We seriously could not have picked a better wedding photographer and videographer. Michelle made us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera (which is saying a lot). On the wedding day her team captured everything without ever feeling intrusive.
Holly J.
5.0
If you want someone who’s talented, professional, and just really great to have around on your wedding day, I 100% recommend Michelle and her team!
Catherine M.
5.0
About this vendor
Michelle Happle
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (4X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in Houston, TX, Michelle Happle Photography offers couples professional wedding photography services. There are few things Michelle loves more than capturing couples’ unique love stories through the magic of her camera lens.
Michelle always felt drawn to the visual arts from a young age and her love of photography continued to grow over the years. She began photographing weddings back in 2008, and her passion remains strong today. Michelle aims to be there for couples throughout the planning process. From suggesting suitable vendors, to simply being available to discuss wedding plans, Michelle is more than just your wedding photographer, she is a friend.
Whether your preferred aesthetic is classic, documentary, or lifestyle, Michelle is highly skilled and experienced to capture all of your precious moments. Michelle and her team offer many helpful services including video and photobooth services. Whatever vision you have in mind, Michelle Happle Photography is devoted to helping you showcase your unique love story.
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Meet the team
Michelle Happle
Owner
Hi I'm Michelle and becoming a photographer was not something I planned when I was little. Then in 2006 I picked up my first Canon 450D. Ever since my passion has bloomed. There are few things I love as much as photographing weddings. I relish getting to know new couples and becoming great friends. Actually I still keep in touch with a number of my brides from over a decade ago.
I offer photography, video and photobooth services and would love to help out with your wedding and make it a stress free as possible.
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Reviewers rave that the photographer is professional, warm, and makes couples and guests feel comfortable, producing creative, natural, and stunning photos. They praise excellent communication, responsiveness, fast turnaround, and helpful posing/direction on the wedding day. Reasonably priced, adaptable with large parties, and highly recommended for weddings and elopements.
Holly J
5.0
We seriously could not have picked a better wedding photographer and videographer. Michelle made us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera (which is saying a lot). On the ...
wedding day her team captured everything without ever feeling intrusive.
Catherine M
5.0
If you want someone who’s talented, professional, and just really great to have around on your wedding day, I 100% recommend Michelle and her team!
Any questions?
Allison G
5.0
Michelle is an absolutely amazing photographer! She made our our elopement feel so special and stress-free. we highly recommend to anyone looking for a talented and professional p...
hotographer!
Ravyn D
5.0
We absolutely loved working with Michelle Happle! She was super easygoing, professional, and made us feel comfortable all day. The photos turned out beautiful and captured so many...
special moments. We couldn’t be happier and would 100% recommend her!
Jana J
5.0
Michelle Happle Photography was amazing! Michelle and her team were so easy to work with and made us feel totally comfortable on our wedding day. The photos are absolutely beautifu...
l and perfectly capture all the emotions and little moments. We’re obsessed with our gallery and couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!
Catherine P
5.0
From the very first conversation, Michelle was professional, warm, and incredibly easy to work with. On the big day, she made us feel completely comfortable and the photos came out...
beautifully.
Brianne J
5.0
We couldn’t be happier with our experience and photos from our elopement! From the very beginning, Michelle made us feel completely at ease, which was so important on such an intim...
ate and meaningful day. She captured every emotion so beautifully—nothing felt forced or staged, just genuine moments that truly reflect who we are.
Celeste B
5.0
Michelle (and her assistant Cassie) did an absolutely amazing job capturing our wedding day! She was not only professional and highly skilled but also incredibly personable, making...
everyone feel at ease throughout the day. Her creativity truly shone in every shot, and she had a great eye for capturing those special, candid moments as well as beautifully composed portraits.
She was also attentive to our preferences and seamlessly adapted to the flow of the day, ensuring everything felt natural. The results exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier with how she documented such an important milestone.
If you’re looking for a talented, creative, and warm photographer for your special day, I can’t recommend Michelle Happle Photography enough!
Sandy M
5.0
Hiring Michelle for my friend’s wedding was one of the best decisions we made! From the very beginning, she was professional, personable, and genuinely passionate about capturing e...
very special moment.
Michele W
5.0
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day! From start to finish, Michelle was an absolute dream to work with. She made us feel so comfortable in front of...
the camera, and her creative eye captured moments we didn’t even realize were happening.
The photos are stunning—every emotion, detail, and candid smile was beautifully preserved. Michelle went above and beyond to make sure every shot we wanted was captured, and she even delivered the photos sooner than we expected!
Richard N
5.0
I'm so happy we got Michelle to do our wedding photos. I am usually not a person who likes taking photos but Michelle had both my wife and I feeling comfortable in front of the cam...
era.
Angela N
5.0
I am so grateful to have had Michelle capture our small backyard wedding! From start to finish, she was an absolute joy to work with. She understood how important it was for us to ...
keep things intimate and personal, and made sure every moment was beautifully documented.
Amelia M
5.0
Absolutely stunning! I had the pleasure of attending a wedding recently, and I was blown away by the incredible work of Michelle. From start to finish, she captured every special m...
oment with such artistry and precision. The photos were not only beautiful but also so natural and heartfelt, truly reflecting the magic of the day. She had a fantastic ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, and the candid shots were absolutely priceless.
Jennifer G
5.0
Michelle and her team were great, responsive and created absolutely beautiful work. Would book again and recommend !
Bailey H
5.0
Michelle is THE BEST! Her and her team made the whole day flow so easily. She did both our engagement and wedding photos. She is so easy to talk to, and it feels like talking to a ...
friend. We loved working with her!!
Ashley G
4.0
Michelle made our day flow with ease, she was energetic and engaging while trying to capture the perfect pictures. She even did our engagement pictures which made us more confident...
and comfortable working with her. Definitely recommend!
Jacob G
4.0
My wife and I really enjoyed having Michelle with the engagement pictures as well as the wedding day, it made it all the more special. She made taking pictures with her easy! 10/10...
recommend!
Diana F
5.0
I'm impressed with Michelle's great attention to detail. She really has a way of making you look your best in her photography!
Ember B
5.0
Michelle did my headshots and they came out beautiful!
Erin S
5.0
Michelle was easy to book and work with. My daughter had a wonderful experience and was so glad that we chose her for our photos. We are very happy with the end results as well. I ...
will definitely use Michelle again!
Response from Michelle Happle Photography
Thank you so much. I loved working with Liberty too!!
Marissa E
5.0
Michelle was truly a blessing from God during my wedding season! First, she met with me to discuss my budget and learn about my husband and I and my family so she could understand ...
what shots were the most important for my big day. Her communication was amazing and that is so important when it comes to wedding planning. She got to my venue early on the big day, but before that she made sure I completed a questionnaire so she didn't miss anything. I had a huge wedding party with different personalities/ages/races and I'm sure it was a lot to handle but she did it with grace and professionalism! Michelle was reasonably priced and very patient throughout the entire process. Her work was excellent and I highly recommend you choose her to be your photographer. You will not be disappointed!
Response from Michelle Happle Photography
Aww Marissa!! This is so sweet. Thank you so much! It means the world to me that you were ...
so happy with my services <3
Tiffany S
5.0
Michelle is absolutely amazing! She captures your best features on your best day and just is amazing! She listens to what you want and delivers!
Jeanna B
5.0
I highly recommend Michelle. She is amazing.
I actually had a photo shoot prior to hiring Michelle and he just wasn't meeting my expectations. I WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD HER AS MY P...
HOTOGRAPHER FROM THE BEGINNING
She's do easy to work with
Erin C
5.0
Michelle did an amazing job for me. She is kind and patient and gave me more than I ever thought possible. I refer her to everyone because I know she will do a great job!!
Maribel M
5.0
Michelle is a wonderful photographer to work with. She is incredibly professional and very easy to work with. We loved all of our pictures. She makes great use of time and is great...
with providing posing directions. We definitely plan to use her services for future photography needs.
Destiny K
5.0
Michelle was the best photographer I could have asked for. She took the best most loving looking photos. Her edits were perfect and on top of that we built a great relationship and...
she treats me like family. I highly recommend using her services.
Ariel D
5.0
Michelle is by far THE BEST!! She did my engagement photos, bridal photos, boudoir photos, and of course my wedding photos! She always has a great attitude and there is never a dul...
l moment with her. She makes you feel so comfortable during all photos. She will be the one i always use!
Shelby B
5.0
If you are looking for an amazing photographer look no further! Michelle did any amazing job on capturing the most important day of our lives! She knew all of the right spots to cr...
eate some beautiful photos! She was super sweet and took all of our stress and worries away! These are memories that I will cherish forever! Michelle I can’t thank you enough for everything you did! ❤️
Misty B
5.0
Michelle Happle Photopraphy did an outstanding job at our wedding event this weekend. We will continue to use her for all our events!
Rudi G
5.0
Michelle was such an amazing photographer to work with! She understood my needs and wants and went above and beyond to capture the best day of my life! I couldn’t have hired anyone...
better. She made our pictures the most memorable items I have in possession today. If you are considering Michelle just say yes!
Shaelynn M
5.0
Michelle was the MVP of our wedding! We hired her and her partner to capture our special day, and we could not be more pleased. We first met Michelle after hiring her for an engage...
ment shoot, and we were thrilled, so we knew she would be just as wonderful for the wedding. Little did we know, Michelle did more to coordinate things then our day-of coordinator seemed to do to move things along smoothly.
We got our pictures back way quicker than we expected (about 3 weeks), and they were great. There were hundreds of them despite our wedding being short. I absolutely recommend hiring both her and her partner because some of our most cherished photos are our reactions to each other, and that could not have been achieved without both.
You will not regret hiring Michelle. If I ever need a photographer again, I will not hesitate to reach out to her. She’s prompt, kind, and talented. You couldn’t ask for more.
Response from Michelle Happle Photography
I had so much fun working with the 2 of you!
Mark G
5.0
We had a great experience with Michelle as our wedding photographer. The booking process was very easy and straight forward and she was very helpful with any questions we had. Mich...
elle kept a steady communication with us regarding the event and our schedule to make it as smooth as possible. She and her assistant were very professional throughout and took wonderful shots of our wedding. We planned out most of the shots ahead of time, but she was also able to work with us day of when there were changes. The final photos we received were exactly what we were hoping for to remember this day.
Sadie S
5.0
Absolutely fantastic!
Michelle was on time; she got right to work after a quick 10 minutes consultation with me, the bride. She did absolutely gorgeous work. She went with the flo...
w. Her presence was very calming in the craziness of a wedding day. We shared many laughs throughout the day! She was just a wonderful person and a fantastic photographer!
Response from Michelle Happle Photography
I loved spending your day with you ♥️
Sarah E
5.0
Michelle Happle is amazing. She is super friendly, helpful, professional, full of creative ideas, and did I say amazing?! We worked together at a wedding photo shoot. She took some...
gorgeous pictures of my custom wedding cakes. I would highly recommend Michelle Happle Photography to any of my customers.😃⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Elissa C
5.0
Michelle is suv an amazing photographer! All the photos she took were amazing and were finished so fast! She has great taste in angles, lighting and posing! 100/10 recommend this ...
sweet lady for all your photography needs!
karina r
5.0
Michelle is the best! She is punctual and very professional. Her work is amazing and I would highly recommend her to all my friends and family.
Laura K
5.0
Love working with Michelle! She is very professional, prompt & just a joy to work alongside. Her pricing is affordable plus you’ll end up with lots of gorgeous photos.
Gisela M
5.0
Worked many shoots alongside Michelle and she is very professional and captures every moment perfectly! Great communication and her turnaround time is extremely quick as well! Woul...
d definitely recommend 10/10
Teresa M
5.0
Very professional!
Michelle did my surprise engagement photos and they came out incredible! I will only use her for any picture I have done!
She is super sweet, very caring and m...
akes you feel comfortable!
You have to use her!!
Response from Michelle Happle Photography
Teresa I had such a great time with your surprise engagement!! Thanks for the kind words ❤...
️
Krystal S
4.0
Michelle is very professional, down to earth & overall a delight to be around! Her turnaround time for receiving edited photos is quick & she makes herself readily available when y...
ou have a question or concern
Jamie W
5.0
I have worked with many photographers as a wedding planner and can attest that Michelle has great work ethic and a natural demeanor that effortlessly puts her clients at ease. She ...
is able to translate client requests into beautiful keepsake images that they are so excited to see. She works well with the entire team of vendors to ensure our clients are well taken care of on their day.
Response from Michelle Happle Photography
Thank you so much!! I love working with you 😊
Nichole C
5.0
Michelle did a boudoir shoot for me to give to my husband for our anniversary. I was extremely nervous but she had me relaxed and laughing as soon as she walked in the door. She is...
fun to work with and creative with shots. The pictures came out amazingly. I would highly recommend hiring Michelle for any photography needs you have. You won’t regret it!
Response from Michelle Happle Photography
You were smokin that day 😁
Brad O
5.0
Michelle is an excellent photographer and does a great job interacting with her clients. She helped put us at ease and genuinely listened to our recommendations while finding the b...
est way to capture the moment. Her professionalism is beyond reproach and I would/will recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer to capture the essence of “that special day” that can be cherished for years to come.
Brandi P
5.0
As a Wedding Planner that has had the opportunity to work with Michelle Happle Photography multiple times now, I'm happy to say that Michelle is wonderful to work with! She is so k...
ind and fun. Always on time and creative!!
Response from Michelle Happle Photography
I love when we get to work together!
Amanda B
5.0
I had so much fun working with Michelle. She has so may good ideas for my wedding pictures and they all came out wonderful! It gives you peace of mind working with someone knowin...
g they are going to capture your most important times in your life in a wonderful picture. Creating wonderful memories.
angela g
5.0
I've known Michelle for about a year. She is a wonderful person does an awesome job. She is very easy to work with and will give you just what you are looking for. I've had the ple...
asure of helping her out when she needed a model and would do it anytime she asked.
Amber C
5.0
She is a fantastic photographer and is so fun to work with and to be around. Her photos are truly amazing. I 100% recommend her as your photographer! You won't be disappointed at a...
ll.
Brittany S
5.0
Super attentive to all of the little details!
Theresa L
5.0
Michelle has taken and polished scores of photos of my son as he has grown up over the years. She has a keen eye, and always catches some really breathtaking shots from both tradit...
ional and create perspectives. I would not trust my family or wedding pictures to anyone else. She is thoroughly professional and knows photography inside and out.
MISTY B
5.0
Michelle's work is beautiful. I love the way she pays such attention to the small details and always makes you feel comfortable. She if fun to work with and has an amazing person...
