Michelle Fiedler is an international wedding photographer and the creative mind behind Weddings and Other Stories. Known for capturing weddings across Europe and beyond, she has built a brand centered around freedom, travel, and authentic storytelling. In this interview, Michelle shares how she established herself internationally, how AI improved her workflow, and why staying true to your own vision is key to attracting the right clients.

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What kind of photography do you do and how did you get to where you are today?

I am a wedding photographer working internationally, capturing weddings across Europe and beyond. I started my journey in 2019, and very quickly realized that I wanted variety in my work and the freedom to create outdoors.

I have always loved traveling and meeting people from different cultures, so I decided to combine everything I love into one career. To build my portfolio, I invested a huge amount of time organizing couple shoots, often unpaid, to gain experience and create meaningful work.

At the same time, I built connections with vendors in other countries and attended workshops at venues where I dreamed of working. Step by step, I created a brand that clearly communicates that I photograph weddings all across Europe, and now I do.

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How have you optimized your workflow in recent years?

When I first started, I edited everything on an iPad, which seems crazy now. At the time it worked, but it was limiting in terms of storage and editing capabilities. As I learned more, I upgraded to a MacBook Pro and switched to Lightroom Classic for more control.

I built my workflow with custom shortcuts, brushes, and carefully refined presets. Later, AI completely transformed my process. Today, I start with a rough culling, then let Neurapix handle the editing.

After that, I review every image for final retouching and small adjustments. This allows me to stay efficient while still delivering very intentional and high-quality images.

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What general tips do you have for other photographers?

Think carefully about what you truly want and build a brand that reflects it in every detail. Learn from photographers who inspire you, but stay connected to your own voice.

Social media can be a powerful tool for growth and networking. At the same time, avoid constant comparison, as it can harm your creativity and confidence. Focus on building something authentic, because that is what will attract the right clients.

Photo: Michelle Fiedler