Your wedding is an experience, filled with emotion, artistry, and fleeting moments that deserve to be preserved with intention. At Moose Studio, we specialize in fine art wedding photography that feels refined, romantic, and deeply personal, capturing celebrations with an editorial and timeless approach. With over a decade of experience photographing luxury weddings in California, Utah, and destination locations, we bring an artful eye and a seamless, white-glove experience to every wedding day, allowing you to be fully present while we tell your story beautifully.

ELEVATING YOUR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION

MOOSE STUDIO is a Full Service WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM

MOOSE STUDIO

Successful Wedding and Event Design is Rooted in Intentional Details and Unique Design Stories.

We believe

OUR PHILOSOPHY and design approach

From the delicate embroidery of a gown to the soft glow of candlelit receptions, the most meaningful moments are found in the smallest details. We take an intentional, thoughtful approach, blending documentary storytelling with fine art wedding photography to create images that are romantic, timeless, and uniquely yours.

Experiences are in the details.

We believe

OUR PHILOSOPHY and photography approach

Raised in California, I built my wedding photography business over a decade ago, specializing in romantic, editorial-style weddings and destination celebrations. Now based in Salt Lake City, I serve couples throughout California and Utah who value emotional, story-driven imagery. Inspired by the softness of film and natural light, my style blends fine art elegance with heartfelt storytelling, capturing timeless moments across 17+ countries.

Meet the founder and lead photographer

about michaela

Ooh la la, it's Moi

meet the team

Trusted Partners in Luxury Weddings

With over a decade of experience, Maricela designs exquisite weddings in California and worldwide. Known for her refined aesthetic and seamless execution, her work is featured in top publications. Discover how she can bring your dream wedding to life.

Curating Luxury Weddings with Precision and Grace

maricela

luxury Wedding planner

— Mahatma Gandhi

life.

there is

is love,

where there

Unique Design Stories

Romantic Timeless Gatherings

Style Over Trends

the moose team can't get enough of

what drives and inspires our team

You believe your wedding should feel like an experience, not just a single day. Whether you’re celebrating at a California vineyard, along the Utah mountains, or planning a destination wedding weekend, you value thoughtful details, beautiful settings, and time with the people you love most. You’re drawn to full-weekend coverage, editorial storytelling, and imagery that reflects both elegance and authenticity, allowing your celebration to unfold naturally while every meaningful moment is artfully documented. 

You care about refined style, meaningful moments, and celebrations that feel unforgettable.

OUR COUPLES VALUE BEAUTY, TRAVEL, AND INTENTIONAL CELEBRATIONS

our clients

about 

I show up fully — grounded, calm, and completely focused on you. On a day that moves quickly, I help you slow down, stay present, and savor the moments that matter most.


Intention

Timeless always wins. I believe in graceful movement, romantic light, and classic design that still feels fresh 50 years from now.

Elegance

No templates. No cookie-cutter poses. Just honest documentation of your day as it unfolds — cinematic, real, and uniquely yours.


Storytelling

I chase feeling, not perfection. My favorite images are often the in-between moments — the exhale before vows, your grandmother's hands, a single tear.

Emotion

I’m drawn to heritage-rich, soulful weddings that reflect your roots. Whether you’re marrying by the Mediterranean or a California vineyard, your story is the thread I follow.


Culture

Everyone deserves to be treated with warmth, patience, and respect — especially on their wedding day. I create a space where you can fully be yourself, emotions and all.

Kindness

the heart

These values guide every image I create and every client I serve


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