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DOWNTOWN ATHENS | ATHENS, GEORGIA | ENGAGEMENT SESSION I’m so excited I finally got to meet Alison and Brett!! You’re going to see them again in just a few weeks when they say “I Do” on their wedding day! These two are such a sweet couple! They actually met and live in the Washington DC […]

UGA NORTH CAMPUS | ATHENS, GEORGIA | MINI SESSIONS Ahhh! These were SO MUCH FUN! If you’ve followed along for awhile, you know I typically shoot weddings and engagements, but I love getting to venture out every so often to offer mini sessions. This year’s sessions are some of my all time favorites! Everyone has […]

UGA NORTH CAMPUS | ATHENS, GEORGIA | ENGAGEMENT SESSION Abbey and Chris’ engagement session was so much fun! I met Abbey at the University of Georgia Wesley Foundation and I was so excited when she decided to become a #MHbride for 2023!! We met for their session on UGA North Campus and the fall leaves […]

UGA FOUNDER’S GARDEN | ATHENS, GEORGIA | ENGAGEMENT SESSION I am SO OBSESSED with these! The University of Georgia Founder’s Garden was the perfect location for Yeoryia and Peter’s fall engagement session! During Yeoryia and Peter’s initial inquiry phone call, I felt like I clicked with them instantly and was so excited to have them […]

HADDEN ESTATE | WATKINSVILLE, GA | BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER EVENT We interrupt the normal wedding content to bring you this epic first annual Pink with a Purpose Breast Cancer Fundraiser Event! When Jen from Hadden Estate asked me about participating in this event, I was so excited! Not only do I love this excellent team […]

HADDEN ESTATE DGD | WATKINSVILLE, GA | ENGAGEMENT SESSION The sweetest couple!! From our very first phone call, I could tell Ellis is one of the most down-to-earth brides I’ll ever meet – meeting her in person confirmed this! Josh, like most MH Grooms, started off willing but hesitant about taking photos and ended up […]

THE SHACKLEFORD HOUSE | ALBANY, GA | WEDDING DAY Honestly, I’m not even sure where to start?! This wedding day was a gorgeous breath of fresh air – filled with peace, great weather (despite the threat of a hurricane) and the sweetest people you’ll ever meet! Jade and Grey’s wedding day took place at The […]

BOGART, GEORGIA | IN HOME SESSION | NEWBORN Surprise!! Michele Houston Photography now offers in-home sessions (families, newborns and couples)!! It’s been a common request from friends and past couples and now it’s HAPPENING! I’m still finalizing details, but if you or someone you know might be interested, please email michelehoustonphotography@gmail.com and let me know […]

Y’all.. this wedding is a DREAM WEDDING!!! You may remember Marissa and Joey from their beautiful, glowy sunset engagement, but the first time I met them I could tell instantly that their wedding day would be FUN! From their epic first look all the way to their chic getaway car, Marissa and her mom planned […]

I’m in LOVE with these!! I met Karri Jo and Jack for their engagement session at the University of Georgia Founder’s Garden in the heart of Athens, GA – an ideal location for a romantic feel to a session!! Despite the little rain that popped up, we ended the session on the parking deck rooftop […]

CHATEAU ELAN WINERY & RESORT | BRASELTON, GA | WEDDING DAY Ahhh!! Get ready to see some of my FAVORITE new photos!! The Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia was the most elegant venue for this summer wedding! The weather was threatening thunderstorms all day, but Madison had her heart set on an […]

DOWNTOWN ATHENS | ATHENS, GEORGIA | ENGAGEMENT SESSION Get ready to see some of my NEW FAVORITE engagement photos!!!! Chris and Logan’s downtown Athens, GA engagement was so much fun! We started on UGA North Campus and ended with some fun rooftop/skyline photos! I love when I get to photograph someone from my hometown in […]

255 MILLEDGE HARDEMAN-SAMS HOUSE | ATHENS, GEORGIA | WEDDING DAY Wow.. what a perfect wedding day at 255 Milledge in Athens, GA! You know this is a venue I love visiting over and over – today was special because they newly renovated their venue and we got to add in some unique backdrops for Lili […]

HAWKSINVILLE, GEORGIA | WEDDING DAY | BRYANT BARN I hope you’re ready for wedding day photos full of emotions, sweet moments and beautiful colors! Bailee and Jordan’s families are such a close knit group which made for many tears, big feelings and a lot of joy on this perfect wedding day. We traveled south to […]