Life is not measured by the breaths you take,

but by the moments that take your breath away…

Let me capture those moments for you.

 

 

ABOUT  - The Owner

I have been taking photos for many years and love to freeze moments in time that are unique.  I remember winning second place in the local newspaper photo competition at age 9.  After that, I found photography wasn't just fun, but rewarding. 

 

When I got married, I had a terrible experience with the photographer we hired.  I had a beautiful new wife, a wonderful ceremony, and a nasty and rude photographer.  The horrible experience I had with my photographer drives me to be the best, most flexible photographer you could ever want to take care of your most important day.

 

I strive to capture the moments at a wedding that will live in your family's memories for generations.  I look forward to being the one you trust to take the photos that matter to you.

  

I will create outstanding photography for my clients by using my creative abilities to capture the true emotions of the people I am photographing.  I take care in photographing your event seamlessly so you can enjoy your day knowing you will receive professional care and attention.  I want to ensure that every client is satisfied with their portraits and that they are beautifully packaged to be cherished for years to come.

 

Touch of Grace Photography is named after my daughter, Alyssa Grace.

 

I attend and photograph every wedding.  I even try to come to your rehearsal. 

 

ABOUT  - TOUCH OF GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY

 

What makes TOG different?  We care.  We will even most likely be at your wedding rehearsal.  How many photographers do that?  If we can see your wedding rehearsal and location, we are able to see the flow of your wedding.  We can also see the location and know where we can be for great shots.  Knowing how your ceremony will unfold and knowing the location will help us get GREAT shots on your special day!

 

When we ask brides if they want a photojournalistic (story like) or formal style of photography in their wedding, we usually hear the answer, “both”.  So we try to incorporate a combination of these different styles in our photography.

 

The photos we capture tell the story of your day thorough candid portraits of the friends and family who have come to celebrate this wonderful event with you.  The pictures capture the emotions, colors, and memorable moments of your day helping you remember your wedding’s details for a lifetime.  When we design your wedding album, we get to tell the story of your day for you to cherish forever.

 

We also offer engagement and bridal sessions as well.  All packages can be customized to suit your individual requirements.

 

Within 30 days after your wedding, we'll post your photographs on the Touch of Grace web site.  If you wish, we can password protect your online photos so that you and anyone else you choose, can view your pictures. Any reprints you order online will be delivered within 14 days after ordering them.

 

Most clients want at least some formal photos made of their family and wedding party. We will send you a checklist prior to your event and you can personalize who you wish to be in these shots.

 

Either prior to or immediately after the ceremony, we like to photograph just the couple in a fun and relaxed manner for about 10-20 minutes. This allows the couple to relax, laugh, and to grab a few minutes of alone time before walking into the reception.

 

We photograph digitally, using Nikon professional camera systems.

 

We will gladly travel at no additional charge within a 80 mile radius of Greenville SC.  Contact us with specific long distance locations so we can estimate the travel time and distance.   Destination weddings are wonderful!  We travel to other parts of the country and Puerto Rico!  Cover travel expenses and lodging and we are set.

 

To book Touch of Grace Photography for your wedding day, just call 864-907-4996 or send an e-mail to michael@touchofgracephoto.com.  We can check availability and arrange an appointment to meet to with you to discuss your special day. 

 


 

RECOMMENDATIONS -

Michael,
 
I am sorry I am so late sending this.  Your website looks great.  And our photo albums are wonderful.
  
Michael, you did an awesome job in recording one of the most precious moments in our lives.  You have created pictures that will forever help us remember the joy and love of that special day.  With seemingly endless patience, you snapped every important step of the wedding day along with some comical and questionable steps!!
The pictures are beautiful.  The attention to detail is wonderful, the unusual poses magnificent.  Then, to see them arranged in such a unique way for our wedding album is just hard to describe.  We loved it and we grew to love you.
To you and your precious wife who was such a blessing that day, we thank you.  You are a very talented photographer and your work reflects your love for what you do.  You became one of our family that weekend and we will always remember your enthusiasm and willingness to make sure we were pleased with the finished product.  Pleased we are and will recommend your services every time we get the opportunity.
Keep up the good work!
 
Terry and Nancy Smith

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Michael,
We love our pictures and have had MANY MANY GREAT compliments on our photos. Everyone (us included) loves the way you did our album. You truly helped make our wedding day a dream come true! And, thanks to you we can relive that day just by looking at our pictures whenever we want. We are doing great. Please tell your wife we say hello and thanks to her too!!! Please let me know if I can do anything else to help you out!
Thanks again!!!

Kelly Hood

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Michael,
Thank you so much! We had a lot of fun working with you. If you ever need a couple to model or anything.... we are available haha. Thanks so much again and we will remember you the next time we need a photographer. Thanks and God bless

Angie Gadagno

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I just wanted to tell you how pleased we were with the photos you took of our wedding at the B&B in Simpsonville on October 6th, 2007.
From the very beginning you worked with me through the whole process and helped me pick out the best package for our needs.
Since I was planning my wedding from out of state you sent me a ton of useful information, all the way down to a photo checklist!
Your prices are exceptionally reasonable and would not have changed a thing. I might not have made it the easiest for you, being it was my first wedding I really had no idea what I was doing.
You made your time at the B&B very effective by taking many lovely photos of friends, family and the grounds while we tried to organize the whole process.
All of my guests really enjoyed having you there and loved talking to you, when you weren't taking pictures.
I would recommend your services to anyone I meet. No offense, but I hope I don't need to book you again!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Codi Skipper

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Michael,
 I just had a chance to review the photos that you took of my wedding. I am soo pleased! You did such a great job! I loved every single one of them. You did such a great job with what you had to work with as far as the room I got ready in and all the  mirrors and the difficult lighting and the rain. I know it was a little challenging with everyone wanting to take pictures the same time you were. I didn't realize such a small crowd would be so difficult. I do realize that I got a little snippy towards you too. I am sorry about that. I am sure that you get that all the time though. I am so glad that you were able to be a part of my special day. Thank you so much! I will definitely recommend you to everyone I know.
 
Let us know how the picking out the photos for the book works. I'm sure you told us but I don't remember.
 
Thank you so much!
 
Melanie

 

                                                

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