Twenty five years later…About Michael McCaleb
How life makes you appreciate things differently…
When I started out, I enjoyed the parties the most. Now, I still enjoy the rug cutting, but I also take special interest in the relationships, and the dynamics, and the people involved. The event industry is a special kind of business that deals in dreams and emotions, details and sounds. Documenting the family and friends has made me a better filmmaker…more than any mastermind or Youtube course!
Over the years, I’ve come to realize that the moments I capture aren’t just fleeting—they can become treasured memories that grow in value with every passing year, sometimes in ways no one could have anticipated on the wedding day itself.
how it started
“I always knew I wanted to help people document the moments that matter.”
When I shot my first wedding, I had already been filming and editing demo reels for comedians at The Improv during my “day job.” Pretty soon, weddings and events became my main gig.
Rave Reviews
“Michael was awesome from beginning to end...The day of the wedding, he was professional, patient, and hardworking. When we received the film, we were elated. It captured mine and my husband's love perfectly.”
Mary A.
Unobtrusive Documentary Films
I capture luxury weddings without turning them into productions. Your day feels untouched, not orchestrated for content.
I live in Anaheim Hills with my wife and two rescue pups. Skye is the goofy looking Husky. Gracie is the sweetheart German Shepherd/Pittie. My two sons live in Tacoma, WA. I love travel, baseball, standup comedy, and rock music. From the pandemic years, I have a now defunct podcast on Spotify called “Proggy” that’s all about progressive music.
