Meet Michelle, the Heart Behind Belle & Bee Photography

Hi, I am Michelle, the owner, lead photographer, and storyteller behind Belle & Bee Photography, Northwest Ohio's award winning wedding photography team and proud recipient of the Best of Toledo Award in both 2024 and 2025 as voted by Toledo City Paper readers.

I have been an artist my entire life. Ceramics, painting, drawing, cake decorating, interior design. Creativity is not just what I do, it is who I am. I studied art education at Kent State University and business and liberal arts at Owens Community College, and I have been photographing weddings since 2011. What started as capturing love stories for friends and family grew into something I never could have planned. Over the last decade I have fully leaned into wedding photography because I realized something profound. Being trusted to document someone's actual love story is one of the most meaningful things a person can do with a camera.

The name Belle & Bee comes from something deeply personal. Belle was my nickname as a little girl. Bee was my sister's nickname. This business was built on love from the very beginning and that has never changed.

Rooted in the Northwest Ohio Wedding Community

Michelle and her husband Dan live in the country in Northwest Ohio surrounded by FIVE dogs and two cats. Dan is a musician and the creative energy in their home never stops. When the weather cooperates you will find them on their kayaks exploring the area or chilling at the Lake Erie shoreline.

Beyond the camera, Michelle leads two industry networking groups in the Toledo area, one focused specifically on connecting and growing Northwest Ohio's best wedding vendors through education, collaboration, and community. We do not just work in this industry. We invest in it. We believe a rising tide lifts all boats and that the best wedding vendors in Toledo and Northwest Ohio are better together.

Colorful event setup with balloon arch, electric guitar prop and 2024 Best of Toledo Awards signage against purple lighting winner.

Just a peek in to our wedding Halloween 2020-

I find that connecting with clients and letting them really see us helps build a great relationship that we can create magic within! Enjoy!

Bonus: Take a look at an amazing local venue: Bloom and Bower in Risingsun, OH! A TRUE hidden gem!

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