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On WeddingWire since 2008

Our studio, based in the Reading Bridal District blends a variety of photography styles.

  • Traditional
  • Editorial
  • Fine Art
  • Photojournalistic/Candid

We then use a variety of editing styles to personalize your photos to showcase your style and your day. Here are some of these styles.

  • Light/Bright
  • Dark/Moody
  • Classic Film
  • Black & White
  • Boho

Our story began in 1999 in my home with two simple values that led us to becoming the top rated studio in the region. Those core values have never changed. Care about every person you interact with and do everything you do with the very best quality possible. If those two things happen, everything else will work out.

In 2012 my wife joined the team and has been invaluable. She is often the one answering phones and emails so make sure to say hello to Linda!

We include engagement sessions with every package so you can get comfortable with the direction we give and communicate with us what you like and don't like so we can customize how we photograph you on your day.

Our comprehensive packages include everything you need to avoid additional expenses:

  • All Day coverage instead of hourly
  • Two edits of each image including a timeless film look and an editing style of your choice
  • Copyright release to use your photos as you see fit
  • Unlimited locations

We are here to guide you and capture your day to relive for a lifetime. We can't wait to be part of your special day!

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,995

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,495

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Images by Daniel Michael for wedding photography. The team is described as professional, helpful, and accommodating. The photographers are praised for capturing beautiful shots and going above and beyond to make the experience special. The team's attention to detail, organization, and preparedness are highlighted, and the quality of the photos is commended. Overall, customers express their satisfaction and appreciation for the services provided by Images by Daniel Michael.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Images by Daniel Michael for wedding photography. The team is described as professional, helpful, and accommodating. The photographers are praised for capturing beautiful shots and going above and beyond to make the experience special. The team's attention to detail, organization, and preparedness are highlighted, and the quality of the photos is commended. Overall, customers express their satisfaction and appreciation for the services provided by Images by Daniel Michael.

Rachel
Rachel S. Sent on 12/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Photography for engagement, shots and wedding

We hired Johnny to do our engagement photos and be at our wedding. All of our shots were absolutely phenomenal and the team that he brought with him was nothing but professional. 10 out of 10.
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Lanie B. Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photos

Without any hesitation I would recommend Daniel Michael's photography team to any bride. I hired Eric and he was incredible. I got back my photos and loved it. The ones I didn't love being in black & white, they fixed to enhance and make the colors pop instead. Super easy to work with, get a hold of, coordinate, and they do great work!
Emily
Emily H. Sent on 11/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The very best!

I HIGHLY recommend Images by Daniel Michael for your wedding photography needs! Dan and his team are the very best. They captured our day so perfectly and helped us seamlessly navigate all of the unexpected “bumps”. Dan gave us 110%- from putting ice on my back when I felt like I was going to pass out to capturing the most beautiful sunset pictures. We really can’t imagine Dan and his team not being a part of our big day! We are over the moon with our photos! The quality and services Images by Daniel Michael provides is truly unmatched.
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Daniel Michael
Daniel Michael
Master Photographer

The driving force behind everything I do is the relationships I have and will develop. I love our couples, their families and friends. Our photographers and all our team members are like family. Capturing those relationships is an absolute joy. There is no type of photography more personal than your wedding photography and that starts with your relationship with your photographer. Everything we do from hiring, training, packaging and style is designed to make create a personalized experience with photos that showcase you, your style and your memories.

Artistically, my greatest strength is being able to identify your personal and stylistic preferences and then blend your style and mine to make photos that are not just creative but completely unique to you, your day and the relationships you have with the people you've invited to your wedding. You are one-of-a-kind and I expect your wedding photos to reflect that.

A little about me, I was born and raised in one the west side of Cincinnati and attended Oak Hills High School. I then received my degree from the University of Cincinnati which is when I discovered my love for photography. It wasn't something I dreamed of as a child. It's something I didn't find until I was already in college. I would have never dreamed then that I'd ever be running the #1 rated Wedding Studio in the tri state.

I have since moved to the east side and then to northern part of Cincinnati. I have three kids who are all growing up way too fast. I enjoy boating with family and friends, water skiing and floating on the water with a quality bourbon and cigar as the kids play on the rafts. I'm a big sports fan starting with the Bearcats but also love catching the Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati and on occasion the Cyclones. I like to travel though I primarily go north to the French River in Canada or Niagara Falls or south to Cumberland, Lake Norris, Florida and the Caribbean. I absolutely love taking cruises and meeting new people and seeing new places. I have yet to travel out west but it's on my bucket list! I'd love to get to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Hawaii and Alaska. I love a good discussion with someone who has a different perspective than my own as I don't know how to grow without hearing different perspectives. I view our studio approach the same way. I like hosting events and being with the people I care about. I'd love for you to be one of those people!!

--Daniel Michael, Photographer, President
--14 Straight Knot Best of Awards
--13 Straight Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Awards
--Knot Hall of Fame Inaugural Class
--US Commerce Association Hall of Fame, 10 consecutive years

Don Schvart
Don Schvart
Master Photographer

"The photograph embraces the moment with the promise of offering it again."

Quite a responsibility, if you ask me. This is one of my loves, along with my wife, kids, baking bread, raising chili peppers and so on. Wedding Photography has offered me an opportunity to incorporate my passion for “painting with light” while blending in as part of your wedding day capturing the little candid moments as well as the major events. I want to incorporate the traditional as well as the trendy and dramatic. I want you to see the love you have for each other as well as your family and friends blended with your style and mine captured forever in breathtaking images. It is my duty to tell the story of what makes your wedding unique. What truly makes your wedding photos unique is YOU.

Personally, I'm married with grown kids and live near our studio in Reading. I was born in Romania and have lived in several countries and speak 5 languages. I was a chef and worked in the hospitality industry quite a few years before pursuing photography full time. I still love to cook and grow as much of my own food as possible in my backyard garden. I love learning about different cultures and especially love cooking and eating Indian cuisine. I love wine but really enjoy a nice bottle of Chianti.

Cheers!
Don Schvart, Master Wedding Photographer
--2011 Photographer of the year
--2012 Photo of the year Bronze Medal
--2013 Photo of the year Silver Medal
--2014 Photo of the year Winner
--2014 Daniel Michael Award for Excellence
--2015 Don Schvart Award for Excellence (Newly named in appreciation of Don's talents efforts to improve our studio)
--2015 Photo of the year Silver Medal
--2016 Photo of the year Bronze Medal
--2017 Photo of the year Honorable Mention
--2018 Photo of the year Bronze Medal
--2019 Photo of the year Silver Medal
--2019 Employee of the Year

Johnny Darwish
Johnny Darwish
Master Photographer

I pursued my passion for film photography at The Ohio University, graduating with a Bachelors in Digital Media and a second in Film Photography Studies. I am always excited to chronicle the happiest day of your life as your wedding photographer. I strive to find those details, those moments that set your wedding apart from any wedding I've photographed in the past. No two weddings are alike, and I love it! Your photos will do more than just document your big day; they will capture the relationships you have with the special people that celebrate your day with you so you can relive your wedding for many years to come.

Personally I became a first time dad to an amazing daughter in July of 2020. She is my world and when I'm not photographing you, I'm playing with or photographing her! I'm a passionate Star Wars fan as well as quite a few other science fiction movies. Ask me and find out which!

Johnny Darwish, Master Wedding Photographer
--2014 Photojournalist of the Year
--2014 Photo of the Year Honorable Mention
--2015 Photo of the Year Winner
--2016 Photo of the Year Winner
--2016 Photographer of the Year
--2017 Photo of the Year Silver Medal
--2018 Photo of the Year Silver Medal
--2019 Photo of the year Finalist

Professional Network & Endorsements

21 Endorsements
Benken Florist Benken Florist Wedding Florists

Great to work with and very nice pictures!

The Woodlands The Woodlands Banquet Halls

Daniel Michael Photography is simply the best. Daniel is a great person and has an awesome staff. Very professional with your best interests in mind.

Douglas Adam Entertainment Douglas Adam Entertainment Wedding DJs

What can you say about Dan & his whole crew that hasn't been said by the 100's of couples and vendors before. He is as close to automatic as it comes. What I mean by that is, when you know you are going to be working with Dan or his team, your stress level goes down. You know you are working with a true pro who "Gets It". Here's to many more years working together....

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