Whether you’re celebrating close to home or somewhere like Greece or the coast of Italy, your wedding doesn’t have to follow a formula to be meaningful.
What you’re really looking for is an experience that feels easy, intentional, and genuinely yours—one that allows you to be fully in it while knowing it’s all being documented.
That’s exactly where I come in.
Wedding planning doesn’t always feel the way you thought it would.
Somewhere along the way, it can start to feel overwhelming—like you’re trying to hold onto what matters while managing everything else.
You don’t just want beautiful photos. You want to feel present in your day. Connected to each other. Grounded in it all.
Something that feels like you.
Candid, intimate wedding photography for relaxed couples.
Ready for photos you're obsessed with? Let’s do this!
I’m drawn to moments that feel real — the ones that happen in between everything you planned.
My work is rooted in connection, presence, and creating photographs that anchor you to your people and places of memory for years to come.
No matter what your day looks like, my approach stays the same — thoughtful, intentional, and centered on you.
I’m here to guide when you need it, step back when you don’t, and make sure your day feels just as good as it looks.
Hey I’m Michaella, a wedding photographer for unconventional, fun-loving humans who want their day to feel like their own.
“She stepped up to the plate when some last-minute changes (including the weather) came up at the time of our engagement photos. She had plenty of ideas and a backup plan to her backup plan to make sure we had the most gorgeous photos. When it came time for our wedding, Michaella went above and beyond. She worked with us to create a timeline and to coordinate the day to go smoothly. Along the way, she certainly had my back as the bride when it came to things being exactly what I wanted. Our entire family and bridal party were so impressed by how helpful, friendly, professional, and downright fun she was. Our photos turned out perfectly. Michaella truly saw my vision and helped me document it so I can save it forever. 10 out of 10, 5 stars, however, you rate her, she is 110% the best. She is definitely my forever photographer.”
Danielle + Mitchell
“To say I was blown away by her work and her commitment to making my vision come to life would be an understatement.”
“I couldn’t possibly dream up a better photographer to have for a wedding. “Photographer” isn’t even the right word. More like wedding planner, side kick, nerve calmer, bouquet holder, dress bustler, you name it! She’s this little built in *sober* best friend for your wedding day, seeing as though your real best friends aren’t usually sober. Michaella constantly has your best interest at heart. She’s never pushing her own ideas or her own timeline on you. It’s like she’s trying to get inside your brain, see your wedding day exactly how YOU see it, and then somehow makes it happen!... I look at my wedding photos every single day because they are BEAUTIFUL and they captured the day to a T!... I can’t possibly talk more highly of The Richardson Collective. If you’re on the fence about who to choose, definitely reach out to Michaella. After one phone call you’ll know who to choose."
Cathryn + James
“I’ve been looking forward to writing a review on Michaella since the first phone call we had with her!"
"I cannot recommend Michaella enough!! She is so professional and helped our wedding day go smoothly. She is fun, easy to work with, and made us feel so comfortable. She is personable and my entire family and bridal party absolutely fell in LOVE with her! On top of all of that, the photos of our day were STUNNING. She is incredibly talented and truly has a gift for what she does!"
Lauren + Jared
“If she’s available on your date - BOOK HER!!"
“Michaella has shot our proposal, engagement session, and will be shooting our wedding and any other major life milestone or any possible occasion we may need a photographer (if she will have us!!). She is one of the kindest, most talented, and hilarious humans we have ever met. She made us feel SO comfortable and SO loved throughout our sessions and I will be forever grateful for the amount of respect and professionalism she showed us. Her quality of work and ability to get the perfect shot no matter what she has to do to get it are truly unmatched. The sneak peeks you will receive that will make your heart race are ABSOLUTELY a foreshadowing of some of the best dang photos of yourself you will ever receive!! You will have our business and our recommendation for LIFE!!”
Sara + Bryan
“The best dang photos of yourself you will ever receive!!”
"Throughout the whole process of wedding planning, Michaella was a support for me when I had questions, needed advice, or just wanted to talk about life. By the time our wedding came around, we had gotten together in person enough times that I felt like we really knew each other and she knew the ways she could support me throughout the wedding day. She is beyond talented and we're so excited for her to be our forever photographer!"
Sally + Dave
“Michaella was 100% the wedding photographer we didn’t know we needed! ”
"I cannot say enough amazing things about Michaella. She was not only a joy to work with prior to our wedding, but was ABOVE AND BEYOND helpful for my wedding day. She not only made me feel comfortable and calm all day/night but was so quick on her feet to pivot for last minute decisions and ideas. She even sent us a few preview photos literally the night of our wedding. I cannot wait to see our photo gallery! I hope to work with her for all of our other milestones in life!"
Shelby + Sean
“I hope to work with her for all of our other milestones in life!”
"Working with The Richardson Collective for my wedding in Buffalo, NY was a DREAM! Michaella provided us with an incredibly professional but fun experience. She made sure we were prepared, comfortable, and delivered photos beyond our expectations - not to mention they were sent in a very timely manner. Can't thank her enough for all of the guidance she provided during each of our shoots and for bringing our vision to life."
Ali + Jake
“If you want to capture the most stunning, timeless, and elegant photos book TRC!”
