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Being a wedding photographer has been one of the greatest privileges of my working life. I don’t think that I have been to a wedding in the past 20 years where I wasn’t deeply moved at some point during the day. And, to this day, many of my wedding clients remain my close friends.

I am a Fearless Photographer, a Blue Earth Alliance Photographer, a Fellow at the Bertha Institute, an Artist in Residence at the McGuffey Art Center, and a recipient of the prestigious Portrait of Humanity Award - one of the world's top awards in portrait photography. I've been featured by National Geographic, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and many other outlets and galleries around the world. I've been a wedding photographer for 20 years and have worked with over 100 couples in the US and around the world. I've been featured in Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine's 'Best Vendors', have been honored as a Finalist for a 'Fearless Award'.​

At my core, I am a documentarian, so I always look for what is ‘real’ in people and the world around me. My approach to wedding photography skips on all of the gimmicks and trends and focuses on what is timeless: intimate portraits documented in rich, classic tones. As you may have noticed, I don't have an instagram account for my wedding work and I do absolutely zero marketing. I never have. Branding and sales have never held much interest for me. Rather, my clients principally come to me through direct referrals. And, unlike many wedding photographers, I limit the number of weddings that I take in a given year. Rather, I focus on a few couples and pour my soul into their wedding day. My deepest goal is that you will simply love your images and that they will be a cherished heirloom in your family for many years to come. Quality, integrity, and character are at the core of my work and who I am.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,800

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
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

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
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
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Patricia
Tricia Sent on 12/16/2021
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Mike is the best

We were so lucky to have Mike shoot our engagement photos and wedding photos. He was extremely responsive and easy to work with, particularly during the process of rescheduling our wedding due to COVID. He was very relaxed and made us feel comfortable throughout the shooting process. He handled our family and friends with humor and professionalism. Wedding guests and family all complimented his style and general vibe. The second shooter, Arthur, was also great to work with. The photos, which Mike got to us in less than two weeks, are beautiful and a nice mix of formal and candid shots. We can't recommend him highly enough and hope we get to work with him again in the future.
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Erica C. Sent on 01/09/2022
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Blown Away

Wow, Mike is truly an artist and an incredible photographer. He was the first vendor we booked and we are SO happy we did! Throughout the entire process leading up to our wedding Mike worked with us to set up our timeline and shot list. He is such a wonderful person to have on your team as you plan your wedding and on the wedding day. He is laid back and easy going which was exactly what me and my wife needed on our wedding day. Since we’re not very comfortable in front of a camera, Mike and his second shooter, Kirsten, made us feel like we were the two most beautiful people in the world and made us feel like we had two really good friends taking our wedding photos. This was so crucial as it put me and my wife at ease, allowing us to focus on each other. The wedding day photos are all so perfect. Mike captured the natural beauty of our surroundings (our venue and Meridian Park), and really captured our essence as a couple. We can’t say enough about how wonderful Mike was and without him, our day wouldn’t have been so special.
Courtney
Courtney M. Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mike is truly the best!

We asked Mike to shoot our engagement photos and wedding after seeing what a fantastic job he did at my sister's wedding. Not only does he take truly gorgeous photos, but he made the process fun. None of the pictures felt stiff or awkward, and the final photos were far better than pretty much any other wedding photos I've seen. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend Mike.
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