Documentary Engagement Photography — Michaela Joy Photography

Documentary Engagement Photography

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Celebrate your engagement with portraits that can be used for your Save the Date cards, your wedding website, or a guest book.

Couple in front of the San Francisco bridge. California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Happy laughing couple at a California winery. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Sunset couple portrait by San Francisco bay. California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Beach engagement photoshoot. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Same-sex couple. San Francisco California engagement portrait in a cafe by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Beach cliffs engagement photoshoot. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Wedding ring detail. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Fine art documentary engagement photography. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

San Francisco California desert engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Muir forest engagement photoshoot. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Closeup of couple with engagement ring. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

San Francisco California desert engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Sunset engagement photoshoot silhouette. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Beautiful engagement portrait by San Francisco California documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Fine art artistic engagement photo in black and white. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Forest engagement photoshoot. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Artistic black and white engagement film photography. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Winery wine tasting engagement photoshoot. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Comfortable, relaxed, and natural engagement photos. San Francisco California engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

California Desert engagement photoshoot. Engagement portrait by documentary photographers Michaela Joy Photography.

Journal

Featured Engagement Sessions

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Vicki & Eric // Crissy Field Engagement // San Francisco, CA

Jan 18, 2023

Vicki & Eric // Crissy Field Engagement // San Francisco, CA

Jan 18, 2023

Jan 18, 2023

ANGELA & GORDAN // LOVERS LANE & BAKER BEACH ENGAGEMENT // SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Jan 5, 2023

ANGELA & GORDAN // LOVERS LANE & BAKER BEACH ENGAGEMENT // SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Jan 5, 2023

Jan 5, 2023

Daniel & Kelsey // Embarcadero Proposal // San Francisco, California

Feb 14, 2021

Daniel & Kelsey // Embarcadero Proposal // San Francisco, California

Feb 14, 2021

Feb 14, 2021

Rachel & Noah // Seaside Engagement Session // Montara Beach, CA

Sep 24, 2020

Rachel & Noah // Seaside Engagement Session // Montara Beach, CA

Sep 24, 2020

Sep 24, 2020

TJ & Lydia // Coffee Shop Engagement // Oakland, CA

Mar 11, 2020

TJ & Lydia // Coffee Shop Engagement // Oakland, CA

Mar 11, 2020

Mar 11, 2020

Morgan & Jimmy’s Windswept Desert Engagement // Joshua Tree, California

Feb 21, 2020

Morgan & Jimmy’s Windswept Desert Engagement // Joshua Tree, California

Feb 21, 2020

Feb 21, 2020

The Value Of Engagement Sessions

Feb 14, 2020

The Value Of Engagement Sessions

Feb 14, 2020

Feb 14, 2020

Amanda & Kevin // Harry Potter Engagement // Robert’s Park, Oakland

Nov 21, 2019

Amanda & Kevin // Harry Potter Engagement // Robert’s Park, Oakland

Nov 21, 2019

Nov 21, 2019

Sarah & Scott // Lover’s Lane Engagement // San Francisco, California

Jun 6, 2019

Sarah & Scott // Lover’s Lane Engagement // San Francisco, California

Jun 6, 2019

Jun 6, 2019

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We've had the pleasure of photographing so many amazing events and inspirational people, but I always get a little extra giddy getting to photograph olympians.

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Iron Mountain's dinner event there was gorgeous, leaning into Fall with the dark, rich color scheme and pop of color from the florals.

Nestled along the edge of the vineyard made for a fun and festive

Elopement round-up time! 🤍

Sometimes traditional weddings get all the attention, when elopements are just as beautiful, celebratory and fun! And just because you elope doesn't have to mean you're alone.

Yes, you can elope just the two of you if yo

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