I'm Michaela

Louisiana-based photographer and filmmaker with a love for honest, intentional storytelling.

I’ve always been drawn to moments that feel real. The in-between, the unplanned, the ones you don’t realize are important until they are. A big part of that comes from my mom, who was (and still is) my greatest influence. After losing her five years ago, photos and videos took on a completely different meaning for me. They’re not just something to look back on — they’re proof that someone was here, that a moment happened, that it mattered. That perspective is at the core of everything I create.

Before photography fully took over my life, I was a dancer, and I think that still shows in the way I shoot. I’m always noticing movement, rhythm, and the subtle shifts in energy that make a moment feel alive. I’m not interested in forcing anything — I’d rather guide you just enough so things can unfold naturally.

Outside of work, I’m pretty laid back. I love a good card game, I have a slight obsession with stationery, and my cat (Lil Cat) definitely runs the house. I also grew up raising butterflies, which feels oddly fitting looking back — I think I’ve always been drawn to transformation and fleeting beauty, even before I had the words for it.

At the end of the day, I care about making work that lasts. Not just visually, but emotionally. Photos and films that feel like you, and that you’ll be grateful to have years from now.

Hello

bits of my story...

The way I see and document the world has been shaped by a series of moments — some subtle, some life-changing — that continue to influence how I tell stories today.

Where it all began

Over time, my work has grown across weddings, brands, and film, but the heart behind it has stayed the same. I truly love what I do. Dance still finds its way into how I shoot, and getting engaged this year has deepened my connection to the work even more. Creating a space where people feel comfortable, safe, and fully themselves in front of the lens is everything to me.

expanding

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With love, courage, and a camera in hand, I decided to turn that passion into something more — a way to connect, create, and serve others.

The Leap

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After losing my mom, everything changed. Photos and videos became more than memories — they became proof. That someone was here. That a moment happened. That it mattered.

my why

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Around 19, I started my professional dance career while also pursuing digital media in college. I worked as a digital media manager for a national traveling dance convention, constantly creating and adapting. That season shaped how I see movement, energy, and storytelling in real time.

college

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I first picked up a camera in high school, photographing football games without really knowing where it would lead. I just knew I loved the feeling of freezing a moment and holding onto it.