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    Bryn S. Sent on 10/09/2022
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    High Quality of Work + High Quality Human = THE Photographer You Need To Hire

    One of the most important things for us on our wedding day was having not only an amazing photographer, one who not only took good photos, but had a vision for our gallery & images, a vision that would make our wedding photos not only gorgeous but awe-inspiring. I spent the most time of any aspect of wedding planning searching out the best photographer we could find since pictures are the number one way to remember the day. I couldn't help but notice so many wedding photographers have the same style, but we stopped in our tracks when we saw Michael Escobar’s work. Every photograph feels like a story. I was shocked to find his prices incredibly reasonable and even more shocked that he was available on our date. Michael went above and beyond at every single turn. He even brought along fellow photographer extraordinaire, Michelle Brinn. They work together like magic and have similar styles that compliment each other well. Michael was professional while also feeling like an old friend upon first meeting in person. I had countless wedding guests flag me down to say that my photographer was a “genius” and “so funny.” He truly made the day a breeze, even in the June heat in Wilmington. When I say he has a vision, I mean it. Trust it. He had us holding leaves near our faces, doing vogue like poses. They turned out WONDERFULLY. We truly couldn’t have hired a better human or photographer. He’s someone I would recommend to anyone having any event or portrait session. Your photographs will stand out from the rest and capture memories in a way that makes you relive your wedding day to a T. We certainly hope to work with him again. I’m telling you, if you're considering Escobar Studios, look no further, as you’ve found the man for the job.
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    Rachel R. Sent on 06/24/2022
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    Amazing Experience

    We used Michael for our engagement pictures & our wedding day. We loved working with him. He made both of us feel so comfortable and the pictures he captured were amazing.
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    Maddie B. Sent on 12/20/2021
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    The best photographer and experience ever!

    Michael is truly one of the most genuine and incredible people. And his photography, WOW. It is amazing!! He did an amazing job capturing the love my husband and I have for one another on our wedding day! I was left speechless looking at our wedding photos that he took. Not only does he care so much about his work, but also his clients. I cannot recommend him enough, and I cannot give him enough praise and thanks. He is so very talented! My husband and I loved sharing our special day with him!!
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    Zach D. Sent on 08/22/2020
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    Work of Art

    Michael is an artist. He will turn a moment into a lasting memory. Wonderful to work with. His energy is infectious. So thankful that we chose him and that he captured our wedding so beautifully!
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    Alexandra R. Sent on 01/28/2020
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    Best Photographer in the World. No Joke.

    Michael Escobar is the best. That is it. He can do everything. Whether you want light and airy photos or super crazy he can do it all. My goal for my wedding was to be unique. And that term incompasses Michael Escobar. His creativity and vision are one of a kind. On top of all that he is the most down to earth person, you will ever meet. I was so comfortable with him and he knows how to get the real smile out of you. Love this man so much and so thankful to have him capture our special day.

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    You are the absolute best!!! Thanks so much Alex. 😭🥰🤗

    Your photos are friggin 💣



















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    Lc Sent on 10/18/2017
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    my review is a little biased - i've known escobar for almost 20 years. i think we booked him less than a week after getting engaged because i already knew he would do a great job. seeing him work in a professional capacity, however, has made me so so glad that we chose him. my husband's older sisters all had kind of...weird photographers at their weddings, so getting someone personable was our #1 priority. my family after the wedding kept telling me how much they liked the photographers!
    escobar makes you feel relaxed behind a camera and actually made me feel photogenic (not an easy task)! he had an assistant and backup photographer for our wedding, so it was verrry well-documented! he and his lovely wife did our engagement pictures, which i've attached.
    our pictures are amazing and will proudly hang on our walls! thanks, escobar!
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    Sara P. Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Sheer exuberance!

    We originally booked Michael for an engagement shoot and soon thereafter realized we had to have him at our wedding. "Exuberant" doesn't even begin to describe Michael. His energy is unmatched, and it's *genuine*! That quality was crucial to us when looking for a wedding photographer, as we didn't want someone who isn't as excited as you are about your special day. He is a fan-freaking-tastic hype man, and all my family could talk about after the wedding was his enthusiasm and the quality of his work! There's also something to be said about the ability to make someone feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera – Michael did a great job of offering light suggestions for poses rather than uncomfortably prodding us into position. Michael also doesn’t seem to take himself too seriously – in a good way! His ability to go with the flow really helped calm our nerves, which was so unbelievably appreciated. It is also very apparent that he is always willing to try new things and explore new places with you – he traveled all the way to Hawaii for our big day! I’ll never forget rocking out to the special playlist that he set up for us to jam to in the car en route to the reception venue, a small but very appreciated gesture. As icing on the cake, we received a slideshow of thoughtfully curated images from our wedding put to music and it truly showed how Michael puts his heart into his work - he is one of a kind and a true creative treasure!

    The Vibrant's reply:

    OMG You guys are the best!!! Thanks for getting married in one of the most memorable locations of the decade!!! Love you guys!!! 🤗
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    Matt R. Sent on 08/24/2019
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    One of a kind Photographer

    It has been months since our wedding, and my wife and I just saw the whole family again for the first time since the big day. We were expecting the typical "how's married life?" generic questions, but all anyone wanted to ask us about was our photographer and the breath taking photos he took. Michael didn't just give us perfect photos that captured our day in such a creative way, he truly captured the experience. He got establishing shots, portraits, and candid moments that told the story of our wedding day, while coming prepared with a schedule and gear for any situation to capture spontaneous moments. On top of being very professional and flexible, he stood in the rain to get shots we couldn't of imagined would be possible and even offered to do re-shoots if we needed. I can't recommend him enough for your big day!
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    Laura A. Sent on 12/18/2019
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    Amazing photographer to work with!!

    Such a pleasure to work with Michael. My event company, Laura Ann EvCo has hired him multiple times over the years to capture my clients wedding day. He is so creative, professional and easy going. I look forward to continue working with him and his team.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 06/29/2017
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    I cannon say enough good things about Michael! He captured every special, emotional, and hilarious moment of our wedding. My husband keeps saying these are the best pictures anyone has ever taken of him! He and his assistant (shoutout to Chason) rolled with the punches with our pretty wild wedding party, and the result were some incredible candids I will cherish forever.
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    Kuran Sent on 10/08/2016
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    My husband and I couldn't have found a better couple to photograph our wedding. Michael and Erin were professional, fun and there work was amazing. He has A true talent that's for sure. Very happy with the decision we made with choosing our photographer. Highly recommend!
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    Jessica Sent on 10/08/2016
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    Michael is amazing. We were so excited when we first met him and his wife Erin. They were so helpful when I said I wanted to do our engagement pictures outside with a rustic feel. Michael immediately knew the perfect place, a beautiful piece of land on the outskirts of town. It also happened to be the place where Michael and Erin got married a few years earlier. They were such a pleasure to work with from the beginning to the end. He really creates magical and beautiful photos of every picture he takes. I can't give him enough stars because he really is amazing. All of our photos are our favorite and we can't wait to showcase them off to our family and friends! Thanks again Michael and Erin
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    Perri Sent on 09/17/2016
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    He is the absolute best! He went above and beyond to make our day special. He is so talented and a great person in general. I would hire him for anything and everything. He is the best photographer I could have ever found! So glad i found him.
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    Olivia Sent on 10/17/2016
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    Michael Escobar photography is top notch and he's a true artist. I was expecting about 500 pictures and he far exceeded the number of pictures that were sent to us (about double that with all black and whites). As an additional value add-on, he also created a slideshow with accompanying music. We thought we were going to regret not having a videographer, but the slideshow covered the whole day like it was a video of our day! He listened very well to what I wanted and the pictures requested. He also made sure to check on me throughout the whole day, asking if I was ok, if I needed anything. I was super impressed and extremely happy with the results. He's a true artist and did a great job giving us a diverse portfolio of photos with different angles.
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    Jolene Sent on 08/09/2016
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    I cannot say enough good things about Michael Escobar. He took family pictures at the beach for us in July 2016. We had 16 people - 4 couples, 4 children, 2 babies, and one college age student. He was so patient getting pictures for everyone - each of the family had individual shots, lots of group shots, babies shots .... basically a ton of amazing pictures. I had a bad experience with my wedding photographer 4 years ago and Michael made up for that so many times over. I know I didn't use him for wedding pictures, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to other brides. Thank you so much Michael!
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    Alainna Sent on 08/31/2016
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    Michael is an amazing photographer! His creativity and vision really shows through his work. 10 out of 10 exactly what I had imagined my wedding photo's would look like one day. Not only are the photo's gorgeous but Michael and his wife Erin are the dream team. They work together so beautifully and understood exactly what I wanted. Love them and am more than impressed by Michael's hard work and talent!
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    Caitlin Sent on 06/26/2016
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    I could not even begin to describe how happy I am to have chosen Michael as our wedding photographer. Michael was exceptional from the beginning- he took the time to nail down every single detail weeks before our event and was nothing short of well prepared. He did not disappoint. He was on time, professional, and a pleasure to be around. I am not exactly the most confident person in the world and Michael made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera and truly made me feel beautiful. His shots are creative and well thought out. He does not take away from your wedding either, he strategically plans when to take posed photos and captures candid photos without people even knowing he's around! He even sent me previews of our wedding photos at 4 in the morning THAT NIGHT! Not only is he an outstanding photographer, he is a GREAT person. Did I mention him and his (EQUALLY FABULOUS) assistant even carried my shoes when my feet were killing me, and helped me put them back on? I thoroughly enjoyed working with them, and every moment we took photos was FUN! Thank you Michael for being the BEST- if you are looking for a wedding photographer, I promise you, THIS IS YOUR GUY.
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    Emily Sent on 05/31/2016
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    Wow where do I begin? I LOVED every part of Michael's presence in our suite while my bridesmaids, Mom and I prepared for the ceremony. He was not only funny and accommodating, but he was SO understanding. He helped my bridesmaids and myself walk to the venue from our suite, he held my bouquet, and made us all laugh. He is absolutely amazing at his art...and his way of making you feel comfortable in front of the lens is incredible. I ran into a few "hiccups" on our day, and Michael helped me through them with a smile on his face and a sense of calm that was contagious. He helped my husband and I multiple times that night with questions we had and even fanned me when I got hot! LOL Somehow through all of this he managed to take incredible photos to capture our special day. I cannot say enough about how kind Michael is and how at ease he made me feel. He is not only an amazingly kind person, but his pictures are INCREDIBLE. I have never seen anyone do what he did for us. Even my parents who are older and seem to have seen it all were blown away by his talent. If you are looking for someone insanely nice and TALENTED to capture your big day, take my advice and go with Michael Escobar. Thank you Michael!!!
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    Michael Escobar is amazing! Although we set up multiple meetings with area photographers, we immediately knew that Escobar was the one for us as soon as we met him. He made us feel super comfortable, even though it can be a bit awkward having pictures taken of you! And not only do we absolutely love him, our families do too! I can say with confidence that we have found the one to document all major life events from now on, and I can't wait to see how all the photos turn out!
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    Jorge Sent on 04/28/2016
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    Michael Escobar is the total package! His personality, passion, and the excitement he brings is what made my then fiancé, now wife, and me choose him. Then we saw his portfolio, and we were blown away! What he sees from his lens, no one else does. He's a unique talent! He's our photographer for life!
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    Crystal Sent on 11/11/2015
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    To get an idea of how awesome Michael is, my husband asked if Michael would like to grab a drink with him, the next time he's in the Wilmington area. I honestly don't know how to describe Michael to give him the credit his deserves. He genuinely cares about his clients and continuously made an effort to keep in contact with us from the time we booked him to the day of our wedding. He's very involved and responded almost immediately to our questions and concerns. Michael's personality made everything easier. He talked to us like we knew him for quite some time. There was no type of awkward moment what-so-ever. If you're camera shy like I was, you won't be when shooting with him. He made the atmosphere comfortable and always had my husband and I laughing. He was very open to all of our guests and made sure we informed them that they could grab him for pictures anytime they wanted. He took pictures of EVERYTHING, which I personally appreciated. There were the typical wedding photos, but once the reception started, he was on the dance floor shooting everything that went down. He provided sneak peaks of some of the images he took, and they were PHENOMENAL. We're so excited to see all of them! My husband and I can't thank Michael enough for his services. He definitely deserves to sit on a pedestal for the quality of his work.
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    Megan Sent on 10/29/2015
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    Can I take stars away from my other vendors and give them to Michael Escobar Photography? Choosing Michael to photograph our wedding was one of the best decisions we made during the wedding planning process. He was so helpful leading up to the wedding, assisting with the wedding day timeline (we had no idea what we were doing) and giving us tips to prepare for photos (no gum for the wedding party, etc). He made a genuine effort to get to know us ahead of time, which really helped our personalities and love for each other show in the photos. On the wedding day, he showed up early and already had so many ideas for pictures, even though he was just seeing the venue in person for the first time. He was literally running around all day, making sure he didn't miss a moment of our most special day. Everybody at the wedding loved him, and they can't wait to see his work. We've already seen a few sneak peeks, and couldn't be happier with the way the photos are turning out. A million stars for Michael Escobar Photography!
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    My friends and family are having wedding photographer envy, and they've been married for years!
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    Carrie Sent on 10/27/2015
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    My husband and I are so happy with Michael Escobar photography! We had our wedding in Ocean Isle Beach, NC and planned it from Ohio. We found Michael on the internet and absolutely loved his style. We met with him a couple months before the wedding. He was so friendly and so excited about shooting our wedding! That is something I loved. There was some very bad weather on the wedding day (hurricane Joaquin), and while we had the wedding on the beach as planned, we had to move the reception inside. He was the only one who didn't even mention the weather. The whole day he was there, he was super professional, super friendly, and made us feel so comfortable (my husband and I are both shy/quiet people). He was super excited the whole time, and showed us a couple of the shots. They were beautiful! His assistant Kevin was great too. They were there the whole time, taking pics. They took us out a few times during the night to get some different shots, but didn't take us away from the reception for too long. I can't say enough, he knows what he is doing, super professional. One more thing I want to mention, they had stuff packed at the end of the reception and we were saying goodbye, when my husband said he wanted one more pic (he wanted us to jump in the pool!). Michael read his mind (lol) and got all his stuff back out and got some more pics of us jumping in the pool! He was an amazing part of our amazing wedding day! I haven't gotten the pics back yet but I know they will be amazing. I will update this when we get them back. The price seems a little intimidating but definitely worth it!
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    Michael did an excellent job of making us feel special on our big day!! He is wonderful to work with and put me at ease with everything! All wedding guests commented that he went out of his way to get photos and seems to be everywhere during the wedding! He made it known that he would get whatever pictures we wanted/needed. He is very professional and personable. I would recommend him for any photography needs! (I even hope my brother uses him for his wedding!!)
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