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Mirelle Carmichael is a modern, journalistic wedding photographer with a keen eye for snapping candid and intimate moments. She says, “I love capturing small but significant moments that may have otherwise been overlooked.”
With her sparkling personality and contagious smile, brides say Mirelle immediately puts them at ease. Her images are romantic yet contemporary, and perfect for the modern bride who wants a vivid and honest retelling of their day.
Mirelle offers photography investments that can work within any budget. Every client will receive a private online gallery and the high-resolution digital images on DVD.
Certified By The Guide Reviews
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“Her style is so refreshing and colorful. I absolutely loved the way she is able to capture genuine emotions in her photography.”
“Mirelle is just a warm, friendly person who immediately can make you feel relaxed and special.”
“Mirelle’s passion and enthusiasm are contagious.”
“I spoke with at least 25 photographers and, honestly, Mirelle gave me the best feeling.”
“She also caught the light, love and happiness that every one’s wedding day should be about.”
“She is the sweetest professional I’ve ever met and she has a great smile that just makes you want to smile, too!”
“She uses lighting and angles incredibly well.”
“I had given her a list of special images that I wanted and she not only got every single one of them but so many more.”
“I think that for the quality and quantity of her work there isn’t a better value out there!”
“She has a lightness about her and a happiness that is palpable.”
“She was very on top of everything. She was quick to respond, always answered my phone calls and was extremely helpful.”
“She moved the family photos along very nicely and all of my family and the people in my party commented on how professional and efficient Mirelle was.”
“During the ceremony and reception I didn’t even know where Mirelle was…but when I got the pictures back she was EVERYWHERE! Mirelle took an enormous amount of photographs.”
“She gave us a great mix of traditional and candid photos.”
“The photos turned out amazing! They completely depicted our personalities and the style we were going for.”
Questions and Answers
What 3 words describe your work? Creative. Storytelling. Honest.
What drew you to this field/how did you get started? I was living in San Diego, working at a private investment firm, and wishing I could live my dream of being a wedding photographer. I had a fantastic boss who let me use/play/learn on her camera gear outside of work while I saved up for my own, and some very kind and talented wedding photographers who let me intern for them as I built my confidence as a photographer. A few years ago, my husband's job moved us to the Central Coast and I had the opportunity to become a full-time wedding photographer. I haven't looked back since.
What are some sources of inspiration or influences on your work? Real life couples. Not models you see in magazines, but couples you see in a coffee shop window laughing with each other on State Street in Santa Barbara. Couples that have grown old together and still joke with each other.
What makes a wedding memorable for you? Any wedding where I witness a couple shrugging their shoulders and laughing off the unforeseen is a memorable one for me. That's when I know and appreciate that they are the real deal and are truly happy to be married. It's an honor to be there to capture that.
What is your favorite quote? "The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes 'Awww!'" —Jack Kerouac
If you weren't in your current profession, what would you do instead? I'd wish that I were a photographer :)
What's your favorite way to wind down after a hard day? Last Christmas, my parents gave me a fancy Brookstone foot massager. It's pretty much the best thing ever!
Mirelle Carmichael Photography Covers These Areas:
Central California
- Central Coast Beach Area and San Luis Obispo
- Paso Robles and the Central Coast Wine Country
- Santa Barbara Wine Country
- And other areas by special arrangement.
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This is a list of the areas that Mirelle Carmichael Photography normally serves. However, be sure to ask them if they’ll be able to work at your particular location.
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