Michelle Alexandra is a wedding and editorial photographer based in Carmel, California.

With a background in fashion photography, Michelle brings an editorial sensibility to documenting people in love, balancing thoughtful composition with an intuitive, documentary approach. Her work is rooted in presence and detail, allowing moments to unfold naturally while offering subtle direction when it matters most.

Having lived and worked on the Central Coast for years, Michelle knows Carmel intimately. She understands how the light moves throughout the day, where the landscape feels most effortless on camera, and how to create images that feel refined without ever pulling couples out of the experience. That local knowledge carries through whether she is photographing a wedding day, an engagement session, or a full wedding weekend.

Over the past decade, Michelle has photographed weddings throughout Carmel, Carmel Valley, San Francisco, and Napa, as well as destinations across the country.

Clients often describe Michelle as calm and unobtrusive, allowing them to remain fully present while she documents their day with intention. That trust is central to her work and informs the way she approaches every celebration.

Michelle’s photography has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, People, Carats and Cake, Wedding Sparrow, and The Knot.

I photograph weddings throughout Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, San Francisco, and the Northern California coast.