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Renee Michele Photography

Renee Michele Photography

Catonsville, MD
4.9 out of 5 rating, 58 Reviews
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    Jamie P. Sent on 01/27/2022
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    The Best!!!

    Renee is the best photographer and so amazing to work with!! Renee was quickly responsive to my inquiries, helped with my planning, and her phone calls leading up to the wedding helped me to calm my nerves and make my dream wedding (and dream photos!) come true. She produces such amazing work! The quality of our wedding photos and the quantity of the photos we received were AMAZING! She has a beautiful artistic eye for capturing the best and most sincere moments. I look back at my album and am overjoyed. She was fun to work with on the day of the wedding, and made me and my now husband so comfortable. She also came early on the wedding day to scope out the scene and set a game plan so as the bride, I did not have to worry about or plan a single thing that day. I just got to enjoy! She captured the love and joy that we felt that day. We got gorgeous preview photos very quickly after the wedding before our full album. I would highly recommend her!
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    Caitlin K. Sent on 12/07/2018
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    Fabulous Family Pictures

    Our family had a photo session with Renee just a couple weeks ago. We all had fun, and she took amazing pictures while we were having fun! Her photo session is a seasonal must-have!
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    Monica C. Sent on 12/07/2018
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    Amazing! 10/10!

    Renee was my photographer for our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner photos, and wedding photos. I was so happy I found her. She is so talented. The quality of her photos are amazing. She is a pleasure to work with as well. She even schedules time before the wedding to review the wedding day schedule. I would highly recommend her. She captured my wedding day so beautifully. I will always treasure these photos. Lastly she makes quality wedding albums. I can't wait to see mine :)
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    Andrea Sent on 07/30/2018
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    There is no question that you should choose Renee Michele to photograph your wedding, you will be incredibly happy, we certainly are! Renee is the best in the business: Her photographs are unmatched for creativity and classic beauty. She knows how to put people at ease, she captures the most flattering angles and she doesn't miss a moment. She's also a pro at photographing children! I wouldn't hesitate to hire Renee again and we look forward to enjoying her photographs for decades to come.
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    Molly Sent on 08/14/2018
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    We had a phenomenal experience with Renee and her team - Gary, Shelby - photographing our rehearsal dinner and wedding. They completely exceeded my expectations in terms of responsiveness, professionalism, and quality (and quantity!) of absolutely gorgeous photos. I admittedly did not make it easy -- I wasn't able to provide a ton of specific guidance regarding the types of photos I was looking for (my only real ask was to avoid too many overly sentimental or corny/romantic shots, as it's just not my style), and yet Renee was able to take that very limited guidance and delivered exactly the types of photos I wanted but wasn't able to clearly articulate. In short -- in addition to her and her colleagues' obvious talent and skill, I was so appreciative of her ability to "read our group" and respond stylistically. I would recommend Renee Michele Photography 100x over.
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    Sandy Sent on 12/20/2017
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    Renee took my engagement portraits in September and I was beyond thrilled with the results! She is so wonderful to work with, very easy going yet totally professional. My fiance and I absolutely loved our engagement photos (especially the candid ones!) and we highly recommend Renee to anyone who wants photos that look like they came straight out of a magazine! Thank you Renee for making us look good!
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    Randi Sent on 07/31/2018
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    Having a photographer who would be easy and flexible to work with, capture the emotion and joy of the day, be unobtrusive during the ceremony and reception, and create beautiful images for us to look back on from our special day was extremely important to us. Renee and Gary fulfilled all of the above and more! Planning with Renee was easy and seamless. On the day of the wedding, Renee and Gary were a delight to work with and were able to capture all the moments from our wedding without being obtrusive. We received our images so quickly and they are absolutely stunning! We highly recommend Renee to photograph your special occasion!
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    Kate Sent on 12/13/2017
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    We loved working with Renée and Gary! They are so fun and easy to work with, always professional while still keeping the mood light. We were so relaxed on our wedding day, knowing they knew the shots we wanted, made sure to get those and had some very creative ideas on ones we never would have thought of. Half the time we didn't even realize they were shooting! They know how to be discrete while doing their job to get candids, and also did a great job of being assertive when needed to get the large, wild, unruly family shots:). We've seen a few sneak peak photos and are thrilled with what they captured of our wedding day!!
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    Caroline Sent on 10/24/2017
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    I cannot begin to tell you how amazing Renee and Gary are. Their photos are not only beautiful but they are amazing people that make you feel relaxed, make you laugh and make the whole experience amazing. My husband and I had our engagement photos taken with them as well as our wedding photos. Both experiences were amazing. Renee called me and talked through what look I wanted what special shots I wanted and made wonderful suggestions. They are both so talented and creative that when it came to choosing a wedding I knew that I made the best decision. Renee also happened to photograph my engagement as well and they are some of my favorite photos ever!

    Renee Michele Photography's reply:

    Wow- thanks for that amazing review! We feel so lucky to have been there with you guys from your engagement to your wedding. You're a great couple and it's so obvious you and Ethan will have a life filled with love.
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    Sara Sent on 09/30/2017
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    Renee and her husband Gary were amazing! Not only are our pictures beautiful, but they were fun to work with.

    Renee Michele Photography's reply:

    Thanks Sara! We had such a great time photographing your beautiful day.
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    Sarah Sent on 08/01/2018
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    My husband and I recommend Renee Michele Photography to anyone planning a wedding in the Baltimore or DC area. We met with a few photographers, but Renee blew us away with her professionalism and her portfolio. She immediately put us at ease when we met, walking us through a tentative plan for our wedding day without adding any pressure or unnecessary expenses. She and I spoke over the phone several times leading up to the wedding to map out the timing of our event and had a pre-wedding visit at the church and reception venue.

    Renee absolutely delivered. I wanted our wedding photographs to look like the day—classic and natural with as many shots of our family and friends as possible. Her photographs were crisp and everyone looked fantastic without airbrushing or edits. Renee managed to keep our entire wedding party and extended families on task for photographs. Her calming presence and clear expertise guided us through the pre- and post- ceremony sessions. She and her assistant captured everything we asked for and then some—we have nearly 2,000 photographs of the day and some incredible candids of our first married moments and of our friends and family! Although I cannot speak to the wedding albums yet (we’re still narrowing down our favorites), I have been overwhelmed at the quality and beauty of the photographs. Contracting with Renee was a no-brainer for my husband and I, and we recommend her company to anyone who asks.
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    Caki Sent on 01/01/2018
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    We worked with Renee for our wedding in May. She did an amazing job! She was great to work with throughout the process - very professional, helpful and responsive - and we love our pictures! We highly recommend her!
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    We can’t possibly say enough wonderful things about Renee! My husband and I spent a lot of time researching photographers and absolutely fell in love with her work. Her photography speaks for itself - it’s incredible! Throughout the entire process, Renee was incredibly easy-going. We often had to reach out to her to coordinate our wedding day itinerary with a few different vendors (and make a ton of changes); she was always quick to respond and very flexible with our timeline. On the big day, our photography was incredibly natural and unobtrusive. I fancy myself a pretty awkward person, so I was sure that over half of the pictures were going to involve me hunched over, mid-unattractive laugh. I never felt like we were being put on the spot, and even hours of pre-wedding photography in mid-90s heat felt just like any other day - we were laughing and enjoying ourselves the whole time! Following the wedding, Renee had a preview for us within days, and our entire album was online much quicker than we expected. Our family and friends still have not stopped gushing over Renee’s photography - it’s stunning!!! There are truly no words that will do it justice, so I’ll stop trying to achieve the impossible. If you are seeking a laid-back, phenomenally-talented and professional photographer, look no further! We already can’t wait to put together an album and to call Renee up for yearly pictures when we have a family of our own. Five stars - she’s the best!!!
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    Renee photographed our summer wedding and we are so glad that we chose to work with her! Renee and her assistant Shelby were with us all day and they did a great job of capturing all of the special moments and they were very unobtrusive. We also hired Gary to photograph the first part of the day and it was very helpful to have two photographers. I was especially nervous about group and family photos because I have a large family and they can be difficult to wrangle, but Renee and Gary did a great job at directing our large (and chaotic) group to get great photos. Renee was also very good at keeping us on our tight timeline so that I didn't have to worry about it. We are so thrilled with the photographs and we are happy that we took the time to find a wonderful photographer!
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    Andrea Sent on 12/06/2018
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    Breathtaking work.

    I hired Renee for my wedding 4 years ago and just hired her again for my husband's 60th surprise birthday party. Her work is amazing and beautiful. She always catches the right moments. Her experience shows in every photo. In addition, her creativity in the post production work is also breathtaking. I just love working with her and Gary. Totally professional and top notch. I 100% recommend them. You cannot go wrong if you choose them. Andrea Dunlap
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    Virginia Sent on 10/26/2014
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    Renee and Gary are amazing! Renee met with me before my wedding to help me scout out the perfect place for my "first look" with my husband. She really took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for. She was extremely flexible when I changed my mind about particular details and just generally very accommodating and easy to work with. On the day of our wedding, Renee and Gary helped put us at ease. They also kept us smiling and having fun, which was awesome. They are incredibly talented and creative. When Renee sent me the online link to the finished photos, I was blown away. I cried, I laughed, and I sorted through all of the pictures again and again, finding it impossible to pick favorites. I love how they captured the special moments of our day so perfectly!
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    Renee was fantastic. She and her assistant took absolutely gorgeous photos and made the entire picture process really fun. Highly recommended!!
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    Robert Sent on 10/29/2014
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    When it came to finding the best photographer for us, we had 3 things in mind:

    1) Since the wedding photographer is NOT a good place to be cheap, we wanted the right balance between paying well, but not blowing half our budget.

    2) We wanted a REAL photographer. And by real photographer, I mean someone who knows the art of a great photo. Things like lighting, composition, timing, connection, etc. Not just someone who takes your pictures and your money.

    3) But above all, obviously, we wanted someone who would deliver beautiful images. Ones that would capture a little smile here, a quiet moment there. Photos that 30 years from now would make us feel just like we were right back on that day.

    And that's why we hired Renee.

    The wedding day was clockwork and easy. From the moment Renee and her team showed up (super punctual and shooting within minutes) they were professional, swift, and stealth. Unobtrusive, yet good at directing when needed. We could easily tell they knew what they were doing, and confident that they were getting all the shots we paid for.

    The final images were everything we hoped they would be -- A perfect mix of spontaneous laughs, photojournalistic moments and gorgeous portraits. I would definitely recommend her to anyone, especially to someone who really values documenting the day the right way, and realizes that such a huge responsibility should only be left to the best.
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    Michael Sent on 07/13/2014
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    After six months of planning every detail of the wedding, the big day finally came and in a flash, it was over. Renee Michele was the wedding photographer we chose to capture the special day and she was amazing. We wanted to be married outside, under the stars on our farm surrounded by the land, animals (horses dogs, cats, and chickens too) friends, and family we loved. Faced with the manychallenges of an outdoor wedding, Renee did an amazing job.

    The pictures arrived 6 weeks later and every special moment of the wedding celebration came flooding back. Not only had Renee captured the mood of the day, she alsocaptured the personalities of our friends and family, and most importantly, our love for each other. Renee’s artistry was evident in every picture and we will cherish the photographs of our wedding day throughout our lives.
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    Julie Sent on 10/02/2014
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    Renee and Gary were wonderful to work with. They were extremely helpful and kind through every step of planning, both pre and post wedding.
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    They did a great job and we couldn't have been happier with how our photos turned out.
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    Jeri Sent on 03/24/2014
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    Renee was amazing. She took a million photos, offered lots of options, was easy to work with and MOST IMPORTANTLY... made me an album I will always treasure. SHE REALLY LISTENED TO WHAT I WANTED, and when I saw the finished album she created, I was speechless!!!
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    Our photographs turned out amazing! Renee and Gary are great to work with each step of the way, and their work styles really compliment each other. They did a great job catching special moments. The photographs show our entire wedding day, and the happiness that we, our family, and our guests felt throughout the day is seen through the pictures. My husband pointed out that they captured our personalities in the pictures. We are so happy that we worked with Renee Michele Photography!
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    Renee Michele is truly an artist. She documented our wedding experience with a large assortment of beautiful images. Our friends and family thought they were the best wedding photos they had ever seen. Renee was fantastic to work with and thoroughly professional. You only get one chance to get your wedding pictures, Renee Michele will not disappoint.
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    I would very, very highly recommend Renee to any brides looking for a photographer in the D.C. or Maryland areas. Renee was not only friendly and responsive, but she was also a fantastic combination of professional yet fun, and creative yet classic. She traveled to our wedding destination without hesitation and stayed longer than expected the night of the wedding to capture every moment. Our photo proofs were sent to us in a very timely manner and she was sure to communicate with us through every aspect. The photographs are better than something out of a magazine! We are more than 100% satisfied with Renee's work- the quality, the value, and the list goes on. Thank you for allowing us to re-live our beautiful day through your spectacular work!
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