We had a beautiful Hudson Valley wedding last October, and thanks to Mikkel's wonderful photography our sparkling memories of the day won't fade. Working with Mikkel was a joy thanks to her friendliness, warmth, humor, whimsy, and of course her... professionalism, sense of style and skill behind the lens.
We had met with a number of photographers, but nobody really clicked until - thanks to Jove Meyer, our wedding planner - we found Mikkel. I suggested an initial call since she was travelling, and she insisted we use Facetime to better connect (and did we ever!). When we met for the engagement shoot, she helpfully pointed out that she'd be the one with the pink hair and camera! We weren't terribly experienced in front of the camera and didn't really know what to expect, but Mikkel put us at ease as we wandered around the Battery Park waterfront. We were a bit nervous about affection in front of crowds, but she was understanding, patient and encouraging, and by the end of the shoot she was framing amazingly tender shots. Mikkel has a keen eye for location and perspective, and she did an amazing job of capturing us among a wide variety of Battery Park backdrops. When we saw the shots we knew we were in great hands for the wedding.
Mikkel was extremely organized and professional in planning and executing the wedding, and her attention to detail was phenomenal. We met with her and our wedding planner Jove a few weeks in advance to discuss the day's events, the grooms and family shoots and other details. She also sent us a detailed checklist of things we should consider (most of which we hadn't), and she and her assistant coordinated closely with Jove both before and at the wedding. We explained early on that we preferred candid shots wherever possible and with her style and approach she accommodated that perfectly. At our request, she also encouraged our guests to avoid amateur cell phone photography, particularly during the ceremony. Despite wedding day nerves, the dressing and grooms shots were relaxed and fun, a great way to start the day. Mikkel also did a wonderful job working with our families for the family shoot, organizing various groupings based on our earlier conversations and managing certain relationship (and divorces) with a deft, diplomatic touch. And she coordinated a wonderful group shot of all 90-something of our guests immediately after the ceremony. During the reception Mikkel and her assistant were always there at the right moments, but they didn't distract at all from the merriment. And our guests loved her!
We were delighted when Mikkel emailed us a link to our proofs just a week following the wedding. And the photographs are stunning, capturing our relationship, our friends and family and the whole day perfectly. We circulated them to our guests and got nothing but praise for Mikkel and her work.
If you are reading this review and considering Mikkel for your event, this is your lucky day - because you've stumbled on a real talent and working with Mikkel is the best decision you'll make.