Dean Michaels Studio

to meet with Christin for the first time. This was so important to us because we knew the pictures and videos will be the one thing that last forever after our big day. Wedding photographers and videographers are a dime a dozen, so having that initial sense of trust, high quality work, professionalism, and ease was important. They always answered all my questions, were always prompt with any questions I had through email or over the phone. They also included everything we wanted in a reasonably priced package, and most importantly, we LOVED the photographers/videographers that were with us from our engagement shoot to the end of the wedding day. Laura and Dean were PHENOMENAL to work with. They didnt skip a beat throughout the entire day, and gave us beautiful pics and a wedding video we will cherish for the rest of our lives!!!! Our wedding guests kept commenting how amazing they were as well! Thank you Dean Michaels!!!! Your reputation says it all!!! We are so lucky you were a part of our special day.

very single picture perfectly captured the whole day (even the fleeting moments that have already slipped my mind). The formal pictures with my husband and me truly make us look like models and the pictures from the reception were on point with taking pictures of a variety of my guests. I haven't stopped getting compliments on the pictures that I have posted on social media and I will recommend Dean Michaels for any couple that is looking for miracle workers of photographers!!!!

ents photos last spring and he was so helpful with getting us relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. We had an amazing experience working with Laura and Cory on our wedding day last month. They were so fun and knew just how to capture every moment on our special day. Each photo we’ve received is better than the next!

al day and did so in very high quality. We were surprised at the sheer number of pictures we received after the wedding (over 3,000 photos) and keep going through them all to relive the day. Thank you for capturing this milestone, we will cherish the pictures forever. Thank you Dean Michaels!!

ce our wedding was planned for the fall we really wanted our engagement shoot to capture many fall views. Laura went above and beyond capturing not only incredible views but capturing our personalities and emotion as well. We got married October 2018 at the Legacy Castle. Our pictures came out STUNNING. My husband and I were thrilled with each and every picture along with the videos. They truly captured the magic of our most special day and showed so much emotion as well. All photographers and videographers were timely and made taking pictures fun! Laura called me a few days before our wedding to make sure she knew exactly what we wanted. 10/10!!

like family. He was beyond welcoming and accommodating to every question or scenario we had. We kept in touch throughout the time leading up to our big day and when it came he was completely prepared. Rich and Corey were our photographers the day of and they exceeded our expectations. We already received some sneak peak photos back and we cannot wait to get all of ours in. Both of them were so organized and helped the day go smoothly. They kept their energy levels up and the whole bridal party was keeping up with them too! We have such a fun time throughout the day and night. I would recommend them x1000000000. I cannot thank both of them enough for capturing such a special time for us in the most wonderful way!

nt. We got married at Perona Farms and the land there is perfect for photos. There was a dusting of snow and we got a chance to go out and get some really awesome shots by the barn. Paul was making us laugh the entire day and keeping everyone smiling. I had requested that all my family photos and bridal party photos were taken before the ceremony that way we could all enjoy the cocktail hour. They made that happen without missing anything. I received my photos less than 4 weeks later and I still can’t stop looking at them. They are beyond what I even imagined. I can’t thank dean Michael studio enough for giving me the memory of my wedding through photos that I will cherish forever. I highly recommend using them. Professional, nice, fun, great shots!

ng and so much fun! In weeks leading up, Dean called to check on us, quickly went over details, but really called to see how we were doing which made me feel so special and excited for the big day. The attention to detail by every member of the team amidst the chaos of our wedding day really meant the world to us. Dean and his crew have been doing this a long time, we know from the funny stories of weddings past he shared with us, and yet he and the team treated our wedding like it was the most special, exciting event they've ever done. Dean Michaels we cannot thank you enough!

dibly beautiful shots, it was difficult to choose our favorites! We really appreciated the extra effort the photographers went to in order to make sure we looked our best. The variety in the types of pictures, the different settings, and looks really allowed us to relive the wedding all over again! Maggie was our main photographer and she was had an incredible eye for the perfect shots! She coordinated with me before the wedding to discuss details and absolutely brought out the beauty of our wedding in all of our pictures. I would highly recommend the Dean Michaels Studio!

t pictures to take and when to take them. They were never in the way and to be honest I didn't even notice they were there half the time. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.

as great. She gave great direction and made everything flow and that puts a bride at ease! Rich was with the guys and he is the best! He makes you laugh to get those real great pictures genuine pictures! They were our first book vendor for a reason! Awesome job DMS!

et them, we felt completely comfortable! Our wedding photos just came back and we are blown away at how amazing they turned out. We can’t wait to get our video back!! Highly recommend Dean Michaels for your any photo/video needs.

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go for a package that was out of our budget. We requested rich to photograph our big day and we were very lucky he was able to when the day came! He kept me calm, my mom and mother in law calm, bridal parties, dads etc. and he is quite funny too! We completely trusted his eye and when we got the photos back they were breathtaking. Rich was also never in the way either or an inconvenience during the ceremony. Everything post wedding was quick and delivered when they said it would. Can't wait to use them again!

gious! He made us laugh and have such a great time! We are eagerly awaiting our photos but we have no doubt they will be amazing! Highly recommend!!

ing the contract and making the payments. The day of the photographer and videographer were on time and prepared and took the most gorgeous pictures and video. I highly recommend them to anyone weather it be for a wedding or another occassion!

otographers that day. They made us feel comfortable and we knew that we would get some awesome memories of the day from them. Thank you!

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graphers, and they did a great job! They were very professional and responsible. They helped us figure it out better timing for taking photos with family and guests. We were very happy that we had awesome pictures with everyone and every moment. All the pictures came out very nice, and we were very impressed by the details, lighting, and quality of the photos.

d about 15 minutes because it was the middle of winter and we were right by the water in Hoboken. Fortunately, we were fully compensated by having a retake at no additional cost. Laura was very accommodating for my wedding with the list of ideas I wanted to do that I found from Pinterest :) She always answered any of my emails or texts very quickly and always arrived on time. I am so excited to get our photos back because she was very creative in selecting the scenery and helping us pose. She is so sweet and easy to work with!

. Also, the photographers and videographers were just awesome and really professional. It took a lot of stress away to know that we were in such good hands. We had Reena and Bobby. They made the best day of our lives even better! I wholeheartedly recommend them to you.

utely recommend Dean Michaels to anyone getting married!

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e out great and I was blown away with how many I had to choose from! Definitely recommend.

lpful and very willing to answer questions during planning stages. On our wedding day, our photographer Laura was amazing as well. She was open to suggestions and ideas for pictures from the bride and groom but also extremely creative. We are extremely happy with our choice to use Dean Michaels Studio and highly recommend using their services!

erall an easy process and happy with the photos!

re and you will not be disappointed! Thank you both so much! Jess & Bryan

rking with them made the whole day smooth and fun. I wouldn't hire anyone else - they will be my go-to company for any future events. We loved working with them and love how the photos came out!!

d them to any bride or groom looking for a photographer and videographer!

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ures were beautiful and absolutely perfect! They managed to get every possible photo they could even when 40 minutes of photo time was cut due to unexpected traffic and helped us stay calm and ensured we would still have every shot we wanted!

o did an excellent job capturing all our special moments for the big day . They were great to work with and very friendly to all of our family and friends. We loved how even with all the chaos going on they were very on point with scheduling and making sure we got everything we wanted. After the wedding I didn't think we would get our pictures back for awhile but it only took two weeks and we were able to view all the photos. I highly recommend working with dean Michael studio.

hotographer, was on time, was on point and was over and beyond our expectations. She captured every moment my husband and I asked her too and more. She was professional, she was calm and she was always ready with camera in hand. The turn around for our pictures was within three weeks and they were perfect. Klaire, who did our thank you cards, did such a great job and was able to accommodate every request we had. If you want one less thing to stress about during one of the most important nights in your life then choose Dean Michaels!

d's needs. And for the packages we chose, they were reasonably priced compared to other vendors I had researched and the quality of work was just amazing. A week before the wedding, my photographer, Reena and videographer, Eli called and walked me through their needs as well as mine for the day. When the big day came, let me tell you - this team was non-stop. From moving furniture in our hotel suite to get the best shots, to following my husband and his groomsmen to the hotel gym for a photo pop while they were working out - they did it all and did it damn well! Reena was just fantastic about everything (she gets bonus points for also being Filipino!) - even when we were tired from taking photos neither her or the rest of the team were pushy and gave us our space to enjoy the day. Our pictures came out to more than what I had expected. Thank you to Reena, Eli and the entire Dean Michaels team for capturing such a special day!!

a so being the focus of pictures was a little off-putting for me but the photographers instantly made my husband and I comfortable. I am so happy they let us be us and let more of our goofy side out. Everyone loves the pictures and agrees they really show who we are. I am so happy I chose Dean Michaels to be our photographers and get to relive our wedding over and over again through the amazing pictures.

ideographers for their patience and ideas and kindness. Our photos are incredible and we are so so happy with our results. I will say that our second photographer did not capture as much as we had hoped, but it did not take away from our experience at all - we were happy with the photos from our main photographer. I would highly recommend Dean Michaels Studio; our photographer Reena was amazing!

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ther vendors we vetted! From the moment we went to their studio to check out their offerings, we felt so comfortable. We had the same feeling the day of the wedding as well, just so effortless to work with this group. The team was candid, professional of course, but also made you feel like a friend. The team made all the planning super easy and helped to take each step with us so nothing was overlooked, both for the day itself and the schedule of finances. What I liked was that all the burden of planning was not on us, they really have great experience and made suggestions that really fit well and made it a stress-free process to capture our special day. We selected 2 of the higher end packages for photo and video. Although the prices seemed like a lot at the time (we had NO wedding experience through friends or family), we quickly learned they were right on target with the market and now post-wedding, we feel it was SO worth every penny and more! The quality of photos and the attention to detail is remarkable! No detail was overlooked and we have so many different angles and options to choose from. Making our album was actually really difficult because we had so many good options! Our album and video are absolutely outstanding! For the album, we went with a designer coffee table option and let me tell you, it’s huge! I couldn’t believe how heavy it was, due to the thickness of cover and pages which really give a great feel when looking through the album. Each photo is crystal clear and the arrangement and layout they created really makes it feel like a book of art, not just a series of photos. For the video, we received a minute trailer, a 10 minute video, and roughly 5 hours of raw cleaned footage. The effects they put into these videos is incomparable! This group really creates film, not just video. The artistic creativity is easily seen in how they overlapped our MOH/BM speeches with the day, with extreme detail to the words being said and the emotions being captured and displayed. The combination truly is amazing and no dollar value on a package can truly capture that. We will forever cherish both the video and album and the experience we had on our wedding day! Thank you again Dean Michael’s!

rey showed up full of enthusiasm and energy that made us all feel comfortable. He knew the exact shots to take, and with such ease that we didn’t even realize he was taking pictures. My wife also said her photographer Reena was exactly the same way. We received our photo links quickly and couldn’t believe how beautiful the pictures all came out. I will say the hardest thing we’ve encountered with Dean Michael’s Stuido is which pictures we will be choosing. We highly recommend them and know there’s no other studio like theirs.

Michaels is they place you with a photographer who they believe matches with your personalities the best. We requested to have a photographer who was more traditional and we got exactly that. What's also great is they have a team that specializes in the different elements of photography. So, Rich took the photos while another person edits or designs your Save the Dates or Thank You cards. Not even two weeks later, we received our weddings photos...all 2,700 of them! Rich brought along Laurie as well as an intern Ben. We got a 3 for 2 deal! Rich and Laurie were almost exact opposites of each other style wise but that is why our photos have a great mix of traditional and modern photos. We just wished we had more photos of our family (our morning wedding was pushing the time). There were also some poses we were hoping would be better then how they turned out. However, everyone was professional and you can tell they truly appreciate the art of photography. It is a great company but it is a company. Therefore, if you're looking for a more personalized one-on-one experience, Dean Michaels may not be the right option for you.

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party loved him and we can't wait to see the finished product. The guys loved working with Laurie before the ceremony and her, Rich & Eli worked so well together all day. We used Dean Michaels, and Rich specifically, because he shot my cousins wedding and I knew he did great work. From beginning to end, everyone at the office was very helpful! Great studio, I'd definitely recommend them to anyone and would use them again in a heartbeat. Thanks again for contributing to our perfect day!

un to work with too. They were a big part of what kept our wedding day low-stress and easy. I would recommend them to any bride, especially one having a creative wedding.

ch made us feel comfortable and created a fun environment for us while capturing beautiful photos. We also had Maggie, in addition to Rich, for our wedding day and they both were just fabulous! I would recommend them to anyone and can't wait for the next time we need pictures! We also used Dean Michaels for our videographer and Oscar was also wonderful. Everyone worked so well together and it made the photo and video experience a seamless and smooth one. Our same day edit came out to be more than either of us could have dreamed and we got so many compliments! Thank you so much- Rich, Maggie & Oscar You guys rock!

fun as it should be. They were very creative with there pics. If we had to do it all over again, I would definitely chose Dean Michaels Studio and Rich Penrose....the Best by far!

that is going to look at pictures days, months, or years after your wedding, look no further with Dean. When we initially met with him, I already felt that we knew him for years. He made everything comfortable and easy when choosing the package that fit our day. We were fortunate to have Dean and Maggie shoot our day, and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. There is so much going on the day of that you need photographers that blend in with your party and enjoy the day with you, without taking you away from enjoying the night. They did exactly that, and I never felt that I was being taken away from our guests. I cannot express enough the gratitude I have for Dean Michaels as they were one of the best decisions we could have made for that day.

and made everything so easy! Alec would answer any question I had quickly and assure me any change I needed to make would be done. Rich called me a few days before the wedding & just hearing how he had studied my “photograph wish list” put me at ease. I knew everything I wanted was going to be captured. The day of our wedding, Rich, Melissa, & Eli instantly made us feel comfortable & made the often “torturous” picture taking process of the wedding so much fun! My husband & I just received our pictures and we are BLOWN away. We got to relive our wedding day all over again. Our photographers captured our love so beautifully. The pictures managed to make me cry (the ceremony) & laugh hysterically (reception dancing). It was also so fun to see pictures of things we didn’t get to see on our wedding day because we were so busy! Having the Dean Michaels team photograph and videotape the most important day of our lives was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process! We are so grateful for them & the pictures they took that will allow us to relive our wedding day for the rest of our lives!

e night shots came out amazing of the NYC skyline. It has been a pleasure with Dean Michaels.

ffice. At that first appointment, only lasting twenty minutes or so, he made all the wedding planning stress disappear with his bubbly, outgoing personality and made us truly excited for our wedding day. As soon as we left I told my then fiance' we'd be crazy not to book with them. I myself am introverted and very shy especially in front of the camera. Dean, Maggie & Eli made me feel so comfortable and helped me to open up - very difficult to do by the way! . Their work is phenomenal and worth every penny. We are so happy that we will have these beautiful pictures to look back on for the rest of our lives. My advice to you: if you have the opportunity to book with Dean Michael's, - go for it!! It was the best decision we made in our wedding planning

th our decision to choose Dean Michaels and cannot wait until the wedding!!

t they do. I cannot wait to hang up our wedding pictures around our home. If you want a stress free wedding day with fantastic photos then choose Dean Michaels. You won't be disappointed.

ly with Maggie- who Dean set up for us to have for our engagement photos. She was punctual, she had amazing ideas of what to do, and was familiar with the place I wanted the pictures to be taken at. She was easy to talk to and made us feel comfortable. We requested her for our wedding day and we were able to get her and the studio sent another gentlemen for the groom and groomsmen as our second shooter (who also was great to work with). I highly recommend Dean Michaels Studio. All the photographers are very well experienced and knowledgeable. They definitely will help eliminate some stress you might feel during planning the wedding.

dio was very professional, thorough, and attentive to our needs. They were able to capture all of the most important moments, whether it was the beautiful "first look", or the ceremony process, or busting serious moves on the dance floor. It was much appreciated to have so many different angles and perspectives of these moments to choose from. Not only do they create a great product, but we genuinely loved the crew that shot our special day. A lot of good laughs and moments were shared, and their experience helped keep us calm and happy throughout the event. I would highly recommend Dean Michaels Studio to anyone who wants to fully capture the moment, which flies by all too fast. Thanks again for everything!!

otos! THEY DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB! Maggie and Dean (Photographers) were so creative and attentive. We honestly felt like they captured the magic of our day. We have over 3,800 photos to choose from and have to narrow it down to 90.. we seriously do not know how we are going to do it! So many phenomenal photos! As for our videographer Eli, he was also super creative and warm. He made us all feel like we were shooting the best party ever and we cannot wait to see the video. DEAN MICHAELS, WE CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!

of our photos are awkward and very unflattering. I am not photogenic at all so I needed as much help as I could get but there was no direction. I was looking forward to these photos and now I just want to cry.

pose for. We had such a difficult time finding a photographer, but Dean Michaels Studio was exactly what we were looking for. You will not regret choosing Dean Michaels Studio!

Edit video is my favorite, and the best I have ever seen! The photographer touched base with me before the wedding and made sure all details were squared away. The day of the wedding, everything was seamless. Everyone was on time, decisive, gave great direction, and kept to our schedule.

ur photographers and videographer were professional, kind, caring and incredible. We had the best day of our lives and get to re live it every time we watch our video and look at our pictures. Thank you Dean Michaels!!

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