Michelle Lanning Photography
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $4,000
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $3,000
Packages
15% off Wedding Packages
Offering 15% off all wedding packages if booked before March 2026!
About Michelle Lanning Photography
Michelle Lanning Photography
An expert on wild and beautiful locations on the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii) I am a full time photographer with a passion for creating timeless and candid art about your life. I service all of Southern California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii regularly, and will travel anywhere you want me to go to document your love!
My photos are cinematic and dreamy, capturing the emotion and candid moments on your wedding or elopement. I love to tell stories through images and being super observant and in touch with your emotions definitely helps me capture your true feelings. I choose specific lighting for my images because that also truly helps design the feeling of images. I am also a very intuitive person, which helps me notice when you don't feel comfortable while we are taking photos. My main goal is to help you feel comfortable and have fun while we document your love
Services
Services
- Bride-only session
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Printing rights
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
- Film
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Online gallery
- Photo box
- Printed enlargements
- Same/next-day sneak-peek images
- Video
- Wedding album
Michelle Lanning Photography packages
Engagement Session
2 hours
Peak pricing $800
Off-peak pricing $800
2 hour engagement session at 1-2 close locations. This is perfect if you are looking to have photos that capture your love in your favorite or sentimental setting- the beach or maybe in the desert. A mini adventure day where we will start 2 hours before sunset and shoot until sundown. Includes 2 outfit changes, 100-150 final images.
- 1-2 locations
- 1-2 Outfit changes
- 150-200 final images
Half Day Engagement Session
4 hours
Peak pricing $1,200
Off-peak pricing $1,200
4 hour engagement session at 2-3 close locations. Perfect if you are wanting to create an adventure out of your day together! Get your favorite coffee together, ride bikes, get a drink at your favorite bar, walk around your favorite neighborhood, go on a hike to a beautiful vista cliff edge overlooking the ocean, set up a picnic at the beach, sunset photos. Includes 2-3 outfit changes, 150-200 final images & 1 FREE roll of film :)
- 150-200 final images
- 2-3 Outfit changes
- 2-3 locations
- 1 FREE roll of film :)
The Courthouse Elopement
2 hours
Peak pricing $1,500
Off-peak pricing $1,500
Perfect for that couple who has an appointment for their ceremony at a courthouse and wants bridal portraits &/or family photos taken on the property after- incl. 2 hours of coverage. Optional close by secondary location, depending on location.
- 150-250 final images
- high resolution images for download
- printing rights
- Thank you gift
The Adventure Elopement
3 hours
Peak pricing $3,000
Off-peak pricing $3,000
For the lovers of nature who want to elope in the privacy of being surrounded by nature. Elope in your favorite corner of the world- just you and your love. an incredibly intimate ceremony 2-3 guests- I am ordained so I can marry you!! - incl. 3 hours of coverage depending on location. 3 hours of photographer coverage of the pre-ceremony moments, ceremony, and bridal portraits after the ceremony
- high-resolution images for download
- printing rights
- 200-400 images
- Thank you gift
Reviews
Write a review4.6 out of 5
9 reviews
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Tini
Incredible eye for detail
Michelle has an incredible eye for detail and a true artistic vision. You can trust her to make everything work beautifully; I am usually not super comfortable in front of a camera but she makes you feel completely at ease, almost like you’re spending time with a friend. Her creative ideas, talent, and professionalism really shine through, and the photo shoot was relaxed and enjoyable. 100% recommend.
- KM
Kristina M.
She made our day so special
We truly could not have asked for a better wedding photographer. From the very beginning, she made us feel completely at ease- like we were in the hands of someone who not only knew exactly what she was doing, but genuinely cared about us and our day. She captured every moment so beautifully. The big emotional ones and the quiet in-between glances that we’ll treasure forever. Her eye for light, detail, and candid emotion is incredible. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the day all over again. Beyond her talent, she brought such calm, positive energy to the entire experience. We felt supported, celebrated, and completely taken care of. We are so grateful- not just for the stunning photos, but for the heart she poured into our wedding. We would recommend her a thousand times over.
- MB
Maria B.
Stunning photos, calming presence
From the moment we first spoke with Michelle, we knew she would be the perfect wedding photographer for us. Her calming, clear, and positive communication style instantly put us at ease. On our wedding day, Michelle's editorial eye and calming presence were invaluable. She directed us with ease, ensuring we felt comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Michelle anticipated all the shots we needed and handled any little issues that came up, like helping me fix my dress straps when they broke and helping me put on my veil. We were thrilled with the stunning, editorial-style photos she captured. We would highly recommend Michelle Lanning Photography to any couple looking for both beautiful images and a wonderful vendor experience. Thank you, Michelle!
- KT
Katy T.
Loved Michelles work!
Michelle Lanning Photography was a dream to work with for our elopement. She was clear and consultative in communication, helping us understand her process and offering thoughtful suggestions to make our vision come to life. On the day of, Michelle was a calm, reassuring presence, guiding us through the timeline seamlessly. She helped with posing and felt like we were working with a friend! We love her work! It is simply stunning she captured heart-warming photos beautifully and the intimacy of our special day. Michelle helped with location scouting and advised us on the best time of day for our shoots to ensure we had the most magical memories. We are thrilled with the results and would reach out to her again in a heartbeat to capture future events.
- NL
Nicole & L.
Nothing Short of Perfection
From the moment we started working with Michelle, she made us feel calm, supported, and truly cared for. On our wedding day, her presence alone brought so much peace. She felt like a trusted friend who was fully there for us and genuinely invested in making our day special. Taking photos with Michelle felt natural and easy. She guided us gently and made the experience fun and comfortable, allowing us to be ourselves and stay present with each other. Nothing ever felt rushed or awkward, just joyful and real. Michelle went so far beyond what we ever expected from a photographer. She helped us pull everything together, including picking flowers and making our bouquets when we didn’t have any. She helped with our timeline, locations, and made sure the entire day flowed smoothly. She even drove us everywhere we needed to go, all while keeping us calm and grounded. Michelle married us, photographed us, and captured video all on her own, which still amazes us. Somehow, she was everywhere at once, quietly capturing the most meaningful moments without ever interrupting them. When we saw our photos and video, we were overwhelmed in the best way. She captured the emotions, the love, and the little in-between moments so perfectly. Looking through everything brings us right back to how the day felt, and that is something we will forever be grateful for. Choosing Michelle was one of the best decisions we made. She gave us memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives, and we cannot recommend her enough.
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