Artistic Wine Country Vineyard Wedding Photography & Cinema Studio
Fine art driven storytellers capturing weddings in Napa & Sonoma.
We believe that your wedding day should be captured organically, each scene overflowing with joy and emotion.
Our process brings people closer together and encourages couples to revel in their love. With just enough art direction, and LOTS of laughter, you'll feel relaxed and comfortable, letting your true emotions shine through.
The benefits of working with us:
Peace of Mind
We calmly flow around you and your people as we anticipate & capture those sweet “in-between” moments.
Feel Photogenic
Be beautiful and confident in your photos. Have fun on your wedding day as we capture you at your best.
Create a Legacy
Relive your story for generations with an heirloom wedding album, custom designed and made just for you.
Sarah & Scott, Olympia's Valley Estate, Sonoma
"We had seen so many uninspired wedding photos in our hunt, and were blown away from mJoy’s photo journalistic style that we were looking for. Our engagement photos and the accompanying album were stunning, and they were a blast to work with throughout. On the wedding days they were the ultimate professionals and had the perfect blend of working with the crowd, knowing when to shoot, and when to stay out of the way. We are thrilled with our photos!"
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Artistic Cinematography
Relive the story of your Wine Country wedding day by adding two talented filmmakers as an extension of our photography team. Hear your vows, rewatch toast highlights, and relive the dancing, with carefully curated Cinematic Highlight Film and documentary footage.
Napa and Sonoma wedding videography
We believe the perfect pairing for photos is an artistic documentary video.
Megan & Megan, Secret Gardens Sonoma Coast
“We knew right from our very first meeting that Michaela Joy Photography was the team for us! Michaela was so personable every step of the way and really listened to what we wanted and worked with us to make every magical idea come to life. On the day of, Michaela and Tim were on time and ready to go. They enthusiastically captured countless moments from our big day without ever getting in the way. To be honest, we had no idea they were even around when most of the photos got taken (we lovingly call them our photo ninjas!). The final photos could not be more beautiful. In fact, they're the only photos we've ever seen that truly showcase the beauty of our venue (and of us, of course). We could not possibly recommend Michaela Joy Photography more!”
Add a photo booth.
We'll set up our high quality photo booth in the perfect spot and let your guests instantly enjoy boomerang style photo keepsakes from your event! No touching of printouts or screen required. The images are delivered to their smartphone and can be easily shared on social media.
THE PROCESS
Let’s have fun on your wedding day.
Step 1
Contact Us
Book a consultation with us below to view the Investment Guide and get started.
Step 2
Engagement Session
Make sure you're fully prepared for your big day with an engagement session.
Step 3
Wedding Day
We'll document your wedding day as unobtrusively as possible, capturing every moment.
Step 4
Album & Art
Enjoy your hand-designed wedding album and artwork that represents your love.
Meet Michaela & Tim
We never believed in marriage until we met each other. Our wedding made us realize how important it is to have our favorite people surrounding us as we made our leap of faith. We take a genuine interest in helping our couples breathe through the last-minute jitters, wedding debacles, and all the trials and tribulations of what it means to get married. Wedding celebrations create a beautiful rainbow of raw emotion, and we are addicted to this gorgeous and chaotic arc. Most of all, our greatest joy is being able to capture it all for you on camera.
Nicole & Nick, Farmstead Napa
"We absolutely LOVED working with Michaela Joy Photography! Not only do they take amazing photos, but they take the time to really get to know you and get the photos that are most flattering of you."
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Heirloom Album
To this day, our favorite thing to do is look at our parents wedding album. Our heirloom leather album embodies a traditional, classic look that stands the test of time and is included with every Wedding Collection.
Investments
Elopements start at $1,500.
Full Day Collections start at $6,900.
Wedding Day Collections include two photographers, a 10x10" Wedding Album, downloadable wedding gallery, and a complimentary engagement session.
Please inquire below to receive the full Investment Guide.
At Michaela Joy Photography, we know you want to actually enjoy your Wine County wedding day.
We believe that anyone can have stunning artistic images of their wedding without sacrificing comfort, joy, and the magic of the day. We know you want to look confident, comfortable, and most of all, beautiful in your portraits, without having photography take over the whole event.
We understand that your wedding day experience should always take priority, which is why we don't interfere with the action. We anticipate the "magical moments" and make sure to capture them, so that nothing is missed. Most of all, we focus on the beauty and the feeling of the love you share. And because our clients feel relaxed, they can let their true emotions shine.
When you look back at your photos, we want you to remember every detail and every feeling of that day.
Here is how it works. First, we'll have a phone consultation to get to know you and your love story. We'll have an engagement photoshoot where we'll coach you through how to look gorgeous in front of the camera, so that you're fully prepared for your big day. On your wedding day, we'll be there to calm your nerves, encourage fun, and capture every moment. We'll look through every photo and edit them to make sure everyone looks their best. You'll receive a sneak peek within 24 hours so you can share the excitement right away, and the final gallery within 6 weeks. We take the best photos that tell your story and hand-design a wedding album for you, which we'll perfect together on a video call. We'll also curate every tangible art piece (from wall art to heirloom prints) so that you'll have the best representation of your day, with memories that will last for a lifetime, or more.
Work with us.
Please book your consultation with us so we can get to know you and your needs.
Pick a 30 min time block.
Then you receive our Investment Guide.
Expect:
A friendly 20-30 min PHONE CALL.
To get to know us a little, and share details about your expectations for your wedding day, and learn how we can best serve you.
After:
We’ll send you a custom proposal.
Looking forward to hearing your love story, M&T
Select a date below to book your Consultation: