michael fletcher photography

Riverside Harvest Christian Fellowship Wedding : Leticia & Kory

2012-03-14T02:30:17Z

Riverside, California

Wedding: Harvest Christian Fellowship
Reception: The Old Spaghetti Factory

I was thrilled to photograph Leticia and Kory's wedding at Harvest Christian Fellowship for two reasons. First, Toni and I were married at Harvest, our home church, almost 18 years ago. Second, this was the first wedding I photographed at Harvest. I love how Leticia and Kory have a passion for Christ. You can tell they are dedicated to their faith and to each other. They truly made me feel like family on their wedding day. I wish you both the best of love and happiness as you share your lives together.

Sequoia National Park Wedding Featured at About.com

2012-03-05T20:06:59Z

About.com - Top National Parks for Weddings

As if the distinct pleasure of shooting Heidi & Dillon's Sequoia National Park Wedding wasn't cool enough, About.com is featuring one of my favorite images from their wedding in their Top National Parks for Weddings Sequoia & Kings National Parks feature. Thanks so much, Heidi and Dillon. And congratulations for making it on About.com.

Los Angeles Walt Disney Concert Hall Engagement: Taylor & Todd

2012-02-12T10:13:15Z

Los Angeles, California

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Taylor and Todd wanted their engagement photos taken at the popular Downtown Los Angeles Walt Disney Concert Hall. The futuristic Frank Gehry architecture is the perfect backdrop for couples portraits. It was also appropriate since Taylor is a Disney fan and Todd proposed to her in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. I can't wait to photograph their San Diego Balboa Park wedding later this year.

Laguna Beach Hotel Laguna Wedding: Meagan & Adam

2012-02-12T08:44:29Z

Laguna Beach, California

Wedding and Reception : Hotel Laguna

Meagan and Adam chose the historic Hotel Laguna for their wedding and reception because they wanted to say their vows on the beach. I fell in love with Meagan's Maggie Sottero wedding dress when she showed me a picture of it before their engagement session. I anxiously awaited the day I could photograph her in it on the beautiful sand of Laguna Beach. Well, as you can see in these images, the dress and Meagan were absolutely stunning.

Indian Wells Miramonte Resort Wedding : Erin & Chris

2012-01-24T04:05:54Z

Indian Wells, California

Wedding and Reception : Miramonte Resort & Spa

Erin and Chris represent a couple firsts for me as a photographer. First, they requested a studio engagement session. I had never had a couple request that, but I was happy to pack my backdrop and Profoto studio lighting gear and photograph them at their place. It proved to be a lot of fun. We all had a great time. Second, their wedding was scheduled for New Year's Eve. They figured why not celebrate the arrival of 2012 with their closest family and friends. That proved to be a success as well.

I love how fun Erin and Chris are to be around. They exude a joy that's infectious. What a pleasure to document their wedding on a gloriously beautiful day in the California desert. As you can see from the photographs, you could swear they were taken in the middle of Spring.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Erin and Chili (Chris' nickname) for making me feel so welcome on your wedding day. Although I was there to do a job, you made me feel like one of your guests. It's a day, night and morning I'll never forget. I wish you both much happiness.

San Diego El Cortez Wedding : Deborah & Mark

2012-01-10T20:52:05Z

San Diego, California

Hair & Makeup : Happenstans Salon
First Look : Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wedding and Reception : El Cortez

The El Cortez in San Diego, California was the beautiful venue for Deborah and Mark's wedding. Deborah was a vision in her flowing wedding dress. I'm so pleased Deborah and Mark found me on Google and subsequently booked me to photograph their wedding. Knowing how discerning Mark is about photography, I was honored they selected me as their wedding photographer.

I can tell from the way Mark looks at Deborah, he is totally smitten with her; not surprising based on her beauty. And Deborah's face lights up when she sees Mark. This is truly a wonderful match. I'm sure their love will continue to grow as they share their lives together. It was abundantly evident family is important to this couple. The sense of pride and joy was palpable on their wedding day.

Culver City Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Engagement : Cindy & Sean

2012-01-07T02:30:16Z

Culver City, California

Downtown Culver City
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Cindy and Sean wanted to shoot their engagement session in Culver City since that is where they live and play. Cindy is from California and Sean is from New York, but they have melded their bi-coastal cultures together very nicely. Although they have their differences when choosing MLB baseball teams, they share a common love of music.

It was so fun to see them interact with each other. A joyful, playful attitude is evident in these photographs. They were both adorable in their Dodgers and Yankees jerseys, super hero duds and their formal attire. Cindy was so beautiful in her purple dress and Sean looked fabulous in his matching sweater and slacks. It was great to get to know them better. I've been a long time Flickr friend with Cindy, but it was so nice to get to know her better in person. I just can't wait to photograph their wedding later this year.

Thank you, Cindy and Sean. Thank you for allowing me to capture your warmth and love for one another. I consider it an honor.

Kellogg House Cal Poly Pomona Wedding : Andrea & Sergio

2011-09-01T04:47:27Z

Pomona, California

Wedding and Reception : Kellogg House, Cal Poly Pomona

Andrea and Sergio are the cutest couple together. See that first picture where they are forehead to forehead and nose to nose? That's something they just automatically do in real life! There's a special connection that's evident when they are together. Maybe it's because they have been together since high school. Whatever it is, I would love to see more couples interact in this manner.

Andrea and Sergio's wedding and reception was held at the Kellogg House on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona where Andrea is finishing up her degree so she can work with animals in the veterinary field. It was my first visit to the campus. I was impressed by the agriculture and livestock. They have horses and fields and even their own farm store which happed to sell the largest, most beautiful onions. Andrea says I need to try their fresh squeezed orange juice. I'll have to do that soon. I loved the market since I am an avid foodie who loves to cook.

They are dear to my heart because they honeymooned at Disneyland. In fact, my wife and I were there on one of their honeymoon days to celebrate my birthday. Anyone who knows me knows I love Disneyland. I even go by disneymike online. Thank you, Andrea and Sergio, for the privilege of getting to know you and get a glimpse into your wonderful life together.

San Diego Balboa Park & La Jolla Engagement : Meagan & Adam

2011-07-05T05:30:51Z

La Jolla, California

Balboa Park & La Jolla

Meagan and Adam are one of the nicest couples I've met. They are so down to earth and personable. I couldn't ask for a better couple to ask me to photograph their wedding. Mark, a groom for a wedding I'm photographing next weekend, referred Adam to me. Mark is a photo enthusiast who loved my images, so when he told Adam about me, he was sold. Thank you so much Mark! So, I'm photographing Mark and Adam's weddings this month. And they will be groomsmen at each other's affairs. How cool is that?/p>

For Meagan and Adam's engagement session, we started out at Balboa Park, a favorite venue for me. Then we moved on the La Jolla to get some beach pictures. Meagan absolutely loves the beach, so that was a necessity. In fact, her wedding will overlooking Laguna Beach. I'm so looking forward to photographing them on the beach after their ceremony. Meagan let me see a picture of her dress online and I simply adore it. Adam is going to be blown away when he sees Meagan in her gown on their wedding day.

San Diego Balboa Park Engagement : Deborah & Mark

2011-07-02T00:05:08Z

San Diego, California

Iron Mountain & Balboa Park

Deborah and Mark have such an easy-going chemistry with each other. We met at Temecula Pizza Company to discuss their wedding. Mark is an avid amateur photographer and was drawn to my photographic style after viewing my website. They Googled my site during their search for a wedding photographer. Thank you Google for bringing Deborah and Mark in to my life.

With her winning smile, I know Deborah is going to be a stunning bride. I can't wait to photograph their wedding at the El Cortez Hotel in San Diego this month. If these images are any indication, their wedding photos will be amazing! Oh, how I love my job.

Pasadena Engagement : Rachel & Damon

2011-06-30T20:54:04Z

When I went to Rachel and Damon's Santa Monica apartment for their consultation, I immediately felt at home with them. I was quite impressed that Rachel was serving her residency at UCLA. I attended my first two years of college at UCLA as a Biochemistry major. Then I learned Rachel attended USC for medical school. Even with the troubling news, I still liked her very much. All kidding aside, Damon and Rachel are both wonderfully kind people and I'm so eager to photograph their wedding in September.

Rachel absolutely loves Jacaranda trees, so I made it a point to capture them in these engagement photos. Their love for each other and zest for life shine through in their images. Rachel and Damon, thank you for the privilege of getting to know you.

Sequoia Wuksachi Lodge Wedding : Heidi & Dillon

2011-06-30T05:58:57Z

Sequoia National Park, California

Wedding and Reception : Wuksachi Lodge

I met Dillon at a Griffith Observatory Flickr meet several years ago. When he contacted me about his engagement to Heidi and their desire for me to photograph their wedding in Sequoia National Park, I was thrilled. What a beautiful place to celebrate a wedding the Wuksachi Lodge proved to be. It was the perfect venue for Heidi and Dillon because of their love of the outdoors. They had perviously visited the Wuksachi Lodge and knew it would be the place they would exchange their vows.

Heidi's family traveled to Sequoia from Kentucky. In fact, her dad brought along a bottle of Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon to add to the festivities. After spending a couple days with Heidi and Dillon's family, I felt as if I had known them forever. Their warmth and love permeated the union of two beautiful people. Their celebration was truly a blessing to me and everyone involved.

Redlands Wedding : Annette & Ryan

2011-04-06T03:36:43Z

Redlands, California

Wedding and Reception : The Mitten Building

I was overjoyed when Annette and Ryan asked me to photograph their wedding. I've known Annette for several years. I met her while doing volunteer photography at the annual Ballet Folklorico competition at UC Riverside. Annette was one of the student volunteers for the event. I noticed her beauty and asked if she would pose for studio portraits in exchange for photographs. She accepted and our friendship began. I never anticipated I would one day photograph her wedding!

Annette, a school teacher met and fell in love with Ryan, a Fire Engineer. I can see the love they have for each other whenever I see them together. They chose the Mitten Building in Redlands, Californa for their wedding ceremony and reception. They exchanged nuptuals in the presence of some 400 friends and relatives. It was a joyous affair, filling the Mitten Building with laughter and conversation. Annette was so lovely on her wedding day. I was overcome with emotion and pride, not unlike a father because I feel so close to Annette. Ryan is truly blessed to have a woman like Annette.

We took advantage of the late afternoon light in picturesque Redlands for their couples session. The AK Smiley Public Library created a beautiful backdrop for images of this lovely bride and groom. Thank you, Annette and Ryan for being wonderful clients and good friends. I wish you both happiness forever.

I want to send a special thanks to Cary Pennington and Soupy B. for shooting and assisting. You both helped the day to go smoothly and efficiently.

Pacific Palisades Wedding : Suzanne & Adam

2010-10-28T07:44:09Z

Pacific Palisades, California

Wedding and Reception : Riviera Country Club

Suzanne and Adam chose the beautiful Los Angeles Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades as the venue for their wedding and reception. Suzanne was a vision of beauty on her wedding day. Her loveliness shone from inside and out. Her joy was palpable in person and in the photographs I captured. She proclaimed that day as the best day in her life. I believed her. And I feel so privileged to share that best day with her. I want to thank Wind Productions for the opportunity to photograph Suzanne and Adam's special day.

Indian Wells Wedding : Kellee & Jeremy

2010-10-20T00:43:01Z

Indian Wells, California

Wedding and Reception : Indian Wells Country Club

Kellee and Jeremy traveled to Indian Wells, California for their wedding. Indian Wells is a beautiful community near Palm Springs, filled with golf courses and palm trees. Kellee chose the Hyatt Regency Grand Champions as the location to get ready for her big day. It was a warm, but gorgous day. Although I had just met Kellee and Jeremy that very day, I could feel the love they shared for each other. Both families made me feel so welcome. Thank you, Kelle and Jeremy for your warmth and hospitality. It was an honor to photograph your day and prepare the slideshow for your reception. I want to send a big thank you to Denise Neufeld for the opportunity to second shoot with Denise Neufeld Photography.