Smile As You Mae Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,700

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,000


About Smile As You Mae Photography

Smile As You Mae Photography

SC + NC Based Photographer

Hi! We're Michaella & Megan, the sister team behind Smile As You Mae Photography. We have the honor of documenting love stories and preserving the moments that become lifelong memories. With over 10 years of experience and more than 350 weddings captured, we've learned that the best images happen when you feel comfortable, confident, and fully present. Michaella is our lead photographer, and Megan is our lead videographer and second photographer. As sisters, we work seamlessly together to capture every meaningful moment while creating a fun, relaxed experience for our couples.

We're honored to have been voted Best of South Carolina for three consecutive years, a reflection of the relationships we build and the experience we provide for every couple. Before photography became her full-time career, Michaella attended nursing school and worked as a pediatric nurse for nearly six years. That experience shaped the way we care for our couples—with patience, attention to detail, and a calm presence throughout the wedding day. Our goal is simple: to create timeless photos and films that allow you to relive your wedding day for years to come.


Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Video

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

45 reviews

  • MA

    Megan A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 4, 2025

    These are magazine-quality photos!

    Smile as You Mae was phenomenal to work with! From my first inquiry to the wedding day, Michaella and Megan were a joy and instantly made me feel comfortable. I had a lot of questions and they took the time to talk through everything with me ahead of time. We stuck to the schedule we created together and were able to get everything my husband and I wanted from the shot list, and took pictures that would fit everyones tastes (details, close-up shots, formal, fun long exposure during the reception, everything you could ask for)! They were professional and got amazing photos, but many guests stated that they didn’t even know they were there throughout the reception, which is how well they were able to blend in with the group while still catching all of our moments. I can not recommend Smile as You Mae enough! I have consistently had people state that these photos look like they belong in a magazine, so if thats the quality you want (which you know you do), don’t hesitate to book them!

  • BA

    Brittany A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 23, 2024

    Amazing!

    Looking for a photographer is very stressful. This was me and my husband’s first time getting any type of professional photos done as a couple. Going through Michella photos is exactly what I was looking for! After speaking with her she was very understanding and helpful with finding a place for our engagement photos. She went above and beyond at one point of our wedding it started to rain and she asked if we wanted to take a picture. I agreed not knowing that the picture was going to come out amazing!! Never could I have thought it would’ve came out the way it did and I am so grateful!

  • BD

    Becky K. Drozdz

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 21

    AMAZING! Michaella 100% got the aesthetic I was after for my branding photo shoot. She incorporated my items and created poses that were perfect for my brand!

  • KM

    Kaitlyn Miller

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 2, 2026

    We flew Michaella and her husband, Autry, out to the Tetons in Wyoming to photograph our full-day elopement, and they truly couldn’t have done a better job! They are an absolutely amazing team. Michaella’s work is beyond beautiful, and her flow throughout the day and the way she poses you is incredible. It’s so clear that she has worked incredibly hard to master her work. As a photographer myself, I am very picky when it comes to images, and I knew from the very beginning that I wanted Michaella to photograph our wedding. I have been absolutely gushing to tell everyone how amazing of a job she did! She even got up at 4 AM for us so we could start photographing at sunrise, and she was just as excited and dedicated as we were. Overall, Michaella was truly perfect, and Autry was such an amazing help throughout the entire day. They made the experience so much fun and captured our day more beautifully than I could have imagined. I would recommend Michaella and Autry for literally ANYTHING—you will not regret booking them! We truly couldn’t have had a better experience.

  • JL

    Jessica Lawing

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 22, 2026

    We got our baby's newborn photos done here. They are super awesome! All the way from scheduling the photo shoot to getting the edited photos in a timely manner. During the shoot they knew exactly how to keep my baby calm and relaxed. The actual photos are absolutely beautiful! It's a work of art honestly. Super impressed! 👏


I recommend reaching out ASAP when you know you would like to book a session. Our books usually fill up 2-3 months out.
You will receive your images edited in high resolution, access to an online photo gallery, and the photo release to print.