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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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Michael Karolemeas Photography is highly praised for providing exceptional service and stunning photos for weddings and vow renewals. Reviewers highlight Michael's talent, professionalism, and ability to capture genuine emotions and beautiful moments seamlessly. From engagement shoots to weddings in Key Largo, Michael's efforts in coordinating with other vendors and ensuring a stress-free experience are commended. His responsiveness, helpfulness in planning, and excellent communication skills make him a top choice for capturing precious memories on special occasions. Overall, customers highly recommend Michael for his expertise, creativity, and dedication to creating breathtaking and cherished photographs.

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Michael Karolemeas Photography is highly praised for providing exceptional service and stunning photos for weddings and vow renewals. Reviewers highlight Michael's talent, professionalism, and ability to capture genuine emotions and beautiful moments seamlessly. From engagement shoots to weddings in Key Largo, Michael's efforts in coordinating with other vendors and ensuring a stress-free experience are commended. His responsiveness, helpfulness in planning, and excellent communication skills make him a top choice for capturing precious memories on special occasions. Overall, customers highly recommend Michael for his expertise, creativity, and dedication to creating breathtaking and cherished photographs.

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 !!
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! 💗
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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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Amanda Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

Michael was AMAZING!! I highly recommend him. From the beginning of contacting Michael he was always quick to respond. On wedding day he knew what to do, what to shoot without me even asking. I am very happy with my photos so far. He was extremely efficient and helpful. All family members & friends were very impressed by him, he truly was the best photographer I could’ve asked for.
I plan to use him again in future hopefully for a family shoot :)
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A G Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Really Thoughtful, Caring Wedding Photography (That Happens to Look Amazing, Too)

Can't recommend Michael, or his partner Jannette, enough for your wedding photography! Really and truly, they went above and beyond any expectation we'd ever had for our wedding photos--and not just because the photos were more gorgeous than we'd imagined (if you're like me and you don't feel particularly photogenic, they have a crazy gift for making you feel comfortable in front of the camera), but because they were so kind and thoughtful. Michael did a great job coordinating our wedding party during group photos (not an easy job with our group! We had a joint wedding party instead of separate sides, and Michael made sure we got all of the photo combinations we'd wanted), and he even played bouncer a little bit to keep people from photobombing at our semi-public ceremony venue.

What really touched me was how Michael thought of EVERYTHING when it came down to the details. I had a few family mementos, and he incorporated all of them into our wedding details photography; one of my favorite photos from the whole day is one where he thought to lay my grandfather's wedding ring on our invitation so that it circled the date. Just such a sweet thing to do. It genuinely felt like every detail from the day, no matter how small, was captured and made to feel beautiful and important and celebrated. It also really struck us how intuitive Michael was with capturing those little moments while still giving you space to feel really emotionally in-the-moment. As someone who doesn't take a lot of photos, I was worried this aspect of the day might feel a little overwhelming or exhausting, but Michael did a great job being present and taking SO many fun and touching photos, but also gave my partner and I space to really experience quiet moments to ourselves.

Seriously could go on and on, but the long and short of it is that Michael and Jannette were a caring and calming presence at our wedding. When everything feels hectic day-of, and you're being tugged in a million logistical directions at once, they have a knack for making you feel steady and in-the-moment. Couldn't imagine our wedding without them!!
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Awards

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

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