documentary-style films that feel like you didcrafted on super 8mm and digital formats - for couples, families, and brands who value presence over perfection
Hey there!
I’m Michelle, a videographer based in Michigan (& always ready to travel.)
I craft films that feel like you did, documenting stories + bottling up nostalgia that you’ll treasure for years to come.
My filmmaking is grounded in a documentary approach. Filming both digital and analog (super 8), I specialize in weddings, brands, and lifestyle films that are true to you and your humanity.
⎯ kind words
“I was really picky about the process of hiring a videographer. I wanted someone who could tell a story, not just string together beautifully composed shots. Michelle just blew us away. We ordered a highlight film, a full length documentary film, and super 8 footage. I’d HIGHLY recommend this combination, the super 8 lent such a nostalgic and magical touch to the whole thing. The final is a story that feels almost like a home movie, but with really beautiful color grading.
Working with Michelle throughout the day was a gift. She felt like such a safe space when things got overwhelming. She kept us calm but also knew when to move us along.
I’m so thankful she’s the one we chose to preserve our memories.”
“Michelle was such a joy to work with, and our wedding videos turned out STUNNING! She was so kind and helpful leading up to the wedding, and made us feel so loved on the day. All of the videos turned out incredible – they really captured the feeling of the day and will be such beautiful keepsakes that we will cherish forever. The Super 8 video was also such a fun and unique addition. We cannot recommend Granger Creative enough!”
“Michelle was amazing to work with as our videographer. She made us feel so comfortable during the day and went out of her way to make things easier for us. The films she made are so beautiful and capture exactly how we felt on our wedding day. I can’t recommend Michelle more!”
“We hired Michelle for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding day and she did not disappoint. She was very particular to capture every moment and made us feel very comfortable. I truly felt like we were able to just be in the moment because of the care that Michelle clearly puts into her work. Granger Creative is a must hire!”
“During our planning, we were unsure if we should even hire a videographer. The moment the day ended, we were so glad we did. And, the moment we watched our films, we were so beyond grateful and thrilled that we hired Michelle. She was such a joy to be around on the day of, an organized and calming presence. She is so talented and captures the day so well. Her work speaks for itself but she is truly so good at what she does. Now that our wedding is over, we realize how essential a videographer was to capturing the day, and we realize how essential it was that that videographer was Michelle Granger. 12/10”
“I would highly recommend Michelle for your wedding video! She was really easy to work with and very communicative throughout the process. The video she delivered perfectly captured the relaxed, intimate, and joyful atmosphere that we set out to create and enjoyed throughout the day.”
“Michelle makes stunning wedding films that are unique in capturing not only the beautiful parts of being a bride and groom, but also the real parts. The silly dance party's while getting dressed, the quiet street outside the venue, and the missed dance step are all examples. She also uniquely incorporates any film you have of the two of you prior to wedding day into the story of your special day. Michelle is both a professional and a comforting friend on the big day. She is excellent to work with and we couldn't recommend her more for creating that authentic video of your special day.”
“Where do I even start?! From the very first call with Michelle she has been nothing but pure and genuine. Not only are her videography skills unmatched but she is just the most amazing soul and human! She was always there for any wedding planning questions I had and always provided amazing support with positive energy. She was quite literally the best decision we made on our wedding day and we could not imagine our day with out her. When receiving our video I knew it was going to be absolutely amazing but it truly exceeded all expectations and so much more. Our video has brought back all the wedding feels and so grateful we will have this forever and to always look back on. So many happy tears and heartwarming memories we will never ever forget. I would recommend her a million times over and over to anyone looking for a videographer! We love you so much and will be forever grateful for you Michelle!”
“If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding videographer, I’m here to tell you it’s absolutely worth it. There is so much about your wedding day that blurs together and a wedding video allows you to relive that immense joy and excitement, without the stress! Not only was Michelle so sweet and encouraging on our wedding day (hyping me up, helping my husband and I with posing and just being genuinely fun to hang with) her work absolutely blew us away. She even worked with us when we had some unexpected changes to our original plan! She captured so many moments that we missed, editing everything beautifully and created a film that encompassed the feeling of our intimate garden party wedding. We will cherish our wedding video forever. Could not be happier with our choice to hire Granger Creative!”
“Michelle did a video for our wedding and I just adore it. My husband and I had a non-traditional wedding at my father's house with a lot of friends/family, but only a few vendors present. I wanted the day to be as low key as possible and was picky about who we hired for the event. Michelle was amazing in every aspect. Before the wedding, she was very communicative. I did not have a wedding planner and wanted the day to be as natural as possible--no strict schedule, but capturing the moments which were special to us. We outlined the event day together and, day of, she was incredible. We had some hiccups with our AV set up and she went above and beyond to help us out with them. She was so thoughtful about how she captured the day and blended right in with our guests. My husband and I both cried when we got our video after the event--as did our friends. I would absolutely recommend her!”
“Stop looking for a videographer and hire Michelle now! Her work speaks for itself. She will create the most beautiful memory of your big day to cherish forever. This is not to mention she is the absolute sweetest soul and someone you would very much want by your side on your big day. I was amazed at all the important and small moments she was able to fit into our highlight film and was beyond pleased with our final film. Michelle also offers competitive pricing and will exceed all your wedding day video expectations. We would hire her again in a second!”
“There are not enough words to describe how amazing it was to find Michelle. To be honest, videography was the last thing on our mind and when we finally came around to the idea it was a task. Michelle of course was already being pursued by 2 other couples, but I like to think there was a spark when we chatted! When we met Michelle at our walkthrough, we had no doubt in our mind that she would be the perfect fit to capture our big day. Michelle and our photographer Amy were like two peas in a pod and captured everything beautifully that day. We have easily watched our video 30+ times and will continue to. Thank you again Michelle for everything!!”
“Michelle was an absolute delight to have as our videographer for our small wedding ceremony. From start to finish, she was easy and excellent to work with. The video itself is nothing short of stunning; it captures everything that the special day meant to both my wife and l. She was able to blend in our shared alma mater, the restaurant venue, and the lovely District of Columbia. Anyone I have shared the video with has complimented on its production, aesthetic, and overall feel. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone and I am looking forward to seeing her career thrive in the near future.”
“From the first time we contacted Michelle, she was nothing but kind and professional. She communicated with us about details and any questions we had. On the day of our wedding, she was incredible to work with. She worked alongside our photographer and it was so smooth! The day we got our highlight video and our ceremony video was ALMOST as amazing as our wedding day! Michelle’s videography skills along with her editing work is breathtaking. Every time we watch our videos, we end up in happy tears. The way she captured our entire day and highlighted all of our favorite parts and put it all together in a video made us speechless. We also purchased the raw footage and she organized it on a flashdrive. We are so thankful to have this footage to look back on! Her style of videography and editing is incredible and beautiful. We would not have asked for a better videographer for our wedding. We are forever grateful.”
“Truly, thank you so much, we LOVE the videos and our families are so happy. How you layered in different video with the speeches video is so beautiful! We really love them all and will be watching them constantly :)”
“Michelle was just phenomenal, planning a wedding during a world pandemic was extremely trying- Michelle stayed connected with us through 3 wedding dates. Our date finally came and Michelle was the sweetest soul in person, she kept the bridal party and guest engaged and caught memories we will cherish forever. The final film was better than I could have expected- our wedding was the hottest day in June- outside with Cicadas but you would never know it from our film, it just looks like a dream. The professional demeanor, the “jump right in and help” attitude, we don’t have enough great things to say. Thank you Michelle for the incredible video!! ❤️ The Roys”
“Highly recommend!! Michelle is confident, fun & has sweet energy. She took time to understand our vision and made alterations exactly how we had hoped in our first revision. The expertise she has made our experience really fun and enjoyable. Her video depicts our brand and personality so well and we couldn't recommend her video services more!”
“I highly recommend Granger Creative. Michelle is responsive, organized, and skilled. I am very happy that I chose her for my video shoot and she did a great job implementing those videos into my website for my fitness business. I will definitely hire Granger Creative again for all of my video needs!”
“Michelle was awesome to work with! She was very available with us for any questions we had, coordinated with our DJ and photographer to make sure everything was on the same page, and was a delightful person to be around on our wedding day.
Not only that - her highlight video was AMAZING! We have watched that video over a hundred times and shared it with all the family and friends that couldn't come to the wedding because of the pandemic. We also had her record a full ceremony video and it was definitely worth it since our grandma's couldn't make it!
She was worth every penny we paid, and if we were getting married again, we would hire her in a minute!”
“Granger Creative did our engagement, and it was great. Super special, Michelle really cares a lot. All around great option for videos and photos.”
“Michelle is incredible! She shot our engagement and it is a video I will treasure forever! She captured the details and the joy of the day perfectly. Would recommend her for any special occasion!”
“Michelle was a fantastic videographer for our wedding. She arrived at the venue the day of our wedding before either myself or my husband got there and captured all of the special moments throughout the day. The final product got to us a little over two months after our wedding and it was well worth the wait! We requested a 3-5 minute video of our wedding and even though it was that short, Michelle still made sure to include the best parts of the day in our video. Her pricing is very reasonable and she’s a true professional.”
“We chose Granger Creative for videography for our wedding - and could not possibly be more pleased! Throughout the planning process and during our wedding day, Michelle was kind, thoughtful, encouraging, professional, detail-oriented, and took extra initiative to coordinate with other vendors to ensure a smooth process and quality product. We cherish the videos that Michelle carefully captured and crafted. Would highly recommend Granger Creative for your videography needs!”
“Granger Creative did an amazing job with our wedding and was a pleasure to work with. She did beautiful work, was flexible, responded quickly, and provided us with an overall great experience. She was thoughtful and knowledgeable and we felt confident using her throughout the process. We would recommend her to anyone!”