Michael Paul Photographers

Michael was great! Excellent quality and a good bargain! He was extremely professional and timely in all of his responses throughout the wedding planning process. He was really fun and kept the wedding party calm on the big day. I appreciated how flexible he was our needs. Highly recommend and our wedding album that we got with the package is gorgeous!

Wow. Michael was amazing. We had him and his assistant for the night, and we got so many compliments from friends and family on them! We had our ceremony in a Catholic Church, and they were respectful of the space, while still capturing every awesome moment. They were efficient without being rude or forceful, and did great with the kids, getting the 4 little ones to all smile for the big family picture. He even grabbed me before he left the reception to make sure we had every shot I wanted. We just received the album a week or so ago, and it is a work of art. Michael was an awesome choice. We are very happy we found him!

My coworker suggested Michael to me after having a great experience with his wedding photos. He’s friendly, professional and always punctual. Even after signing the contract and sending the down payment he was always easy to get a hold of. The wedding day went extremely smooth, made sure we took every single one of our Need to Get Photos. I was a little upset that we didn’t get any preview photos but we did get all the photos within the window that was agreed on.

Michael was the PERFECT photographer for our wedding. We booked him because he was friendly and professional, and he has an uncanny ability to tell a story with his pictures. As our wedding approached, he kept impressing us. We had a big bridal party (18 people, 4 ushers) and big families, so we needed a photographer who could handle large groups with energy and charisma. On the day of our wedding, Michael managed everyone with a smile, and we got through formal portraits so quickly! He was a fun presence as we got ready, he made us laugh, and he honestly felt like a good family friend. We have beautiful pictures of our wedding day and made some great memories with the person who captured them. PS - I recommend scheduling an engagement session if you can. We got beautiful pictures, but more importantly, it helped us get comfortable in front of the camera and gave us a chance to meet Michael and his shooting partner before the big day!

Where do I even begin.... Michael and Jim were very punctual and so professional. We can't say enough how extraordinary they were. In the beginning I was a little nervous, but soon after Michael gave us tips and directions and I became very comfortable with the camera. His best quality is that he pays attention to detail, excellent composition and angles, and great lighting as well when you thought it would be a challenge. He sent us a teaser photo after the wedding and we are excited to see the rest of the album! All of the wedding party and guests enjoyed the experience and asked us about Michael, where we found him and they are like ninjas. Sometimes you don't even see them anywhere and then they pop out and ready to take photos. Kai and I definitely recommends Michael for your wedding and you won't regret it. When our family grows in the future we are sure to come back to him. :) Thank you for making this day special to us.

Michael made it easy by being professional and fun. I'm glad we went with him.

Michael was wonderful. He was friendly and patient both before the wedding and during. Our pictures are absolutely beautiful, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Everyone commented on how on top of it and easy to work with they were.

From the very first meeting, my fiance and I knew Mike and team would be a great fit for us! He made it very clear how important it was to him to not only grab the right shots along the way, but to ensure our day was stress free and they we would not be aware of much of the photography going on. This was certainly the case! For the photography we needed to do formally, Mike handled our party and family with courtesy, clear direction, and a few jokes along way. Post-wedding, viewing our pictures and providing feedback on our album construction was easy and straightforward. the results were breathtaking! We love our album and have hundreds of shots to keep forever. Highly recommend Mike!

We can’t say enough great things about Michael Paul Photographers! At the initial consultation we met with Michael at a Panera. He just showed us some of his work and went over pricing, he wasn’t pushing us to sign a contract right then. On the big day, Michael and Jim were very professional and efficient. They both asked me how I was doing and could tell when I was getting overwhelmed. Not everything went according to plan and they were able to adjust to all the changes. We received our photos a few days ago and they were STUNNING! Highly recommended!!!

Words cannot express how happy and impressed my husband and I are with Michael. From the moment we met with him, we felt very comfortable and confident that our experience with him was going to be nothing but the best. Besides photographing our wedding, he did our engagement pictures also. Michael and his assistant Jim were amazing with our daughter and did an awesome job with our big bridal party. Highly recommended!

Michael Paul Photographers was an absolutely amazing choice as our wedding photographer. My husband and I had a fairly large wedding in downtown Chicago and it was a zoo dealing with crowds and traffic, etc. But Michael and his assistant were SO professional and navigated everything so well. They were really buttoned up and organized too, which we really appreciated since wedding planning has so many crazy things to keep track of. They did a great job of getting all the shots we wanted, showing up on time and acting professional, and providing us just what we were looking for in terms of photo quality. We could not recommend them more!!!

I would highly recommend Michael Paul to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. We used them for our wedding and engagement photos and both experiences exceeded our expectations. Our photos and album turned out great and they accommodated every request we had. I think something that often gets overlooked with photographers is how they handle themselves during the day of the wedding. My wife and I have attended and been a part of dozens of weddings over the past few years, and we’ve seen both the good and the bad when it comes to wedding vendors. Michael and Jim were not only extremely professional, but they were a lot of fun to work with too. Our wedding day experience was very smooth, with Michael and Jim always being a step ahead of us to make sure they were in place to get the right shot at the right moment. They do a great job of finding the balance between making sure they are where they need to be to capture the things you want, while doing their best to blend in and not be overly bearing or intrusive. Unless we were taking a staged photo, I barely even noticed they were there. If I had to do it over I would choose them again without hesitation. The peace of mind knowing that everything will get handled efficiently and professionally is more than worth it! I cannot say enough about our experience and if you choose them I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

Michael and team were exceptional for our August White Eagle Golf Club wedding. They were a perfect combination of professionalism and fun. They were able to make the seemingly daunting task of wedding photography a seamless and relaxed process. They were very respectful to us, as well as our friends and family, and we heard nothing but positive and rave reviews of their approach. One of our biggest priorities was to have a feeling of non-intrusiveness, and they were able to balance that by always being there but never being noticed. No one was ever afraid of the camera, a testament to them. We can’t recommend them enough and are so satisfied with the artistic quality of the pictures and the quantity to choose from. Michael is very prompt in responding to questions regarding the album selection process. Such a pleasure to work with such a true professional. Hire with confidence!!!!!!!

Michael Paul Photographers was the PERFECT choice for our wedding day! From the start, Michael was amazing to work with. He met my husband and I at a local restaurant and spent the first part of our conversation getting to know us as individuals and a couple, not just as a bride and groom. He has so much experience and gave us so many ideas for pictures and in organizing the flow of the day. We also LOVED that he would be our photographer; we wouldn't be getting someone we hadn't met . The day of our wedding, Michael and Jim were incredible. They were professional and friendly - constantly making us laugh! They helped us stay organized and on-time (a difficult task considering we had a bridal party of 22 AND 14 ring bearers and flower girls!). The pictures turned out beautiful!!! We got so many compliments about how they should be featured in a bridal magazine! If you are looking for an experienced and personal photographer, I cannot recommend Michael enough!

Where do I begin? Michael met all of our expectations and more! His pictures tell the story of our special day beautifully. He captured every moment perfectly! He could not have been more easy to work with! From engagement photos to wedding photos, I could not have asked for a better photographer! I highly recommend him! And not to mention, he is fun!

Michael and his staff were EXCELLENT. Not only are there amazing photos of myself and my husband, but we also have wonderful photos of every single person that attended the wedding! Michael really captured the feeling of our event, and I am so happy we decided to book with MPP. Additionally, the photo album alone is worth booking the premium package. It's extremely high quality and would cost what we paid for the photography any where else. I planned my wedding from 2,000 miles away, and booked my vendors mainly via internet research followed by phone calls. I had a lot of technical questions about lighting as we had an NYE wedding and it was mainly dark out. Michael had the best answers of any of the photographers I interviewed, one of which wanted $10,000 for the equivalent package! On the day of MPP was efficient and took great photos, without wasting any time in the process. Our venue was really unique, and the photos captured why. We also have these amazing pictures of our midnight confetti falling with the amazing beamed ceiling! MPP gets my highest recommendation.

Our experience this past year with Michael and Jim was nothing less than incredible. I watched them shoot my best friend’s wedding a year earlier and was so impressed I asked them for their information that evening – they didn’t even know I was looking for a photographer for my own wedding. We worked directly with Michael from start to finish who is personable, honest, and extremely talented. As the bride and groom he helped us feel special and comfortable both during our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. Our parents were equally impressed with his professionalism, organization, and poise. Our photos are absolutely beautiful and we are so proud to share our customized album with our family and friends. I can't reinforce how strongly I recommend Michael Paul Photography for any event. We are beyond grateful for Michael's hard work and seamless collaboration throughout the entire process.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Michael Paul. We took our wedding and engagement photos with him and were very satisfied with both. The photos he takes are top quality, with plenty of candid moments and on top of that he is fun person to have around. Him and his partner did a great job of blending in throughout my wedding day. People had a hard time waiting a few weeks for the pictures they were so excited to see them.

Surpassed our expectations!! I want to say we absolutely LOVED our wedding pictures!! They were great to work with and they took care andbte to take the images we had requested and images we didn't even know we would love. We have gotten so many positive reviews on the photos. They were absolutely fabulous. Very professional, but very warm and friendly as well.. They became our family that night. It was truly a pleasure having them at our wedding.

Michael and Jim were beyond outstanding. The weather was terrible (rained all day) but it did not stop them from getting fantastic shots, keeping everything on schedule, and generally being in total control of the situation from start to finish. They were also very accommodating to our ideas and requests. The payment process was easy and our photos look great. I can't recommend Michael Paul enough.

There is not much to say except that Michael Paul was phenomenal. We met with a few photographers, and obviously liked Michael Paul the best. He came to our home one evening to show us some of his work, what our album could look like, and to just talk. It wasn't a sales pitch, but rather just friendly conversation getting to know us, our story, the details, etc. We liked him immediately. What caught our eye was simple pricing instead of a million options, and the fact that he would be the one doing the photography at our wedding (as opposed to some of the larger shops which would provide us with someone from their stable of photographers). We did an engagement shoot (which we recommend if you are not used to being photographed extensively) and Michael and his 2nd photographer Jim worked with us to take our photos all over the west loop. There was really no shot he wasn't willing to get, even if it meant dodging cars to get it. On the day of the wedding Michael spent the morning with the bride, and Jim with guys, and then captured our first look. They kept us loose and helped with the nervousness throughout the first look then joined us on the party bus. They fit right in, cracking jokes and keeping the mood light. They ran a well-oiled machine when it came to our photos. We picked the locations, they came up with the shots, directed our large wedding party (17 people) efficiently and expertly, and even improvised a location that we hadn't thought of. Finally, they blended right in at the ceremony and reception, getting great shots without ever getting in the way. At the end of the night they came up and personally thanked us and then left. When we received our photos we couldn't have been happier. The quality is amazing and really captures our night, not only for us but for all of our family and friends. For us, finding a photographer that fit our personalities and style was just as important as the finished product. At the end of the day, you are basically hiring strangers to spend the day with you and your closest friends on your most important day. The highest compliment we can give is that not only did Michael deliver outstanding results, he and Jim are the type of people we would be happy to hang out and have a beer with under any circumstances (and we plan to!). If you just want hang out with some cool, down to earth people who happen to be able to expertly and beautifully capture your wedding and make it fun, we cannot recommend Michael Paul Photography enough. After we wrote this review we received our wedding photo album created by Michael and it is just stunning... it completely exceeded all expectations. Again we cannot recommend Michael Paul Photography enough.

Outstanding!!! I met with a few different photographers for our wedding day but I instantly clicked with Michael as soon as I met him. Upon our first meeting in a Starbucks, he was accommodating, professional, prepared and genuinely interested in what I envisioned my wedding pictures to capture. All of those things carried through until we got our photos and wedding album! I can't say enough great things about Michael and the photo's that came out of my wedding day on June 11th - they are simply stunning!! We get complimented constantly when people see our wedding photos and our album he put together for us. If you are looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond, and captures the key moments of your special day- trust me and book Michael!

We were extremely happy to have chosen Michael and his partner to photograph our wedding! Michael brings a lot of experience and knowledge of the Chicagoland area and was willing to offer suggestions or locations for photos (even though he's not a wedding planner) . The day of, Michael and his partner were on time, professional and did a great job breaking the tension/stress. We loved how he was able to wrangle in the wedding party and keep everyone on time throughout the whole day. We absolutely LOVE the photos and he was timely with the wedding album. It was easy to make changes to the album and he was helpful a long the way, even on his holiday vacation! Overall, we couldn't be any happier!

Michael Paul is THE BEST! We were blown away by his skills and demeanor on our wedding day 3 weeks ago. He truly is an artist with a clear vision and direction for the entire wedding day. His sense of humor and clear experience made all the difference in the world in the midst of such an amazing, stressful and chaotic day ;) Between Michael and his 2nd photog, Jim, we knew we were in good hands. Before our wedding mass, we knew we were running behind on time. Everyone was a bit stressed, but Michael never showed any concern. He was the calm in that storm and I can't thank him enough for that. His flexibility in adding a second location to our shoot day off was greatly appreciated. Thanks to his suggestions and subtle cues for poses and expressions, I know our pictures will be PHENOMENAL! We can't wait to see how they all turn out. We'd recommend MP to anyone and everyone!

I would definitely give Michael Paul Photographers 5 stars! We used Michael Paul for both our engagement and wedding photos. Michael has a keen eye for capturing the artistic beauty and character of the space/landscape, moment, and couple into every photo. We absolutely love these photos not only because they showcase extremely special moments in our lives but also for their artistic splendor. They are truly amazing artwork, and we could not be happier!

Michael Paul is no doubt the best in wedding photography! We got lucky and was able to book Mike and his team for our wedding. The service we received was great and all of our guests love the photos. I highly recommend Mike and his team!

Mike and his crew member Jim did a marvelous job for our wedding photography. They were professional, courteous, and know exactly what to do to capture all the moments. It was a great pleasure working with them. I would not hesitate to call them again for future photography needs and I highly recommend them to anyone!

Words cannot express how impressed how my husband and I feel about Micheal and Jim! They truely have a gift for this line of work. Everyone at the wedding kept giving us compliments on the photographers and how they were so professional and personable they were. Looking through all of the photos were taken brings me right back to our special day! I would recommend Micheal to everyone and anyone! I know we'll be using him again in the future.

Amazing!! They made my day go smoothly and were easy and fun to work with. Organized, on time and worked well with my crazy family! Jim and mike are the best!

Where do I even begin. I found Michael Paul Photography while doing wedding research on the Knot. I ended up falling in love with his work and set up a meeting. Once I met Michael, I knew he was what I was looking for. His upbeat personality and attention to detail sold me. All was great from that point on. Michael arrived at my house on time and same with his other photographer. They both got right to business and kept the day flowing nice and smooth from getting ready pictures, to church and the reception. Michael was very attentive to my wants and desires for my wedding photos and the proof is in the work. The photos turned out beautifully!! Designing the album was hard, only because I wanted EVERY SINGLE photo. But with Michaels help, we designed a gorgeous album that my husband and I will cherish forever. Michael was not only a great photographer, but he even helped me stay calm on my wedding day....he was a relief to have around!!! I highly recommend Michael Paul Photograpy to anyone!!! Thank you for all your hard work Michael!!!

Our photos are beautiful! Couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Got all of the shots we wanted and more. Thank you so much!!

I have worked with this pho graphed twice. Once as a member of the wedding party and then as the bride in my own wedding. From the first meeting to the big day I was able to plan and keep in contact with my photographer. The photos and photo album really captured all the moments of the wedding.

If you're looking for a wedding photographer, do yourself a favor and pick up the phone and book NOW! Out of all the vendors my husband and I worked with, Michael and Jim were by far the best! We had both our engagement pictures and wedding pictures done by them. Our engagement pictures our gorgeous and I can't wait to see our completed wedding album. From the moment they arrived at my house in the morning, Michael and Jim went above and beyond to make sure my wedding day would be the best day of my life! I literally cannot say enough good things about them. Seriously, if I had to plan my wedding over again, they'd be the only people I'd trust to capture my special day.

Can't say enough how fabulous and stress free working with Michael was. I was planning a wedding from out of town (from Ohio, got married in Chicagoland) - from the outset everything (questions, general communication, signing contracts, and payments) was transparent, fully explained, easy, and responsive. Due to various constraints on my part, I actually did not meet Michael until my wedding day, when I was incredibly anxious because it was 30 minutes until the ceremony and my dress had been misplaced. He immediately presented himself as a calming but commanding presence and made the absolute best of the entire time we had with him. He easily organized our crazy family, listened to our requests, made himself "blend in" to the day, highlighted our quirky personalities, and STILL made sure we were thoroughly enjoying the day. He found amazing locations and shots for us, and captured everything we could have wanted. The photos were delivered promptly and turned out AMAZINGLY - I was so incredibly impressed. Overall fantastic all around ease & professionality of relationship, photo quality, and pricing. If you want an very professional photographer who values your business and input to create a beautiful story of your day - I can't recommend Michael highly enough.

Michael did an excellent job making my bride and I feel comfortable and have fun during the whole engagement shoot and wedding day.

We love so many of our photos, but just as importantly, Michael was great to work with the day-of. All of our family and friends were so impressed with his professionalism and skill and the photos do not disappoint!

We had the pleasure of working with Michael at our wedding in downtown Chicago, and we could not have asked for a better experience. He was so enthusiastic and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We had Michael and his assistant for 10 hours on our wedding day. They were a lot of fun --- and the pictures came out perfectly! We definitely made the right decision and would highly recommend them to anyone.

We had Michael photograph our August wedding and he did an absolutely fantastic job! Our pictures came out beautifully and he was a pleasure to work with! We would definitely recommend him to any future couples looking for a great photographer!

Michael & Jim are great photographers, we LOVE our photos. They are a great duo captioning the day from different angles as the day flowed without being in “the way”. They were helpful as well, I recall Michael coming up to us saying “hey need a break… lets take some shots outside…” (I totally needed a break from all the attention by the time cocktail hour came around) They were patient (with the little kids I wanted in the shots), attention to detail and professional all the way. They got to know us throughout the day, they listened to us to have photos that reflected our FUN side. We have many great one of a kind group shots, we couldn’t of planned. When we need a photographer again we will definitely be calling them. We’ve already recommended people to them over and over. They are TOP NOTCH all the way in our book, from the first meeting to receiving our photos that will last a lifetime. Thanks Michael Paul Photographers!

My husband and I used Michael Paul Photography for our wedding and engagement pictures. Not only was their service reasonable, they provide the best quality and service ever! Mike and Jim were a blast to have with us on our big day, and have been so responsive in answering all of my (at times crazy bride) questions. I am so happy we went with Michael Paul Photography - they captured our special day and really made it a day to remember!

I would highly recommend Michael Paul Photographers to ANY bride in the Chicago Land area. Michael and his assistants were such a pleasure to work with both during our engagement shoot and ENTIRE wedding day. They gave direction when needed and let things happen naturally as well. They were kind, funny, and professional. Thank you so much for all you did for us!

Michael and his assistant were AMAZING! He is a true artist, so charming and humble and on the day of, he was helpful keeping me and the Bridal Party calm, gave us direction for photos and him and his assistant were such Pros, they were never rattled (we had A LOT going on and different locations). I remember meeting with him the first time and I had such a vision what kind of photos I wanted taken, I had a big Bridal Party and 7 children involved...he got everything and welcomed my shot list. He was just a gem, and my husband LOVED him too. My whole Bridal Party still talks about how "badass" the photographers were! Highly recommend him for sure!!

I could not be happier with my decision to use Michael Paul Photographers. Mike was so nice and easy to work with. He made sure I had exactly what I wanted for my engagement pictures and wedding photos. My fiancé wasn't too sure about taking engagement pictures. I convinced him to do it and both of us had such a great time. Mike made us feel so comfortable and we laughed the whole time. Afterwards, my fiancé said he had a really good time. And of course the pictures are awesome. I also had a flower girl that refuses to be in pictures but somehow Mike was able to capture her walking down the aisle. He answered every one of my numerous questions and was quick to respond. I received the photos and couldn't be happier. My wedding was a dream come true and Mike captured the day perfectly, so that I have a piece of that day to hold on to forever. I am forever thankful that I chose Michael Paul Photographers. You only have one chance to capture your wedding and I recommend Mike with 110% confidence.

I could not be happier with my wedding photography. Michael was extremely easy and fun to work with. I knew I wanted two photographers at my wedding to be able to capture more moments, and you always get two with Michael Paul Photographers. On top of that, Michael himself is always the lead photographer. It's nice to know that the man you meet with before you book the company is the man who will actually photograph your day. His philosophy is to capture all the important moments without being invasive, and he did just that. Our photos turned out beautifully, and our printed wedding album is gorgeous! I absolutely love the work he did!

Michael was a GREAT photographer. Every thing went perfect, and the pictures were amazing. His style of photos were very relaxed and natural. None of that awkwardly posed stuff. He got so many photos taken between the ceremony and the church and he got us to cocktail hour on time!! It was amazing. We got all of these amazing photos and didn't miss a minute of our wedding fun! The album that he arranged was amazing too. It will last forever! I can't wait to show it to my family friends! I would recommend him to anyone! He was professional, efficient and a natural.

Michael and Jim (his additional photographer that works with him) are simply amazing. From the moment my fiance and I sat down with him, we knew he would be perfect for our engagement pictures and wedding photos. We just got our engagement pictures back and could not be happier! They are exactly what we were looking for, we can't choose a favorite!! Michael even puts together a fun surprise after you pick your top 20 favorites :) His personality made the engagement session so much fun which is key. I have heard horror stories of awkward poses and sessions and ours couldn't have been more opposite of that! Michael is so easy to work with, talk to, and is fantastic with communication. When getting our pictures, I immediately sent them to family and friends and they all keep talking about how fantastic the pictures are!! The quality of each photo is amazing. Overall, we are so thrilled with our engagement pictures and CANNOT wait for him to take our wedding ones next summer :)

Michael is the best photographer you could choose for your wedding. His work is beautiful. He is professional, reliable, and personable. My husband and I treasure all of our photos from our special day. Having been married for several years now, it is my opinion that the wedding pictures are worth a decent percentage of your budget. You will never wear the dress again, but you will have your special moments captured through these pictures. Mike is definitely the one you want to capture them.

Michael was one of the first vendors we met with when planning our wedding, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but my husband and I left our meeting with him feeling like we had just had coffee with a friend. Michael is very professional and friendly. When he got to the house on the day of the wedding I felt like my friend had just showed up! He even helped calm me down and assure me that everything would be perfect, and I believed him! Michael took beautiful pictures and put together and amazing album. Aside from his awesome personality, his albums really sold us. HE picks the pictures and puts them in order which was different than a lot of the chain studios. We were able to make changes after he put the draft together, but it was nice to have an outline of our day as he saw it happen. Michael is by far our favorite vendor and we would pick him every time!

I was very pleased with the quality of the photos and professional manner Michael had.

Our pictures turned out GREAT! We love them. Michael was great to work with. He always got back to me right away and kept things organized and on time the day of the wedding. I also liked that him and his assistant stayed in the background. I forgot that they were even there. My husband and I and our family are all very satisfied with our experience.

Michael Paul Photographers are incredible at what they do! They bring absolute professionalism with them, but were able to make us relax and laugh through the whole process. They did our wedding and engagement photos. I absolutely endorse them to anyone looking for professional photos.

While I was planning my wedding one of the hardest things for me was trying to find a photographer, I met with probably 10 people, the moment I met with Michael I knew he was the photographer for our wedding! He was so nice and friendly and easy to get along with. He did our engagement pictures for us as well and they were beyond perfect. After our wedding I right away starting bugging Michael for pictures, it took about 6 weeks and the results were breath taking. I can not even begin to tell you the compliments we have receieved about the pictures. The work Michael does is beyond anything I have seen. The pictures are so clear and capture every detail. Not only is his work amazing, so is working with him. He likes to have fun and joke and laugh. He is unique in his ideas as well. Your wedding pictures are going to be what you show people for the rest of your life, make sure they are pictures you can't wait to show people, that's what Michael does for you! I can not thank him enough for the fabulous engagement and wedding pictures he took for us!

Michael Paul Photographers is the perfect photographer for your wedding day or any other special event! He was extremely professional and provided the highest level of service we could have ever asked for! Our photos turned out absolutely perfect and we were beyond pleased with the quality of all of our images. He was very attentive to detail, took all my suggestions into consideration, and really helped to make our wedding perfect. I highly recommend Michael Paul Photographers---he is an extreme professional with exceptional talent!

What a great photographer! Michael was wonderful. The whole experience from start to finish felt personal and no complaints. The only complaint I have is that it rained for part of our wedding day so we couldn't go to all the places for pictures. But Michael and his assistant did great at accommodating us and the slight rain to still provide beautiful pictures! I would recommend him to anyone!

My husband and I decided to go with Michael Paul Photographers about 5 minutes after stepping out of our first meeting with Michael. What sold us? His personality. Michael was enthusiastic about the prospect of shooting our wedding and immediately made us comfortable. He showed us examples of his work and the products we would receive with the packages he offered, something that some of the bigger companies do not do. Most importantly, we knew that the person we met would be the person at our wedding. No salesman, no gimmicks. He takes the photos and he edits them himself, so you know you're getting the best of what he saw the day of your wedding. No reason to look through 10 photos of your brother blinking... Michael edits out the blinks. We had Michael and his assistant for 8 hours. I'm sure I have no idea how many pictures they took, but they gave us nearly 600 amazing shots. Getting ready, ceremony moments, family portraits, candids at the reception and professional outdoor shots of me and my husband. They were extremely easy to work with. Even my husband was comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. The wedding planner at our venue even called to ask for Michael's contact information because she had never had such an organized and friendly photographer. She is going to make sure other couples hear about them. We are still reviewing our photos and putting together our album, but I couldn't' be happier with the pictures from my wedding day. My husband will have to hold me back from wallpapering our house in our own images!

Michael Paul Photographers provide a personal, yet professional photography service. The images we received were high quality with special attention to detail. In addition to traditional poses, Michael's work has a lot of creativity and ingenuity. We thoroughly enjoyed our engagement session in addition to the experience with Michael Paul Photography at our wedding. I would recommend him to any and all looking for a professional, personal, quality, and creative photographer they can count on for their wedding day!

When we were first recommended to Michael by another photographer we weren’t sure what to expect. After our first meeting we knew he was the one that we want to be a part of our special day. We spent more time just talking about life then we did about the wedding. Of course all of our questions were answered, but we also got to know each other on a personal level which makes a lot of difference. It makes the whole experience genuinely better, when you feel like the people taking the pictures care about how they come out and take the time think about each shot. We had Michael do both our engagement pictures and wedding, both have turned out amazing and are better than we could have possibly hoped. Plus we get a copy of all the wedding pictures digitally which is awesome. If you’re here reading this review you owe it to yourself to at least check out Michael Paul Photographers.

We couldn't be happier with Michael Paul Photographers! Mike is absolutely amazing to work with. He makes the entire experience very personal which shows he truly cares about photographing your wedding day and he loves what he does. Mike did a phenomenal job of organizing everyone and keeping things running smoothly throughout our wedding day to get all of the pictures that we wanted. He was there to make everyone feel at ease and to capture every moment throughout the day. Our photos are absolutely fabulous! The emotion that he was able to capture in the pictures is unbelievable! Mike also did an amazing job putting our wedding album together. He has an unbelievable amount of creativity in choosing the photos to put together on each spread. Our album truly tells the "story" of our day from beginning to end and is something we can share with future generations. We also did an engagement session before the wedding which helped us get to know Mike and for him to get to know us before our wedding day. I really liked how Mike took the time to get to know us and talk with us to understand who we were and what we were looking for in our photos from our wedding day. The level of service that we received from Michael Paul Photographers is above and beyond what we expected. If you are looking for that personal touch and amazing photos to cherish from your wedding day, we would definitely recommend Michael Paul Photographers!

This is how I viewed the whole situation ...listen its the biggest day of your life and it goes by so fast that you forget half the memories that came about. Michael Paul is not only the best photographer when it comes to capturing moments, but he captures your day in a way that allows you to love and appreciate all the little things. We met him to view his work before contracting with him, and his personality and genuine care spoke louder than anything else. We gave him a view suggestions to pictures we wanted (engagement pics, wedding morning, wedding ceremony, and reception) but also told him to let his creative juices run wild. Needless to say I was extremely happy with his work and my wife cant stop recommending him to everyone...call him up and meet him, he is worth every penny and I promise you he will make your special day unforgettable.

Michael and Jim were a godsend on our wedding day, May 31, 2014. They arrived at the venue before any of us did and immediately got to work. Michael was so kind to us and our family. There was one point where some family was crowded around in the background of our shot and he was so patient with them when asking them to move out of the way. He never lost his cool with our families or friends. He managed to get pictures of everyone and every time I turned around he was shooting something. We never had to ask him to do ANYTHING. He was the one reminding US to do things! They were able to capture every little detail of the wedding and my husband and I love to look at the pictures now and remember all the amazing parts of our day. We haven't finished finalizing the album design yet but Michael has been so helpful with his suggestions of which pictures to choose and how to lay out the album. All the pictures are fabulous quality. I would recommend Michael to everyone! I hope to be able to use him again in the future for a family photo shoot when we have little ones. Thank you so much, Michael and Jim!

Choosing a photographer is very important during wedding planning. It is the opportunity to relive your magical night through amazing photos, because the truth is, the day flies by. Being able to look through our wedding album allows us to appreciate the moments of the day that just flashed by (like our centerpieces!). We were very satisfied in working with Michael and his assistant on our wedding day. During the planning process, we were able to meet with Michael to view samples of his work and discuss our budget. We were able to find a package that worked in our budget. In comparison to other quotes with other photographers, the pricing was pretty moderate. For us, pictures were one of the items we were willing to invest more money in because they are something we will treasure forever. It is very important to ask questions and fully understand what your package includes. Things to consider are engagement photos, a printed album, printing rights, and high resolution touch ups.....all of which Michael Paul Photographers includes! We do genuinely feel we got our monies worth! Any time we had a question, we felt comfortable reaching out to Michael and he was very responsive, which as a bride I loved. The last few weeks before the wedding, Michael made more time for us to discuss the photos that were important to us. I think this is very important as many photographers have different styles (journalistic, traditional, etc). On the wedding day, aside from my new husband, the photographer is the second person you spend the most time with as a bride. Michael was very respectful and attentive to not only my needs, but the needs of my guests. He was very easy to work with and I was very comfortable allowing him to take our pictures. He is quite funny as well, which calmed my nerves :) He was very professional in working with everyone and capturing the most perfect pictures. The quality of our pictures, whether it is of the family, the bridal party, the decor, the Church/venue, or me kissing my husband ... they were all breathtaking. His skill and capability is unlimited. We have the most perfect pictures in the dark (winter wedding). We could not be more pleased with our wedding pictures. We were able to view all of our wedding photos online within 4 weeks of our wedding date. From there, we worked with Michael two-three weeks to finalize our wedding album, which we received two-three weeks from then. So it was very quick. The website was also very user friendly in viewing and ordering pictures. And even better, we received a CD copy of all our wedding photos in high resolution. The process was very easy and organized and we were in constant communication, which we loved! We rated "Value" as a four compared to a five for two reasons only. We do wish we had more photos of our guests at the reception. The only candid shots of our guests who were not in the wedding party was from the dance floor. The other challenging thing was we had a large bridal party, that included four children under the age of seven. Although we do have so many amazing photos, it was difficult to get the kids to look at the camera and there are a few shots of the bridal party where one of usher's head was hiding behind another person. Its always hard to have everyone cooperate and I am sure the end result was probably the best it could be. But to be fair and honest, these were the only two things that were a slight bummer.

This Photography Team Was Excellent To Work With. They Also Worked Well With Our Videographers. Beautiful Pictures Capturing Special Moments :)

Michael was amazing! My pictures turned out perfect. He captured our entire day better than I could have imagined. I also got the hardcover picture album and it is so wonderful to have that to look back at my special day. Michael knows how to truly tell a story with pictures. Thank you!!

We used Michael for my daughter's wedding, and three years later, used him again for my son's wedding. Words cannot express how pleased we were with everything about Michael. His professionalism, his photo-journalistic style. Last, but most important, the pictures. The very best I have ever seen. The quality of his book surpassed all I have seen.

I would recommend Michael Paul Photographers to anyone getting married! He was very personable and professional. He listened to what my husband and I wanted in a wedding photographer and he was that and more! It was important to us to enjoy our day and not be occupied by photos the entire time. We were easily able to do that! Michael was efficient and did not take a lot of our time, but managed to capture every moment beautifully. Our photos and book are amazing! I have been in and attended many weddings and I have never seen photos as beautiful as ours. I show them off to everyone! I recommend Michael to all my friends & family, and several have used him and they too have had nothing but the most positive experience. If you are looking for a photographer that listens to what you want and captures the most beautiful moments, you will not be disappointed with Michael Paul.

We had a wonderful experience with Michael Paul Photographers! We wound up with gorgeous engagement and wedding photos. Michael Paul Photographers brings a unique creativity and quality to every image. We were extremely satisfied with Michael Paul Photographers and would definitely recommend to others!

I highly recommend Michael Paul Photographers!! He was very professional and personable on our wedding day and through out all of the wedding planning! He did an amazing job capturing all the moments we will always remember from that special day. We really appreciated his flexibility in working to meet our needs on that day and provided us with the best possible memories of our big day! We also appreciated your fast turn-around time on our photo proofs! You truly pay for what you receive and it was worth every penny! Still to this day we receive numerous complements on our wedding photos!

We used Michael for our engagement and wedding photography and absolutely loved him! I would recommend Michael to anyone for their wedding. First of all, he is so easy to get along with. My husband and I instantly clicked with him and, because your photographer is the only vendor who will spend the entire day with you, this is key. His service was phenomenal. He was very responsive from the beginning of the planning process until our album was complete. Aside from Michael being a great guy, he truly is a phenomenal photographer. Our engagement and wedding pictures were outstanding. He really has a knack for understanding a couple’s style and adjusting his photography accordingly. All of our siblings, parents, grandparents, etc. loved the photos and had no complaints at all. One of the things I loved about the service Michael provided was that he puts together the initial album draft (and, then, the couple can edit however they would like). I truly thought this was a really nice benefit of working with him. It allowed us to really think about the wedding day as a cohesive story vs. just compiling random pictures from throughout the day. I was so pleased with our album and I don’t know that we would have been able to put together something so great without Michael’s design work.

Mike is wonderful in so many ways! He was a dream to work with on our wedding day and our engagement photo session. His work is absolutely stunning! Our wedding day was a warm August day that was planned to be an outdoor ceremony and sadly it rained as the ceremony started and Mike couldn't have handled the situation better by keeping everyone calm and collective and capturing the most beautiful and creative photos. He couldn't have captured the day better, his work truly tells a beautiful love story. When it came time to ordering the album and prints, Mike was beyond helpful and patient. I LOVE my wedding album and am so proud to show it off to all my family and friends. The quality will last a lifetime. All in all Mike is a true artist and was an absolute joy to work with. I would highly recommend him to all my family and friends! Wish we could get married all over again! We are so grateful for Mike!

We used Michael Paul Photographers for our wedding and we were more than pleased with the overall experience. He took outstanding, creative photos to capture our special day. He is also a very nice person who is super easy to work with, which I feel is just as important. He does not rush you (what bride isn't running behind schedule) but works with you listening to your requests of shots you do and do not want. Our wedding album is amazing filled with creativity and not "cookie cutter". It's of good quality and overall a great value.

I was married in April 2013 and used Michael Paul Photographers to capture my wedding day. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to work with. Everything from our first meeting, to signing the contract, to the day of the wedding was smooth, professional, and fun. I had full confidence that my wedding photos were going to be exactly what I wanted. Mike was super patient with all my questions and was quick to respond to any emails that I sent leading up to the wedding. The day of the wedding he was calm, cool, and collected. At times when I thought chaos was unfolding Mike was there to reassure me that everything was working out just fine. He captured each and every moment exactly how I imagined. His variety of formal photos and candid photos were exactly what I was looking for. I didn't feel like I had to pose for the camera all day. He was right there to capture every important moment from me getting ready in the morning, to the church and post-ceremony pictures and then the reception. Like any bride I was so excited to see the actual photos and was thrilled at how quick my images were posted online. His online viewing tool was easy to use and well organized. The pictures were flawless, I was truly impressed with the quality of the images. I ordered multiple prints from the site and also was able to organize my wedding album through a similar set up. I would highly recommend Michael Paul Photographers. It was honestly the best decision I made when planning my wedding. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From day one Mike made it known that he was there for me and my husband and he truly lived up to that. His professionalism, dedication, and passion truly made our wedding so memorable!

Wedding photography was one of the most important things for me to find. I felt so comfortable with Michael. He answered all my questions and made my wedding day so relaxing. He even did our engagement photo session in downtown Chicago. He went above and beyond on my weddding day and even helped my brother get dressed in his tux. The photography was beautiful and he captured every moment of our special day. I didnt want to pick a company to do my photography and have them send me some random photographer that I had never met. He is very professional and loves what he does. The hardest decison was trying to pick what photos we wanted in our album becasue there were so many great ones to choose from. A bride wants to be taken care of on her special day with no worries and Michael did just that for me!

If you are looking for a photographer who LISTENS to what you want, captures GORGEOUS moments and is a pure pleasure to work with, Michael Paul Photographers are the ones for you. Our album is fabulous and the turn around was SO fast! He is worth every cent. He is creative, thoughtful and pays attention to detail. I did not stress at all on the day of because I knew I was in good hands. Photos are not something you want to skimp on. These are the memories you will have forever. I would not have trusted my special day to anyone other than Michael. He made us feel comfortable, he gave us what we wanted and he was willing to do whatever it takes to make us happy. I am so grateful that I was able to trust my wedding day to him and not worry about a thing. I would hire him again in a heartbeat! Sarah Macko - Martin Macko Wedding 7/14/12