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Michael Dempsey Photography

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Michael Dempsey has been photographing weddings with his vivid journalistic and unobtrusive style for over 10 years throughout the New York Metropolitan area and regionally throughout the U.S. Michael Dempsey Photography has been featured in The knot, Modern Bride, Brides' Magazine,and Manhattan Bride, among others.

Michael started his business several years after graduating from the University of Delaware. He worked for several well known studios in NY and NJ and for several newspapers before establishing his own business. He has locations in Jersey City and Middletown, NJ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$500

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards
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    Caitlin O. Married on 04/30/2022
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    The most stunning pictures!!

    Michael was the best wedding photographer we could have asked for! He captured every single detail - including small things like our napkins and drink signs! Our portraits came out absolutely stunning, as the cherry blossoms were in full bloom in Spring Lake! He made sure to check off every photo that we had requested ahead of time, and we still had the whole night to enjoy the reception! The candid dance floor shots were some of my favorites! I highly recommend!
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    Emily S. Married on 02/11/2021
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    Great team!

    Thank you to Michael and his team for capturing the highlights of our wedding day! From the beginning Michael was very organized and always responded to my questions in a timely manner. The day of the wedding, they made sure all the photos that we had wanted were taken. They also made sure we were on time to get the perfect lighting at sunset which really made our pictures extra special while capturing the beauty of our venue. We especially enjoyed the candid photos that looking back has really helped us remember our day. Our wedding album recently came in and we are so impressed with the quality of photos and the album itself. Could not be happier with our decision for photographer/videographer!
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    Noura S. Married on 05/30/2020
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    Such a great experience!

    Working with Michael and team was truly a dream. I was not very confident in knowing what I needed but Michael was there to guide me the whole way through! My pictures were amazing! I was a covid bride and each time I had to reschedule my wedding date Michael was readily available and understanding to the situation and was extremely accommodating. I will be working with Michael and team for all of my photography needs! Truly, the right choice for any couple on their big day. Thank you for everything!
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    Lisa C. Married on 01/19/2020
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    Amazing Team to Work With!

    Michael Dempsey photography was great! His company worked with us to meet our needs for the day. We had several children and adults with special needs and the staff was absolutely wonderful working with them. Also, we wanted more shots in the moment and they absolutely did that. I also highly recommend their video guy. The video he made of our wedding was beyond exceptional! He totally captured the feeling of the day! This is something I will watching for the rest of my life and I love every moment of it.
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    Jaritza K. Married on 12/15/2019
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    Michael was very easy to work with, would definitely recommend him! He was very professional and prompt with his responses and a great asset to our wedding day.
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    Katelyn Married on 07/20/2019
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    Best photos

    Michael was AMAZING to work with! We did our engagement photos in Liberty State park and they are so stunning that we used them for our Save the Date! Michael knows how to make everyone comfortable by adding a little humor into the process! We had record breaking heat on the day of our wedding, but Michael was very thoughtful and kept us out of the sun as much as possible. He took the most spectacular pictures throughout the entire ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. He captured the day perfectly and we couldn't be happier! Highly recommend Michael so go book him now!
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    Holly L. Married on 03/22/2019
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    Wonderful!

    He did everything we asked and more! Great guy and great quality photos!
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    David Married on 02/09/2019
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    Picture perfect Photography

    phenomenal for my Wife's and my wedding. They were prompt, attentive, kind, professional and just as importantly, invisible. I wouldn't have known they were there if we hadn't hire them! Michael captured one magical moment after the next. THANK YOU to Michael Dempsey Photography for an amazing job well done. The experience was exactly how you would want it on your big day.
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    Michael M. Married on 10/13/2018
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    Highly Recommend

    Michael was great! He made the entire process for our wedding extremely seamless from the day of planning, selecting photos, and even the payment process. He and his team are extremely professional and of course the pics were amazing!
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    Jillian Married on 08/04/2018
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    Ryland Inn Wedding Photos

    We used Michael for our wedding in August and could not be happier! He was professional and easy to work with from start to finish and the pictures came out beautifully. He has worked at our venue a lot and gave us great ideas for back drops and settings. We also did an engagement shoot with him as part of our package and loved those photos as well!
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    Ashlee Married on 07/29/2018
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    From the moment we began working with Michael Dempsey he put us at ease. This began from the first meeting all the way through our engagement photos into our ceremony and reception to planning our wedding album. Each stage we've gone through with Michael he has guided us making the journey smooth and enjoyable. His finished product is amazing. The photos Michael and his colleague took throughout our day really captured everything, which makes looking back at our day even more special. We can't begin to thank Michael enough for what he has done for us. He truly was one of the best decisions we made with our wedding planning.
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    Nicole D. Married on 06/17/2018
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    Best wedding photographer!

    We are so glad we chose Michael Dempsey as our photographer!!
    Michael shot our engagement photos as well as our wedding.
    He was so easy going and made us feel so comfortable.
    The photos turned out beautifully! He and his videographer were amazing!
    He also made us a stunning wedding album.
    10/10 would absolutely recommend Michael!
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    Amanda Married on 04/27/2018
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    We had he pleasure of working wih Michael for our April wedding at the Liberty House. We are so pleased with how our photos turned out as well as working with Michael while planning our wedding and the day of. We would highly recommend his services again and again!
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    Caroline Married on 03/17/2018
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    Michael was the most wonderful photographer! My fiancée and I always felt comfortable around him from the engagement shoot through all of the photos at our ceremony/reception! At our ceremony and reception, he and his colleague took incredible photos but never got in the way of any one! Ahead of our big day, Michael was always extremely responsive to emails and always answered my questions with ease. He was incredible to work with!!
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    Moria Married on 02/24/2018
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    Michael was so thorough, every step of the way! He was calm and confident during the planning and during the actual wedding day. He was incredibly responsible and professional. In terms of finished products, he got all the details, all the candids, all the creative shots and all the classics. There's actually too many AMAZING pics to chose from - we're running out of frames! An incredible person to work with!

Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Landmark Venues Landmark Venues Banquet Halls

Mike is super professional, talented and a great person to work with!

Map

350 Springfield Ave #200,, 7 Brooklake Rd Summit, NJ, 07901
8888278133
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Michael Dempsey Photography frequently asked questions

Michael Dempsey Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Michael Dempsey Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Michael Dempsey Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Michael Dempsey 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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