celeste A. Sent on 12/03/2022
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  Best candid and overall photography!

  Once West did a wonderful job for our October Wedding in Steamboat Springs. Leading up to the wedding Michele was prompt, professional, and open to everything we wanted. Day-of we were particular in that we wanted a lot of candid photos and Preston did a great job! You couldn't even tell he was there! Would one hundred percent recommend!

  Once West did a wonderful job for our October Wedding in Steamboat Springs. Leading up to the wedding Michele was prompt, professional, and open to everything we wanted. Day-of we were particular in that we wanted a lot of candid photos and Preston did a great job! You couldn't even tell he was there! Would one hundred percent recommend!
• Christianne P. Sent on 11/22/2022
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  Stunning photos, incredible photographer, and even lovelier person--Once West is the best!

  Michele with ONCE WEST was our engagement and wedding photographer. Both my husband and I (and our family and friends) could not say enough good things about her. We chose Michele because of her experience with mountain weddings and because we felt her style was both beautiful and very natural; as such, we felt that she would be able to capture the joy and love of our wedding day, all without making it feeling forced or poised, and create memories that we could look back on for decades to come. This proved to be completely true. Her photographs are STUNNING and we could not be happier that we chose to work with her.
  
  Beyond her talents as a photographer, Michele herself was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was fun to talk to, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, despite the fact that especially I felt stiff and awkward. In addition, her attention to detail and the little personal touches to her services were lovely surprises that brought us joy long before and after the wedding, and made us feel cared for as clients. It is clear she has chosen this job as a vocation, and her passion for her work was apparent in both her interactions with us and in the incredible photos she shared with us. Put simply, she is an artist.
  
  If we are lucky enough to have another occasion for professional photography, we would and will choose Michele in a heartbeat. Thank you, Michele, for everything!

  Michele with ONCE WEST was our engagement and wedding photographer. Both my husband and I (and our family and friends) could not say enough good things about her. We chose Michele because of her experience with mountain weddings and because we felt her style was both beautiful and very natural; as such, we felt that she would be able to capture the joy and love of our wedding day, all without making it feeling forced or poised, and create memories that we could look back on for decades to come. This proved to be completely true. Her photographs are STUNNING and we could not be happier that we chose to work with her.
  
  Beyond her talents as a photographer, Michele herself was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was fun to talk to, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, despite the fact that especially I felt stiff and awkward. In addition, her attention to detail and the little personal touches to her services were lovely surprises that brought us joy long before and after the wedding, and made us feel cared for as clients. It is clear she has chosen this job as a vocation, and her passion for her work was apparent in both her interactions with us and in the incredible photos she shared with us. Put simply, she is an artist.
  
  If we are lucky enough to have another occasion for professional photography, we would and will choose Michele in a heartbeat. Thank you, Michele, for everything!
• Cassidy H. Sent on 11/12/2022
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  AMAZING Photographer to capture your day!

  Michelle is absolutely amazing!!! Her and her husband were a joy to work with and captured every moment so magically and authentically. The experience was so seamless, and she made it so easy and stress free on us. We were able to enjoy the day to the fullest knowing that they would capture the magic of the day. We will forever cherish these photos and memories. Michelle also shot our engagement photos, which are just as priceless. I highly recommend Once West!

  Michelle is absolutely amazing!!! Her and her husband were a joy to work with and captured every moment so magically and authentically. The experience was so seamless, and she made it so easy and stress free on us. We were able to enjoy the day to the fullest knowing that they would capture the magic of the day. We will forever cherish these photos and memories. Michelle also shot our engagement photos, which are just as priceless. I highly recommend Once West!
• Lauren L. Sent on 10/19/2022
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  We love Michele!

  Michele is a ninja and she is amazing!! She was everywhere all the time but I never knew! She truly has a gift of conveying emotion through an image. I am in love with our wedding photos and am so happy I can be transported back in time to what I felt in that day every time I look at them. Thank you for giving me memories I can have forever!

  Michele is a ninja and she is amazing!! She was everywhere all the time but I never knew! She truly has a gift of conveying emotion through an image. I am in love with our wedding photos and am so happy I can be transported back in time to what I felt in that day every time I look at them. Thank you for giving me memories I can have forever!
• Trevor S. Sent on 08/27/2022
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  Yes! The best

  Michele is amazing and so easy to work with. We fell in love with her! Her style was a perfect match for our vision. Her affinity for the outdoors and knowledge of the surrounding areas made it so we didn't have to think at all, just show up. She is so good at blending in and going unnoticed that people were concerned she didn't get any photos... Boy, were they wrong! Not only does she get amazing photos, but she captures the moments so well that you feel like you're reliving them while looking at the photos. She goes above and beyond her job, making you feel like family. TLDR: Amazing work. Unobtrusive. Makes your life and decisions easy.

  Michele is amazing and so easy to work with. We fell in love with her! Her style was a perfect match for our vision. Her affinity for the outdoors and knowledge of the surrounding areas made it so we didn't have to think at all, just show up. She is so good at blending in and going unnoticed that people were concerned she didn't get any photos... Boy, were they wrong! Not only does she get amazing photos, but she captures the moments so well that you feel like you're reliving them while looking at the photos. She goes above and beyond her job, making you feel like family. TLDR: Amazing work. Unobtrusive. Makes your life and decisions easy.

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• Sara E. Sent on 05/08/2022
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  We were blown away by the photos!

  From our very first conversation, I knew Michele was going to be amazing to work with. And she most definitely was! She put so much thought and effort into the prep even before the wedding and it made it all so easy and seamless. I can get a little uncomfortable having my picture taken and was nervous about all the photos but I seriously had the best time! Michele was so personable that it felt like having an old friend there with you :)
  
  AND THE PHOTOS…..they are incredible!!!!!She listened to what we wanted and gave us the most beautiful gift with these photos! Seriously I beam from ear to ear every time I look at them. I wanted to remember all the love and joy from that day and now I will be able to forever!
  
  Thank you Michele, a million times thank you! You are so talented and it was so special having you share our day with us!

  From our very first conversation, I knew Michele was going to be amazing to work with. And she most definitely was! She put so much thought and effort into the prep even before the wedding and it made it all so easy and seamless. I can get a little uncomfortable having my picture taken and was nervous about all the photos but I seriously had the best time! Michele was so personable that it felt like having an old friend there with you :)
  
  AND THE PHOTOS…..they are incredible!!!!!She listened to what we wanted and gave us the most beautiful gift with these photos! Seriously I beam from ear to ear every time I look at them. I wanted to remember all the love and joy from that day and now I will be able to forever!
  
  Thank you Michele, a million times thank you! You are so talented and it was so special having you share our day with us!
• Chris M. Sent on 11/30/2021
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  Amazing photographer!

  My bride and I have only great things to say about working with Michele! From our first meeting, working with her has been an absolute pleasure. She was very interested in who we are and what was important to us in our wedding photos. Michele went to great effort to make sure we were organized ahead of our wedding day, and as a result we got all the photos we wanted of family, friends, and all the big moments of the day in a very natural way. We highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her in the future!

  My bride and I have only great things to say about working with Michele! From our first meeting, working with her has been an absolute pleasure. She was very interested in who we are and what was important to us in our wedding photos. Michele went to great effort to make sure we were organized ahead of our wedding day, and as a result we got all the photos we wanted of family, friends, and all the big moments of the day in a very natural way. We highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her in the future!
• Kat V. Sent on 10/16/2021
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  Incredible, authentic photographs from an incredible, authentic photographer

  
  Michele with Once West was the most wonderful wedding photographer we could have hoped for. We had a small, intimate September wedding in Beaver Creek, and Michelle did an incredible job of capturing all of the things that make our family (and wedding) unique and authentic. Her emphasis was entirely on capturing and elevating those beautiful, real moments that make love, family, and experiences so special.
  
  My now husband and I have a five year old kiddo, and for us, our wedding day was about celebrating the family we had worked so hard together to build. Michele perfectly captured that spirit in our photos, and we feel so fortunate to have forever images that reflect the love, silliness, and authenticity that make our little family special. I know we will look back on them for many, many years and smile.
  
  I would recommend Michele to anyone as a wedding photographer, but especially couples who are looking for someone to capture the essence of what makes their relationship special and unique. Plus she did an unreal job photographing a squirmy kiddo!
  
  We plan on booking Michele at some point in the future for family photos —she’s just that good!
  

  
  Michele with Once West was the most wonderful wedding photographer we could have hoped for. We had a small, intimate September wedding in Beaver Creek, and Michelle did an incredible job of capturing all of the things that make our family (and wedding) unique and authentic. Her emphasis was entirely on capturing and elevating those beautiful, real moments that make love, family, and experiences so special.
  
  My now husband and I have a five year old kiddo, and for us, our wedding day was about celebrating the family we had worked so hard together to build. Michele perfectly captured that spirit in our photos, and we feel so fortunate to have forever images that reflect the love, silliness, and authenticity that make our little family special. I know we will look back on them for many, many years and smile.
  
  I would recommend Michele to anyone as a wedding photographer, but especially couples who are looking for someone to capture the essence of what makes their relationship special and unique. Plus she did an unreal job photographing a squirmy kiddo!
  
  We plan on booking Michele at some point in the future for family photos —she’s just that good!
  
• Abbey W. Sent on 08/29/2021
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  Timeless wedding photography by a talented and experienced photographer

  My now husband and I had a wonderful experience using Once West for our wedding photography in August, 2021. Michele made us feel like we were a priority, and arranged multiple video and phone calls ahead of time, along with having us fill out a questionnaire to be sure she was organized and prioritized everything that was important to us. Surprisingly, not all vendors do that. Michele’s talent was obvious from viewing her portfolio ahead of booking Once West, but we were blown away to receive our own photos that showed even more of her creative expression and visual talent beyond what we had already observed. Michele let us just be on our wedding day, with some instructions on posing as needed, but not much! She also got our family photos done so quickly and we weren’t standing around smiling and sweating until our faces hurt. That was perfect for us. Michele is very experienced, floating in the background, yet capturing so many wonderful memories at the same time. Michele was also so kind and patient as we asked for posed photos on the fly during the reception. We love that we came away with photos that show the timeless, natural, unfiltered beauty that was our wedding day and we would highly recommend Once West to anyone.

  My now husband and I had a wonderful experience using Once West for our wedding photography in August, 2021. Michele made us feel like we were a priority, and arranged multiple video and phone calls ahead of time, along with having us fill out a questionnaire to be sure she was organized and prioritized everything that was important to us. Surprisingly, not all vendors do that. Michele’s talent was obvious from viewing her portfolio ahead of booking Once West, but we were blown away to receive our own photos that showed even more of her creative expression and visual talent beyond what we had already observed. Michele let us just be on our wedding day, with some instructions on posing as needed, but not much! She also got our family photos done so quickly and we weren’t standing around smiling and sweating until our faces hurt. That was perfect for us. Michele is very experienced, floating in the background, yet capturing so many wonderful memories at the same time. Michele was also so kind and patient as we asked for posed photos on the fly during the reception. We love that we came away with photos that show the timeless, natural, unfiltered beauty that was our wedding day and we would highly recommend Once West to anyone.
• Erica O. Sent on 08/18/2021
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  Super talented and captures all the special moments!

  Michele was amazing to work with and caught every little aspect of our wedding day(s), even stuff I didn't see! We postponed the big party due to covid but still went on with a tiny ceremony, Michele captured such great photos that we could share with family and friends that could not be there. Last month we had the actually wedding party, Michele captured everything, people smiling and having a great time, the details of decor, family portraits and wedding party portraits, etc! She is so easy to work with, super responsive, and super talented! Highly recommend having Michele photograph your wedding, elopement, whatever it may be :)

  Michele was amazing to work with and caught every little aspect of our wedding day(s), even stuff I didn't see! We postponed the big party due to covid but still went on with a tiny ceremony, Michele captured such great photos that we could share with family and friends that could not be there. Last month we had the actually wedding party, Michele captured everything, people smiling and having a great time, the details of decor, family portraits and wedding party portraits, etc! She is so easy to work with, super responsive, and super talented! Highly recommend having Michele photograph your wedding, elopement, whatever it may be :)
• Jackie C. Sent on 10/18/2021
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  Highly recommend!

  Michele was awesome to work with! She captured our day perfectly and I would highly recommend her! We love looking back at our wedding day photos!

  Michele was awesome to work with! She captured our day perfectly and I would highly recommend her! We love looking back at our wedding day photos!
• Debra K. Sent on 08/03/2021
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  Exceptional Wedding Photographs

  Michele did such an outstanding job photographing my daughter's wedding. The pictures are truly beautiful!
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  Michele did such an outstanding job photographing my daughter's wedding. The pictures are truly beautiful!
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  Friendly and Flexible

  Wedding #1: We initially went with Michele because she was incredibly friendly and made us feel very comfortable. When COVID-19 canceled our original plans, Michele was happy to photograph our very small nuptials. Her photos are absolutely stunning! Neither of us are usually that comfortable taking photos, but she made us feel at ease and she got some amazing shots of us (and the beautiful scenery). We can't wait to have her photograph our rescheduled wedding!
  
  Wedding #2: My wife and I used Michele/Once West twice. Once during a private ceremony at the beginning of the pandemic and a second time during our celebration the following year. Both times her photos were absolutely stunning! Michele made both of us feel incredibly comfortable, which is atypically of both my wife and I when we are getting our photos taken. She was incredibly communicative and flexible around our needs. The photos she took were fantastic and we have received a deluge of compliments from our guests. She even sent us some printed photos in addition to our online gallery. We would highly recommend her and use her again if we ever had a need.

  Wedding #1: We initially went with Michele because she was incredibly friendly and made us feel very comfortable. When COVID-19 canceled our original plans, Michele was happy to photograph our very small nuptials. Her photos are absolutely stunning! Neither of us are usually that comfortable taking photos, but she made us feel at ease and she got some amazing shots of us (and the beautiful scenery). We can't wait to have her photograph our rescheduled wedding!
  
  Wedding #2: My wife and I used Michele/Once West twice. Once during a private ceremony at the beginning of the pandemic and a second time during our celebration the following year. Both times her photos were absolutely stunning! Michele made both of us feel incredibly comfortable, which is atypically of both my wife and I when we are getting our photos taken. She was incredibly communicative and flexible around our needs. The photos she took were fantastic and we have received a deluge of compliments from our guests. She even sent us some printed photos in addition to our online gallery. We would highly recommend her and use her again if we ever had a need.

  Once West Photography's reply:

  Thank you so much for your kind words Sarah! I am so thrilled that you two were still able to wed this year and I cannot wait to document your celebration next year!
• Kelsey R. Sent on 07/18/2021
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  Once West is The Best!

  Where to start with Michele from Once West? She's beyond friendly, professional, funny, and great to be around. Most importantly, her photos are beyond gorgeous. I wanted to work with Michele because her style of "live and experience your wedding day, and I'll capture photos along the way" was exactly what I wanted. On the actual wedding day, she took beautiful portraits of our family and friends, but my favorite photos are the ones Michele captured of the small, candid moments of our family and friends. I would 100000000% recommend Michele to anyone looking to capture important moments. I cant wait to work with her again in the future! Thanks Michele for being with us on our wedding day, we are so grateful!

  Where to start with Michele from Once West? She's beyond friendly, professional, funny, and great to be around. Most importantly, her photos are beyond gorgeous. I wanted to work with Michele because her style of "live and experience your wedding day, and I'll capture photos along the way" was exactly what I wanted. On the actual wedding day, she took beautiful portraits of our family and friends, but my favorite photos are the ones Michele captured of the small, candid moments of our family and friends. I would 100000000% recommend Michele to anyone looking to capture important moments. I cant wait to work with her again in the future! Thanks Michele for being with us on our wedding day, we are so grateful!
• Alex Sent on 10/13/2020
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  A beautiful collection of photographs

  Mark and Michele were great to work with for our tiny covid wedding in Colorado. The photographs turned out even better than we could have hoped for, and they did such a great job capturing our happiness naturally. Definitely recommend!!

  Mark and Michele were great to work with for our tiny covid wedding in Colorado. The photographs turned out even better than we could have hoped for, and they did such a great job capturing our happiness naturally. Definitely recommend!!
• Liza C. Sent on 10/27/2020
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  Amazing experience!!

  We love the photos that Michele captured of our Colorado wedding! She did such an amazing job making us feel relaxed and making sure that the photos looked beautiful yet natural.
  We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! We highly recommend Once West!

  We love the photos that Michele captured of our Colorado wedding! She did such an amazing job making us feel relaxed and making sure that the photos looked beautiful yet natural.
  We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! We highly recommend Once West!
• S Hill Sent on 07/17/2020
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  Five Stars!

  Michele photographed our small, pandemic-era wedding at Devil's Thumb Ranch and did such a wonderful job capturing the day in a timeless, intimate style. Although there are so many fantastic photographers to choose from in Colorado, when we met Michele, she immediately distinguished herself from the crowd with her genuine, down-to-earth personality and incredible portfolio that captured real, candid moments so beautifully. My husband and I are not the most comfortable in front of the camera, but Michele made us feel at ease whether gently helping us pose for portraits or snapping beautiful candids as she blended seamlessly into the background. When we saw the final product, what immediately stood out was the unique way in which the photos felt so personal, as if she was able to really capture our personalities and all those tiny moments that are sometimes lost in the midst of the faux naturalism and styled shoots that can dominate wedding Instagram. Her photos are timeless heirlooms that we will treasure forever.

  Michele photographed our small, pandemic-era wedding at Devil's Thumb Ranch and did such a wonderful job capturing the day in a timeless, intimate style. Although there are so many fantastic photographers to choose from in Colorado, when we met Michele, she immediately distinguished herself from the crowd with her genuine, down-to-earth personality and incredible portfolio that captured real, candid moments so beautifully. My husband and I are not the most comfortable in front of the camera, but Michele made us feel at ease whether gently helping us pose for portraits or snapping beautiful candids as she blended seamlessly into the background. When we saw the final product, what immediately stood out was the unique way in which the photos felt so personal, as if she was able to really capture our personalities and all those tiny moments that are sometimes lost in the midst of the faux naturalism and styled shoots that can dominate wedding Instagram. Her photos are timeless heirlooms that we will treasure forever.

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  Once West Photography's reply:

  Susan I can't thank you enough for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It's a little harder to go unnoticed at smaller celebrations so I'm so glad you feel as though I blended seamlessly in to the background while still capturing you and Jason beautifully and authentically. It was such an honor.
• Kelsey Sent on 09/21/2020
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  wonderful photographer and even better photos

  I truly cannot say enough good things about Michele both professionally and personally. Not only are her pictures and the aesthetic she captures absolutely stunning, she is also a gem to work with. She made everything so easy and was responsive from the moment I reached out to her. My husband and I wanted classic photos that didn't feel too posey or unnaturally filtered and she delivered on all fronts. I would highly recommend her for anyone who wants their wedding day to be beautifully captured and, let's be honest, I think that is just about everyone.

  I truly cannot say enough good things about Michele both professionally and personally. Not only are her pictures and the aesthetic she captures absolutely stunning, she is also a gem to work with. She made everything so easy and was responsive from the moment I reached out to her. My husband and I wanted classic photos that didn't feel too posey or unnaturally filtered and she delivered on all fronts. I would highly recommend her for anyone who wants their wedding day to be beautifully captured and, let's be honest, I think that is just about everyone.
• Laura C. Sent on 07/06/2021
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  Our experience with ONCE WEST was perfect!!

  My daughter got married at Timber Ridge in Keystone on June 5,2021. One of our best decisions was using ONCE WEST. Michele
  took so many awesome photos - I cannot say enough about how impressed were are with the photos. You will not got wrong with ONCE WEST

  My daughter got married at Timber Ridge in Keystone on June 5,2021. One of our best decisions was using ONCE WEST. Michele
  took so many awesome photos - I cannot say enough about how impressed were are with the photos. You will not got wrong with ONCE WEST

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