Weddings

My style is primarily photojournalistic, or documentary in nature. I like to photograph real moments, amazing details and relaxed portraits. And of course I'll also be shooting some family portraits at your wedding. You're all dressed up, looking good and who knows when the next time your whole family will all be together? I am happy to take what ever combinations that you'd like. I try to get people in close together, and make it quick, easy and painless. The natural flow of your day will be captured in a fun, unobtrusive way.

Thanks for stopping by my site and looking at my work. Click on "Albums" to see some finished album layouts.

If you need help with wedding planning, I can recommend several good planners in the Richmond area. Please also feel free to have a complimentary copy of the e-book "Wedding Planning on a Budget." Feel free to share this with any friends who may be getting married.

"We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the time and dedication you put into our photos. We absolutely love them and couldn't have asked for anything better. They are memories we will always have because of you and we truly appreciate it. Thank you again for everything!" Kristin & Ben Martin - Montpelier, VA

"We cannot thank you enough for all of the hard work you put into giving us such beautiful pictures of our wedding! We love them all and are so grateful to have them to look at and share throughout our new life together! You have such a difficult job, but your kindness and dedication made our day and the pictures such a great gift - you did a wonderful job!" Emily & Andrew Depcrynski - Richmond, VA

"I wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did on our wedding photography. I am so glad we chose you. You have helped create & preserve many memorable moments for us!" - Andrea Drummond - Toano, VA

"I saw them on your web site and I got so excited! The pictures are absolutely wonderful! They're absolutely terrific! Thank you so much!" - Margaret Leonard - Midlothian, VA

"THE PICTURES ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ALL LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!! You are an amazing photographer with a great eye. You took pictures of things I did not even get to see at the wedding...like the deer head holding the sign in the front of the road to Westover. I will recommend you to anyone I know ... I hope one day we will have you take pictures of our kids in the future. Again you did such a phenomenal job and you are welcome to use our pics for your portfolio!" - Allison Layman Stewart - Reston, VA

"Michael, I just wanted to say thank you. I happened to check your website yesterday and saw that my wedding pictures had been posted. They are perfect. Each picture completely captured the moment and the emotion of such a special day. Seeing each one made me relive that moment and the feelings of happiness and excitement. You seemed to be in every place at once and were able to capture each second that I missed. Your pictures gave me the chance to see and feel exactly what was happening without having been there. Such as those great pictures of my future husband getting ready for his big day and the look of nerves and excitement on his face. Thank you again for allowing me to have such clear memories of a day that was perfect for me, my new husband and our friends and family. They look great and I really appreciate all of the work you did. I dread seeing pictures of myself, but was so excited to see these." - Dana Vanlew Freeman - Columbia, VA

"Hi Michael! Thank you so much - there are so many pictures we had a hard time deciding! It was such a pleasure working with you- we didn't even see you during the ceremony, and we appreciated how efficient you were with the group shots. We are definitely glad we hired you!!! Thanks again! - Beth Cosgrove - Virginia Beach, VA

"Thank you for the fantastic job you did with our wedding photography. The pictures came out wonderfully, and you were great to work with on the big day! Thank you again so much for capturing our special day." - Amy & Dean Kimbrough - Richmond, VA

"First off I have to say thank you again for everything. The pictures
turned out better than I imagined they would. Karl, who is afraid of
cameras, even loved them. I can't tell you how many people have called or
emailed saying how amazing the pictures are and that they didn't even know
their picture was being taken. Again, I can't thank you enough." - Kyla Priddy - Richmond, VA

"Thank you so much for capturing our wedding day so completely and so beautifully! We have received many, many compliments on the wedding pictures and couldn't be happier ourselves with how they turned out. We look forward to your expertise and guidance when it comes to putting the albums together. Thank you for all your patience answering my many questions as well. We look forward to working with you again in the not too distant future! Thanks again, Michael!" - Ali Holmes, Glen Allen, VA

"Kirk and I wanted to thank you for being our photographer. You were excellent. Both our families and friends felt that you were an awesome photographer. We were impressed that even our friends & wedding party made comments on how quick & friendly you were. We can't even count how many times we heard "I like your photographer" and "your photographer is a cool guy." Kirk and I loved your packages and how amenable you were to our needs/wants. Thank you so much for contributing to our wonderful & excellent day!" - Jen & Kirk Hawley, Midlothian, VA

"Oh my gosh, they are fantastic! It has taken me forever to go through them all. I love them!!!" - Amelie Hansen, Oak Hill, VA

"Amelie and Troy, Keith and I, Troy's folks, and anyone else that has had the pleasure to view them--have been completely thrilled with the coffee table album and the parents' albums. They really do capture the essence of the occasion, but in a delightfully artistic, non-traditional photo album approach." - Della Kidd, Oak Hill, VA

"Thank you so much for everything. We love ALL of our pictures!! It is going to be impossible to choose. Everyone keeps asking how many photographers we had, when I tell them one, they cannot believe that one person took so many numerous shots of everything. You truly captured every moment of our day! Thanks again." - Rhonda Steele

"The pictures were absolutely wonderful! We're so happy with them and so are both sets of parents. You captured the day wonderfully!" - Victoria Opel, Camp LeJeune, NC

"Thank you so much for photographing our wedding and reception. Your kindness, generosity, and understanding prior to and during our wedding day are so much appreciated. Working with you was such a joy." - John & Kate Winebrenner - Mechanicsville, VA

"Thank you so much for all of your work during our wedding celebration! We recognize and appreciate all of your energy and effort!" - Claire Bettler, Albuquerque, New Mexico

"I just wanted to first thank you for my pictures. James and I are very happy with them. My mom was completely fine the whole day of the wedding but she took one look at the pictures of Dad and me dancing and she cried. You were right, if we don’t cry (for joy) they aren’t good enough, and by what I just said, you know the pictures were great. I appreciate your help and thanks again for everything." - Meghann Mathews, Chesterfield, VA

"I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful, personal service...truly going above and beyond." - Jill Edmonds, Richmond, Virginia

"Just wanted to thank you for the excellent job you did at our wedding. We truly enjoyed working with you and received numerous compliments on how you handled everyone. Thanks again for everything!" - Kim and Jason Ericson, Richmond, VA

"Hey Michael! I was so excited to get the pictures! They look GREAT! My family and I have had so much fun looking through all of the pictures. I am so impressed at how many you took! Thanks Michael. I will definitely recommend you to others!" -Sarah Oates, Mechanicsville, VA