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Bride twirling in her gown in a black and white portraitBride spinning in her dress in black and whiteBride’s veil catching the wind in black and white
Bride and groom embracing at sunset on their wedding dayBride and groom kissing as her veil catches the windCouple walking along the beach
Mother laughing with her baby during a family sessionFamily playing together by the riverExpecting mother in a white dress during a maternity session
Greenville, South Carolina · Available for travel

Timeless, romantic, story-driven visuals

Bride and groom walking hand in hand across a lawn Groom’s hand with his ring on the bride’s bouquet in black and white
For couples, families and creative brands

Your story, captured as art

Your story deserves to be remembered in a way that feels honest, beautiful and true to you.

My approach is rooted in real connection, natural moments and thoughtful storytelling, creating imagery that feels both effortless and intentional. Whether I’m documenting your wedding day, your family or a meaningful season in between, my goal is to preserve the feeling of it all so you can return to these moments for years to come.

Meet Michaela

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The magic isn’t found in a handful of perfect images. It’s woven through the whole gallery, from the first image to the last.

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Heirloom films

Your memories, in motion

Heirloom films are short, documentary-inspired keepsake videos. Natural, emotional and timeless, they hold the little in-between moments photos can’t always keep: a child reaching for your hand, the movement of a dress, soft laughter, the feeling of this season exactly as it is.

Add a film to any session or wedding, or book one on its own.

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Michaela has such a gift for making people feel relaxed and themselves in front of the camera. She brings the calmest presence and captures the most genuine, beautiful moments without ever making things feel posed. We're obsessed with every gallery she delivers.

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Michaela Lee holding her baby in a wooded field
Meet the photographer

Hi, I’m Michaela

I’m drawn to images that feel honest and unforced, full of warmth and meaning.

The kind that don’t just show you what it looked like, but bring you back to what it felt like. Originally from the Gulf Coast of Florida, I’ve called Greenville home for the past ten years, and I’d be honored to tell your story.

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