pOLISHED IMAGES FOR UNPOLISHED HUMANS
Wedding and Portrait photography for people that don't want to perform
I'm a NJ/NY based wedding and elopement photographer that also offers portraiture and boudoir. (And clearly a Northeast Princess, sorry Chappel) I worked in mental health for 14 years before crossing over to the creative side of things. I'm a huge mental health advocate and I use my skills for anxiety reduction and de-escalation with every event I photograph. I've learned that sanity is relative and the only thing I take in life seriously is my work.
Hi, I'm Mike
I'm your favorite photographer's favorite photographer!
My craft is tight so people can be loose
COme Static, leave electric
Polished photos don't just happen, they’re created and guided by a photographer who listens to you, supports you and makes sure dance floor goes crazy. That’s me.
I'm not here to be your bestie, I'm here to photograph you at your BEST(ie).
Wedding planning can be stressful, but celebrating love shouldn't be.
"The most fun you can have with your pants off!"
Boudoir
"The most fun you can have with your pants on!"
Weddings and engagements
No Lies dETECTED
(A really cool bride)
Mike was the most attentive, genuinely caring, and most professional photographer I could have been blessed with on my wedding day.
I am so camera shy and sometimes I feel like I force a smile on my face too much. But Mike made sure that I was relaxed, he made me feel like the beautiful Bride I was and still am (THAT PART) :) which gave me so much confidence. I am so so blessed and happy he was my Main photographer.
He is selfless in his line of work.
“He makes you feel so special, and he cares for you and your partner during one of the most important days of your life. He makes you feel like a king & queen!"
I’ve worked with Michael many times before, and always loved his work and professionalism, that we hired him for our wedding. He arrived early, prepped and ready to go, plus, we got donuts!
Michael allowed us to be ourselves and it went without a hitch. He was able to capture the love and our true feelings for one another on our wedding day. The results are stunning and I felt I was looking at a magazine ad and not my wedding day. I’d recommend Michael to anyone looking to have someone capture gorgeous wedding photos to keep for years to come.
-Cindy Lewis (A bride I've known since college)
"Michael allowed us to be ourselves and it went without a hitch. He was able to capture the love and our true feelings for one another on our wedding day."
What can't I say? Mike is extremely strange, loveable, and the most unique blend of Colombian, American, and Polish. If he was a food he'd be a pierogi stuffed with sweet plantains and white mana burgers. Why am I telling you this? He's so comfortable in his own skin and that translates to you perfectly in your photo session. He thinks that the best photos happen when you're comfortable and can really be yourself. You'll never see him take himself seriously because all the seriousness happens taking your photos.
-Mike
"He's so comfortable in his own skin and that translates to you perfectly in your photo session."
I photographed Rachel Bloom (star of Crazy Ex Girlfriend) and Aline Brosh McKenna really loved the photo on Instagram. Aline also produced Crazy Ex Girlfriend and wrote the screenplay for a little indie movie you may have heard of, The Devil Wears Prada and it's sequel.
-Mike
"Wow, I love this!"
EgO sTROKING
