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Based in Austin, Texas

available worldwide

Older man plays fiddle on stage in front of a Bangers beer garden sign in Austin, Texas.

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The People.

The Place.

The Unexpected.

the whole story.

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There’s more happening than you think.

There are the moments you know are coming, and then there’s everything that gives an event its character. The reactions, conversations, traditions, and unexpected turns that could never make it onto a shot list. Together, they create a record that feels like your event, not just a collection of its highlights.

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Hi, I'm Michaela Dubec

Documentary Event Photographer

Based in Austin, Texas

I’m an event photographer who likes to come prepared, stay flexible, and leave room for things to happen naturally. Every event has its own rhythm, and I don’t believe in forcing it into a formula just for the sake of a photograph.

You’ve already put the work into creating something worth showing up for. My job is to understand what matters to you, photograph it thoughtfully, and give you something lasting when it’s all over.

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