07/01/2026
HEYYY!! ππΌ Did you hear that I forgot I graduated 10 YEARS AGO?! π June was absolutely INSANE, so please excuse the delay!
It's honestly mind-blowing to think that 10 years ago I left an aviation inspection job making $11 an hour to photograph a high school classmate's wedding with my best friend. I knew I couldn't mess it up, so I wanted to learn everything I could.
Before that wedding, I packed up and moved to Massachusetts to attend Hallmark Institute of Photography. It was an intense 10-month, pass-or-fail program, and I was so excited to be living on my own while chasing this dream. I worked hard, passed, and went on to assist wedding photographers all over CT, MA, and NY before taking the huge leap of going out on my own!
Looking back, I never could have imagined where this journey would take me.
I've photographed engagements that turned into weddings, weddings that turned into babies, & families that continue to come back year after year. Every inquiry, session, wedding, referral, like, comment, and kind word has helped build the business I dreamed about 10 years ago. I truly wouldn't be here without all of you.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting me with your memories. Here's to the last 10 years... and all the memories still to come. π€
β¨ GIVEAWAY TIME! β¨
To celebrate 10 years, 11 winners will be chosen!
π 1 Grand Prize: FREE 1 hour photo session
π 5 Winners: $50 gift card of your choice
πΈ 5 Winners: $50 print credit toward your next photo session
To enter:
π€ Follow Alyssa Michel Photography
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π€ Tag friends (1 tag = 1 entry, unlimited!)
Bonus: Share this post to your story (IG) or page and tag me! (Private account? Send me a screenshot.)
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Ends 7/5/26 | Winners announced 7/6/26
*One prize per person. Session/print credit must be redeemed by December 2026. Travel fees may apply outside my service area. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook.*
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