to keep your childlike wonder for life; to stay true to yourself; to continue to seek adventure and beauty in the simple things.
stay golden
Joyful, emotion-filled images that remind you to stay golden.
Southern California based WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS
We're Hannah and Michael, a husband and wife photography team based in Orange County, CA.
We specialize in intimate weddings and micro weddings for couples who are here for the intentional stuff.
The engraved watch nobody else noticed, the dog who sat through the whole ceremony, the moment your person sees you and completely loses it.
We work with couples who'd rather spend their budget on incredible food and the people who matter most than follow someone else's wedding template.
If any of that sounds like your wedding, we're already excited about you.
We’re here to capture the love you feel, not just the way it looks.
Small weddings. Big feelings. Every detail yours.
Your go-to photographers for cozy, connected couples who want real moments, not stiff poses. Whether you're camera-shy or totally chill, we'll make it feel like you're just hanging out with old friends. We specialize in candid, connection-first photography for couples who care more about meaning than trends.
HUSBAND AND WIFE PHOTO TEAM
Hey, we’re Hannah and Michael!
- D&S
“When it comes to photographs, solo or group, I do not have the best catalog. And honestly, I am a bit shy about being photographed or filmed, so you can imagine my heart dropping when my wife wanted professional photographs taken. Hannah and Michael gave us the confidence to feel and look natural in our photographs. My worries washed away immediately upon meeting them. They're incredibly genuine and easy to talk to. The photos turned out remarkable—way better than the wedding photos I'm used to seeing—even with a background like Yosemite. Having an amazing background was just the icing on the cake. Like in any great story, the characters and the backdrop share a mutual relationship—they can't exist without the other. Hannah and Michael delivered exactly that. Even if you don't have access to a grand setting, I am confident they'd be able to compose a story out of anything. Just see for yourself.”
“Hannah & Michael delivered way beyond our expectations.”
- H&D
“Hannah and Michael were very flexible and patient with the selection of our engagement and wedding location. We had our engagement photos done in an outdoor setting at Balboa park. We had a sunny, cloudy, and rainy forecast, but we were in awe of how they could adapt and quickly adjust to the weather changes. We were also very nervous about looking natural for the photos since we do not take photos often. Hannah was very professional and experienced with directing us in our photos and allowing us to be ourselves! She captured every moment we wanted and even more than what we expected. We appreciated the tips for the outfits during each session and her cute/funny tricks to get us to laugh for the candid shots. We loved our engagement photos so much and had to have her capture moments on our wedding day!”
“If you are looking for a rare gem, Hannah and Michael are the A team!”
- J&J
“We can not thank Hannah and Michael enough for being a part of our special day. We knew right off the bat they would be a perfect fit. We do not normally like to take photos of ourselves, but they immediately put us at ease. It was like we were already friends for years! We chose to elope, and on the day of, they were not only our photographers but also stand-in bridesmaid and groomsman helping us to get ready, watching our dog child, and having fun with us. I cried a lot but laughed even more. AND TO THE PHOTOS. Hannah has a special gift. Each one captures the day and who we are so perfectly. I can not stop going through them.”
“If you are looking for someone that can capture you and your personality as a couple, AND have fun, then Hannah and Michael are your team.”
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