Wedding Day Investment
Modern love. Intentionally documented.
I photograph intimate weddings for couples who want their day to feel real, thoughtful, and visually honest. My work blends documentary storytelling with editorial portraiture, creating images that feel natural, elevated, and lived in.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple receives thoughtful coverage, creative focus, and a calm presence throughout their day.
This work is best suited for couples who value emotion, connection, and story over tradition for tradition’s sake.If you care to remember the way your wedding feels just as much as the way it looks, you are in the right place.
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Essential Coverage - Designed for intimate celebrations and thoughtfully paced timelines
Starting at $2,500Up to 5 hours of intentional coverage
1 photographer
300–400 Gorgeous Image Gallery
Editorial storytelling + detail coverage
Planning and timeline consultation
Printing rights
24 hour Sneak Peak Gallery of 10 images
*A second photographer can be available upon request for an additional fee
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Signature Coverage - Ideal for full-day narratives without urgency
Starting at $3,7507 hours of coverage with expanded storytelling and flexibility
2 photographer’s
600-800 Gorgeous Image Gallery
Editorial storytelling + detail coverage
Planning and Timeline consultation
Printing rights
24 hour Sneak Peak Gallery of 10 images
Complimentary Bridal Boudoir Session (does not include digitals or art products)
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Mini Social Media Coverage $600
2 hours of BTS content
Vertical video clips
Raw delivery within 48 hours
No editing, no audio mixing
Perfect for Reels, TikTok, Stories
Full Social Media Coverage $1,400
Full-day content coverage alongside photography
Everything above
Includes pre-ceremony + reception moments
Please note: This is not videography. It is memory capture + immediacy.
“The Heirloom Volume” (custom designed and imported wedding album) Starting at $875
Gallery Wall Art pricing available upon request
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Is this a good fit if we’re planning an intimate wedding?
Yes. My work is designed around weddings that prioritize presence, connection, and thoughtful pacing. If your day is intentionally sized and emotionally rich, this will feel like a natural fit.
How many hours of coverage do we really need?
Most intimate weddings fall comfortably between five and seven hours. During our planning conversation, I’ll help you shape a timeline that allows space for the moments that matter without rushing the day.
Do you help with timelines?
Yes. Timeline support is part of the experience. I collaborate with you and your planner, if you have one, to ensure the photography flows seamlessly with the day rather than interrupting it.
How would you describe your approach on a wedding day?
Calm, observant, and quietly directive when needed. I create space for real moments to unfold while offering gentle guidance so you never feel unsure of what to do or where to be.
Do you pose couples?
I guide rather than pose. You’ll never be left stiff or performing, but you also won’t be left guessing. Movement, proximity, and subtle direction allow your connection to lead the images.
When will we receive our photos?
Your full gallery is delivered within 4 weeks. Each image is thoughtfully edited and curated to reflect the rhythm and feeling of the day.
Do you offer wedding albums?
Yes. Albums are custom-designed and crafted as heirloom pieces meant to live beyond the screen. Most couples choose to include an album so their story can be held, revisited, and passed down.
What is your pricing structure?
Coverage begins at $2,500, with most couples investing more based on their timeline and custom additions. Full details are shared after an initial consultation to ensure alignment.
How do we book?
Once we’ve connected and confirmed availability, a signed agreement and retainer secure your date. From there, everything is handled with clarity and care.
We’re camera-shy. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most of my couples say this at first. My role is to create an environment where you can settle into the day and forget about the camera entirely.
Do you travel?
Yes. I photograph weddings throughout Baltimore and the surrounding regions, and I’m available for destination celebrations with advance planning.
If your questions aren’t fully answered here, that’s often a sign we should talk Reach out and let’s start the conversation.
Why Couples Book me
You’re not just planning a wedding. You’re holding a lot.
People. Emotions. Expectations. Time.
Baltimore couples book Candice Michelle Portraits because they want someone who understands that.
With over a decade of experience photographing weddings, I know when to step in and when to disappear. I keep the day moving without making it feel rushed, and I notice the moments that matter before they become memories. The in-between glances. The breath you take after the ceremony. The way the room feels when everyone you love is finally together.
My approach is calm, editorial, and deeply intentional. Your wedding isn’t staged or forced. It’s guided gently so it can unfold naturally and still photograph beautifully. I help create space for presence, not performance.
Couples also book me because they don’t want to wait months to relive their day. You’ll receive sneak peeks quickly, so you can flip through and enjoy that “just married feeling” while it’s still fresh.
And finally, they book me for what lasts.
Not just images for today, but heirloom photographs and albums meant to be held, opened, and passed down. The kind that future hands will recognize as love.
If you’re looking for a photographer who brings steadiness, artistry, and care to one of the most meaningful days of your life, you’re in the right place.
Your wedding doesn’t need to be documented perfectly.
It needs to be documented honestly.
What to Expect When Working with Me
Clarity from the start.
From our first conversation, you’ll know exactly what’s included, how the process works, and what decisions actually matter. No guesswork. No overwhelm.
A calm presence on the wedding day.
I arrive prepared, attentive, and unhurried. I guide when needed, anticipate moments before they happen, and keep things moving smoothly without pulling focus. Many couples tell me I feel like a grounding force in the room.
Direction that never feels stiff.
You won’t be left wondering what to do with your hands, and you won’t be posed into anything that doesn’t feel like you. My guidance is subtle and intuitive, designed to let real connection show through.
Care for the people who matter most.
Your family, your friends, your energy. I’m mindful of dynamics, emotions, and timing. The day is handled with respect for everyone involved.
Timely sneak peeks.
You won’t wait long to see your story begin. You’ll receive thoughtfully selected previews soon after the wedding so you can relive the feeling while it’s still warm.
Images meant to last.
Your final gallery is edited with intention and consistency, and your album options are designed as heirlooms, not afterthoughts. These are photographs created to be revisited years from now, not just scrolled past.
A seamless, supportive experience.
From inquiry to delivery, the process is organized, personal, and considered. You’ll always know what’s next, and you’ll never feel like just another booking.
