About this vendor
f/8 Studios is a photo/video team with an adventurous, modern style, and an artistic approach. Their boutique studio based in Long Beach provides an array of services, including photography, videography, and GIF/photo booth.
Lead by internationally-published, award-winning photographer and photo educator Michael Farmer, the f/8 Studios team is committed to making its clients comfortable in front of the lens, and excited about the photo-taking process.
With hundreds of weddings and events under their belts, rest assured that our photographers will guide you with a gentle and calm hand through the most exciting day of your life--capturing every special moment and detail along the way.
We are an ally for all people and all love. Let’s create something together!
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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My wife and I had the privilege of working with f/8 studios as our wedding photographer and videographer. The preparation process was smooth and we were able to request certain shots with the wedding party and family members beforehand. On the day of the wedding, Michael and Chelsea made us both feel at ease. They were constantly communicating with us and directing our wedding party and us for various shots. Michael was able to coordinate our first look and it was spectacular!! Michael was also very energetic and enthusiastic throughout the whole process. He took amazing photos of my wife and I with gorgeous backgrounds and sceneries. Our wedding party also told us that they enjoyed Michael's personality and humor. In addition, Michael directed everyone really well in order to get the right poses for both the wedding party and family photos. I can't recommend f/8 enough and appreciate their professionalism throughout the entire wedding planning and wedding day
Working with F/8 Studios was the most seamless part of the entire wedding planning process! From the start, we knew we were in good hands with Michael from his communication, organization and go with the flow personality. Michael was up for an adventure with our unconventional engagement shoot location which we really appreciated! On our wedding day Michael and Nick put us and our families at ease, they are fun to be around which helped us to feel comfortable and ourselves. This really showed in our wedding pictures which came out FANTASTIC! So many of our family and friends took notice of how many great action shots they captured from the reception without anyone really noticing them or getting in the way of anything! Thank you Michael and F/8 Studios!
Michael Farmer and his team were great! They took my wife and I’s engagement pictures and wedding pictures, and they created a wedding video for us. They were amazing to work with and helped us think of many different poses. They also made sure to get all the pictures we wanted during our wedding. The pictures are very beautiful. I recommend them as a photographer for anyone!
Michael Farmer and his team were amazing! There was a lot of communication before our engagement photoshoot and wedding. He really wants to make sure that the photos reflect each couple’s unique relationship and personality. He made sure to take photos of all the moments that were meaningful to my husband and I as well as photos we never thought of before the wedding. He was also very encouraging while taking pictures and helped us with poses and made us feel more confident. He delivered so many final photos and we love all of them! We also love the wedding video his team created!
Michael Farmer and his team were absolutely amazing. We had Michael do our engagement shoot as well, and we’re so happy we did! Not only did we love our pictures, but it gave us a chance to bond with him so that our wedding pictures really captured our energy!
We couldn’t be happier with ALL the photos, from the purposefully posed to the perfectly candid, they were all magnificent and so “us”.
And bonus, he’s super cool and fun to work with!
Michael Farmer is a wonderful wedding photographer, and a great person to work with. We had a less than traditional ceremony that we wanted to capture, and Michael was so flexible and accommodating, allowing us to accomplish our goals for the day. He is an absolute professional and stayed in communication with us in the weeks before the day, and put everyone at ease the day of, allowing us all to be ourselves. I do not enjoy having my photo taken - at all - and it was so easy to relax and be myself that day. Michael got incredible photos of our wedding, and we could not be happier with the outcome. He also turned the photos around in record time, which was incredible. Worth every penny. We will definitely call on Michael in the future for any professional photos we could need.
Michael was so wonderful to work with! My husband and I are not ones to love having pictures taken of us and Michael put us right at ease. Our final photos were amazing! Definitely recommend!
Michael Farmer was a wonderful part of our wedding. He was thoughtful and thorough, kind and caring. His photographs illustrate his wonderful sense of love and life. We are just over joyed with the photographs Michael captured, and our wedding album is perfect. He also sent us a couple of F/8 Studio branded beers so we could toast our photo album. We highly recommend F/8 Studios for your event. F/8 is apart of our family.
We couldn't have been more happier with our choice in choosing Michael for our photographer to do our engagement and wedding photos. All the pictures came out stunning and he was able to capture those right moments. He was very easy to work with and was on point with being present on time and accommodating our requests. His funny and great personality is what was needed to capture those special moments for our guests, bridal party and even ourselves. We are definitely keeping his contact for future events.
We got married in mid-June at a venue in the Los Angeles area and Michael Farmer and an assistant provided photography and videography services. Prior to that date, Michael did our engagement photos, which we used for the ceremony and reception.
Overall, we were pleased with the quality of the photos and short 3-minute video highlight of our special day. He also provided a GIF photo booth.
Michael is an excellent photographer who can make the subjects feel very at ease. He says the right things to the right person at the right time, which puts everyone at ease.
We booked him via his wife's wedding planning service and we are glad the co-op package worked out for everyone.
Again, we were very pleased with the photos and videos. My only wish is getting the photos sooner. It took about 7 weeks for us to receive the full set, though to be fair, he had indicated a time lag. He's a busy photographer in high demand during wedding session, so that was understandable.
I would recommend him as a wedding photographer for future brides and grooms!
We definitely recommend F|8 Studio! We booked with them as recommended by our DJ, Tempoe Entertainment, and couldn’t be more happy with our decision. Michael was extremely nice and helped us with all of our questions, then directed us to Kristen as part of his team as our photographer and she was absolutely amazing!!! She was extremely professional, friendly, and was everywhere on our special day getting all of the best shots! Even our guests complimented how she directed the photography and with her expertise, we felt confident in all she recommended. Can’t wait to see our photos!!!
Five stars just isn't enough! We couldn't recommend Michael and his team more highly -- He wasn't just our photographer .. he was practically family. We had a VERY large group, tough personalities, complex venue -- we didn't make it easy! He rose to every challenge and transformed our already beautiful day into a magazine worthy event. His creative eye gave us the most stunning photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Truly outstanding work from Michael and his team. The biggest mistake you could make in planning your wedding is not bringing Michael aboard .. 12 out of 10 .. the best!!
Michael Farmer and his team were spectacular ! He was such a joy to work with and really made us feel like movie stars on our wedding day. He is super funny too and has a great personality, the entire wedding party loved him. A huge plus - my hair and makeup artist left before we could have her pin in my veil but Michael took care of it flawlessly! He also helped fix my hairpiece a million times because it kept falling off. He is honestly so great and takes amazing photos. Definitely hire him for your wedding, you will not regret it.
Ok, so where do I even begin with Michael Farmer and F8studios??? Michael was one of the reasons my day was so special and not to mention the INCREDIBLE photos my husband and I have to prove it. Not only is he incredibly talented behind the lens he is also professional, calm, funny, go with the flow, gifted, did i mention funny??? He had us all laughing which kept my photos natural. light and airy. I had Michael do both the photography and video for my wedding and both came out beautifully. He listened to my vision and executed it perfectly. It is nice to meet people like Michael and his team in an industry that can be so cut throat. I have and will continue to recommend Michael Farmer to all my future gals and pals tying the knot. I am not one to write reviews but Michael truly deserves 5 stars and a round of applause. So, Thank You Michael for being a part of our special day and being an absolute pleasure to work with. BOOK THIS GUY!
We found Michael Farmer through our venue's Instagram. I immediately fell in love with his photography style and we were lucky enough to book him for our wedding. Could not have chosen a better photographer for our special day. Michael made us feel so comfortable and made everything so easy for us. We received our photos a couple months ago and they were beyond our expectations. Would highly recommend!!
Michael did our Engagement, Wedding and after-party reception photos this past spring/summer so yes, you could say we are fans of his work! As slightly camera-shy folks he made us feel super comfortable before and during the formal shots and he was able to blend into the crowd perfectly for the more candid photos. He was also just awesome in general to have attending our events (above and beyond helpful). Great service, very professional, personable and he gave us a great range of moods and looks to pull from! Book Michael before his calendar fills up!
Michael is awesome! He photographed our wedding and post-wedding party. The photos were beautiful, his studio in Long Beach is beautiful, and he's a lot of fun to work with! We highly recommend him.
My wedding day last year was honestly the best day of my life, and I’m glad we had Michael Farmer to capture the human moments that made up the special day. Michael Farmer not only was our photographer from day one, but also became a friend that blended into our wedding party to capture everyone and the true essence of the day. Most of all, we’ve never dealt with a more professional individual who at the same time is very personal and cares about making, you the client, feel most important!
Prior to our wedding, my wife had put me in charge of finding our wedding photographer. We wanted someone who was personable, professional, creative, but also priced reasonably. I took this task on, and figured it would be easy to find photographers in Los Angeles that would deliver. I kept coming across people that kept going for typical overdone fads in their looks, or people that kept pushing their creative agenda on their clients. Finally we came across Michael Farmer. At first I loved the creative aspect, but I soon started noticing that I could really feel the energy of the events that he captured. We decided this is exactly how we wanted our special day to be captured, honest candid moments, that really showcase the day and everyone involved.
We decided to meet with Michael Farmer, and immediately felt comfortable. He was not selling us on anything, rather was getting to know us as a couple and how our wedding was coming together. He asked about our preferences and what was important to us. I definitely got the impression that this is someone that really loves what they do, and is most concerned with their clients needs and final product.
In addition, the pricing is very straight forward and clear. So we decided to move forward. We had booked Michael Farmer for our engagement shoot and wedding photos. Meeting up with him for our engagement shoot was such a pleasure. He made us both feel very comfortable, and soon into our shoot, we were just hanging out and didn’t even think about the fact that someone was capturing our moments. We were just being ourselves, and our photos couldn’t have been more amazing!
Fast forward to the wedding day! We had a very mixed wedding, as far as culture and religion. We were very anxious that our families would be kind of awkward during the whole process. Enter Michael Farmer, not only did he have a good idea of how to deal with our Desi, Asian, WASP, Muslim, Catholic group of people, but he quickly became friends with everyone and helped everyone relax. Honestly to have your photographer get a mixed group like that, comfortable and laughing, is unheard of. Soon enough, our whole party was laughing and having a good time, as he captured the day. There were also several interesting moments during our wedding, but he helped everyone stay calm and enjoy the day. We got several compliments on how our Photo & Video staff were so much fun! And at the same time, we felt like they were ninjas throughout the night, working in the background. Not once were they in anyones face or interrupting the event with camera equipment.
All of our photos were perfect. We got tons of photos, and they all captured the true happiness that everyone felt throughout the day. Also our video was thorough and covered our entire wedding without missing anything. Most of all I feel like we have a record of our wedding day and the entire process in it’s beautiful entirety.
Would definitely recommend Michael Farmer and F/8 Studios!
My husband and I are so indebted and grateful to Michael Farmer and everyone at F/8 Studios! Our reviews are so long overdue, especially since we had the most amazing experience with Michael and we can’t stop talking about how beautiful everything turned out. We had our engagement photos, wedding photos, and wedding video all done by Michael Farmer and his team. Everything delivered was stunning and captured both our personalities so well. Each photo is representative of the energy of the day and we can literally jump back in time whenever we look at them.
Our engagement session was so much fun! We had a blast taking our photos all over DTLB at our favorite places. We all got on so well and it was one of our favorite wedding experiences!
Like most weddings, we had a few hiccups and unexpected surprises throughout the day. Both my husband and I were extremely stressed out leading up to the wedding, but instantly felt so much better knowing we were in good hands with Michael Farmer. He kept our bridal party and family laughing and smiling throughout the day. We really couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. His professionalism and artistic eye produced the best wedding photos ever. We’re forever thankful we found him for our wedding and looking forward to him capturing our future life events!
Michael did an amazing job! He made sure to get all the photos we wanted and really made us feel and look like us. It was really important to us to have photos that represented us as a couple and he really delivered! We have had the most wonderful experience working with Michael and have found our photographer for life!
We were referred to Michael after we hired his wife, Marni, to be our Day of Coordinator and we could not be happier to have hired them both! Michael is the perfect balance of personable and professional; all of our wedding party enjoyed his energy as he took pictures of us getting ready for the ceremony, and many of our guests had nothing but nice things to say about him as he worked the crowd getting great candids and group photos during the ceremony & reception. Michael was able to capture literally every special moment from both the ceremony & reception at every angle and we love having so many greats to choose from as he took nearly 800 photos. We have nothing but positive notes for Michael, hire him (and Marni, shout out to SoSmitten Events), you will not regret it!
Michael did a fantastic job shooting our wedding at Mountaingate. He is personable and efficient and we were able to get all the shots I wanted with time to spare. I got a sneak peek at a couple photos and I cannot wait to get the rest back! Michael and his assistant were great and I’d highly recommend them to anyone.
We flew Michael Farmer up from SoCal to NorCal for our wedding and it was TOTALLY worth it! He is an amazing photographer. We love the photos and are having trouble figuring out which ones to put up. He gave us tons! Our wedding ran late and he stayed to get all the important moments of it. He even just knew to be there and take pics of us as we went around the tables to greet people without even asking. Because he did that, we were able to give every almost every guest of our 200 person wedding a picture with us at their table. Everyone loved it! He is really awesome to work with too....makes the whole process fun and easy. Highly recommend!!
I found Michael here on the Knot and we are so lucky we did. Words can't describe how awesome he is. His response time to emails is outstanding and he answered every question I had, which was a lot. On the day of our engagement photo shoot I was super nervous, as I hate having my picture taken, but he made me feel so completely comfortable and relaxed and the pictures turned out amazing. We seemed to have a really good connection with him and that translated into the pictures. Come our wedding day he showed up early and brought the same calm and relaxing atmosphere that was needed. He even played bouncer a few times when people tried crashing the reception. We can't wait to see how our wedding photos turned out! We will forever use his services for professional photos
My husband and I had found Michael Farmer on the Knot. We were very particular with the style of photos we wanted and when we looked around we felt majority of photographers all looked the same and everyone in pictures looked posed. Michaels style on the other hand was unique and stood out the most out of all of the other photographers. Our first meeting was at Michaels house with his wife and we instantly felt very welcomed and comfortable. He had different package deals and he let us take or add things in our package to what worked for us. When my husband and I walked out of the door we knew right away that we wanted to use him and we did not need to meet up with anyone else because we were that sure. For our engagement photoshoot he let us have three different outfit changes and locations all within a few minutes of one another. During the photos he made us feel very comfortable and laughing the whole time which helped make the photos come out very natural. He was quick to give us our photos and even gave us a unique wooden USB drive with our photo on it. For the wedding he arrived on time and stayed with me the entire time making sure to get all of the shots I wanted. He was so much fun to work with and one of my favorite vendors we had for the wedding. All of my photos came out amazing, he was easy to communicate with throughout the process and I would a definitely recommend him to anyone. Photos are the one thing that will last longer then anything else during your wedding, so it is worth spending a little more for better quality.
Michael is a true professional in every sense of the word. From the first meeting we had with him it was clear that he truly understood what we were looking for in a photographer. It was also clear that photography is not just his work but also his passion and it showed in the way he approached the prep and the actual wedding day. Aside from the formal family pictures, we wanted the rest of the event to be candid pictures capturing people’s interactions and the mood of the evening. Michael did a fantastic job with both the formal and informal pictures. For the formal pictures he moved the group along very efficiently and because of his excellent sense of humor, the family felt very relaxed and at ease. For the informal pictures throughout the evening it felt like he wasn’t even there – we joked that he was like a “photography ninja”. He completely understood when he had to step in and capture emotional moments and step away and capture the crowd enjoying the party. Most importantly he is extremely easy to work with, very flexible, and with a great amount of experience. That truly showed in his work product and how organized and quick he was in getting the pictures back to us. I would recommend using Michael for any event and am very glad that he was our wedding photographer.
Michael is by far one of the most personable and professional photographers I have had the pleasure of working with. From meeting Michael, seeing his work, seeing his passion, and going through the Engagement Photoshoot, then the Wedding Day Shoot.... magnifico! Our photos capture the moment so well and they have been a hit with a family and friends. Memories are captured. A friendship is born. Cheers!
One of the highlights of our wedding was having Michael as our photographer! For us, having a photographer that understood the style and feel we wanted while making picture taking as natural and comfortable as possible was really important and Michael was honestly the perfect fit. He made the picture taking process such a fun, happy, and memorable part of the wedding. He always made everyone feel comfortable and had so many of our guests smiling and laughing. Combine his fun personality with his amazing photography skills and you have the best wedding photographer ever! You will not regret working with Michael and his team. Michael is everything you could wish for in a wedding photographer. We are so grateful for all the beautiful pictures and memories he made possible!
Hiring Michael Farmer as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made in our whole wedding planning process! We only met with him for 20 minutes for our initial meeting (we changed our appointment time at the last minute) and instantly knew that he was the photographer for us! And he and his team did not disappoint!
My husband and I are not usually comfortable being in front of the camera but Michael and his team made us feel so at ease on our wedding day! As soon as I arrived at the venue, 2 hours prior to the ceremony, Michael and his team had already arrived early and were already taking detail shots! They jumped right in and got some awesome pictures prior to the ceremony! We gave him a shot list for our family portraits prior to the wedding day and he was able to get through them in record time!
Besides just being a great guy to be around his skill at photography is unparalleled! We also really enjoyed working with his team (we picked the package with the 2nd photographer and videographer). We have only gotten our preview shots back so far but they make us so excited to see the rest of the pictures! His prices are completely reasonable for what you get and I could not recommend him more! We hope to use him in the future!
Hard to believe I met Michael almost 10 years ago when he photographed me for my high school senior year portraits and graduation party photos! I knew then that I would love for him to be at my wedding celebrations to capture all our special moments and little did I know that Michael would in fact be such a big part of my wedding anniversary celebrations in California! He was the only person I could think of for our event. Michael truly makes everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera and that is what I really loved about working with him! He makes the whole experience so fun and enjoyable and you end up having a really great time. He captures moments so beautifully with his photos and videography skills and you’re left with such wonderful memories to look back at. I would most definitely recommend Michael for any event, occasion or party - big or small!!
Michael was unavailable for our wedding (short engagement) so we used Kristen and Ron from Studio M and they were great! They made us feel so comfortable and beautiful! We also received a huge discount for using Studio M, booking his wife’s company as our wedding coordinator, and a military discount!
What can I say?! Michael is the best of the best!! My mom hired Michael for my engagement party on March 4th, and my fiance and I still talk about how much fun we had with Michael and Chelsea! We are both not necessarily comfortable in front of the camera and Michael and Chelsea made it so fun. Michael makes sure to crack jokes the whole time and it honestly just feels like you're hanging out with your friends. They are so professional, and from my mom's first correspondence with him she knew she made the right choice. They were also super punctual (as in...at the venue before we were haha) which is so important on your big day! It's the last thing you want to be worrying about! We also got the gif booth which is a must - our guests had so much fun with it. We haven't gotten all of our photos but the pictures we've seen are INCREDIBLE and we can't wait to see the rest! I cannot recommend Michael and his team enough. I wish we were getting married in the states genuinely so we could hang out with them again! Highly recommended!!
MICHAEL AND TEAM ARE SIMPLY AMAZING. From Day one when I was researching photographers I knew we had to chose this team, and I regret nothing. I inquired on the Knot and Michael got back to me within a day and we set an appointment to meet him. Michael was booked for our wedding day but told us that some team members from Studio M (his team) were available. My husband and I were welcomed into their beautiful home, where we looked at pictures, gathered pricing, etc. When we got into the car my husband said that was the one! I emailed them claiming our date before we even pulled out of their block.
I had to reschedule engagement photos a few times and it was all done with ease. The pictures came out AMAZING.
Then a few months later it was all about the wedding. The team showed up early and got to work. They made my whole family comfortable, they got all the shots we wanted, and they were so helpful to me as the bride. They made us laugh, they made sure I didn't have lipstick on my teeth! When the night ended I was so sad to see them go, as we had just made some awesome new friends.
I was religiously checking my email for pictures, then came the sneak peeks and I screamed with delight they were BEAUTIFUL! Then the email came that everything was ready to be viewed. We went to Michael's house, had wine and looked at his top 100, which then became my top 100.
I will forever use Michael Farmer Photography in the future. Because they have now become family.
Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts! I can't wait to frame these pictures for my house!
Love,
The Del Grandes
Michael and Marni are really a way to go for wedding! I got a recommendation from my friend who also used their service for their wedding, and there’s a good reason why reviews for them are exceptionally long!
Their service is worth two or three times more than their price! I actually regretted finding them too late, as we could have also used their wedding coordination service as well but already have made a contract with other wedding coordinator when we contacted them.
They are not only five star professionals in terms of their services, but do understand what the wedding process involves and how stressful it can be. And plus, they’re a really good example of a happily married couple, so it’s good for any soon-to-be-weds to visit their homes and make a deal ;). We were so honored to have them make lasting photos and a video of our day, and our family on both sides liked our them a lot.
They are kind, generous, hard-working, sweet, and great! We thoroughly enjoyed how involved they were in our wedding process, and how they were disarming and warm on the day of our wedding. Looking for the wedding photographer is hard, but they deserve more than five stars and we highly recommend them! And our big thanks again for Michael and Marni for their wonderful work on the day of our wedding!
Michael was the perfect choice for us for our videographer. We contracted with Michael in early 2017 with our wedding on 9/25/2017. Michael invited us to his house to show us examples of his videos. We didn't want some 30 minute long wedding video that we would watch once and realize it was too long. We asked Michael if he would do a highlight video of like 5 minutes long and he showed us examples of his work and we couldn't wait to work with him! He was so funny every time we met him (his wife was our wedding coordinator) and he kept us cracking up on our wedding day. The turnaround on the video was about 3 weeks, which was very quick! Michael showed us the video and we loved it! He condensed about 8 hours of video into a 5 minute highlight video. The video was half the ceremony and half the reception. He did a really good job and we loved how it turned out!
There's so many great things that make Michael a perfect photographer. First, he is very professional. He answers emails and texts quickly and informatively. Next, he is easy to talk, easy going, and entertaining. He was able to put as ease, relax, and enjoy our shoots. Last but certainly not least, his photos come out amazing! We loved every click of that shutter. It feels as he though he was able to capture each moment perfectly. He was a joy to work with and we will definitely use him for any of our future photography needs.
We had no idea how breathtaking our wedding photos would turn out when we scheduled the meet and greet session with the photographer in our local area. My husband and I just knew we absolutely loved his charisma and charm and knew that we did not want to spend a good majority of our wedding day with anyone other than Michael Farmer. His witty jokes and snappy sense of humor made us so comfortable and enjoy the whole picture taking process. We love Michael and his team (including his adorable wife). The photo revealing party he throws for you is a ball as you get to view all of your wedding pictures in his cozy casa with a glass of wine. Plus he was so timely! I got the email to schedule to see all of the pictures way quicker than I would have ever imagined. My husband put it best "Michael knows how to capture photos at the exact moment so you look like your real life beauty ." I have never seen such beautiful photos and I will cherish them forever.
Picking a Wedding Photographer is so Stressful-Yea your done! Michael and Marni invited us to their home for our first meeting. Their family including Furry Kids were so warm and welcoming our Wedding stress was dissolved! They worked with us on every detail including an amazing price while they were reassuring us, answering questions, showing us their exquisite work, making us laugh and feel completely comfortable! On our Wedding Day Michael and Marni weren't just our Wedding Photographers-they were welcomed friends who we were truly happy to see! Because of their kind and caring hearts this amazing relationship and feeling of confidence is created-then they put every ounce of their incredible gifts, talents and heart into creating the absolute perfect Wedding Pictures for you that will make your Wedding Day last forever! Thank you so much Michael and Marni we will never forget you and always be grateful! Love Wendy & William McCarthy XOXOXOXO
Mike was fantastic. He expertly guided us to get the best shots. Impressed with the results. He was accommodating to our special needs at our wedding. Highly recommended.
Michael is the man! He came through big time during our wedding. Our wedding venue wasn't the best in terms of having good background for photo opportunities, but he made the most with little he had. Our wedding photos came out amazing! So many diverse and beautiful photos came out, it's difficult to decide which ones to print out. He also made this non-photogenic guy look good. Michael also took our engagement photos around the Venice and Abbot Kinney area and they came out awesome as well. (He knows all the good spots there)
My wife and I can't thank Michael enough for capturing all the precious moments during the happiest day of our lives.
For reference, I will gladly share some of the photos Michael took upon request.
Got married on 7/2/17. Hired Michael Farmer Photography 2 months before the big date but Michael was able to accommodate our tight schedule. I just got our wedding pictures and they were awesome. We are so happy with the quality and service we got. Michael is very flexible and easy to work with. He is funny, honest, creative and kind person. We also got our music video and video was awesome except for the music and all we had to do was let him know and he was willing to change the music for us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Michael Farmer Photography for a special day.
These two very talented Photographers (Michael and Marni) were referred to me by one of my clients at work. Well, my fiance and I had no idea how wonderful these two people are! They are not just exceptional photographers but exceptional people. From the minute we met them to the last shot of the wedding the experience with them was both warm and wonderful. Now my husband and I are not big picture people but once we saw the incredible shots they took of our special day we were both blown away!!!!! We would highly recommend these guys for any event you need photographed. They are truly exceptional!!!
One of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding process was to hire Michael. We were referred to Farmer by our DJ Ryan. Michael was the first photographer we met, we had no idea on what to ask or what to expected of a photographer for our wedding. When we met Michael, he was very easy going he made us feel welcome at his home. We left his house with a quote thinking we’ll keep the door open to see what other photographers had to offer. After comparing other photographers to what Michael had to offer. It was a no brainer, Michael was the man for the job. From the start he made us feel very comfortable. We went on to take our engagement shoot where we got the opportunity to get to know Farmer and he was actually interested in getting to know us as well. Not only is he an amazing photographer but an amazing person at heart. Going through hiccups in the wedding process Michael always had the best advice on how to handle other situations that had nothing to do with photography. On the big day Michael, Chelsey and Ron made sure to go the extra mile to ensure our day would go by perfect. Capturing every moment, Michael and his crew were always there to keep us calm and collective. Our family and friends also complimented us on having the best photographer ever. Very outgoing and interactive with everyone in attendance. We are very fortunate to have met Farmer, his wife Marni and the little ones and can’t leave out the furry friends. We would highly recommend Michael Farmer Photography to everyone for any kind of photography not just wedding photos. Thank you Michael for becoming an good friend to both of us, we look forward to having many more photoshoots. Next time we can skip the ocean and its waves.
Best,
Julian & Viviana
We booked Studio M through Michael with photographer Aaron Monroe. I'm not very sure how to start explaining how happy I am to have booked these gentlemen to photograph our engagement and wedding. My pictures came out incredible! My engagement shoot was in DTLA and Aaron's pictures blew us away. He incorporated every single idea I had and knocked it out the park, seriously. Best engagement pictures ever.
Then the wedding. These guys were on it! All my details were captured and the pictures are fantastic. I felt so comfortable with them and it was comforting to know they had our best interest in mind at all times. The turnaround time for our images was so quick!
The best part about booking them was my experience. My fiance and I felt very comfortable meeting Michael at his home studio and shortly after we met Aaron through Skype. We first met Aaron at our engagement shoot, with his brother as his assistant photographer, and I felt we instantly got along. He made the entire process so easy and even days leading up to the wedding he would check up on me. He was able to help me pick a spot for our wedding pictures, I felt comfortable enough to leave it up to him after I gave him some idea. He picked Elysian Park and we got our most iconic shot from there. We were treated like family, that alone says A LOT!
I know there a lot of skilled photographers out there and we all know how important it is to find experts that you feel comfortable with. I get it. But I can honestly say that I felt like Aaron was a part of my wedding "inner circle", the people I can count on no matter what. Thank you guys for everything, I can't wait to continue working with them in the future.
Michael was so wonderful! So happy we went with him on our special day. He was really funny and made us feel at ease. Our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for breath taking photos. Not only is he funny but he's artistic and patient! He's the best! Highly recommended!
We can't say enough great things about working with Michael Farmer photography for our wedding this past October. Not only are the pictures unbelievable but Studio M photographer, Aaron, who we worked with was more than just great with the camera. He made us feel calm and comfortable from the engagement pictures to the wedding day. Having someone who makes you feel relaxed during all the wedding craziness, especially as the bride, was invaluable! We can't recommend Michael Farmer Photography and the whole team more!!
We were referred to Michael Farmer Photography by a friend who works in the wedding industry and were very pleased with our decision to go with them. Our engagement and wedding photos came out beautiful! Michael, Marni , and team are very friendly, professional, experienced, and always willing to answer questions. We definitely recommend Michael Farmer Photography!
The whole crew at Michael Farmer Photography are great to work with. Our photos and music video came out great! We highly recommend using Michael Farmer Photography for your wedding or event.
We cannot say enough great things about Michael Farmer Photography! Michael is the epitome of professional, talented, and easy to work with. We had the pleasure of working with Michael for both our engagement photo session as well as our wedding and on both occasions he took the time to listen to our ideas and went above and beyond to not only deliver, but exceed our expectations. His craft is amazing and our pictures our gorgeous. I am truly so thankful to have met Michael and I look forward to working with him to capture any and all of our future milestones.
Michael Farmer is an amazing, friendly and professional photographer. We worked with him for our wedding and engagement sessions. He did an absolutely amazing job. He's definitely a seasoned photographer and also knows all the best spots for great shots! So if you're unsure about where to take your photos, just ask him and leave the rest up to him. Michael Farmer was great during our wedding session. We had a small wedding and it was an early ceremony. He showed up early to get pictures of brides preps! We are more than happy to have picked him as our wedding photographer! I highly recommend whoever wants a great friendly,professional photographer, and have a fun, stress-free and amazing experience.
Where do I start??!! Michael Farmer is one of the BEST photographers I've ever seen and worked with. We had him for our engagement session and had both him and his assistant Ron for our wedding. What an amazing experience! He not only showed up earlier, but he went above and beyond to capture all the moments in our wedding. The day of our wedding, I was so busy and last minute things happened and I wasn't expecting any of them! But Michael Farmer made sure with all that chaos, he could capture the best quality pictures. Michael has the artistic ability to see and capture the moment Ina split second. He photographs you, the moment, the lighting and the whole mood and ambiance. he does it such that when you look back, a movie plays in your head! He's extremely friendly and funny making sure that you can be yourself in your pictures. I looked at my pictures and I could not believe how much better he made us look! About his assistant Ron, I want to congratulate Michael for knowing who to work with as an assistant. I was amazed at the quality of work that Ron could deliver and only an experienced photographer such as Michael recognizes another great one! Michael is really quick at getting back to you whether it's regarding an email correspondence, an emergency call, or the turn around time for getting your pictures ready. Michael gave us what we wanted for our wedding, a small, cozy, yet romantic feeling! Thank you Michael!! I highly highly recommend him!
So much went wrong on the day of my wedding but the one saving grace and glowing review, is for Michael Farmer and his team. They went above and beyond photographer role and their experienced demeanor helped with the flow of the entire event. Not to mention, the photos were breathtaking and I'm very picky! "Pick a good photographer and don't skimp" was the best advice I got and it paid off.
Michael was our big splurge in our humble wedding festivities. Everyone told us not to skimp on the photography and we are very happy we "engaged" Michael.
There is nothing ordinary or typical about Michael's work or his generosity as your vendor. He graciously and fairly split his time between our tiny quaint private ceremony and our cocktail reception two-weeks later. He got a great array of traditional, wacky, and truly glamorous shots that you'll enjoy sharing and be proud of for years.
We were actually able to display some ceremony-day photos at the reception thanks to his willingness to expedite and what a treat! Not only did the reception guests see them, but he got to enjoy some serious and well-deserved bragging rights. He also captured an epic group shot of the entire reception party and we happily printed copies and sent them along with our thank you cards.
And our last minute addition of a photo-booth made the party even more fun because Michael kindly worked with us to incorporate the custom full-size cut-outs we had created of ourselves - people got shots of themselves with the "bride and groom" while we were off dancing the night away. Guests still talk about it and say they really appreciated the fun memento.
His easy humor will make your groom comfortable, and he'll charm everyone and get shots that will keep your princess-dreams alive every time you see the photos.
And don't hesitate to invest in the digital negatives; its so nice to have the flash drives, and know that Michael will always honor the agreement and make sure those memories are accessible no matter what.
Do not hesitate; forego the silly swag that no one cares about - make the investment in wedding day memories that you'll brag about forever. Book Michael, and prepare to look fabulous!
My new husband and I were thrilled with Michael's services at our wedding! We appreciated everything he did. He was on time, really skilled and knowledgeable, and did some really creative shots for us. When we got the photos from him it was obvious we made the right choice with him. He was also so funny and kind all throughout the wedding, and very professional. We didn't have any stress when it came to the photos because he did a great job and we felt confident in him. We're really happy with him and highly recommend him to everyone! He went above and beyond in everything he did for us! (This review is by Stephanie G, not Rosty G.)
This review is long overdue. I don’t even know where to start. Michael and Marni are the best!!! The engagement pictures were beautiful and the wedding pictures were even better!! They took the time to understand what we wanted and delivered beautifully. They were so available and attentive before and after the wedding shoots!
We gave them a list of every shot we wanted during the wedding and they made sure to get it! Marni helped us choreograph our wedding dance…one of the biggest hits of the night and one of my favorite moments of my wedding.
They are so good under pressure. When the zipper on my dress snapped, Michael was the calming voice in the midst of panic. They made everyone at the wedding comfortable and made the picture taking experience fun!
Our one recommendation is that if you want candid pictures of your guests, you have to make sure to put that on your list of “day-of shots”
I Do, Michael Farmer Photography!
They were amazing! They made it so incredibly stress free and easy, especially since we were planning our wedding from across country. We were able to personalize our wedding package. I love that they are a 1 stop shop. It was fantastic that they were our photographers, videographers and photo booth. Nobody was in the way or in "the shot". Michael Farmer Photography went above and beyond our expectations. Michael was even going to serve us dinner because the staff had failed to serve us and all of our guests were already eating. We even had multiple guests approach us and compliment the photographers. They were efficient and never wasted time or felt intrusive. Michael Farmer Photography was well coordinated, fun and professional. They made it feel so natural and never awkward. We couldn't have imagined it going any better. 110% worth it! Everything turned out beautiful! Would do it all over again, thanks to this amazing team of visionaries.
Michael simply could not be better. He was everything we wanted in a wedding photographer. He was funny, engaging, and took excellent photos. He was very flexible with us and took all the photos we wanted for our special day. Everyone was very happy to have him there and by the end of the day it was almost like he was one of our guests! When we received the finished photos from him, they looked simply *amazing*. I've been showing them to people all day. His photos are unique, artistic, and add something very special to the shots. He knows what he is doing. My wife and I didn't want "regular" wedding photos. When Michael offered to work with us, we knew we would get the special product we desired to commemorate our wedding day. While other photographers' photos just seem like "prom" photos, Michael's photos go above and beyond and really captured the special magic of our romance and our wedding day. We appreciate everything he did for us and are thrilled to recommend him to others!!! 5 stars all around.
Michael was fantastic for both our engagement shoot and wedding. His energy and creativity was what drew us to him and he definitely went above and beyond our expectations. Following our wedding, a lot of our guests commented how fantastic the photographer (and his team) was, as they barely noticed everyone during the day. It was apparent to us Michael was able to deliver impeccable photos, while being absolutely pleasant and respectful of the craft of what photography is all about! Thank you Michael Farmer for being part of our big day and more importantly listening to us and the vision we had for representing us. Emma and Tyler
I was referred to a multiple photographers for our wedding, but once we met Michael & Marni we knew that we had found our photographer! Their studio and sample albums were beautiful and one of a kind. I would describe their photographs as timeless, capturing true emotion, & personality, all while having fun. Michael and his team made it easy for us to relax in front of the camera and were awesome to work with. We have awesome photos from our engagement shoot and wedding day thanks to Michael and his team!! We have only recommended Michael Farmer Photography to our family & friends and will continue to do so! Thanks Michael, Marni, & team!!!
Michael Farmer and his team were amazing! As soon as I met with Michael, I knew he was the right fit and he and his team exceeded our expectations! We were blown away by the images we received, he captured our wedding beautifully. Best of all it was like having an old friend around during our wedding day. He was extremely professional and went beyond just the typical photographer role. We couldn't be happier with Michael and his team and would highly recommend him to anyone. His work speaks for itself, but aside from amazing, magazine worthy photos he was just so great to have around, which is so important because the photography crew is with you all day and it's important to have someone around that makes you feel comfortable. We will definitely be using Michael for all our future photography needs and look forward to working with him and his team again. He really is the best ever! Thanks, Michael for all the lovely images that we will cherish for a lifetime !
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