Meet the eye behind the lens
I center my work around inclusivity and honest connections
Photography has always been so much more to me than a quick snapshot of time. After losing my grandparents and mother before the age of 21, I have clung to their images. The photos I have of them are all I have left besides the memories they shared with me. I know the importance of the legacy we all leave behind. Capturing love in all forms has been my life's mission. No one should have to look back and wish they had more photos with the one they love. Let me be the one to help capture those memories.
A little more about me!
I'm a wild child from Alaska that never grew out of their emo phase. When I'm not taking photos, I'm attached at the hip with my life partner. We love traveling, exploring the Oregon coast and playing with our dogs at the local Ridgefield dog park. The way to my heart? Margaritas and cold brews!
My partner and me
Colten & Savannah // Latourell Falls
"I got my engagement photos taken by Michaela. She did a great job not only setting up the moment when I proposed, but also with the photos before and after. I couldn't be happier.
I was happy with the edits and how they turned out. The way she set up the actual proposal was perfect. She helped direct me on the right time and scenery to really make it. She had interesting ideas for framing scenes, but she most importantly she captured an important moment beautifully, and I am super grateful. 10/10 would do again."
Kelli & Brandon // Rowena Crest, OR
"Our pictures turned out AMAZING! My husband hates taking pictures and I was sad that we didn’t have any pictures of the two of us since our wedding. For my birthday, he gifted me a session with Michaela. I was absolutely in love with how our pictures turned out! She knew a lot of great locations, we had fun, and even my husband was able to relax (which is a big deal!)."
Stephanie & Heather // PORTLAND, OR
"Michaela is truly a gem of a photographer. My fiancé and I used Michaela to capture some pictures of us in our new home after we got engaged. Not only did she make us feel incredible, safe, and beautiful throughout the shoot- but the photographs turned out AMAZING. She was thoughtful and amazing to work with. We will use Michaela for many years to come for all our photography needs. We can’t recommend her enough!"