$1,500 starting price
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About King Street Photo Weddings
Every wedding has the same mindset of unity, and my goal is to create and execute my artistic approach to capture and document the beautiful memories that come with it. My strategy is to deliver a consistent experience that sets me apart from others. I prioritize artistry, quality over quantity, romance, and love to ensure that each photo is carefully curated to help my clients cherish every memory.
King Street Photo Weddings has been capturing beautiful memories since 1999, serving the Holy City of Charleston, SC, for over 26 years, documenting over 580 weddings. Michel, the creative, has 4 decades of experience as a master lighting photographer, and his studio has been recognized as one of the top 3 wedding photographers in Charleston, SC. They are also a recipient of The Knot Hall of Fame and have been named as a top 10 wedding photographer in Charleston, SC.
Michel is passionate about authenticity and providing the best possible experience for his clients. He offers luxury, exclusive photography for life's most treasured moments, he is committed to 10-12 weddings a year to ensure that he can fully dedicate himself to each client. He has collaborated with many worldwide talented wedding vendors, using the same strategic mindset and deep understanding of the art to contribute to the entire team on the client's wedding day.
King Street Photo Weddings is located on charming King Street and offers proposal, engagement, bridal portraits, and wedding photography services. If you're a luxury client who desires white glove services with someone who can preserve your memories and make them tangible, Michel is the perfect choice for you. His Album design and choices you have is stunning.
His brand also offers wedding clients with associate photographers to fit most wedding budgets.
Associate investment ranges from $1,500.00 up.
Your investment with Michel ranges from $7,800.00 up.
Michel, commission is intentionally limited to 10-12 annual wedding bookings. Focusing on creating a distinctive documentation of infused and romantic escapism. He is grateful to be recognized as a destination wedding photographer worldwide.
Preferred wedding Locations
Charleston, South Carolina
Europe
Caribbean
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Michel Berda did an amazing job with capturing our engagement! He has a real passion for photography and gets the best shots. He will accommodate your needs and is extremely enjoyable to work with, amazing photographer!
I highly recommend Michel to anyone seeking a photographer with exceptional talent and a great personality. I had the pleasure of partnering with him to capture a special moment in my life and I couldn’t be any happier. He truly went out of his way and showed that it was not just a business but that he enjoyed what he does and wanted to ensure it was exactly what I asked for. 5 stars!
Michel from King Street Photo was an absolute dream to work with from the very beginning! He was super quick to respond, always polite and professional, and willing to do whatever was necessary to ensure that we had a perfect experience from start to finish. He was very flexible, adding time and services as I asked, and on the day of our elopement, he showed up early, had great ideas for photo locations, and even drove me and my husband around from location to location, since parking on the peninsula is difficult. Our photos were absolutely gorgeous, and Michel made us feel special and important on our big day, which was absolutely huge since we eloped and Michel was therefore the person we interacted with the most on our wedding day besides one another.
Michel Breda is an AMAZING photographer! He is definitely an artist with clear visions for shots. He had us take so many beautiful pictures.
We just got married (July 8). He showed us some on his camera, and they were breathtaking. I will update our review once we get our picture back.
I know it will be amazing! You can see some of his stunning work on his Instagram (@charlestonweddingphotographs) which he already posted one of our sunset pictures. Highly recommend his company!!
Michel did an amazing job with my wedding photos! I cannot stop looking at them they are so unique and beautiful! My family and friends cant stop talking about his professionalism and how gorgeous the photos are. I will definitely have him do more photos in the future! Thank you to his beautiful Wife, Linzie Davis, the owner of Lordis Loft Salon & Spa downtown Charleston for doing my makeup, I looked phenomenal for my engagement photos. Thank you so much to the Lordis Team! Michel, you did an amazing job, everything was perfect on my special day thanks to you!!!! ;-)
Michel is a star! His photos speak for themselves, but as a bonus, we loved having engagement photos included in our package, since that helped us all get to know each other prior to the big day. We got to practice!
Michel is easy to work with and flexible to the clients’ needs. Communication was easy and timely. As a couple that is not accustomed to being photographed professionally, we appreciated guidance on how to pose, where to look, etc.
By the time of the big day itself, the timeline he would work from was written and shared with everyone, and everything happened exactly as planned, which helped us relax a little and know nothing would be forgotten because Michel adheres to his timeline, which is based on his own experience and knowledge of local venues. All added value that you can’t deny. It was a magical day and we have the images to prove it!
Michel is amazing!!! Not only is he an extremely talented photographer, but he is also a wonderful and genuine person with an incredibly engaging personality! We loved our photos and are so glad that we hired Michel to photograph the wedding! Him and his wife Linzie are an incredible wedding duo!!!
WOW! Absolutely incredible experience! Michel, I cannot thank you enough! From the moment I reached out to you..you were a true professional in every aspect! You promised you would make our special day unforgettable and man did you ever deliver! We truly had the time of our lives! You were incredibly kind, funny, caring and just overall amazing from start to finish! You and my daughter immediately hit it off and the work you were able to get done with her was seriously remarkable! She loved you and is still talking about how nice you were and how much fun she had! I very strongly recommend you to anybody looking for a photographer because as amazing a photographer you are..you’re an even better person! We seriously cannot thank you enough! God bless you and we wish you nothing but the best! Best regards, G..Ashley & Taylor! 🙏🏼❤️
WOW!! Michel is absolutely incredible. He has a vision, and truly helps capture your wedding day incredibly. We wanted a photo outside the fountain at the Westin and boy did he delivered! It was pitch black outside, and we lit up next to the fountain thanks to him. He helped us through our photos before the ceremony, and then together after helped us create different shots. The first look with my Dad was so well planned out, he truly is a master at his craft. Highly recommend Michel if you want the best!
Michel Berda did a phenomenal job for our wedding photos last year. He was on time and very communicative. He made everyone feel comfortable taking all the different wedding photos. I would highly recommend him.
We used King Street Wedding Photo for our destination wedding about a year ago in Hilton Head, SC. Michel worked so well with my family, including my grand baby. He was attentive to our needs at the time and worked well with our schedules. If you are in need of a photographer in this area, I would highly recommend King Street Photo. Michel is such a hard working, but he is also so fun to work with. He made everything so enjoyable, and our pictures turned out so beautiful!
Michel Berda
His thoughtfulness throughout the day will always stick with me. He is a true artist and a master of his work.
I couldn’t have imagined anyone capturing our day better than Michel. Since receiving our pictures. Sarah and I as well as family and friends have looked over them a million times and have relived every moment of that night. Not only did Michel bring our special day to life again through his photography he seemed to genuinely care about Sarah and I. He took the time to learn about us as people and as a couple. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and I cannot say it enough....
Thank you Michel
Michel was recommended to us by our wedding planner and he has not disappointed. He has done our engagement photos and did an amazing job. Super easy to work with, accommodating and talented. We can't wait to have him photograph our big day next year!
We met Michel at the bridal show in HHI and we quickly made our plans for him to photograph our wedding. We lived in Atlanta so we were lucky to be near HHI for wedding planning. When I got into Graduate School out in Colorado, we had to make some adjustments and get things done in person early. Michel was so flexible and willing to do our engagement shoot early on, so we planned for the week before we moved. On the day of our shoot, the weather radar was not looking great but Michel patiently and graciously agreed to do our shoot rain or shine since we were moving West soon; as long as we were happy! Luckily, it ended up being a beautiful day and he captured amazing sunset photos, my favorite. They are absolutely beautiful photos that we will cherish forever!
What can you say about Michel and King Street Photo Weddings? After meeting with over 10 wedding photographers we knew that Michel was our guy in five minutes. He is intense and you will quickly realize that his intensity actually is just a disguise for his passion. He cares so much about making sure that the magic of your wedding day is captured and that you are supremely happy with the results. He was attentive and passionate about the planning of the shoot months prior to our wedding weekend and was easy to talk to during the planning process. Michel and his staff were punctual, polite and professional. It seemed as though he was prepared to go to war when the day came. Every time we turned around he was there seizing special moments that will be ours for a lifetime. Michel is truly an expert in every sense of the word. He is great at orchestrating and directing all those in front of his lens while setting backgrounds that are breathtaking. If we could give him 10 stars we would. If you are looking for someone to realize your vision with a style unrivaled by anything you’d find in a fairy tale….do yourself a favor and call on Michel. We can’t express enough how much we enjoyed working with such a consummate professional and artist.
Michel made my last minute proposal magical! I called Michel less than 5 days before my proposal and told him I planned to propose on a Saturday evening (keep in mind this is Charleston in October and there were over 70 weddings the weekend of my proposal). No other photographer could make it happen on such short notice, but Michel did! If you need someone to make magic happen in Charleston, Michel is your guy! Thanks again Michel for all of your help and coordination with my proposal! I will be forever grateful!
We thoroughly enjoyed having Michel as our photographer for our wedding day. After an exhaustive search, we knew we had found the right person for this occasion. His professionalism and experience was apparent from our first meeting and was demonstrated throughout the entire wedding day. Michel was fantastic with our guests as well as our wedding party. He really cared about getting the best photos and capturing just the right moments. I was taken back when we received our photos. They were breathtaking. Thank you for providing a great experience and catching the memories from our special day.
Michel was so very helpful in planning our wedding from afar! He gave us so much vital information and made our wedding day extra special. He arrived early and was prepared for the windy weather conditions.
Our pictures turned out beautiful! Thank you, Michel!!!!
We are so glad we chose Michel Berda King Street Photo Weddings. From our initial phone call with Michel to receiving our photos (less than TWO WEEKS after the wedding!), we had a great experience. The value for money was phenomenal, and we loved Michel’s professionalism and artistic approach to wedding photography. We got great photos, both during the day and at night despite less than ideal lighting conditions, and Michel’s expert technique is to thank for that. We also really appreciated Michel’s high volume of photos taken, as well as the large amount of photos that were given to us. Michel took care to get photos of each family (which was a big task coming from two people coming from divorced and remarried families lol). He arrived very early and stayed late despite a two and a half hour drive. Overall, we highly recommend.
Michel was absolutely amazing to work with!! He worked with us to make the perfect timeline, which he helped us follow the day of. He made sure the make sure we got every single shot we wanted and had great suggestions of his own. He even went out of his way to pick up rose petals for our group so I didn't have to stress out about finding them. He was friendly and make everyone feel comfortable on the wedding day. Our pictures came out absolutely amazing!!!! Even better than we could have hoped for. We're so happy we decided to go with Michel.
Michel is amazing. As a guy, proposing is stressful, especially in an unfamiliar city. Michel walked me through the process entirely, from location, to planning to the surprise, to the shoot. We texted often, and he made it seamless. Michel also takes his work seriously. And the results really do speak for themselves. He is very talented, and has an excellent product. What is more, though, Michel is a pleasure to work with. I worked very hard for the proposal to be special, and he exceeded expectation in making it happen. He made it such a special day for my fiancé and me. I truly cannot give Michel a good enough recommendation. I am so thankful it was him that shared such a special moment with us.
Recently I won a free Engagement Session with Michel. After speaking to Michel, I knew this would be the perfect opportunity to surprise my fiance by proposing to him, and letting Michel capture the moment and take other engagement photos for us.
Michel was immediately on-board and began helping me plan the location, time, and surprise proposal. On the day of, he arrived early for set up and discretely prepared to capture the moment. We have tons of beautiful pictures to hold on to and because of him, this is a day we will always remember and have great pictures to look back on.
Michel is a dream to work with! My Fiance and I had our engagement photoshoot planned with a different photographer originally but they had canceled our session for another couple two hours before we had originally scheduled (right after getting my hair done too). My Fiance called photographers all around the area to find someone to take our photos at the last second and Michel stepped up to the plate! within an hour, we were down at Hampton Park ready to go! He practically brought his entire studio with him (huge bags with several lenses, professional lighting, etc..) and gave us whatever we wanted! He made it so easy to pose for photos and gave us our full edited photos TWO DAYS later! What more could you want in a photographer? HIGHLY suggest going with Michel and his team :)
Michel Berda was by far one of the best photographers my fiance' and I have ever worked with! Our Photoshoot was actually free after winning the drawing held at the Wedding Show! Our pictures came out beautiful and our photo shoot lasted 2hrs even though it was free, he gave us his best. Highly recommend!
When I first met Michel I knew he was the photographer I would book for our wedding! I met him at a bridal show where there were many other vendors booths, especially photographers. What stood out about Michel was that he was very personal, outgoing, and honest. He is very upfront with his services and pricing which stood out among others. After deciding to go with Michel he checked in with me several times before my bridal portraits and the wedding. He asked to see my idea board and was very open with my own visions. My bridal portraits were breathtaking and made me even more excited for our wedding day! Michel was more organized than I can even put into words! He runs a tight ship and you should not expect less from a professional! His work is out of this world! All of the family and wedding party loved his presence and were so blown away at our beautiful photos. On top of his amazing work- we got ALL of our photos (hundreds!!) within 18 days of our wedding! I cannot emphasize how much of a disservice you are doing yourself if you do not choose King Street Photo Weddings to shoot your big day! He is highly recommended!
Michel was perfect from start to finish; gave us exactly what he promised! He was also very patient and accommodating of our wedding considering the day did not go as planned. We are beyond happy with how everything turned out! Our pictures look amazing.
Michel is very professional in the work he does and went above and beyond to make sure each special moment was captured at our wedding! He was very generous with his time, positive energy, and creativity throughout the whole day from capturing me and my bridesmaids getting ready early morning, guests group pictures during the reception, to bubble send off at the end of the night. We received all of our pictures before we even got back from our honeymoon, so he is very timely if not early! All of the pictures are stunning and we are so happy that we chose Michel to capture the special day we will now remember forever!
Our photographer, Michel Berda, was tremendous. He was very thorough w/ all the details. He wanted to make sure all the shots were taken for our family. His customer service and positive energy were evident the entire time he was with us. We all enjoyed his upbeat and professional mentality. He worked very fast trying to get as many pictures in the perfect locations. He even commented, he wanted to spend some extra time on us, past his contracted window b/c you don't get these types of skies very often! That was pretty awesome to hear. You can easily see why he is so highly recommended. He is passionate about what he does and wants to make sure his clients are excited about his work. I love when professionals take pride in what they do and back what they promise. This is exactly what Mr. Berda did for us that day.
If I had one word to describe Michel, it would be PASSIONATE! My husband interviewed Michel, and told me, "he's our guy, you are going to love him" and that is true. I love his type A personality that keeps you confident in him and that everything about your wedding day will go perfectly. Michel provided a detailed timeline and updated it each time with our changes as requested. He was determined to get the shots we wanted and that he did. He has a unique eye and captures great moments. He was also very quick to get us the prints for our review. We highly recommend him! Thanks Michel!
I hired Michele and King Street Photo Weddings to shoot my proposal in Charleston. I talked to many photographers about doing the shoot but none were nearly as passionate about it as Michele. Not only was he passionate but also extremely professional, making sure to stay in constant communication and being just sneaky enough about it not to ruin the surprise! His photos were awesome and he got some amazing shots of us, our families, and of course the big question!
My husband and I hired Michel and King Street Photo Weddings after looking at some of his work online. He really does amazing photo work. He is very organized, calls you well in advance to iron things out and get a timeline (though he is quite a stickler about this) and took beautiful photos. We loved nearly every photo Michel took. He takes his job very seriously and we got comments from many people at our lovely destination wedding in Hilton Head island that he was quite the professional (though for many of us it is unusual to have a photographer so noticeable throughout an event). He is very energetic and eccentric, which translates to beautiful work, but for me it also meant that he knows very well how good he is at what he does and explained to me via email many times how much work was going into my photos "12 hours...32 hours" etc. He did have the photos to us a week ahead of schedule and sneak peeks 24 hours later!
If you are looking for a wedding photographer then look no further than Michel Berda of King Street Photo Weddings. Michel and team were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Professional, efficient, friendly and, most importantly, took the most fabulous photographs of our wedding. We could not have wished for better photographer. Thank you, Michel.
I highly recommend Michel and King Street Photos! My husband and I were married at the Westin in Hilton Head over Memorial Day weekend, and we could not be happier with our amazing photos and experience with Michel. When we first met Michel in the process of planning our wedding, We immediately hired him because of his energy, passion, attention to detail, and experience. I never stressed once about photography, as Michel is so prepared and organized. His timeline was amazing and so helpful! Michel was always willing to go the extra mile, and despite rainy weather in our wedding day we have incredible photos and memories. We also took many family photos and my husband and I were concerned about getting everyone together and getting the pictures done in a short amount of time. But there was no need to worry! Michels professionalism and organization definitely helped us get all the pictures we wanted and more. You will not be disappointed!
Michel WOWED me from my initial interaction with him. I began to research for the photographer we wanted to capture for the day I married my husband. My mother had already chosen the photographer she wanted me to use but I was not sold. So I started reaching out to 10-15 different photographers in Charleston. I was not impressed by any of them until I reached out to Michel.
He IMMEDIATELY responded to my emails and was VERY quick to get back to me with excellent attention to detail, understanding of what I would need on the day of my wedding, and offering to support me as I had not even chosen my venue/even visited Charleston. NO other photographer displayed the level of professionalism that Michel displayed.
I am usually on top of most details and to find someone that understood the urgency of how I work and to exceed my expectation is also VERY hard to find.
Michel consulted me every step of the way. Scott and I decided to visit Charleston to scope out the area and Michel provided a list of places to visit and then we had a consultation to discuss where we wanted to get married and what shots we wanted to have the day of. I sent over an Itinerary and PowerPoint and he thoughtfully provided feedback that supported my organization and planning on the day off. Like for Real!!!!!????!! Amazing!
Michel already gave me immense confidence and trust that he would provide photos to cherish for life. He consistently confirmed this over and over during the process (which helped my anxiety). He understood the importance of having him on our day.
We were supposed to get rain and even before our wedding he helped us to plan an alternative plan with promises of excellent photos if needed. Luckily the weather held out! Michel was early, so kind, positive, and confident and helped organize everyone before I arrived.
Michel captured our wedding with utmost professionalism! He kept us laughing, providing a plan for our photo session throughout Magnolia Plantations, and encouraged me to relax to get better shots.
He crawled on the ground with Fire Ants, squatted in the bushes to get more artistic shots and was SO patient!! He also carried around his supportive photography lights throughout the Park and worked his butt off to make sure we were getting captivating pictures!
Michel also was flexible to split our time and even worked longer than we hired him for so that we could capture some sunset shots!!! Again, Michel was early, carried his supportive photography lights throughout downtown and laid on the ground many times to get the PERFECT SHOT!
We have ALREADY seen some of his pictures prior to him even editing them and OHHHHHH MMYYYY GOSH!!
I would love love love to do more photoshoot sessions with Michel in the future as he is not just an EXCELLENT AND TALENTED photographer…which he is. Michel is incredibly kind, soooo funny, so very professional, and takes his work extremely serious. Scott and I feel incredibly blessed to have met Michel and to have had him capture our Wedding.
I would ABSOLUTELY recommend having him as your photographer for ANY event…you will be so so grateful you hired him!!
Generous with both his time and talent, Michel will go above and beyond to capture a beautiful day in the life of both the couple and their families.
Michel's attention to detail, professionalism and passion for his craft make him an easy choice for your special day. Michel will arm you with all the information that you will need to assist him in telling your unique story. By asking the right questions and getting to know what is important to you he will deliver on his promise to provide you with unforgettable moments that will take your breath away.
Our daughter was living out of town but planned on a "hometown" Charleston wedding. As the "mother of the bride" I was merely the conduit, it could have been stressful but it wasn't with the help of true professionals like Michel Berda who not only captured a perfect day, but also helped to make it perfect.
Thank you again Michel for your time, your talent and your expertise. I look forward to sharing your beautiful images with our family and friends.
There aren't enough good things that I can say about Michel's commitment and passion for capturing images at a wedding. We were married in Hilton Head on October 14th on fairly short notice but still had a thorough wedding time-line, pre-wedding conference calls, etc all prepared and initiated by Michel. I can confidently say that there is not a more prepared photographer out there. I believe that one of the keys to feeling comfortable with a wedding vendor is feeling like they truly care about you and the product that they product for you. Again, Michel gets 10's across the board in that regard from both of us.
Last, I believe that there are photographers and then there are photographers that are also artists and Michel certainly falls in the latter category. While his commitment and passion are incredible, his talents are as well. Looking through his images truly tell a story about our wedding day and put us back in the moment. We have been thrilled with all of the pictures produced and consider ourselves beyond fortunate to have found Michel and would encourage anyone else that has the opportunity to use his services as well. Thanks, Michel!!!
We were so pleased with our decision to hire Michel Berda with King Street Photo Weddings to capture our wedding day! From the initial consultation, to numerous emails, to the big day, Michel was very attentive to every detail and made sure we had the best day possible! His professionalism, knowledge of his craft, and passion are evident with everything Michel does. We were very confident in our decision to hire Michel, because we could see his dedication to his work when we met for the initial consultation and were able to view his previous work. Michel was able to provide a timeline for the day, which helped so much! Everywhere I looked that day, Michel was there! It is truly amazing how he is able to capture all the big moments that happened. We got married on the beach, and the sunset was gorgeous that night! Michel knew exactly what needed to be done to ensure we got the best pictures and lighting possible. He was able to work with our group to ensure we got all the pictures we wanted for the day. I seriously can not say enough positive things about Michel. I would recommend him to everyone I know, and will definitely be using him in the future!! Thank you Michel for everything you did to help us remember our big day!!
My husband and I had our dream wedding in Hilton Head Island, SC and we hired Michel as our photographer. We spoke several times before the wedding and he really took the time to speak with us and learn about our big day. He created an incredible timeline that I used as a basis for all of my vendors - extremely helpful! He arrived on the day very prepared and on time. Michel also had some great ideas for photos that were really unique. For example, we did a "first look" with my dad. It was really special and my dad loved being a part of the moment. Thanks to Michel for being so organized and capturing our special day.
Michel is the epitome of a professional photographer. His communication, planning, and event execution were outstanding, and I don't think anyone else could have done a better job. On top of all of that, I've never seen a wedding photographer work as hard as Michel did the day of our wedding and the results showed!
It was great working with Michel. He was very professional and detail oriented. He took some amazing sunset photos of my wife and I. We are very happy!
We hired Michel for our wedding in Charleston, SC. His passion and love for what he does shines bright from the very first encounter you have with him. He is very detail oriented and meticulous about how he does things. The goal he has for your wedding day is perfection and his work is reflective of that. His energy and drive for a great final product is shown as he captures every possible picture. I truly feel by looking through my pictures I am reliving my storybook day again. Thank you Michel for your hard work and wonderful product. If you like a hard working and meticulous photographer you need to get this guy!
Michel and Kevin were truly amazing! The service, care, and energy they brought to the wedding was something that did not go unnoticed. Michel had a timeline composed weeks before the wedding that kept everyone one the same page and made for a timely and seamless wedding day! His energy and professionalism was something that I think everyone would be look for! He is prompt, detail oriented and above all very talented at what he does. When I received my wedding pictures they were everything I wanted and more! SIMPLY stunning photos. Kevin the videographer did quite and outstanding job as well! The sneak peak video brought me to tears and I can't wait to relive the whole video! Thank you Michel and Kevin for capturing our day better than we could have imagined!
I cannot stop looking over my photos!! Michel captured some AMAZING pictures of me (of course) and my husband, but also of the venue, the set up on the beach, the guests. He gave me exactly what I asked for: a first look at the lighthouse. When I changed my mind about things mid session, Michel was very accommodating. For instance, it was SO windy at the lighthouse, we took the first look and then went back to the Sonesta. Michel was very aware of the time and had intentions of capturing the most he could in his time with us. At one point during the reception, my hubsand and I (with Michel and my brother) went down onto the beach and got BEAUTIFUL sunset pictures. Simply stunning. My advice for future brides: know what you want and who you want in your pictures. Michel will do his best to make it all happen. He is flexible, fun, and talented and I would recommend him to anyone!
Have you ever scheduled and coordinated a bridal portrait in 48 hours, from start to finish? Michel has! One month out from my wedding, Michel had a phone conference with me, and for personal reasons I realized that I had to have the photoshoot that week, or not at all. Michel immediately cleared his busy schedule to make it happen two days later. The 2.5 hour outdoor shoot in downtown Charleston went perfectly. Michel showed up with two cameras and two lights, and I showed up with my mom, mother in law, and two bridesmaids. As Michel coached me through a series of stunning, creative poses, they helped arrange my long train over a white sheet we had put the ground to keep my dress clean, fixed my hair and handed me my bouquet when asked. At the end of the shoot, Michel promised me at least ten gorgeous edited photos to choose from to display at my reception, and the rest later on, along with my actual wedding photos and video. Who else could pull that off on such short notice?
I selected Michel Berda as my wedding photographer within the same hour that I met him at a wedding expo last August. I was first impressed by his credentials: he was the only licensed photographer there who had 30 years of experience photographing over 500 weddings, and he had won a Couple's Choice Award on Wedding Wire for the past 3 years (the 100+ reviews will tell you why) as well as other awards on other wedding websites. Next, I looked through his sample photo albums and noticed his great taste in photo locations, well-chosen lighting and edits, and creativity of poses. As I spoke with him, I could tell that his fun, energetic personality would greatly ease the stress of photoshoots, planning, and my wedding day in general, while his clear directions and detailed day-of timeline for capturing photos and videos would maximize logistical efficiency and minimize my photo regrets.
That bridal portrait session confirmed every good thing I already thought about Michel, and the day-of photography and videography timeline shows me how he will capture not just a few precious moments, but the whole story of my wedding day. I'm so happy to know that when my wedding is over, I can relive the whole day anytime through the comprehensive video and photo albums. Thank you, Michel!
We had an Indian wedding in Charleston, SC on April 20th-22nd, 2017. Michel and his team captured a number of events, provided a photo booth service, and they exceeded our expectations! They were always professional and very enthusiastic, and willing to go the extra mile. We were very happy with them and can't wait to see how the video turns out!!
Michel was a positively phenomenal photographer to work with. Weddings are stressful enough as it is without having to worry about getting your picture taken, and Michel could not have made the process any easier. His creative and customer-centric approach to photography is one I highly recommend to all seeking a photographer who is friendly, professional, and artistic all at once.
Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of having my picture taken (who is?), but Michel has such a wonderfully easy going personality that you can't help but feel comfortable while he works with you on your special day. Don't let his relaxed demeanor fool you though, when it comes to the business and organizational aspect of his work Michel couldn't possibly be more professional. He worked extensively with my wife and I to create a timeline for our wedding day that not only suited our needs and desires, but made the entire day run more smoothly and efficiently.
We truly could not be happier with Michel's professionalism, positive attitude, and all around hard work. He really does do everything possible to ensure things run smoothly, and we never for a moment doubted that we were working with the best of the best.
I had the pleasure of meeting Michel Berda at the Charleston Bridal show in April or May of 2016. I won a free engagement photoshoot, which was stunning! So, I decided to book him for a two hour bridal portraits session. The week of my wedding-- I brought my mom, my mother in law, sister in law, and two of my best friends and we all met downtown. We had a fabulous time!! Michel knew all of these wonderful places in Charleston to take gorgeous pictures. My entire "party" also had a complete blast with him. He definitely kept us entertained and knew what he was doing. His creative eye is a rarity and I am so happy to have had the chance to take these photos with him. I highly recommend him to any bride; especially in Charleston (because he knows where all of these fabulous spots are). Thank you Michel for capturing these beautiful portraits for me to have for a lifetime (and for letting us have so much fun doing so)! Xx
Michel and I met at one of the Charleston bridal shows and I entered for a free bridal portrait. I am not getting married here in Charleston, although I live here, and I thought it would be so nice to have some photos in my dress in the lowcountry. Michel emailed me the next day to say I had won and I was so excited! I believe this was in august of 2016 and my dress wouldn't be ready (it still needed to come in, get altered, etc) until at least March..Michel said no problem and to let him know when was a good time for me. We decided for a date in early April. As that date approached, I saw heavy rain and 40 mph winds in the forecast! I couldn't stand the thought of damaging my dress before my wedding.. and I emailed Michael in a panic to change the date. We decided to change them to the next day, which had no rain in the forecast. Both days ended up being dry (although windy!) but Michel didn't give me any grief about changing the date. We went to the outskirts of Boone Hall for an hour and then met downtown to take a few more photos as the sun set. We even went into a hotel lobby to take some last shots once the sun was gone. I have only seen two teaser photos so far, but I'm so looking forward to getting to share my bridal portraits with my friends, family, husband, and anyone else who cares to see them after our June 24 wedding! Thanks for everything, Michel! I look forward to hopefully getting the chance to work with you again!
Michel is a professional at his craft and loves the work he does. He is very friendly, very organized, followed up regularly, took charge of coordinating with vendors, and most importantly guided & led us to stay on schedule. THIS IS SO, SO, SO, IMPORTANT. We did not realize how much minutes matter, especially in a late afternoon wedding (when the entire wedding only lasts a few hours...). You are pulled in every direction, and trying to greet both family and close friends, and the time simply disappears. Michel prepped us for this, prepared a meticulous schedule & list for photos, and stuck to it. I think that if we had a photographer who was more casual, we would not have gotten half the great photos we did (with the sun setting so fast). Also, on the wedding day, we received countless compliments about how Michel 'obviously knew what he was doing,' guiding the wedding party into poses that were both creative and memorable. We learned (through prior experience) that everyone 'can be a photographer," so be careful. Just b/c they have a camera Doesn't make them a photographer - especially for your special event. Photography really is Mr. Berda's passion, and his quality product reflects that. He is also fairly structured, so if you want loosey goosey, make sure to discuss that on the front end. For us, that structure gave us fantastic results. Would use him again, and would recommend to friends/family. (Oh, and we had some craazy family--He was great & very patient with them all!)
Michel Berda from Kingstreet Studios was our photographer and a very good one too. Michel went above and beyond in his services for us and we greatly appreciated his patience throughout the craziness of our eventful day. So far we are pleased with the products we have received. We would definitely recommend his services to others!
When planning for my wedding, I knew that one of the most important thing would be the photographer. I did a lot of research looking at photographers all over the low country. As soon as I spoke to Michel it was clear that he has been doing this for years! He was great to work with before and on the day of the wedding!
On the day of the wedding if we we're not ready on time, he moved onto the next photos and came back to us when we were ready. HE HAS AN EYE FOR DETAIL which I really appreciate! He would notice if something was out of place like my dress, or somebody was standing awkward and he would make sure it was fixed before snapping the shot!
We would definitely recommend Michel to everyone and would use him all over again!
We were extremely fortunate to experience Michel Berda & Donovan Snype of King Street Photo for our Wedding Day! We met Michel at our home. He was professional, and personable with positive limitless energy. We knew King Street Photo would best capture our Wedding.
We are "over the moon" with the results! Michel and Donovan are truly gifted; coupled with talent, imagination and artistry. His scheduling and printed timeline proved to be priceless.
A wedding is one of the most treasured experiences in life. Place yours' in the hands of the professionals at King Street Photography for an amazing experience!
Great value. Great service. Very professional and very helpful. Thank you so much for contributing to such a magical day and fabulous celebration! We appreciate it more than words can say.
Sincerely,
Gwen & Matt
Michel Berda of King Street Photo Weddings did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. Prior to the wedding, Michel was a great resource and extremely accommodating. He helped us draft a timeline and made himself available for conference calls when my mom or fiancé and I had and questions. Michel was extremely organized, prompt, and professional the day of the wedding. His photo ideas were very creative and he was a pleasure to work with. He has years of experience and that was clearly evident to us. We made a fantastic choice and would highly recommend Michel!
We truly enjoyed working with Michel, leading up to and throughout our wedding. From the beginning, Michel was quick to respond to emails and inquiries. He took time to talk to us on the phone before our wedding about our vision and preferences for the photos and created a day-of timeline to help ensure that we would be able to capture the moments most important to us. He arrived early the day of and began working right away, without charging us extra. He displayed passion and enthusiasm throughout the day. We appreciated his feedback and flexibility as it was a very hot day and getting all the outdoor photos we wanted was challenging. During the ceremony and reception, Michel was able to capture every moment without being intrusive or overbearing. It was such a joy to receive our photos (and SO quickly) and to relive the day through them. He truly captured the love, laughter, and experience of our wedding. We are eternally grateful.
Michel was fabulous! He arrived an hour early and had many great ideas for pictures that I would never have thought of. He was an absolute professional! The finished product was beautiful! The photos were beautiful! We had so many to choose from. We also love that he gave us the dvd's to use the photos how we wish.
Michel recently photographed our vow renewal, which was really our wedding day ten years in the making. When I first spoke with Michel, I felt his sincerity in wanting to capture the joy, the emotion, the relationships, and the love in our vow renewal ceremony. I knew after that first conversation that Michel was the photographer that we could trust to help us capture the sentiment of this day, and he did exactly that! The beautiful photos that Michel captured are evidence of his passion, creativity, professionalism and experience. We feel so fortunate to have had Michel there to photograph our vow renewal, and we’ll be eternally grateful as we now have wedding pictures to remember a beautiful day with our friends and family … and that will forever make me smile! Thank you, Michel Berda!!!
Michel was fabulous! He arrived an hour early and had many great ideas for pictures that I would never have thought of. He was an absolute professional but still cracked jokes with my family and friends. The finished product was exactly what I wanted and I would definitely hire him again!
Michel is very professional and did an amazing job capturing our wedding!
We (my husband and I) would like to share our great appreciation to Michel Berda and his team who were sympathetic to our situation and agreed to work with us after our previously hired photographer disappeared (e-mails were not delivered, voice mail full and the house that my future in-laws went to in an attempt to locate her looked abandoned). We thought something tragic has happened, found Michel Berda on Angie’s list, read reviews and decided to contact him. As I said Michel was very sympathetic to our situation and gave us a discount. Completely on his own, Michel successfully tracked down our previously contracted photographer and offered his services as a mediator, but we all decided it was best to work with Michel and his team. Michel offered us two photographers, one of which he had to pay himself but it was free for us. Michel’s services turned out to be phenomenal and we couldn’t have been happier as Donovan and Harold were very nice and amazing people who shared the joy of our wedding day, were on time, very understanding, with sense of humor, patient and flexible with changes that came during the day.
Michel was a great photographer for our wedding and exceeded our expectations. He was very professional and the photos came out better than we ever imagined. We are currently in the process of picking out our favorite photos for our wedding album but it is much harder than we expected because there are so many great photos to pick from. He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time with his camera. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding.
WOW!! We were thoroughly impressed with Michel and the quality of his work. He has a keen eye and a solid work ethic. Michel was easy to work with and responsive with our many requests. When we received the final product (engagement photos and the wedding photos) my wife and I were blown away. We were very impressed with the quality of the photos, the set-up of each shot, and the thoroughness of the various aspects of our big day. We did a lot of research before choosing a wedding photographer and when we met Michel for the first time, we both felt and instant connection...not to mention he was reasonable with the price. We would definitely recommend Michel for any photography work. Michel will definitely be our photographer for any big events our family has in the future.
For our wedding, I decided to play wedding planner myself to cut down on costs. With this being my first wedding, I had no idea where to start. Fortunately there was a bridal show in Bluffton last winter. My mother-in-law took me to the show in hopes to find some perfect vendors for our big day. There were all sorts of florists, photographers, caterers, and everything else I didn’t even know I needed. To me though, the photographer was the most important part of the wedding I needed to get taken care of. This was the sole thing that would document and help us remember one of the most important days in our lives. We knew we need to find a photographer who had an artistic touch and stood out over the others. Although there were many great photographers at the bridal show, it was clear that one photographer stood out above the rest. Michel’s pictures were stunning to say the least! The second I saw his photographs, I knew he was a different type of photographer. He had a way of putting a different spin on an ordinary picture to make it even more special and extraordinary. After conversing with many vendors, my mother-in-law and I both agreed that Michel Berda was the one we HAD TO HAVE document our big day. Now that the wedding is over, it is clear that we made the best choice for our photographer. Michel was not only professional, but he was beyond organized. He kept me on track with planning out our day, and was very easy to communicate with. He always got back to us in a very timely manner and was happy to answer any questions we had…which were many! We are SO happy with our choice. Michel’s pictures bought out the greatness in our wedding day and we will forever be thankful that we chose him to document it.
Michel was a gift given to us by my new sister-in-law because he had taken amazing photos for her. He documented her wedding day in such a creative way and she knew we would love him. He did all of our photos, from the engagement session to the bridal portraits to our exit from our wedding. He did not disappoint and gave us the most wonderful documentation of a day we never want to forget. Michel is very professional and direct and his product is beautiful and creative. He is easy to work with and I would recommend him to anyone who doesn't want to have to worry about how the pictures will turn out, because Michel will make sure they are amazing.
Michel Berda went out of his way to contour to our unique wedding and made sure to capture the key things that meant the most to us. My mother was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer 3 weeks before the wedding. She wanted to wait to have any operations until the week after my wedding. Needless to say my mother daughter pictures were going to be even more important.
With tons of other things on our mind it was good to know that we did not have to worry about photography(which was very important to us) because we felt 100% confident with Michel.
One of the images captured was my mother, father and my husbands mother with their hands together throughout the ceremony. I was amazed at his attention to detail, and that he really is part of your family that day and truly cares.
I am very grateful that we "lucked out" with finding such an amazing artist and professional for our destination wedding!
I planned my destination wedding in Hilton Head from afar and was able to meet with Michel Berda a few months before my wedding and I felt very comfortable with him. He was very professional and prompt on getting the contract over to me and also very specific on what his services entailed. Before the wedding, I had some issues with other vendors and Michel was very helpful and reassuring that my wedding would turn out great. It really showed that he cares about his brides and not just about the paycheck. The photographing at the wedding was fun and not painful at all. He is very creative. He showed up early and did not charge for the extra hours that he worked. He worked the crowd and took pictures of everything that I requested on a list that I gave him prior to the wedding.
After the wedding, within a few days, he sent us a few pictures then a week after that we were featured on his blog with additional pictures. Within a month of the wedding we were able to view all of our pictures online and then we received our dvds/cds in the mail within the same week. It was great to not have to wait months for our pictures.
I would definitely recommend him to other brides but make sure you complete your must have picture list and get all the photos that you want the day of your wedding.
Michel Berda's associate Donavan was the photographer for my daughter's eclectic wedding. He did a fantastic job and was a pleasure to have at the wedding! Very, very happy with the results. All in all, a very good experience for all of us!
Michel photographed my daughter’s wedding on the beach at Hilton Head. It was a special moment and he captured the essence of the event. He was unobtrusive, but from the pictures he took he managed to be everywhere. Only a photographer with experience shooting beach events would be able to carry the beach theme throughout the entire sequence of the afternoon. Michel was easy to work with, constantly in contact leading up to the wedding and responsive afterwards. I would highly recommend Michel for any event where you want to get the pictures just right.
My daughter's wedding was not held in our home town and I was unable to rely on any of my local contacts. Often, with destination weddings, the vendors realize that they probably will never see their clients again and sometimes do not produce the quality of work that should be done. That was certainly not the case with Michel Berda. He is amazingly organized and a true professional. He asks for suggestions and honors them. He captured our daughter's wedding in wonderful pictures that will forever be part of our family history.
Michel Burda was so detailed and professional during our special day. I was very impressed with the his services and his willingness to be open to poses and pictures that I wanted.
There just aren't words for how perfect Michel was for our event. Highly, highly, highly recommend.
He really went the extra mile. Although we had some difficulty with him prior to the wedding once we got down to our site he photographed for more time than we paid for. He spent a lot of time with us and appeared to have a good time. He was quick to send us some pictures online and and then our proofs followed a month later which we felt was a good turnaround. Plus we made the website which was online pretty quickly!;He's eccentric bit uptight and cocky. Does not give direction well. Helps to be specific with him and important to follow up to ensure that he understands what you want. He only provides digital proofs but you have to pay extra for his copyright to own these. He only gives you 3 months to order your album and for your proofs to be online.
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