ABOUT AUTHOR MADE | ORLANDO, WINTER GARDEN, WINTER PARK, DAYTONA BEACH AND CENTRAL FL AFFORDABLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER
MEET THE TEAM
WE BELIEVE YOU DESERVE AMAZING PHOTOS & VIDEOS, NO MATTER THE SIZE OR BUDGET OF YOUR WEDDING.
Your love story doesn’t end at “I do.” What comes next is your new life together and all the dreams you share: saving for a down payment on a house, starting a family (or a fur-family), or traveling the world together…NOT paying off wedding debt.
Most couples planning affordable weddings have to choose between the aesthetic, documentary-style photography & videography of their dreams and their wedding budget. And those specifically planning a micro wedding find themselves only able to afford low-quality photos & videos that sacrifices artistry for affordability.
That’s where we step in.
WE HAD A WEDDING UNDER $10K, TOO
MICHAEL KUO, FOUNDER + CREATIVE LEAD
AMY KUO, CO-FOUNDER + BRANDING
Michael is serving as photographer on select weddings only in 2026 and beyond.
We’re Michael & Amy, the founders of the Author Made wedding photography & videography studio. 8 years ago, we were planning our own affordable wedding.
We found ourselves in the same position as many of our clients: wanting to save money for our new life together while also beautifully preserving the most important memories of our special day.
Author Made is the intersection of storytelling (Author) and artistry (Made). Every love story needs an author, and our team is dedicated to helping you tell yours—while setting up your financial ever-after to be as happy as possible.
MEET THE TEAM
Angelika Krug Shannon
Angelika has been in the wedding industry as a photographer and videographer since 2014 and is passionate about telling love stories. With her background in dance and entertainment, she enjoys being creative and making sure couples feel natural in front of the camera. When she is not photographing life moments, Angelika is spending time with her family, grabbing sushi with friends or watching a juicy documentary.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Austin Taft
Austin has been creating video since 2018 and brings a thoughtful, story-driven approach to every wedding day. A film school graduate, he’s passionate about finding the story as it unfolds and capturing candid moments rather than posing subjects. Outside of weddings, Austin enjoys creative writing, reading adventure novels (especially Percy Jackson) and working on projects with various organizations and film sets.
VIDEOGRAPHER
Kelly Jazwa
Kelly has been in the event industry since 2018 and brings a calm, organized presence to every wedding day. With a background in ballet, musical theater, and stage management, she’s passionate about dynamic storytelling and beautiful details while making the day feel effortless for her couples. When she’s not photographing, Kelly enjoys volunteering, attending Bible studies, thrifting, working out, watching movies, and spending time with her two cats and dog alongside her college sweetheart, whom she married in 2019.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Maddie Zahn
Maddie has been capturing images for over a decade with six years professional experience. She’s drawn to authentic moments, emotional depth, and meaningful details, creating images that feel alive and invite you to truly feel the day. Outside of photography, Maddie is a worship leader and musician who loves creating cozy, welcoming spaces where people can connect and create together.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Michael Longshore
Michael is a husband, a father of two little ones, and has been filming stories for seven years. Filming weddings is a significant passion for him, and he considers it an incredible honor to preserve moments in time that can be cherished as heirlooms for generations to come. When he’s not filming, Michael loves spending time with his family, often riding the monorail or Skyliner at Disney or having a kitchen dance party to the latest Blippi jam.
VIDEOGRAPHER
Rob Shannon
Rob has been shooting video for around 10 years in various industries, including experience in the entertainment industry doing live production. He loves making our couples feel comfortable and enjoys the privilege of being one of the people who is a part of their special day. Rob loves soccer, hiking, music, movies/documentaries, and traveling.
VIDEOGRAPHER
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
FILL OUT YOUR CLIENT APPLICATION
Ready to work together? We can’t wait!
Fill out the client application below or on our Contact page. We’ll reach out to set up a complimentary consultation to chat through your wedding, your vision for your photography & videography, and make sure we’re a good fit to work together.
MEET YOUR MATCH
Once you’ve booked your wedding with us, we’ll carefully match you with one of our photography and/or videography team members. You are also welcome to request a specific team member prior to booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.
REMEMBER YOUR SPECIAL DAY
All of our team members capture your wedding in the signature Author Made style, with all photo and video editing handled by our creative lead, Michael. This ensures you remember your special day with the same aesthetic and documentary-style creativity no matter who’s behind the lens.
