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Michael Karolemeas Photography is a wedding photography business based in Islamorada, Florida. Owner Michael is a seasoned photographer who started working with Jannette De Llanos Photography in 2013. Passionate about his craft, he soon opened his own company and has almost 10 years of experience documenting weddings and milestone events. This professional knows all the ins and outs of the industry, having photographed approximately 1,000 weddings to date, and takes a unique approach to every celebration. He values relationships with couples and always does his best to ensure your time in front of the camera is comfortable and enjoyable. He loves his work and looks forward to capturing your special day.

Services Offered

Get the ball rolling with Michael Karolemeas Photography by reaching out for a friendly chat. Michael can help you plan your timeline to ensure your day runs seamlessly, as well as take pictures of your event. He offers engagement, portrait, and trash-the-dress photo sessions in addition to covering ceremonies and receptions. This photographer is also available for destination weddings. He can do extra hours for comprehensive coverage and bring a second shooter to preserve your festivities from all angles. His high-resolution images are presented digitally for printing and viewing on your devices, and additional items include albums, canvas, and more.

What you'll love about Michael Karolemeas Photography

Michael's attentive and empathetic approach resonates strongly with couples. You can read about this in the Reviews section of his storefront.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Michael Karolemeas Photography

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Reviewers rave about the photographer, calling him professional, responsive, and calm. He goes above and beyond—helping plan timelines, coordinating vendors, and keeping couples relaxed on the day. Photos are described as stunning, often delivered quickly as sneak peeks. Many highly recommend him for proposals, engagements, and weddings.

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Reviewers rave about the photographer, calling him professional, responsive, and calm. He goes above and beyond—helping plan timelines, coordinating vendors, and keeping couples relaxed on the day. Photos are described as stunning, often delivered quickly as sneak peeks. Many highly recommend him for proposals, engagements, and weddings.

Savannah
Savannah Sent on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We love Michael !!!

Michael was invaluable to me during my wedding planning process. He was so helpful throughout and came up with a seamless timeline that we used for my wedding last week (12/12/23). I seriously could not have done it without him. We loved having him as a part of the team! We got our sneak peek photos back in record time and they are seriously stunning. I will recommend him to anyone I know !!
C
Campbell Sent on 04/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Proposal Photos!

Michael was a pleasure to work with for my proposal. He was prompt, highly responsive, and helpful throughout the entire process, which made everything feel easy and stress free.

He was thoughtful and offered great recommendations ahead of time, helping everything go exactly as planned without giving anything away. He was discreet on the day of the proposal and even showed up disguised as a repairman 😁

The photos turned out beautifully, and I’m very happy with the overall experience and the final results. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a professional, reliable photographer!
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Danielle Sent on 02/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dean Wedding

Michael was AMAZING since the first day we talked! The first time we spoke he sat on the phone with me for over an hour walking me through the process, giving me advice & telling me all about the keys. He helped me with recommendations for other vendors (we live out of state) and so much more. Through the 16 months we spoke before our big day he was so helpful, he even broke down our wedding minute for minute to make sure we would have the perfect timing for everything. Michael truly went way above and beyond for us. When the wedding got closer he helped make sure my nerves were put to rest and reassured me everything would be perfect, and it was! All of our guests commented on how amazing he was, and how smooth he made everything!! He is so friendly, so nice and so helpful! I couldn’t recommend him enough!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Michael- stunning photos and amazing to work with!

We had such an amazing experience working with Michael! The sneak peek photos are absolutely STUNNING and they perfectly capture the beauty of our wedding in Key Largo. He was very efficient with our family photos so we were able to spend the majority of our time with our guests, which was very important to us. Beyond his incredible talent behind the camera, he truly went above and beyond throughout the planning process. He recommended other amazing vendors in the area, which made planning our destination wedding so much easier and stress-free. Thanks to his guidance, our day ran seamlessly since the vendors he suggested often work together and have such great chemistry. We're so grateful for his professionalism, creativity, and genuine care; he really was amazing to work with! We highly recommend using Michael Karolemeas Photography!!
Shawna
Shawna Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Picture perfect

Micheal was great! Fun and easy to talk to. Made me feel at ease coming into a destination wedding without meeting first. My photos were amazing!
Madison
Madison Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

We couldn’t be happier with our engagement photos! From start to finish, Michael made the entire experience so comfortable, fun, and effortless. He captured our love and personalities perfectly — every shot feels so genuine and full of emotion. I’m so happy I have these pictures to cherish!
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Lisa Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Vow Renewal!

Micheall was absolutely amazing when it came to my Vow renewal. He made sure that everything was perfect. I would absolutely use him again
Callie
Callie Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Choice!

We are beyond thrilled with our wedding photos and couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Michael! From start to finish, he was super responsive, professional, and thoughtful. Not only did he capture every important moment beautifully, but he also played a huge role in keeping the day running smoothly.
Michael coordinated perfectly with our videographer, DJ, planner, and other vendors to make sure we had the best lighting and setup for every shot—without ever feeling intrusive or rushed. He truly helped manage the flow of the day and made sure we were in the right place at the right time.
And the photos… absolutely gorgeous! Every image is perfect and beautifully edited. We’ll treasure them forever.
If you want someone who won’t miss a single moment and will go above and beyond to make your day perfect, Michael is the one. Highly, highly recommend! 💗
K
Katie Sent on 09/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Islamorada photog

Michael was so great to work with! He was super easy going and just knew what shots to capture and ran with it. Working with him was stress-free. Would recommend him!!
MsRoyale
Msroyale Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Little Renewal, Big BEAUTIFUL photos!

So, my husband and I, who live in Texas, were looking to renew vows in Key Largo. Never been there, but were excited to do something new with just us. After doing some digging and getting a good referral, we connected with Michael. His website ywas very user friendly and beautiful. He was very communicative and responding immediately to our inquiry. He was very kind and worked with us throughout the entire journey. The moment we met Michael was like reconnecting with a friend. He was easy going, handled the business and made us relax so he could do his thing. And boy did he ever! Our pictures are FREAKING INCREDIBLE. I felt beautiful. My husband looked handsome and it looked like we were in paradise, which we were. The sneak peek was SO exciting. It wasn't long after that we received the final photos. Some of my friends were moved to tears after viewing them. We told Michael (and we mean it), he is now a part of our new tradition to come back annually. Next year, we're bringing the kids for family pictures. Or Maybe just us again. :) Thank you for an incredible experience Michael!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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Michael Karolemeas Photography frequently asked questions

Michael Karolemeas Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Michael Karolemeas Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Michael Karolemeas Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Michael Karolemeas Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Michael Karolemeas Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Michael Karolemeas 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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