I'm Michelle
Because you shouldn’t have to choose just one moment to remember, this is your way to hold on to the whole story.
Because some moments are meant to be seen as they unfold, movement, emotion, and the beauty of this season, just as it was.
On an unusually chilly and rainy day in San Diego, Marlena and Mike invited their closest family and friends to celebrate their beautiful and love filled wedding day! Luckily the storm clouds rolled away, the rain stopped, and the sun began to peak through.
When I first met with Mike and Marlena, Marlena’s mom told me how important it was to capture her getting ready at her house as that was the house she grew up in. I thought that was so sweet.
I’m so thankful to be part of one of the most magical days of a couple’s life.
Congratulations Mike & Marlena!

























































Venue: Cottonwood Golf Club, El Cajon
Second Shooter: Pauline Conway Photography
Michelle of Michelle Popp Photography is a San Diego wedding photographer specializing in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and wedding photography in San Diego, California, Carlsbad, Del Mar and surrounding areas. Michelle is drawn to emotion filled images, beautiful light and soft neutral colors. Her passion is to capture that authentic beauty, family love, and connection in her imagery.

These photographs become treasures passed through generations. Your children will one day hold these images close, seeing themselves through your loving eyes and discovering the quiet grace that surrounded their earliest days.
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If this season feels tender, beautiful, or just a little fleeting, it may be His way of inviting you to pause and hold it close. I’d be honored to walk with you.