The person behind the camera

Hey, I’m
Michael.

A filmmaker, story chaser, professional crier, and the calm person making sure your wedding film feels like you—not a performance.

Michael sharing a moment with a couple while holding his camera at their rehearsal dinner

A documentary heart

Real over
perfect.

I’ve spent more than a decade learning when to step in, when to disappear, and how to notice the tiny moments that end up meaning everything. My approach is calm, observant, and collaborative.

Let’s get acquainted

A few things I believe

The stuff that
matters most.

Feeling beats perfection

The wind, the tears, and the off-script moments—that’s where the good stuff lives.

Your people matter

Your film should preserve the whole world around you, not only the two of you.

Timeless can still be fun

Refined doesn’t have to mean stiff. Beautiful films deserve a pulse.

Ready when you are

Let’s make something
worth replaying.

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