AN INTENTIONAL EXPERIENCE
A calm, thoughtful approach to documenting your wedding. Honoring who you are, how you feel, and the people who matter most.
Curated with intention
The experience I offer is designed with one guiding purpose: giving you the space to be fully present on your wedding day. Long before it arrives, I take the time to understand your vision and what matters most to you. That care carries through every detail from crafting a timeline with room to breathe (where the most honest moments tend to unfold) to noticing beautiful light and offering guidance that feels natural, never forced.
THE MICHELLE CANTILLO EXPERIENCE
kristina & sal
“From the very first call, we felt completely at ease and the photos are beyond anything we imagined. Every image feels intentional, timeless, and filled with emotion. It’s like reliving the day through a dream we never want to forget.”
THE OFFERINGS
Wedding Day Coverage
Comprehensive coverage designed to tell the full story of your wedding day from quiet beginnings to the energy of the celebration that follows. With a balanced approach rooted in artistry and observation, each moment is documented with care, intention, and feeling.
The resulting gallery brings together composed portraits and honest, in-between moments. Photographs you’ll frame, revisit, and return to over the years.
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Welcome Party + Rehearsal Dinner
These gatherings set the tone for the weekend bringing together family and friends in a more relaxed, intimate way. It’s where conversations deepen, relationships unfold, and the excitement quietly builds.
Photographed with the same thoughtful approach as your wedding day, these moments are preserved with care so your full celebration is remembered in its entirety.
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Post-Wedding Gatherings
The day after brings a slower rhythm. Shared coffee, lingering hugs, and moments of connection without the rush. It’s a chance to capture how the weekend lingers.
These moments are documented with the same care and presence, allowing the story of your celebration to unfold naturally beyond the wedding day.
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Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions are less about posing and more about connection. They’re a chance for us to spend unhurried time together before the wedding day. We'll explore a location that feels meaningful to you, while I offer gentle guidance that allows moments to unfold naturally.
The experience is relaxed and intentional, helping you feel at ease in front of the camera and leaving you with images that reflect this season of your story with honesty and ease.
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Investment Information
Your wedding photographs are more than beautiful images, they’re visual heirlooms meant to be carried forward. With that in mind, I approach every wedding with patience, care, and intention, allowing both the experience and the photographs themselves to feel deeply personal.
I intentionally take on a limited number of weddings each year so every couple is given the time, presence, and attention they deserve. From our first conversation through final gallery delivery, my work is guided by thoughtfulness and a deep respect for the memories you’re trusting me to document.
Wedding coverage begins at $6,500.
Custom proposals are thoughtfully tailored to your location, coverage needs, and the details of your celebration.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions, Thoughtfully Answered
01. DO YOU TRAVEL?
Yes. While I’m based in Northern California, I happily travel for weddings and celebrations near and far. Travel details are always clearly outlined and thoughtfully included in your custom proposal so everything feels seamless from the start.
02. DO YOU SHOOT FILM?
I work primarily with digital photography, occasionally incorporating film when it aligns naturally with the day, the light, and the environment. My priority is always choosing the medium that best preserves the feeling and flow of your celebration.
04. WE FEEL CAMERA-SHY—IS THAT OKAY?
Absolutely. Most of my couples feel this way. I guide you gently and focus on connection rather than posing, creating space for movement, conversation, and moments that feel natural and genuine.
03. HOW DO YOU APPROACH TIMELINES?
I help create timelines with breathing room, allowing moments to unfold without feeling rushed. The most meaningful photographs often happen when there’s space to pause, connect, and simply be.
05. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
My approach blends thoughtful composition with honest, documentary storytelling. The result is a gallery that feels natural, emotional, and deeply meaningful. Images that look beautiful while still feeling like you.
