Mike Zawadzki Photography

professionalism, knowledge, and the natural look and feel of the photos. Could not be happier with the results!

make the whole experience less daunting. His second photographer Tiffany and their assistant Betsy were amazing on our wedding day...everyone was so personable yet professional throughout the day. And their work speaks for itself. Mike sent us teaser photos the very next morning after our wedding and we were blown away. The passion him and his team have for what they do is unmatched. I am so glad I decided to go with Mike Zawadzki for our big day. I can’t wait to cherish these photos for years to come.

ice due to Covid. Additionally, my husband I are very awkward in front of the camera and Mike was able to help us loosen up! I love his style of photography. I't so unique and artfully done without being cheesy or over the top! Book Mike Zawadski!

do and they do whatever it takes to get the shot. ( I saw Tiffany get hip-checked on the dance floor, go flying across the room, and kept going.) Mike is a pleasure to work with, even before the event, he was always communicative, easy to talk to, caring, and he followed up/stayed on top of it. He has so much experience with different settings and venues, he is always prepared and showed us some cool camera tricks. He also makes sure you feel comfortable and said some nice kind words to our guests, they were beaming in the photos. Did I mention, we also had our dog with us for the engagement shoot and ceremony? lol took a village but we got the most perfect photos of him actually looking at the camera.

and and I instantly comfortable in front of the camera. Watching Mike set up scenes, and find the perfect lighting for each shot, was like watching live-action art direction before my very eyes! I would 1000000% use Mike and his team again to photograph any special occasion in the future! 10/10 would recommend!

ing story. He was, by far, the easiest vendor to communicate with during our planning process especially after having to postpone our wedding due to Covid-19. We received amazing, magazine quality previews the NEXT DAY. We are in love with every single photo in our album. The color and quality is unlike anything else we've seen. We are so glad we chose Mike Zawadzki Photography – BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER! Thank you for capturing our memories and bringing our vision to life!

utiful images that we will look back on for the rest of our lives.

quickly and is so easy to communicate with. The return time for our pictures was impressive! A true artist. We will forever be thankful for Mike and his team and can’t wait to use him in the future!

true emotions and small special moments as well. He is incredible! We will be using him for all photography needed in the future! Seriously, you won’t regret it!

ndividual. Mike is exceptional at communication, in every sense of the word! Although we never truly got to work together for my wedding, Mike answered ALL one million of my questions and went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. As a bride who was planning a wedding across the country, and during the pandemic, Mike did an incredible job working with me to avail me of any concerns I may have. Despite not being able to work together for my wedding, I cannot recommend his work or his professionalism more. Hire him- you won't regret it!

otos. The moments they capture are just perfect. When I look at our photos, and the expressions they captured on our faces, I relive all the best moments of our wedding! And the colors are incredible. My dress was an unusual shade of ivory I was worried about, but in every photo, it came out stunning. Between the way Mike’s photographers captured the light, and the way he edited the photos afterwards - everything looks perfect. Somehow it’s rich and yet completely natural at the same time. In both the outdoor photos AND the indoor photos, which is hard for a photographer to do. 2) The people we worked with were wonderful. It is so important to do business with people you trust and enjoy, and Mike’s photographers were wonderful people to have around me on my wedding day. - Mike was busy the day of our wedding, but his associate photographer, Christina, was free. We also hired additional photographers, so got Gerardo and Antonio as well. All 3 were absolute professionals. When I look at their photos, and Mike's website, I can’t tell them apart. Everyone’s photos are of the highest caliber, and just stunning. I highly recommend all of them. - Christina did a wonderful job of facilitating the photos on our wedding day! Some brides have a list of photos they want that they found on Pinterest, but not me. I put everything in Christina’s hands, and she did amazingly! She knew all the important shots to take, and so many more that never would have occurred to me. During family photos, she stepped right up and made the whole thing easy, organized, and fun. She took charge, while staying in the background. She was the perfect blend of running the show, while letting me be the center of attention. When I did have ideas, she soaked it right up and was happy to oblige. After the organized photos, they blended into the background. They didn’t cross my radar for the rest of the evening, and yet when I look back at our photos, they somehow captured every single moment. - There are so many intimate moments during your wedding - from getting dressed with just your closest friends, to first look photos with your spouse. I worried it might feel unnatural to have a photographer following around, but I was wrong. Not an issue with Mike’s photographers. They’re so professional. They know exactly when to slink into the background and let you have a moment, and yet still capture it perfectly without you noticing. I was so comfortable with them around all day, and now have so many personal photos I cherish. - Mike is lovely to do business with. There were a few places where my eyes exceeded my budget, and he was willing to get on the phone and have a conversation about what was right for the both of us. Whenever I had a question, he was available to talk to. He is very worthy of your business! 3) Finally, the photo album Mike is currently making us is so perfect! Such an eye for photo arrangement and layouts. He did such a great job capturing our day, our love, and our goofiness. Mike and his associates are amazing photographers, and I cannot recommend them enough!

r (I know….crazy…), but it didn’t phase Mike. He was able to organize our family after the ceremony and get EVERY SINGLE SHOT from the bridal party pictures, to family pictures to the most amazing portraits of my husband and I. ALSO, it rained ALL day and Mike came prepared with umbrellas and everything else to ensure, even if the rain didn’t stop, that we would get awesome pictures. I can’t stop looking at my pictures and would highly recommend Mike. Thank you Mike!!!

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choose from. Not only is his work incredible, he is a funny guy, and a lot of fun to work with. He is so patient and calm, and knows how to give great directions so the shot looks natural and perfect. He clearly works hard on his craft, and it shows. We are so thankful to have had Mike as our photographer, and can't wait to share our pictures with our friends and family!

professional photos taken. The pictures are the memories and it was extremely important to us that we found someone we could trust with this truly monumental day, to capture each precious moment. Mike exceeded our expectations. In addition to all this, he’s a great guy, incredibly personable, and always there for you. My emails, texts and calls were returned so quickly, most often with an immediate response. Mike could also add therapist to this list of achievements, as he helped coach us through some difficulties with our venue, while never wavering on his commitment to making our day epic. This guy makes a parking lot look like a dream. We are forever grateful to have had the opportunity to meet and work with him!

distance and created these mind-blowing scenes of me and my fiancee. He went above and beyond in the amount of photos he took in such a wide variety of different scenes and poses. I couldn't believe my eyes. His photos are works of art. I'm so happy I went with Michael and not with one of the big 10-weddings-a-week photography companies in NY.

uly been the best. He is incredibly professional, creative and caring. I am so impressed with the photos from the wedding, along with all of our family and friends. Mike was a dream to work with. He was able to guide the wedding party and family with ease while taking fun shots. I am awkward in front of cameras, but it wasn't an issue at all. Mike told everyone exactly what to do, and it felt natural and fun. Mike is also a lifesaver/extremely prepared. My hanger for my dress snapped right before photos, but Mike was ready to go with a special "Bride" hanger, which really made the photos! His assistant, Tiffany, was also amazing and great to work with. Mike is easy to work with, professional and most of all- his photos are absolutely stunning. I cannot recommend him enough!! Thank you Mike!!

plies within the hour (faster), and is quick to deliver photos. You know you'll always get quality work from mike and his team. I received quite a few wedding photographs back immediately after my wedding so I had something special to share with my family. There was not one bad photo in the bunch and I received so many amazing compliments. I have already told Mike that I'm contacting him for maternity shoots and baby photos once that all happens haha. You wont be let down by his artistic touch and professionalism, but you will regret not booking him for your event.

real interest in our vision for the wedding day and how we could work together, shaping his services to fit our needs and budget. On the day Mike was brilliant - unobtrusive during the ceremony, and very patient and relaxed when taking family portraits afterwards. We also had a lot of fun after the ceremony taking some couple’s portraits at a nearby nature reserve too, and Mike had great ideas for some great shots of the two of us. We also really appreciated being able to share an initial selection of images with our family the morning after our wedding too. Above all, Mike was very easy to work with and took some absolutely wonderful and beautiful photos of us too that have subsequently been admired by many family members and friends! We couldn’t recommend him enough as a wedding photographer. Thanks Mike!

y word that matches his level of work. Out of the dozen+ vendors we worked with, he was by far the easiest to communicate with throughout the entire process, and during the ceremony and reception - he somehow ninja-stepped into the shadows while being in the middle of the action at the same time. A thousand thumbs up!

ve with the gallery we received and couldn't be happier with the results. He is fantastic to work with and I can confidently recommend him to anyone who needs a (wedding) photographer.

er imagined. Let me say, our family is HUGE and our wedding party even bigger. Even with the last minute changes stress of having to fit so many photos into a small time frame, Mike and his crew, Christina and Maria were able to get every single picture taken, down to very last moments of our night. We are so truly incredibly grateful to have found Mike. We are literally in shock at how beautiful and magnificent and unique each picture is. Literally hire him to do your wedding now! There is not a single person like this guy here! We are blessed.

me and I am so beyond glad we hired him to shoot our very special day. I HIGHLY recommend Mike to anyone looking for the most gorgeous, flawless, timeless photographs for their special day. On top of all of that, Mike was so prompt and timely with getting the photos back to me! Thanks for everything, Mike!

treasure for decades to come. If you need more convincing, read on: So I'm the kind of person who documents absolutely everything. I've had a camera in hand to capture all my memories since elementary school. For my wedding day, it was vital we had someone we trusted to capture all the important memories of the best day ever. Here's where Mike Zawadzki comes into our journey: we found his profile on the Knot and IMMEDIATELY fell in love with his portfolio. His masterful use of light and contrast, thoughtful framing, and natural capturing of true emotions and moments convinced us before we even reached out to him that he was perfect for us. Once we spoke to him, we found he is hilarious, kind, professional, and overall just an absolute gem of a person whose passion for his work shines through everything he does. His communication with us was consistent and timely every step of the way, which we truly appreciated. From our first meeting discussing our contract to our engagement photoshoot (where he somehow made us look flawless even in the Florida rain) to finally the day of the wedding, Mike (and our second photographer Tiffany) went above and beyond for us every step of the way. Our images truly speak for themselves, and I couldn't imagine having another photographer for my wedding. Hire Mike and he will actually make all of your wildest dreams come true!

n truly see it through the photos he takes. Cannot recommend Mike enough!!!!

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and I'm so happy we went with him! He gave us just the right amount of direction (i/e we needed a lot!) and the pictures turned out beautiful. He has a great eye for capturing the perfect light and adding creativity so that they don't look staged or stiff. This guy is a pro - I wouldn't want anyone else to photograph our upcoming wedding in June. Can't thank you enough Mike!!

ove the pics. Everyone LOVES the pics. Including us, of course. Wouldn't have done anything different. Thanks, Mike!

o face to learn about our styles and what we were looking for in pictures. He exceeded our expectations by far in the pictures that he delivered. Beyond being crazy talented, he was a champ during our wedding. My bridal party and I were running incredibly behind schedule and barely got to take any pictures ahead of the ceremony. Mike was so great to be sure to get all the photos we needed after the ceremony without cutting into our reception. While taking pictures, it started to pour and Mike was so dedicated that he stood in the pouring rain to make sure we had all of the pictures we needed of our special day. His patience, creativity, and clear passion for what he does, makes wedding day pictures enjoyable — and it shows in his work. We even received a number of photos within 24 of our wedding which was awesome to share on social media. My fiancé and I went on our honeymoon the very next day and had all of our pictures from Mike by the time we returned — now that’s an impressive turn around time! The best advice I could give any bride is to count on Mike for the most breath taking photos to capture your special day.

ed, and totally dedicated to honing his craft. Keep up the amazing work Mike!!!

ng day. I wanted my pictures to have a more relaxed/candid and “organic” feel. I had a 0% interest in cheesey poses, stiff bridal party/family shots, etc., and Mike really did take all of that into consideration. He listened to all of my ideas and delivered an amazing album with everything that I wanted. One of my concerns was being excessively pulled away from my ceremony to take pictures, and Mike made sure that did not happen. He took so many incredible photos of us during the ceremony without us having to leave the ballroom. We did take a few outside shots at night, but Mike did it quickly (and still got great pictures) so we could get back to enjoying our big day. Between three locations and nearly 200 guests, Mike was able to impressively capture everything I was looking for by himself (he did not work with a second photographer or an assistant for my wedding). In general, I do not love getting my picture taken and being the center of attention, but I now have beautiful wedding photos that I never tire of looking at. I am truly in awe of Mike’s talent and am very grateful to have found him.

s and created some incredible photos that really suited our personality. Plus, he's a fun guy!

is extremely flexible and works with the bride and grooms needs. He made sure we got to cocktail hour on time even though the bridal party was late for church! He gives samples of his photos a few days after the wedding. Always great to get a sneak peak! I would highly recommend Mike to shoot your wedding!!

th us again to go over the final details. When the big day arrived, Mike was professional, fun, and always there to capture the most important and fun moments. Mike knew the best ways to organize family for portrait portion with very little time left at the church, as well as the bridal party photos portion. He was a master of balancing between getting the family photos we wanted and blending into the background and taking photos as the party continued. The final product also spoke for itself and we found it difficult to downselect the photos to make our wedding album. We loved the photos, the album, and working with Mike. He's an amazing photographer, easygoing and professional. Thank you for your help, Mike! I highly recommend Mike as a wedding photographer!

y recommend Mike to any one who needs photos. Mike loves what he does and it shows in how he interacted with us for our photos. Thank you Mike!

of light. He went from shooting the beautiful ceremony outside (bright!) to the reception inside a castle (much darker & moodier, with lots of purple lighting) seamlessly. Mike's photos were clear and lit perfectly every time, despite challenging shooting conditions. Everything came out nothing short of breathtaking. He was also great at capturing candid & posed photos of guests at the reception - Mike is professional and friendly without disrupting the flow of the party. Do yourself a favor and book Mike for your wedding, you will definitely not be disappointed!!

ch. He will work with what you want and don't want. If you you don't know what you want, he will offer guidance. I could not recommend Mike more.

ople at ease and captures the beauty of couples effortlessly.

iant. He didn't just take the standard pictures that you typically get at a wedding. He MADE great photographs by knowing where to be in order to capture the special, fleeting moments shared not just between me and my wife, but all of our guests. Mike knows how to cut through the joyful chaos of a wedding to find the stuff that makes for the BEST photographs.

y guests, my family, my husband and I and above all got my first look with my father. I couldn’t speak highly enough about mike and his services. I wish I could get married every weekend and have him document it every time!