Michael Stephens Photography

Michael is easily the best photographer that I have had the pleasure of working with. We worked with him over several days for my wedding including:
- A multi-site engagement shoot
- Rehearsal dinner
- The wedding day itself

and I couldn't be more pleased with everything. He uses charm to disarm any nerves and makes you feel incredibly comfortable and he has an amazing eye for lighting and angles. He really does the most to ensure you're happy with the shots during the photoshoot and also that you're happy with the edit.

I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you for everything!

Michael was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding. From start to finish, he made the entire process easy. He was professional, fun, and just felt like a friend who was part of our big day!
His stunning photography speaks for itself. He captured the moments, emotions, grand landscapes, and little details. Plus he turned around our full portfolio super-fast, but without sacrificing any quality.
We can’t recommend Michael highly enough—there simply isn’t a better photographer to capture your special event!

Michael was the photographer for our engagement photos and our wedding. He came highly recommended by our wedding planner. We couldn’t be happier with how all our photos turned out!! He helped us feel super comfortable throughout the entire process. He was professional, helpful, and fun to work with! We will cherish these beautiful photos for the rest of our lives. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer!! :)

Where do I even start? Having Mike as our wedding photographer was one of the greatest gifts we could have asked for. He is truly the BEST, and I’ll sing his praises to anyone who asks. I originally found him online, and after seeing his photos and reading so many glowing reviews, I knew I had to reach out. After working with him, I completely understand why everyone speaks so highly of him.

Mike was such a grounding presence throughout the entire wedding planning process, and I especially leaned on him on the wedding day itself. He’s an absolute artist and a true professional — his passion and creativity shine through in everything he does. On top of that, he’s patient, funny, and so easy to be around.

One of the most common questions we got after the wedding was, “Where did you find Mike?” Through his recommendation, we also found our videographers, and together they were the ultimate dream team. Mike shot our engagement session as well, which turned out beautifully and helped my husband loosen up in front of the camera before the big day.

His pricing is fair and worth every penny. His years of experience were evident in how effortlessly he solved little challenges throughout the day. Communication with him was always easy and straightforward. We just received our final gallery, and we absolutely LOVE it — he captured everything so beautifully.

Michael and Laura are two of the most talented photographers I have ever met. Not only did they take my DREAM wedding photos, but he got them back to me incredibly quick! My entire wedding raved about how much they loved having Michael as our photographer. When anyone brings up my wedding in conversation, without a doubt, "your photographer was amazing" is said. He made us all laugh, and made me feel calm during times when I would have otherwise been stressed. He was very intentional with the photos, knew how to position everyone and edited them all beautifully. I cannot stress this enough, he is SO patient, especially when trying to wrangle drunk guests into photos). In the process of planning a wedding, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made - having Michael as my photographer was by far the best one. Thank you for everything! I will cherish this day for the rest of my life thanks to the photos I have and the incredible memories that were made and captured.

When we first started dealing with Michael we somehow knew he would be the best photographer for our wedding at the Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. We were not disappointment.

Michael's amazing attention to detail is second to none. That detail will serve you well because Michael does not appear to miss anything when photographing a wedding, or any other event I would imagine.

Michael knows how to stunningly capture an event and what makes him that much more special when doing so is that you barely notice that Michael is even there snapping great photographs. He has an uncanny ability to just sit in the shadows while taking amazing photographs of the event. That is a true talent. Half the pictures he took of my wife and me were taken at times we did not even know our pictures were being taken, which is scare for me in particular as I am not photogenic. Fortunately for me, my wife is extremely photogenic, and Michael was able to balance those disparities incredibly.

Not only is Michael a great photographer with an incredible eye for great pictures, he is also a wonderful person.

If you are looking for a great photographer, look no further than Michael Stephens Photography. A truly amazing photographer well worth the cost.

Thank you, Michael. We are sincerely grateful for your work.

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire Michael Stephens Photography! From our very first conversation, Michael and his team were incredibly professional, warm, and attentive. They worked seamlessly with our videographer, ensuring everything flowed effortlessly throughout the day, making the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable.

Mike’s eye for detail and artistic talent truly set him apart. Every image was beautifully composed and thoughtfully edited, capturing not just the moments but the emotions of our wedding day. His team blended in so naturally with our guests that I barely noticed the cameras, yet we now have the most incredible candid shots to relive every special moment. Our friends and family couldn’t stop raving about them!

A special thank you to Laura, who was such a joy to have with us throughout the day. Her kindness and calming presence made everything feel effortless. Booking Michael Stephens Photography was one of the best decisions we made, and we will cherish these photos forever.

Thank you, Mike and Laura, for making our wedding day so unforgettable! Don’t hesitate—book them now!

Honestly could not have asked for a better wedding photographer. My husband and I are not photogenic people and were really nervous that we were going to look extremely awkward in our wedding photos. Mike made all those worries disappear and made us both feel so comfortable and the photos we received back were STUNNING! We had various guests mention to us how well he meshed with our wedding and how much they enjoyed his personality. Mike had all the elements we were looking for: 1) personality fit 2) communicative and professional 3) natural and classy end product.

We recently had the pleasure of working with Mike for our intimate Southern California wedding, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience and the results. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to ensure every moment of our special day was captured beautifully.

Not only did Mike deliver extraordinary photos, but he also provided exceptional service throughout the entire process. Communication was always prompt and clear, and he was incredibly flexible and accommodating to our requests.
We are endlessly grateful to Mike for his hard work, dedication, and talent. Our wedding photos are everything we dreamed of and more, and we owe it all to him. If you are looking for a photographer who is not only highly skilled but also a true pleasure to work with, look no further than Mike. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of capturing their special moments.

Thank you, Mike, for making our wedding day so memorable and giving us beautiful memories to look back on for years to come.

Mike blew us away every time we worked with him. From when we met him for our engagement photoshoot to our our wedding day when he got to know our families, important moments, and objects. He captured everything expertly, and he turned the results around quickly too!

His work took our breath away each time and we are so happy to have had this opportunity to work with him.