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Steven Michael Photography

5.0

(12)

Chicagoland area

About This Vendor

Fun & Authentic Documentary Photography

As a dedicated Chicago wedding photographer, I absolutely love documenting your day with natural, candid, and authentic wedding photos and videos. Something that makes my photos and videos different from others’ is the “natural factor”. The candid photographs that I capture show not only how your wedding looks, but also how it feels to be there. I’m a big believer in that having your picture taken should be a fun and relaxing experience- not just someone behind the camera clicking a button. I love being able to tell your story as a photographer. My goal as an artist is to craft photographs that are a timeless, creative and a genuine portrayal of your wedding, portrait, or celebration as it unfolds. In my photos, I want to reflect your personality, show you as you are - authentic, because that is what gives our photos character and something certain. Videography and travel and destination wedding packages are also available. I hope to meet you soon and provide you with memorable photographs that showcase my passion. "Anyone can take a picture. A person with a passion sees the picture before it's taken."

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits, Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files, Drone, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

Steven Michael Photography Reviews

Reviewed On 10/04/2021 by Colleen L

Steven was a great photographer to work with! He took photos of the proposal and did a small engagement shoot right after. He captured the proposal perfectly!! Steven was really fun to work with and the pictures look amazing! HIGHLY recommend!

Reviewed On 3/15/2021 by Scarlett L

It was a wonderful experience working with Steven. After having pushed out our wedding date due to the pandemic my fiancé (now husband) and I decided to just set a date and get married during a small Church ceremony. With less than a months not...

ice we were able to find and book Steven as our photographer. He was very communicative and we quickly were able to schedule a time to chat about our vision and the plan for the day. Steven understood the organic feel we were going for and we ultimately booked him for two sessions (day of wedding and a second day for just wedding pictures with my husband and I). Steven was so enjoyable to have around, carries great energy, and is really amazing at his craft. The photos are stunning honestly better than what we could've imagined! We definitely made the best decision going with Steven Michael Photography.

Reviewed On 3/14/2021 by Emily W

Steven was more than I ever imagined! I was hesitant in trusting someone that I didn’t know from a mutual connection for such an important day, but his level of professionalism is something unparalleled to anything I’ve experienced from other p...

hotographers. I actually discussed the wedding details and what I wanted with multiple photographers and Steven was a head and shoulders above them all for multiple reasons. He’s extremely well organized when it comes to documentation, the details of the occasion, ensuring he was prepared for anything that could have gone wrong (I.e. weather, location issues) that really settled me on an already nerve-wrecking day. I needed someone organized so that I didn’t have to worry about the moments being captured. His unique style of photography actually gave the moments he captured more character and life than I feel like they had in person, which was such a pleasant surprise for me in my winter wedding (where colors could potentially have been drab if photographed incorrectly). Steven was a sweetheart and so attentive during the wedding. His personality is fantastic, genuinely earnest and upfront on expectations, which I appreciated! Hiring him was one of the best decisions I made in regards to my wedding. Thank you for everything, Steven.

Reviewed On 3/08/2021 by Lea G

Steven did an amazing job with our wedding! I could not recommend him more. He was so accommodating and communicative throughout the whole process. We were engaged for two months before we tied the knot, there was limited time! Steven was quick...

in responding and always so kind. Now for what you all are wandering, the pictures were PHENOMENAL. I still cry when I look at them. He captured everything so beautifully and was an awesome guy to be around. He will go above and beyond for you. Please choose Steven to be a part of your special day because he so wants to be and the pictures will be something you will cherish for a lifetime.

Reviewed On 3/02/2021 by Nina V

Steven was amazing! He was so fun to work with, took beautiful photos and had a fast turnaround time! He captured beautiful moments we will cherish forever. I recommended him to friends who are going to take engagement pictures with him too! U...

pdate: 5 months later and I still can't stop looking at the photos. He captured great posed photos, but also candid ones that remind me of our little elopement. Thanks so much, Steven!

Reviewed On 2/29/2020 by Mike S

We hired Steven for our wedding and he was great! The pictures look amazing and he was fun to work with, I highly recommend.

Reviewed On 2/11/2020 by Morgan B

Couldn't have had a better photographer capture our special day. Steven was beyond professional and has an eye that captures perfection.

Reviewed On 1/25/2020 by Jackie H

My husband and I have not been able to stop staring at all the unbelievable photos that Steven took on our wedding day! Aside from capturing the most stunning shots, he made everyone feel so comfortable and his personality was perfect. My husba...

nd and I seriously can not recommend Steven enough!! So do yourself a favor and hire him for your big day, I promise it’ll be the best decision you ever made.

Reviewed On 1/22/2020 by shane e

I hired Steven Michael Photography pretty much last minute for our wedding reception and got very lucky he was available! We didnt have any staged photos (we had eloped earlier so i just wanted candid shots of everyone enjoying the reception) a...

nd he was very accommodating to what we were looking for and got some great shots. He was wonderful to work with and very personable. Following his Instagram page really showcases his talents. Would definitely recommended!

Reviewed On 1/18/2020 by Pam D

Steven was very punctual and and professional. He was a pleasure to work with! He understood the shots we wanted and delivered them. I would highly recommend him!

Reviewed On 1/17/2020 by Steven H

Steven was an amazing photographer to work with! They brought my fiancé and myself in for a consultation and explained the entire process and wanted to get to know us and our story. I felt comfortable and very eager to talk about our journey. C...

hoosing Steven was a seamless process. He cares so much about making the couple happy and finding the right photographer to do just that. His pricing is unbeatable. Other companies honestly want to charge so much money for their services. I understand for some couples money isn’t an issue but for us budget conscious brides I didn’t get a sinking feeling in my stomach when we went over prices. I thought he was extremely fair and reasonable for what we choose. I highly recommend choosing his photography.

Reviewed On 1/16/2020 by Sharon F

Steven did an amazing job photographing our wedding. Steven was responsive, professional & punctual. Very easy to work with. Our wedding photos are spectacular, we couldn’t be happier.