Mike Buscher Photography

Serving MD, DC, VA, PA and Worldwide

$3,000 starting price

About this vendor

A strong photojournalism background shapes the way I approach wedding photography: My unobtrusive, down-to-earth approach allows your wedding to unfold as it should, with the focus remaining on you at all times. I don’t want to be noticed. I want to blend in and not distract from the story. The story (your wedding day) is told more accurately and truthfully if we shoot it as it happens, without interference. Working in this manner allows me to capture the real moments, the real emotions, that make your day so special and unique. But it isn’t only the moments. It isn’t just candid photography. I am looking for amazing light. I am looking for powerful composition. I am looking for art. The photos you can’t plan for are often the ones that are the most memorable, the most iconic. I have also developed exceptional people skills. Making people comfortable when shooting portraits is critical. Portraits should look natural, without being overly staged. Almost every couple has requests for “formals” that include groups of family members, the bridal party, the bride and groom alone, and perhaps more. I will help you with that list and provide as much direction as you need. It’s important for me to make sure we schedule enough time to get all of the group shots that are desired, but also, not to keep you away from your other guests longer than you would like. Portraits should be fun and unique, but they shouldn’t dominate your wedding day. While covering a wedding I also pay special attention to details such as flowers, jewelry, decorations, table settings, food, and so much more. I would encourage you to also let me know of any details that are especially important to you, so that I could give those items an even closer look. Experience and background: Mike's images have appeared in publications all across the United States and the world. He obtained his mass communications degree, with a concentration in photojournalism, from Towson State University. His work has taken him from Cuba to Siberia, from Morocco to Alaska, to more than 40 countries in all, to shoot destination weddings and work on independent projects. He’s an award-winning photojournalist who has been recognized by numerous media outlets for his wedding coverage.

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files
Drone
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party

5

out of 5.0

26 reviews

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10/16/2023 • Allison G

Mike is amazing! I highly recommend his photography services. He’s approachable, friendly, knowledgeable and takes beautiful photos! He organized large family shots with a variety of family members and was flexible but organized. We really love his work.

2/06/2023 • Katie N

Mike Buscher is an excellent wedding photographer that you most definitely should consider hiring for your wedding! We are so pleased with how our pictures turned out, and the process of working with Mike was wonderful. Mike stuck out to us as a potential photographer not just for his gorgeous photos, but also from his thoughtful biography explaining his photojournalistic style. We didn’t want our wedding day to be all about getting our pictures taken constantly in nonstop photo shoots (though I’m sure Mike could accommodate that!); we wanted the focus to be mostly on catching the details and experience of the day so we could always look back and remember every little moment. Mike did an amazing job: he made sure all the shots we asked for on our list were taken quickly and efficiently (and he gave clear directions and was always super kind), and he made sure we had time to enjoy the night and spend time with our guests as he and his assistant photographer snapped away and captured so many great moments. He got the pictures back to us in less than a week, and they were all beautifully edited and caught so many perfect moments to show off who we and our guests are, our silly quirks and all. On top of doing great photography work, Mike was all around just a great person to work with. He video chatted me, my husband, and my family as we were vendor shopping, and he was so personable, knowledgeable, and informative then and before the wedding as we discussed our wishes. When our videography company went bankrupt less than two weeks before the wedding, I asked Mike for help, and he responded immediately even though it was late: he checked with his videographer and colleagues, and when none were available he provided me a list of well-known and reputable videography companies he could vouch for, and we ended up hiring one that did a fantastic job. So Mike was lowkey the MVP of our wedding! Long story short: Mike is a fantastic pick as your wedding videographer, especially if you want someone personable who will ensure your big day is captured genuinely and beautifully. I would strongly recommend his services!

12/18/2022 • Taylor S

Mike made everything simple and easy day of. Would recommend to anyone who wants that different take on photos.

6/05/2022 • Ashley T

Mike is an incredible photographer, and we couldn’t have been happier to have him be the one to take care of our wedding. He has a friendly, easygoing demeanor that makes it easy for folks who are camera shy to loosen up and relax, while at the same time taking incredible formals and candids. Mike and his team shot the entire wedding process, from preparation, first looks, portraits, the ceremony, reception, and dance for us… nearly 1000 professionally edited photos by the end. He captured shots that we’re still in awe of. One of the biggest pieces of advice we received from family and friends prior to getting married was “Hire a great photographer; you only get one shot at this.” We’re incredibly lucky to have had Mike recommended to us, and will be thankful to him every time we look at the photos. One of our wedding party summed it up the best when he saw a shot of himself on the dance floor: “Hot damn! Your photographer deserves a bonus.”

10/27/2021 • Christa C

Mike is an incredible photographer and we couldn’t be happier that he was the one capturing all of our special moments. He operated in “stealth” mode throughout the day, ensuring that he was never creating any distraction from the memory-making in progress. It was such a happy surprise to be packing for our honeymoon and receive the email that our photos were ready that same weekend! We had so much fun viewing them together and then later with our families. Mike captured all the emotion of the day beautifully and we could not be more grateful that we have these photos to remember one of the most special times of our life. We would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Mike!

10/26/2021 • Hillary K

Mike was wonderful. We hired him for our elopement. He was flexible with his time and reasonable with his charges. We love the pictures Mike captured. Thanks Mike for everything!

11/27/2019 • Charlotte B

What a great experience! We met Mike at the Baltimore wedding expo and immediately felt comfortable with him and fell in love with his work. We met with Mike after the expo and were very reassured with our decision. We spoke with Mike about our wedding vision and gave him a little information about certain aspects we really wanted captured by photograph. During our wedding day Mike was so down to earth and professional! People felt comfortable being in front of the camera who are not typically comfortable. When Mike gave us our finished photos we were so excited and amazed at how they turned out and how quickly he got them to us! Him and Dan (his second shooter) did a fantastic job of capturing all the special moments of our day! We are so happy with the photos Mike Buscher Photography captured from our Wedding day. We put so much time and energy preparing for our day and we are so grateful to have such special moments captured that we can look back on. We ABSOLUTELY 100% recommend Mike Buscher Photography for anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding or any other need!

11/18/2019 • Alfonso N

Mike was super attentive from beginning to the end of the whole process. We outlined the style and feel we were looking for which was heavier on candid shots and with a limited number of posed group shots. Mike walked the venue with us, and we discussed angles, lighting, and possible shots. On the day of, Mike was there early and stayed all day from make-up to after party. Although we had him working solo, he caught great moments throughout the wedding and the group shots were outstanding. We would not hesitate to recommend Mike for wedding photography and are thrilled with the results and how easy he was to work with.

9/09/2019 • Sara R

Mike captured every detail of our wedding day perfectly. He was extremely professional and easy to work with. He was so helpful and responded quickly to every question I had. He captured such emotional and special moments without us even knowing he was there. We are so happy our venue recommended him as a photographer! We are in love with our photos and the wedding album he created for us!! He is extremely talented and I highly recommend him...I can't thank him enough for how our photos turned out. He was 100% worth the investment.

7/04/2019 • Kate H

Mike was exactly what we were looking for on our wedding day. We wanted a photographer that would tell a story and focus on capturing real moments. He did exactly that. He accommodated to any request and was extremely respectful throughout the process. As someone who does not like their photo taken, he made me feel completely at ease. The photos are stunning and breathtaking and he had them for us less than a week later.

9/18/2018 • Michele W

Of all vendor's my husband and I met leading up to the day of our wedding, Mike was by far the most easy to work with and accommodating vendor we found. I cannot say enough about his professionalism, easy going manner, and care for his product. Our wedding was an unexpectedly rainy and somewhat chilly day but Mike and his partner Dan did an absolutely amazing job at maintaining an open mind to find us a way to capture the shots we wanted. Their flexibility and collected demeanor helped immensely in our confidence that neither our photos nor day would be ruined by bad weather. While I can't guarantee a bride that their day will be perfect (they all have some hitches - it's ok!), I can guarantee that they will be beyond pleased with the product Mike will produce, regardless of circumstances. Hands down, best vendor choice we made for our wedding and we will most certainly be repeat customers for our future photography needs.

7/30/2018 • Meredith H

Mike was our photographer for our wedding this weekend and our second shooter was Dan. Both were amazing. They managed our large family well during the posed pictures after the ceremony. They were both so professional. Both were constantly taking pictures, but were unobtrusive. Most importantly, we did an engagement shoot with Mike as well and the pictures were stunning! We cannot wait to see our final photos!

6/01/2018 • Arin H

Amazing artist. He was our photographer for our May 19th wedding. He was very comfortable to work with and very professional. He was quick to get our pictures back. My husband and I are so happy with all the memorable pictures we have now. Mike is highly recommended!

12/17/2017 • Christina D

I had no idea who I wanted to use as my photographer for the big day, but after meeting Mike and seeing his work at the bridal expo I went to, I was sold. Even though Mike was not my photographer for the big day, his associate Ana was amazing! She was so wonderful to work with leading up to the big day and everything on the day-of was perfect. She captured every special moment of the day and it was like we did not even know she was there. We fell in love with almost every picture she took and we will cherish the pictures forever! The package we picked out came with a professional album, which we worked with Mike for, and it is incredible. We have never seen anything like it and it will be something that lasts a lifetime. If you're looking for a photographer, look no further because you will not be disappointed with Mike Buscher and his team!

10/26/2016 • Alex C

We were thrilled with the photos Mike B and his team got at our wedding in September. They are a professional and very skilled team, and have a "journalism" style that I love. The shots are action packed, and capture much of the love and emotion of the day. We were at ease throughout the portraits and Mike's team was able to integrate themselves into the party easily to get the best shots of our friends and family. They were able to work with us on price to get into our budget, and we ended up with our photos to us just days (!) after the event. Great value, great team - choose Mike B!

9/01/2016 • Ellen S

Mike shot my daughter's wedding at our home. He was fantastic! The photos are gorgeous and they were done in the way that we wanted them to be done. He was very easy to work with. And, we had a deluge of rain for an outdoor wedding (luckily, not until we were at dinner in the tent) and Mike took it all in stride and captured the flavor. I highly recommend him!

8/06/2016 • Kacie H

We loved working with Mike! He was very friendly, professional, and understood exactly the type of photos we wanted for our wedding. Ana shot our wedding and captured the best moments throughout. We couldn't be happier with the way the photos turned out.

7/29/2016 • Blair B

Mike was so incredibly easy to work with!! He is very knowledgeable about his craft, but has an added element of calm and ease to him, which any bride can appreciate! He sets the mood every time you meet with him that the pictures are going to be perfect, and he delivers! I highly recommend Mike to any bride looking for someone detailed oriented, but very easy going!

12/07/2015 • Erin E

Mike was absolutely amazing and very easy to work with, as was his assistant photographer. The photos were beautiful, and he was very wiling to work with us to give us exactly what we wanted for both our engagement shoot and wedding day. Mike also has extremely fast turn-around time for both photos and albums, exactly what we and our families wanted. Thank you so much, Mike!!!!

10/15/2015 • Jessica D

Mike was everything we could have dreamed of and more. We chose him to be a photographer from our first encounter. Mike is truly awesome. He shot for our Traditional Nigerian Ceremony as well as our American Ceremony! He kept in contact with us throughout the entire wedding process and was on hand to answer any and EVERY question we could possible think of. Throughout the night, we couldn't even tell that he was there but when we saw the photos, he captured EVERY moment. It is truly amazing. Mike B is the photographer for you! Trust me, you wont be disappointed!

8/29/2015 • Michelle M

From the minute we met Mike at a very overwhelming wedding expo, we felt at ease. He was the only person not shouting at us to come over and take a picture in front of a fake wedding cake; instead he was sitting, surrounded by his amazing pictures from past events. Mike met with us and set up a time and place for our engagement shots. Neither my husband nor myself are huge fans of the posed pictures that you sometimes see from weddings and Mike definitely understood that. What we ended up with are amazing candid (mostly) pictures that captured us and our friends and families perfectly. Mike has a quiet demeanor that makes you feel very comfortable with him snapping pictures. He was also very accommodating with my large (and sometimes very pushy) family, making sure everyone at our large wedding got the pictures that they wanted. Mike was EXTREMELY responsive to each and every question we had and let us tell him the must have shots for the day of (which was great because I couldn't remember anything that day). All of this however, does not compare to the finished product. My father, a super stoic guy, called me when I sent him the link for the pictures and got emotional saying, "these are the most amazing wedding photos ever Michelle." And they really were everything we could have ever wanted. Working with Mike was perfect and we HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who wants the best pictures of their special day!

11/06/2013 • Mallory M

Mike and his assistant photographer did a phenomenal job. They were very professional, but also very friendly and easy to work with. We had so many compliments from our guests by not only how discreet they were, but also how they clearly were covering the entire event without missing a thing. When I got back from my honeymoon Mike had sent me a link to a website with all of the photos. There are TON!!! So many great ones. He also sent me a DVD with all of the photos on it so I can take them somewhere to be printed. He captured the romantic, key moments beautifully. He also adapted quickly to our out-there sense of humor and took a lot of great, hilarious shots that we had in mind. I also highly recommend having the assistant photographer, because I now have two different angles of everything, which, believe me, you will be grateful for when you are looking at your photos. I HIGHLY recommend Mike for any bride who wants thorough, great coverage, professionalism, and friendliness!

11/22/2011 • Nicole S

The images Mike was able to capture went above and beyond my expectations. The photos appear as though he was right in our faces the entire night, but he was virtually invisible. I even had a few guests come up to me and ask if I had a photographer - I don't know how he did it. Beautiful, amazing, incredible, fantastic, artistic, crisp/clear, sentimental, in the moment/candid photography. If I could do the wedding all over again I may have made a few slight changes, but with our photographer - I would not have changed a thing. These pictures are forever, and when our memories become hazy with time I am so happy that our wedding will be remembered through the images captured that day- they are beautiful! Thank you Mike - from the bottom of our hearts.

6/03/2011 • sarah elizabeth g

Finding a good photographer was one of my top priorities when I began planning my wedding. I asked friends and looked online and finally came across Mike Buscher Photography. My fiancé (now husband!) and I both met with Mike and we were so impressed by his work, his experience and his all-around good guyness that we hired him on the spot. Mike did not disappoint. He responds quickly to emails with thorough responses and is also available by phone. He’s easy to talk to, very friendly and flexible. He showed up early (before his scheduled time) and got all the shots I asked for and all the ones I hoped he would get. His background as a photojournalist comes through in his work and we were so excited when we finally saw our photos. Mike did an amazing job photo-documenting our wedding. The part that impressed me the most was that I asked him to get everyone in at least one photo. I told him it could be group shots but that I wanted to document everyone that was there. He took beautiful, up-close, candid, artistic photos of many of my guests which was beyond my expectations. My friends and family are able to enjoy those photos making it even more exciting to share them.

3/20/2011 • Danielle B

Mike takes time to get to know his clients, he is very friendly and quick to respond to emails. He takes time to learn what shots his clients wants.

6/28/2010 • Melanie L

Mike Buscher was recommended by a good friend of mine and he did not disappoint. He was wonderful to work with and a joy to have with us on our Wedding day. He tells a beautiful story through his pictures. He was non-intrusive during the wedding and was very efficient taking family photos afterward. Our pictures were ready within two weeks of our wedding day and he put them in a beautiful album for us as a part of our package. He is a joy to have worked with and a wonderful person.