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Michaela Joy Photography

Michaela Joy Photography

Oakland, CA
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    Eliza L. Sent on 01/02/2020
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    They'll capture the true you

    Michaela and Tim felt like friends the moment we met them--which was on our wedding day because we live in NYC and got married in SF. They made it all easy, from planning to posing. They truly brought out the true "us" WHILE making us look great! The results aren't just any wedding with our faces copy/pasted in. They could only be us. They'll give you the same experience and capture who YOU and your fiance(e) are. We highly recommend them!
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    Cassidy B. Sent on 07/10/2019
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    Photographers make the wedding

    Michaela and Tim were such a joy to work with, they made every moment feel so special and so exciting on the day of the wedding. They arrived and got right to work and made my husband and I feel so calm on a day with such a whirl wind of emotions. They were also really great at keeping everyone around us SUPER excited about the fact that WE JUST GOT MARRIED. There were a few points during the day where I as the bride wanted to feel so stressed, but Michaela and Tim, made sure that did not happen. They kept my husband and I smiling and laughing all day long, they also captured every single special moment and their photos are MAGIC. We are in love and can't believe how lucky we were to find Michaela and Tim, they were the PERFECT dynamic duo! They created and captured memories we will now never forget because of their art!
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    Maureen R. Sent on 11/04/2018
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    Simply amazing

    Michaela and Tim are truly something special. The biggest thing that stood out about them was that I felt like they truly want to get to know the couples they are photographing. And that was very important to us. Right off the bat when I reached out to Michaela, she asked to set up a phone call. Other vendors simply sent us email responses with photo packaging prices. Michaela was different, and our phone conversation was different.

    She didn’t just want to know where or when the wedding would be, but she asked questions about me, about us as a couple. And that kind of vibe carried through the entire year up to the wedding. Michaela and Tim are such an adorable couple, and are so easy to get along with and that helped so much with taking photos. Naturally we are super awkward in front of the camera, but M+T made things so easy and comfortable.

    Responses were prompt, whether it was via email, text, or phone call. Everything was so professional and so organized that I never had to worry or stress about photography – they had everything covered! Michaela even planned out timeline details to the T with my venue when it came to pre-reception photos (she’s the real MVP!) Michaela and Tim are so fun and easy to work with. I highly recommend them to anyone! You will NOT be disappointed. You not only get amazing photos, but you also gain friends. (We had told them we were going to Bali for our honeymoon and Michaela put us in contact with friends they have living out there. Talk about going above and beyond!) Thank you M+T for being a part of our special day, and for all your amazing hard work. We can’t wait to see the rest of the photos!
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    Brittany Sent on 10/28/2018
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    The Best Photographers Ever!

    Michaela & Tim were the best photographers we could ask for! They made us and our guests feel so comfortable. They felt like family by the end of the day. They were so on top of our timeline and made sure everyone else was following it. They were basically back up coordinators. All the photos came out beautifully! They felt so natural and we got none we those awkward posed photos. Michaela & Tim did an amazing job editing and we received over 1400 edited pictures. I cannot recommend them enough. They made sure all of our shots were captured and we now have the most amazing photos to remember our day through.
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    Amy Sent on 03/20/2018
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    I would have written this review sooner gotten, but I'm still obsessing over our wedding photos!! My husband and I were both a little nervous about selecting our wedding photographers. Not only is it a financial investment, but you are sharing some very special moments and we wanted to make sure we made a good decision.

    We feel like we totally picked the perfect photographers for capturing our special day. Michaela and Tim's overwhelming kindness, professionalism, flexibility and patience was everything. Not only are they amazing at their art, but they are amazing people as well.

    We wholeheartedly recommend Michaela Joy Photography to anyone looking for their special wedding photographers!!

    P.S. Definitely take advantage of their wine tasting engagement session offering! It takes care of those pesky nerves and gives you an insanely beautiful backdrop for your photos!
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    Ryan Sent on 01/03/2018
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    We had the extreme fortune of finding Tim and Michaela. Long before we had any other details set, we had Michaela Joy Photography booked! My wife was drawn to their beautiful photography and unique style, and after meeting with them, we both came away impressed with how genuine and understanding they were about our vision. They showed much patience with us throughout the process, and when we finally had our location set, Tim and Michaela were excited and supportive.

    They also made us feel extremely comfortable. Neither Hannah nor I were your traditional wedding couple - we don't like to be the center of attention, and much of the planning of our wedding was focused on ensuring our guests had the party of a lifetime. With that in mind, it was amazing how at ease Tim and Michaela made us feel with being photographed. They have such a strong and genuine bond that it allows others who share the same bond to feel completely at ease around them. They also did an engagement package for us, which helped us feel more comfortable and ready.

    Then it was wedding day, a beautiful October day in British Columbia. We met Tim and Michaela at the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, and the rest is history. They took so many magical photos at that location and at the reception in Whistler, that it was a chore narrowing down our top 500 (no joke), let alone finding our favorites among the unparalleled shots (which we've sent to friend and family as gifts - as they did a great job capturing our guests as well, which we loved and appreciated.) Tim and Michaela fit right in with our friends and family who had traveled to Canada for this wedding. All of our guests adored them; and our guests have showered much praise for their work, gorgeous photos, and their great attitude and presence at the wedding.

    They truly captured the magic of that day, and we are forever grateful for the moments they captured in such gorgeous style.

    Hannah and Ryan
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    Emily Sent on 10/07/2017
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    A week after our wedding, an engaged friend of mine that attended already had Michaela Joy booked for her wedding. That is the best review I can give. But I'll gladly add more about how awesome Michaela and Tim are.

    To say my husband to be didn't enjoy getting his photo taken is an understatement. After some encouragement to do an engagement session, we agreed and I'm so glad we did. Michaela made us feel comfortable and the photos show it. Her plan to allow us to spend some time with each other in front of the camera, and with her behind it, before the wedding worked!

    Their style is unique and the photos captured the emotions and beauty of our wedding day perfectly. They were so good, I didn't even realize they were around most of the day, yet they still captured all of the best moments.

    They even went above and beyond to help with some last minute emergency errands...groom needed his shirt and was in another hotel, eek! No problem, Tim will gladly save the day and take it to him!

    Their communication is professional, their photos are stunning, and not to mention, they are hilarious and so charming. Thank you to the whole team for making even my now husband, a fan of photos!
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    Christine Sent on 03/06/2017
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    Michaela and Tim are the best! They traveled to Colorado to do both our engagement and wedding pictures and did a PERFECT job. They are so fun to be around and are great at making you feel comfortable (which I'm notoriously awkward in pictures) and they complement each other so well. I would definitely recommend Michaela and Tim to anyone looking for a wedding photographer anywhere (they travel :) ) !!!
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    Dru Sent on 01/27/2017
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    Michaela and Tim did photography for my wedding in September and it was PERFECT. Our package came with engagement photos and that was the perfect way for us to get to know Michaela and Tim and get a feel for how the wedding day would go. Michaela and Tim (who are husband and wife) work great together and make such a positive difference because they obviously know each other. Not only did the engagement photos and the wedding photos turn out amazing, they were so easy to work with! They took charge when needed to, but also listened to what we wanted. I would definitely recommend using Michaela Joy to document any event. I even find myself still looking back at the photos and smiling from ear to ear. Throughout the entire year of planning with Michaela and Tim, they were very responsive to all of my emails. I am so happy we chose Michaela and Tim to document our beautiful wedding! I could not have asked for anything more!
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    Natalie Sent on 08/20/2016
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    Weddings can be scary enough, especially when you plan one in 2 weeks, but Michaela took all the pressure off the photography aspect of mine. She's knowledgeable, fun, precise. She listens and makes it happen. I would use her services again and again. You won't be sorry if you do.
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    Lauren Sent on 05/06/2016
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    Michaela and Tim are amazing! The two are a husband and wife team and are as cute as it gets! We decided to get married at City Hall and gave them very little notice. They we're so nice about it and were still able to accommodate us into their busy calendar. Throughout the planning process they were very easy to communicate with and gave us the professional advice on photography that we needed.

    On our wedding day, we met them early, before the family and friends arrived, and walked all over City Hall. They were very knowledgable about best places to shoot and made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera (which isn't always the easiest for me). They were able to get every single shot we could have wanted and we're absolute pros behind the camera. They even brought their film camera for some incredible black and whites. Highly recommended!!!
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    Debbi Sent on 08/07/2014
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    Tim and Michaela were awesome to have on the wedding day. They were so fun to work with and made the day so much easier but still managing to get some unbelievable beautiful shots to capture the day. I have gotten so many compliments on the photographs and I love to look at them again and again because they did such a wonderful job of capturing the love and joy of the day.
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    Tim and Michaela are the best! They were super responsive via email and phone leading up to the shoot. They showed up on time, and knew all the best angles and shots to get. It didn't hurt that they are the nicest people ever! We had a blast with them. Oh, and the pictures turned out AMAZING!!!
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    Brittany Sent on 03/10/2014
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    Michaela and Tim took Engagement Pictures for us at a beautiful winery in Napa Valley, California. Meeting them for the first time, they were incredibly welcoming and easy going! They work together so well, which made taking pictures that much easier! Thank you so much for everything! :)
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    Eileen Sent on 03/24/2014
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    We didn’t really know where to begin when looking for a wedding photographer and it quickly became overwhelming. After meeting with three well reviewed photographers, it seemed like we couldn’t go wrong. Then we found Michaela Joy Photography. Our initial phone conversation brought us an immediate sense of familiarity with Michaela and Tim. They instantly conveyed their desires to go above and beyond to meet our requests. Their down to earth personalities, attention to detail, and, most of all, their sense of humor hooked us. In having such fun and warm people to work with, any anxieties we had were extinguished upon our initial meet. During the individual and planned shoots Michaela and Tim were very patient and instructive with us from the get go. Michaela has quite an eye for lighting and background, but also showed great mastery of perspective and evoking the perfect emotion for the shot. What impressed us most was how open to suggestion they were with regards to shots and poses.
    Michaela and Tim have the amazing ability of never being in the way, yet always being present to capture each moment. They were engaging with our family and friends as if they had known each other for years. This warmth really showed through in the photos.When we saw our proofs, they had brilliantly captured the joy and happiness that was our special day. Some of the most precious moments in our lives have been captured perfectly, genuinely and forever, thanks to Michaela Joy Photography.
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    Peter V. Sent on 03/29/2014
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    We had the pleasure of Michaela Joy Photography for our wedding and couldn't have been happier with the energy, creativity and professionalism they brought to the day. Michaela and Tim were able to capture everything we desired and were so accommodating and friendly. Our pictures were awesome and she turned round production faster than we could've expected, every time we look at them it brings the day back to life. Thanks so much guys. xxx
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    Nate Sent on 05/14/2014
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    We were honored to have Michaela photograph our wedding ceremony and reception. She was fabulous and we won't hesitate to have her at our next special occasion. She was fun, professional, talented, patient, passionate, and enthusiastic! Our wedding was very casual and Michaela did a great job of working creatively to capture special moments amidst the natural flow of events. She has a great eye for unique pictures, with impeccable attention to detail and quality, and the calm professionalism to deliver lovely traditional portraits as well. What's more, her post-picture working skills will guarantee you get the style and mood you want for your prints. Excellent artistic ability! If you are looking for an amazing photographer for your engagement, wedding, celebration etc., look no further! Thank you Michaela!
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