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If loving love is wrong, I don’t wanna be right
Photography has always been a passion of mine. My grandma was a hobby photographer, and I basically grew up in front of her camera. Watching her creating and capturing memories sparked something in me–a love for taking snapshots of life exactly as it is in the moment. In middle school and high school, it was rare to see me without a camera hanging around my neck.
After high school, I moved to New Zealand for two years, a crazy experience that I will never forget. I did a lot of portrait photography, and was given the opportunity to be a second shooter at a wedding. It was then that I fell in love with love, big time. I remember leaving after 10+ hours of working, feet aching but heart soaring, and thinking “omg… I could do this for the rest of my life.” It was an adrenaline rush. I had found my calling.
Nice to meet you! I’m MiCaela.
When you-know-what hit in 2020, I moved back to the US and decided it was now or never. I was gonna follow my dreams no matter what it took. So, I did it. I learned, I practiced, I shadowed every photographer that would have me.
Now I’m here–shooting destination weddings and elopements for free-spirited, adventurous, head-over-heels in love couples. And you know what? I still come home from 10+ hour days feeling on top of the world.
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But you can call me Mickey (or Mick)
I give my clients the gift of treasured memories.
Which, let’s be honest, is better than any material gift you’ll get on your wedding day.
If you want your life together to start with a great adventure, then I’m your girl. We can celebrate your day with freedom, relaxation, fun, and lots of love–the way it’s meant to be.
We’ll be a great match if you…
+ Value experiences above all else
+ Are a little wild
+ Love adventure
+ Want your wedding day to be intentional and meaningful
+ Love having the freedom to be spontaneous
Honestly, the best way to get to know me is through my music.
Here’s a little something to make you wanna dance:
Let's get vibey!
"MiCaela makes me feel important, excited, taken care of, and beautiful! She made me feel very comfortable along the way. My favorite part was when MiCaela brought out the gin and we drank gin together in the car during our outfit change. I loved that our session together was an adventure, we hiked, had a picnic, danced, and drank gin! Her photos are gorgeoussss and she's so fun and makes sure you have the best of times in front of that lens. She has such an eye for creativity and she's very unique in how she crafts a photoshoot!"
— Rachel + Zach
In case you couldn’t tell, I love to travel.
Ya home girl here travels a whole lot and is OBSESSED with it! So heck to the freakin yes, I will travel for your elopement or wedding! The schedule below is based off of current bookings and adventures I currently have planned for the year. And of course if I’m not traveling you’ll find me in Lafayette, Colorado.
April 22-25th: Chicago suburbs
April 30th: Colorado Sand Dunes/Colorado Springs
May 2nd - 10th: Utah - Zion National Park and Arches National Park
June 16th - 19th: Fort Wayne, Indiana
August 7th - 12th: Door County, WI
August 13th - 14th: Chicago suburbs
August 18th-22nd: Santa Cruz, CA
Mid November to mid December: New Zealand !!!
TBD possibilities: Alberta, Canada
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