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Award Winning, Long Island, NY based Wedding & Portrait Photographer!

As an fully independent Wedding Photographer, my goal is to always forge a bond with the bride and groom that starts at the first meeting and that lasts far beyond the day of your wedding. I am the photographer that will make a fool out myself just to make you laugh, the photographer who will dance with you throughout your reception, and the one that will capture the best moments when you least expect it.

From photographing the day, to editing the images, to designing the album, I am there from square one to the very end.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
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
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Michael Cassara Photography

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Reviewers rave that the photographer and team deliver stunning, timeless images and capture candid, emotional moments while keeping everyone relaxed and having fun. They’re professional, highly communicative, organized, and help craft and run the timeline. Associate shooters are praised too, and couples strongly recommend them.

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Reviewers rave that the photographer and team deliver stunning, timeless images and capture candid, emotional moments while keeping everyone relaxed and having fun. They’re professional, highly communicative, organized, and help craft and run the timeline. Associate shooters are praised too, and couples strongly recommend them.

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 02/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer ever!!

Where do I even begin!? Mike is truly one of one!! From our engagement session to the wedding he’s made everything extremely easy, answered every question, and made our dreams come true with his work. Photography was extremely important to me, when I came across his work I was blown away. He’s a complete professional with everything he does, and is one of the main reasons our big day ran so smoothly. With never have taken professional pictures before, Mike makes you, your bridal parties, and everyone on the dance floor feel comfortable and creates an incredibly fun atmosphere. It’s truly amazing how he captures all the small and intimate moments. My friends/family are still in awe of our engagement/wedding photos. We’re so incredibly thankful for Mike, his team and everything they’ve done for us! He’s given us the most stunning photos I can’t wait to show my future kids/grandkids. I couldn’t be more thankful to have came across him during our vendor search.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend!

Mike was so amazing to work with! From the start of planning our wedding, we knew Mike would be on top of help planning our itinerary and meeting all our photography needs. He was always super responsive to all of my questions and changes leading to our wedding day! We are so happy with our wedding photos and so happy we chose Mike and his team to capture our day!

10/05/24 bride
Sabrina
Sabrina Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars – Highly Recommend!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Michael Cassara as our wedding photographer, and we cannot recommend him enough! From our very first Zoom meeting, we knew we were in great hands. Michael is not only an incredibly talented photographer, but his personality is also exactly what you want for such a special day. He’s chill, funny, and has just the right amount of energy to keep everything lighthearted and fun without ever feeling too much.

His ability to make us feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera truly set him apart. He has a unique way of making the whole experience enjoyable, whether we were doing engagement photos or preparing for the big day. And, of course, the photos are absolutely stunning! We were blown away by the way he captured every moment so beautifully.

We can’t wait to work with Michael again in the future, and we’d recommend him to anyone looking for not just a photographer, but someone who truly enhances the whole experience. Thank you, Michael, for helping us capture such meaningful memories!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best in the business!

Mike is the type of wedding photographer I've always wanted - he makes it fun, comfortable, classy, timeless and he does it all seamlessly. Not only does Mike capture the most gorgeous photos, but he helps create your photo timeline for the wedding day. He takes into account all the little things you want and truly listens to each one, knowing how important those little details are to his brides. I can truly say he's the best I've ever seen and my wedding party, family and friends were floored by his work. We are so grateful to have worked with Mike for our engagement photos, wedding day and will certainly work with him in the future!!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most talented, professional, fun and all around incredible person person.

Michael is the kind of photographer that a bride dreams about. He effortlessly captures couples in a way that is so genuine to them. He was so fun and easy to be around that nothing felt staged, and the photos prove it. He has a rare ability to perfectly capture every part of the day in it's own special way. We loved having timeless romantic photos as well as party photos that have everyone still saying "your wedding looked insanely fun." Picking the right photographer was the most important thing to us and we researched options endlessly. It was worth the time because choosing Mike was the best decision we made for our wedding, hands down. If you want so many perfect photos that you don't even know where to start and professionalism that has you with zero worries... this is your guy.
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Linds Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Knocked it out of the park

I don't even know where to start. I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by Mike.
We knew from looking at his portfolio that we needed him to be part of our wedding. After actually speaking with him, there was no doubt he was the perfect fit for us.
Mike made sure to check in throughout the wedding planning process (whether it was emails, phone calls, etc). He communicated with our venue and Maitre D to make sure everyone was on the same page as far as timelines go.
He was the peace in the chaos and I literally didn't have to worry about certain little details because Mike was on top of everything. He is organized and efficient while still being spontaneous and goofy. He made us feel so special on the biggest day of our lives. We can't recommend him enough and we will absolutely be booking for other life events in the future!
Brenna
Brenna Sent on 10/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mike made our destination wedding week a DREAM!

Mike, we can never thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding day (week) a dream come true! You captured all of our family moments beautifully throughout the week with you in Ireland!

Choosing Mike Cassara as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. He is talented, friendly, and professional, making my husband and me feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Throughout the year and a half leading up to our destination wedding, communication was quick, easy, and smooth. He even provided many words of encouragement (he knew I was stressing!).

We had such an amazing experience at both the engagement shoots and the wedding day with Mike. His second shooter, Meredith, was amazing.

Not only is he an extremely talented photographer, but he is also a great coordinator. He kept us on the timeline, and I didn't have to worry. I knew I was in great hands. Michael was a huge factor in making our wedding day the most seamless, best day of our lives.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

Michael is the BEST photographer. Captured the day perfectly, without making us feel over posed or awkward. We got our pictures back quickly and they were all perfect. He was so easy to work with and had great people working with him. Easily the best vendor from our entire wedding. We are so lucky we had Michael to capture our day.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 06/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

"No other photographer could do what he did." - our best man, a successful photographer

Mikes photographs will melt you. They come alive when you look at them. I can think of so many ways to try and convince you of hiring him, but what it comes down, is that he *actually* creates and captures pure, candid love. It's more than just aesthetics and poses from everyone elses pinterest. Mike makes the day more magical than you thought possible. I knew I felt like I was in a living dream on my wedding day, but when you see your first few photos, it'll bring that emotion right back, even stronger than before. Without a doubt, the single best photographer you can hire. He is your hype man. Sturdy shoulder throughout the day. With unparalleled charisma. He radiates a sense of ease. You will spend much of your wedding day with or near your photographer, and trust me, he the person you want there. He's creative, cool, calm and collected, fun and passionate. I'm an extrovert, my husband is an introvert, we both couldn't get enough of Mike. Our families and guests adored him. You can tell he deeply loves his job from the second you meet him. If you care about your wedding photos, there is no better choice you can make. I'm sure of it. When I saw my first photos, my knees ACTUALLY WENT WEAK.
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Jennifer Sent on 06/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stop your search

This is your photographer! I found Mike through a friend. After I saw her engagement and wedding photos, I knew this was going to be my photographer for my wedding. From start to finish, Mike was professional, charismatic, and explained everything step by step. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. It was truly an incredible experience working with Mike.

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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Michael Cassara Photography frequently asked questions

Michael Cassara Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Michael Cassara Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Michael Cassara Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Michael Cassara Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Michael Cassara Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Michael Cassara Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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