Michael & Laura Photography Reviews
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Karen D. Sent on 10/23/2023OBSESSED. Highly Recommend
Michael and Laura are the most amazing photographers and people. Our engagement photos and wedding photos were all incredible. They really do go above and beyond. Our guests and family complimented our photographers. They were extremely helpful and positive throughout wedding planning. They made a church pew reserved sign for my late mom for our ceremony. There was a tropical storm on our wedding day and it poured the entire time - Michael and Laura did everything they could to still make our photos and wedding beautiful!! Run, don’t walk, to book Michael and Laura! My husband and I are so grateful for them. We tell everyone we want to be best friends. I highly recommended Michael & Laura - they made our wedding experience perfect. -
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Loren M. Sent on 08/03/2022Michael and Laura are wonderful!
Not only are they talented photographers, they seem to really care about your happiness. They’re responsive and happy to answer questions/provide advice. I’m very detail oriented and they’ve never acted annoyed by my outreach.
I did 3 sessions total with Michael and Laura (engagement session in October and wedding in June with my husband as well as a bridal portrait session in April). They were the first vendor we booked after choosing our venue and date (actually, we reached out to them before we booked the venue/date but waited until we had both finalized to sign the contract).
One of the things I loved about the bridal portrait session we did (which I actually wasn’t initially super sure about doing) was that they really put me at ease ahead of our wedding. I’m very critical of how I look and I struggle with anxiety but being able to put the whole look together and then receive tons of gorgeous photos (seriously, I felt so happy and reassured when I saw those photos, I’ve never felt more beautiful) really helped ease my stress and the pressure I was putting on myself. The only negative from the bridal portraits was that my Maid of Honor messed up the buttons on my dress! My dress had a beautiful back so a lot of the photos were taken of the back and the button issue was VERY obvious. But, of course, Michael and Laura came to the rescue and were able to photoshop the back in some of my favorite photos.
Maybe the best thing about them is how great they are at hyping you up. They help you feel confident while taking photos and just make the whole experience fun! I can be really awkward, especially in photos/when people are looking at me but when you’re with them, it’s hard to overthink because they’re keeping you hyped and engaged and taking so many pictures.
After the photoshoots, they worked with us to get us what we needed for our albums and stationery. In October, after our engagement shoot, I needed to get save the dates out so they worked quickly to get our photos to us, first sending us a bunch of “favorites” that we could start working with and then delivering the full gallery soon after (even though it was a super busy time for them). Now, we’re working with them on some albums from our wedding and they’ve continued to make some edits to our final photos so that the albums are the best they can be.
If all that isn’t enough, they really impressed everyone they interacted with on our wedding day. They offered to hold people’s glasses (both eye and wine) for photos, brought me water, ran back to our sweetheart table to grab my bouquet while we were taking sunset photos, and more! Oh, and they love DIY and even built us some shelves to use for our champagne welcome (seriously!)
If you want a light and airy style and photographers who care about your happiness, don’t hesitate to hire Michael and Laura. They’ll help you feel at ease, have fun, and deliver some beautiful photos!
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Maggie D. Sent on 06/29/2022
Keeps the B&G Laughing all day long!
If you haven’t booked a wedding photographer - RUN - don’t walk - to send these two an email with your date and details ASAP. You will not be disappointed. Photographs are the most important part of your wedding day, arguably, because after everything is said and done, that is all you’ll have left to look back . These two work tirelessly to completely capture the essence of you as a couple and your wedding event! They take their job very seriously – but know how to make it light and fun in all the best ways. They’re organized, efficient, timely, VERY easygoing, and they know exactly how to get THAT shot to give you that perfect frozen moment in time - the MOMENTS that warm your heart, put a smile on your face and that you will hang on your wall to cherish forever. This fun-loving husband and wife duo are a perfect wedding day matchup - from funny phrases to keep the guys naturally laughing during what the dudes consider ‘boring’- but necessary- groomsmen photos … to making sure the bride gets all the couples shots she wants during the that golden hour. Example? They were totally cool when I went for confetti cannons during bridesmaid getting ready photos (and made a HUGE MESS). Eeekk. Laura rolled with the punches - she even “swept” the floor area after the messy moment for my getting dressed images! You give them unexpected heat? They show up with neck fans for the B+G. You give them a DIY Idea? They show up with a life size crossword puzzle keeping your guests guessing all night long. These two literally could not make you feel more loved on the BEST, potentially busiest, day of your lives. We are truly grateful to have had them not only celebrating our wedding, but also capturing some of the most personal moments from the biggest day of our lives as a couple. They are light, they are fun and their happiness is contagious. Even our families were IMPRESSED with all the reception photos – getting awesome action shots of grandparents and loved ones that had not seen each other in years laughing and dancing. Their images are just PURE JOY. We are glad they were there on our wedding day – we TRULY could not have done it without them. Thanks for making photographic memories our forever wedding keepsake. Thank you. THANK YOU. Thank you. -
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Molly R. Sent on 06/11/2022Michael and Laura are AMAZING!
Michael and Laura are the photography duo you NEED for the perfect wedding day! Our wedding day was so amazing thanks in part to them and they captured it beautifully! We had so many guests come up to us and say how much they loved them. And we do too! When we took our engagement pictures in RVA it was sooo hot and they never even batted an eye, they just kept us feeling good and the pictures are just incredible. From sending us a planner and little personalized gifts, they helped keep us sane throughout the planning process! For our wedding day, I’m not even sure how they made it around to capture all that they did!! Even weeks after our wedding, our guests are raving about how much they hyped us up and really took care of us on our wedding day as if they’d known us forever! My husband doesn’t love being photographed but Michael made him feel like a long time friend and so confident in front of the camera. And Laura is just so amazingly kind, she was there for me in ways she definitely didn’t need to be as our photographer, she even put on my veil! They made us feel like there wasn’t a camera and we could just have fun and they captured it in the best, most authentic way. They even edited some pictures and put them up on an Ipad for our guests WHILE THEY WERE ON SITE! Not to mention they got our full gallery back to us in just THREE WEEKS! We truly could not recommend them more!! With so much love, Molly and Ben! -
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Wendi G. Sent on 08/02/2022Amazing Photographers!
I highly recommend Michael & Laura! They were both so easy to work with and are incredibly talented photographers. They are relatable, funny, creative, and responsive. They made us feel so comfortable during our engagement session and on our wedding day. We are in love with the photos they captured and are so happy we booked them. -
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Kimberly G. Sent on 06/28/2022Above and Beyond Photographers!
We are so glad we went with Michael and Laura for our wedding photography. From beginning to end, they were so wonderful. They were so responsive and willing to answer any of our questions throughout the planning process. They put out fun blog posts/podcast episodes related to wedding planning and provide other helpful resources to help their clients during the planning process. Even though their expertise is photography, they were always willing to go above and beyond to provide advice about other aspects of wedding planning. They even help clients with wedding DIYs. I’m not sure how they have the time for it all but they’re obviously super humans.
They totally nailed our engagement photos. My husband and I are not comfortable in front of the camera and I tend to be very critical of how I look in photos, thus avoid them at all costs! They were so patient with us while we learned how to be comfortable in front of the camera but it was so easy to look natural in their photos because they give you great instruction on exactly what to do. If you’re like my husband and I, you’ll be so grateful for this. For quite possibly the first time ever, I was happy with photos of myself. Not only did the photos look great, but we had so much fun during our shoot which is surprising because it was hot, humid, and we had a very early wake up to be able to shoot in on the national mall. They were so accommodating and even spent extra time when we asked to do a few photos near a particular structure that we hadn’t planned to. Even though our time was essentially up, without question, they trekked over to a different spot on the mall to get photos at our requested spot and spent a good deal of time there. We got to shoot in two different outfits which offered more photo variety and I know not all photographers allow this. After our engagement session we knew we would be in good hands on our wedding day.
At the wedding, they brought such good vibes and helped level us from feeling anxious about our overwhelming day. It’s so hard not to smile around them. Our photos are incredible, and like the engagement photos, we are so happy with how they turned out. We had some sketchy weather on our wedding day and Michael and Laura are such forward thinkers they made sure to watch the weather and made the smart recommendation to tweak our timeline a bit to get photos before the dark storm clouds came in. Thank goodness they are so detail oriented and paid attention to this because those photos turned out to be some of our favorites! My husband really wanted to enjoy the cocktail hour appetizers but we knew we also wanted to maximize our time doing family, wedding party and newly wed photos so it wasn’t looking like we’d get to join cocktail hour. Instead, without batting an eye, Michael carried a tray of little appetizers around while we got our photos taken which was too kind and also hilarious because he was already carrying what must be 30lbs of photography equipment. It just goes to show how generous they are.
During our reception, we got the coolest surprise ever. They came by our dinner table with an iPad and already had a sneak peak of beautifully edited photos for us to see. They had the iPad on display for the guests to look through for the rest of the night. It was such a fun surprise and we loved looking at the gorgeous photos on our wedding night. They are creating a leather-bund album for us and we are so excited to see how it turns out and treasure it forever.
Our wedding party and family were so blown away by how fun, talented and professional Michael and Laura were. My new sister-in-law even says she hopes to hire them for her wedding! Michael and Laura play off each other so well and really hype their photo subjects up. Their husband/wife business is so inspiring. They are just such wholesome, good folks. They were easily the best vendor at our wedding. We cannot recommend them enough. Thank you Michael and Laura! -
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Kaitlyn C. Sent on 01/19/2022Even through High winds they will make you look amazing!
Short story: Hire Michael and Laura to be your photographers, period.
Long story: We chose Michael and Laura because they love the OBX as much as we do and we were getting married in Corolla,NC. They were 100% on board for coming down for our wedding so it seemed like a no-brainer. We meet up in Charlottesville (where we live) for our engagement pictures and the day could have not been more windy - it was insane. Meeting in person they were so down to earth and friendly and ready to make the best of the elements. My now husband was very nervous about it because he does not like having his picture taken and I was nervous because I had no clue how the pictures were going to turn out. But they were amazing, of course. Flash forward to our wedding day and the wind was back again! But Michael and Laura worked their magic again and the pictures are incredible. My husband actually started to really get into the pictures and remembered Michael's tips from our engagement session!
Together they are so fun and upbeat. Our family and friends kept saying how wonderful they were! We could not be more thankful to have them as our photographers and know that you will not regret your decision.
They are quick to communicate and willing to help in whatever way they can! I'd recommend them time and time again! -
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Erin C. Sent on 01/27/2022Seamless process, start to finish
Best decision I made (other than saying “yes” and “I do” to my husband) was choosing Michael and Laura as our photographers. They were the first vendor we booked after knowing our date and venue and I’m so glad I did it that way. They are a wealth of knowledge about weddings and planning and all the things. I utilized their planner book they sent and it was so helpful to keep me organized and on track with all the planning. They were so easy to work with, including traveling to Ohio and flexibility with a date change thanks to the military and deployment schedule changes. When I was torn on something like timelines for how the day should flow, they helped we work through it. From the moment they showed up on wedding day to the sparkler exit, everything went so smoothly, at least from my perspective. I’m sure there were little hiccups and schedule adjustments that had to be made along the way but I barely even knew about them! My husband and I loved working with a husband/wife team. They made it so easy to be in front of the camera. Very down to earth, lighthearted and fun couple to work with! Do yourself a favor and hire Michael and Laura! You won’t regret it!! Did I mention their turn around for getting our photos back to us was less than a month! I was floored. Sneak peaks on their blog within a week and full album within a month! -
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Sara W. Sent on 07/20/2021Beautiful photos and a joy to work with!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael and Laura. Not only do they take the most stunning photos, but they are some of the kindest and down-to-earth individuals and such a joy to work with. Our engagement session with them was so fun, and our wedding with them was even better! They work so well together as a team; you can tell they have such a passion for what they do. On the day-of our big event, their positivity and encouragement made us and our bridal party feel so comfortable and special. They also worked so seamlessly with our videographer and other vendors throughout the night. They even displayed a sneak peak of a few of the photos they had taken that night for us and our guests to see – that was so cool! During the planning process, Michael and Laura were quick to answer any questions I had and were especially helpful in setting up a timeline for that day. We especially appreciated their flexibility when we decided to postpone our big reception from 2020 to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I 10/10 recommend working with Michael and Laura! -
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Rebecca L. Sent on 06/08/2021The Best Wedding Photographers
I do not know where to begin to tell you how great these two people are! Not only are they amazing photographers, but they are amazing people! My now husband and I immediately connected with them when we had our first meeting with them at a local Richmond brewery and then had a blast at our engagement photo session! They are both so professional and just very easy to get along with. They get fantastic shots which makes it very very hard to choose what photos you will order! They made us an engagement photo album which we used as our guest book at our wedding. My husband does not love his photo taken and neither do my mom and dad, but Michael and Laura are so great with their energy that it is infectious! Michael even drove our ring bearers around in a golf cart the day of the wedding just so they would smile more! Laura even did the bustle to my train of my wedding dress because she is so so wonderful! I could go on and on! I highly highly encourage you to hire them and would recommend them to anyone and everyone, especially if you have a significant other that does not love photos because Michael is the best hype man! -
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Karli S. Sent on 10/09/2019Best wedding photographers :)
Michael & Laura made everything fun and easy from the time we met them at Veil Brewing to the quick turn around of receiving our full wedding gallery! They checked-in with us at all the perfect times throughout our wedding planning when we weren't sure what exactly we should be thinking about/considering. They had great suggestions and made sure we were all on the same page for our big day. We are SO glad we did a first look. We are SO glad we did the engagement photos. These are both things we originally planned to skip. Their experience and connection with each other made all the difference! We loved the idea of having wedding photographers that are married to each other :) We were so comfortable with them and our wedding party, family, and guests all felt the same. They definitely know what they're doing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE AND ANYONE!!!!!!! -
Grayson H. Sent on 01/19/2021
The BEST Wedding Photographers
I cannot even begin to describe how AMAZING Michael and Laura are. Having known them both personally, when my (new)husband and I got engaged last August, we knew exactly who our first contact would be. Their work speaks for itself, but what makes them so incredible is their love for each other, their clients, and this industry. We will cherish our beautiful pictures and friendship with this couple always!
If you are looking for someone who not only provides you with beautiful memories, but who makes this experience one you will cherish forever, this is your couple! -
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Kylie R. Sent on 01/12/2020December Wedding
When I found Michael and Laura on Instagram, I didn’t know how lucky I was going to be. From the minute we met them before our engagement session, I knew I picked the right photographers to handle our big day. They were fun, professional, unfailingly kind, unbelievably talented, and just downright awesome people. It made everything so easy. Laura was pregnant and due right before our wedding. Even with the anticipation of a baby, Michael and Laura took such good care of us and made sure we were covered on our wedding day. Michael was fortunately able to come, and we are so thankful he was there. Not only did I feel at ease knowing they were in total control, our pictures make me cry every time I look at them. They are beautiful and I’m so thankful for all of those precious moments captured on camera. There is no other photographer you need to look for...there is NO one out there like Michael and Laura!!!! -
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Kate Sent on 11/29/2019
Amazing Photographers!
Do yourselves a favor and book Michael and Laura right now! Picking our photographers was arguably the most important decision we made when starting the wedding planning process. We had a specific style in mind for our wedding photos and also wanted to make sure we “clicked” with our photographers. As soon as we met Michael and Laura their enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to what they do was obvious. They are so fun to be around and made every step along the way enjoyable. They checked in with us numerous times throughout the planning process, sent us helpful planners and fun packages in the mail, and FaceTimed with us when we had questions. They are a wonderful couple and are also very professional. We had Michael and Laura shoot our engagement photos as well as our wedding. My husband and I had no idea what to do or how to pose at first but Michael and Laura made it incredibly easy and made us feel (and look) like models. Their energy is contagious and they had us laughing and forgetting we were in front of their cameras. We would 100% recommend Michael and Laura without an ounce of hesitation! They are amazing, so fun to work with, and capture every moment beautifully. We could not have asked for better photographers! -
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Tasos S. Sent on 08/02/2020Every moment I was made to feel comfortable in my own skin, I’m not a person who gets a lot of photos taken
I will never call anyone else for photography work, these 2 are the absolute best in the Bussiness, my personal experience was this, I was made to feel comfortable by each of them when taking every single shot...and they took a lot of shots of my wife and I, we did the engagement/wedding package and both were amazing, after my wife and I received the photos we were amazed at how each one turned out, we absolutely love Michael and Laura and will never forget the experience they gave us, we plan to call them in the future to do more photos when we grow the family 😉 -
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