Adventurous, Honest, and Candid Photographs
Boulder Colorado | Travel Welcomed
Travels up to 500 miles See details
Michael Alan
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Approach:
Weddings shouldn't feel like a photoshoot - they should feel like your day. My approach is rooted in storytelling: I focus on capturing everything as it naturally unfolds, so you can stay present, enjoy your people, and soak in every moment. I believe the best images come when you're fully yourself - not posed, not performing. The result is a gallery that feels honest, emotional, and entirely yours.
The Look:
Adventurous, Honest, and Candid.
Images the feel like you - real, unscripted, and rooted in the places and people that matter most.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Michael Alan
Owner
Mike is a Photographer based out of Boulder, CO. Since first picking up a camera over ten years ago, he has built an extensive portfolio of adventure, wedding, and travel photography. As a visual storyteller, Mike works to combine light and emotion into impactful images for his commercial and wedding clients.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.057 reviews
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Wild Iris Media, particularly the photographer Mike, receives glowing reviews for their exceptional talent, friendly demeanor, and seamless wedding photography service. Clients highlight Mike's ability to capture emotions and candid moments, along with his photojournalism style, making the wedding day memorable and stress-free. From accommodating destination weddings to providing a personalized touch, Mike's professionalism, communication, and unique visual perspective shine through, creating a delightful and memorable experience for couples.Review photos
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Kylie Y
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5.0
9/24/2024
Mike was so easy to work with! He wanted to make sure I got what I wanted for pictures!! My photos were everything I could have imagined and so much more! Thank you Mike
Rebecca E
5.0
1/01/2026
THESE photos we just got everything downloaded and finished going through them. They look amazing thank you so much my friend
Any questions?
Michelle E
5.0
1/01/2026
We were blown away by the final gallery. Every photo tells a story, and together they perfectly reflect the energy and love of our wedding day. If you’re looking for a photographer...
who is talented, dependable, and truly cares about his couples, we cannot recommend Mike highly enough. Choosing him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. hope we made it in time thanks so much again
Charlie W
5.0
12/31/2025
If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also a great person to share your wedding day with, Wild Iris Media is it. Hiring Mike was one of the b...
est decisions we made, and we would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone.
Anna A
5.0
12/31/2025
Mike was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding in Vail this fall. He captured the mountains and vibe of our day so perfectly. We couldn't be happier with experience and ...
memories he gave us! Thank you!
alexis v
5.0
9/03/2025
We had such a great experience with wild iris. Mike drove all the way out to Salida for us which was a bit of a haul. Helping us plan and manage our family on wedding day was a HUG...
E help and most of all we just love our photos. Thank you so much!
Kevin H
5.0
7/28/2025
We couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer for our wedding at Chautauqua this summer. From our first meeting to getting our photos everything was smooth and seamless....
Thank you mike and wild iris for making our day so special and relaxed.
Alyssa M
5.0
7/04/2025
Mike was so great, beautiful photos, thank you so much!
Sara M
5.0
12/03/2024
We had Mike photograph our Daughters wedding this fall and it was such a pleasure to meet and work with him. Thank you mike for all you did! You made many "big" challenges so much...
easier.
Luke E
5.0
12/02/2024
Mike was friendly, easy-going, and a pleasure to work with. We especially liked his photojournalism style, looking through the photos felt like reliving our wedding day.
Frankie K
5.0
8/19/2024
Very communicative, super laid back, total fly on the wall and will work around whatever YOU are looking for. My husband and I hired Mike for our wedding and can't say enough good ...
things. He's got such a unique eye given his editorial background and had a very different style from other photographers we checked out. He's got a great knack for capturing emotional moments that happen aside from the bride and groom - too!
Morgan w
5.0
7/30/2024
We just had mike out for out our wedding in ft collins!! Amazing work as you would suspect. We loved his approach and our guests just had the best time with him. He fit seamlessly...
into our day 10/10!
Jalene A
5.0
5/24/2024
Mike was amazing - rolling with the flow of the day as I (the bride) coordinated our destination wedding. I had planned everything from out of state and day-of ended up being the ...
one to call our family portraits, but Mile was ready and quick. We absolutely love the photos (they are currently printed up and hanging all over our house and my in-laws’ house!) I love how they feel like an editorial piece - candid and story-driven. I went with Mike originally for his nature focus, and what we got was better than I could have imagined. Thank you Mike!
Anna B
5.0
5/14/2024
We we live in LA and planned our wedding from out of state. Mike was so amazing from the first call!! He helped us plan our Boulder wedding and made everything so much more manage...
able for us. I can't recommend him enough if you need a great photographer and basically your own local tour guide.
Alexandra B
5.0
5/05/2024
I’m a little late on my review because Mike photographed our June 2023 wedding but, I wanted to make sure he got his review because it is well deserved! Our wedding was a destinati...
on wedding and Mike made the photography portion so simple! He has great communication and quick replies! I changed things up on him and added some things and it was never a problem! He was great and his pictures were fantastic! He followed us to different spots in the mountains for our couples portion. Very easy going and amazing!!
Ally C
5.0
3/25/2024
Mike shot both mine and my sisters weddings. Our family's loved working with him for both days. The photos are amazing and it was great having him be apart of our day!! Thank you s...
o much!
Lana C
5.0
1/10/2024
Mike photographed our daughter's Wedding at the start of this year! We can't wait to see the photos! So glad we could have you as our Family's photographer.
Emmy A
5.0
12/15/2023
We went with Mike for his candid portfolio and relaxed approach to weddings. Still love looking back on these photos every chance we get. Would highly recommend if you are looking...
for candid and talented photographer!
Alexandra H
5.0
11/29/2023
Loved working with Mike!! Picking a photographer was so stressful we almost just had a family friend do it. Towards the end of our search we came across Mike. Instead of having o...
ur friend do it we made a new one. Couldn't be happier with our choice!
Dianna D
5.0
10/05/2023
Thank you Mike! We had the best day and you were no small part of that. Thank you so much again and good luck on your trip!
Abby w
5.0
9/19/2023
We are so happy we had Mike join us for our wedding day! Helpful, kind, and a pleasure to be around. We love our photos and it was one of the easiest vendor choices we made for our...
wedding day. Thank you!!
Lindsey S
5.0
8/11/2023
I’m in a wedding that will occur around Boulder CO, and already Mike has been great to work with! He has been so great with communication, flexible with changing of schedules, and ...
open to different picture idea and locations! He has also been truly amazing with the bride and her mother (who can be a bit anxious to say the least) and being the mistress of ceremony has been a challenge. But Mike has done everything possible to make the wedding planning for the big day go as smoothly as possible! We feel very prepared and now excited for the big day too. Thank you Mike!!
Jena A
5.0
8/06/2023
We met Mike for a beer at Sanitas and it went from there. We knew it was a good fit and wow we couldn't be happier. Love everything thank you!!
Brynnah R
5.0
7/26/2023
Even before we receive the photos, I can recommend Mike and Wild Iris Media without question. Mike was always willing to answer an email, call, or text to help with my questions or...
go over details with me for the 100th time. On the wedding day itself, Mike was chill while still being professional, which helped us relax and enjoy our time. I am more than certain we got many amazing photos, including all the ones we wanted.
Kayleigh F
5.0
7/13/2023
Michael was amazing! I would rate 10 stars if I could. He knew my timeline, was polite and professional, and I couldn’t be happier with the photos. You only get married once, and y...
ou can only hope being an out of state bride that you choose the right vendors, I definitely did with Wild Iris Media! Cannot thank Michael enough!
Jessica Z
5.0
6/26/2023
Working with Mike was one of the easiest choices I got to make in planning our wedding. We live in KC, but were married in Estes Park, CO, so we had to base a lot of our decisions ...
on reviews and online portfolios. Mike lives up to and exceeds expectations.
He’s very professional, calm, pragmatic, good at giving direction, and just generally has good vibes. We really appreciated his presence and frequently revisit our wedding album if we’re in need of a mood booster.
If you’re questioning quality bc of the (most reasonable) price, rest assured, he could and probably should charge more for his services.
Emily L
5.0
5/19/2023
Stunning work from Mike! We had a quiet family wedding in Boulder and worked with him to plan our day. The photos were just wonderful and the added benefit of his insights to the ...
area were beyond helpful. We couldn't be happier just an excellent experience all around!
Trey S
5.0
1/30/2023
Mike was an amazing photographer! He was super easy to communicate with and his vision on our special day was flawless. He was super fun to work with and quick in getting us our sn...
eak peak. Working with Mike didn’t feel like another “shoot” as he made it fun and exciting for everyone involved. If you’re looking for a photographer then we highly recommend him!
Hannah d
5.0
12/03/2022
Working with Mike made our Jackson Hole wedding just the most wonderful day. We reached out for advice on locations and he worked with us throughout the entire process to create e...
xactly what we were looking for. The photos were amazing and the added value of his knowledge of the area was indispensable. Thank you again Mike!
Katie O
5.0
11/13/2022
We were so grateful to have Mike as our wedding photographer. He helped us with the vision for how the ceremony would look in pictures and helped us talk through the whole evening ...
with us. The weather was iffy and Mike worked with us to find the perfect spots to take pictures after the ceremony. All the pictures are beautiful and ones we will cherish for a long time. 5 stars - highly recommend Mike to shoot your wedding photos!
Mag A
5.0
10/26/2022
Wow! Amazing photos of an amazing weekend. We couldn't be more thankful and blessed to have these wonderful memories.
Dana M
5.0
9/21/2022
Mike is simply the best photographer. He is professional, communicative and extremely talented. Due to the pandemic, we had to postpone our wedding twice, and Mike was very underst...
anding and accommodating, for which we will be forever grateful. Our wedding photos were simply beautiful and exceeded our expectations! I’d highly recommend Wild Iris Media to any couple.
Jaclynn W
5.0
7/17/2022
Mike is the best!
He was communicative,punctual and very present.
His photos were everything he promised and more! He captured us, our friends and family and all the love that wa...
s present on our wedding day in the most incredible way. We are so thankful for him and for these photos. We can absolutely recommend him for your big day!
Cass J
5.0
12/31/2021
We were searching for Boulder photographer and were so happy to stumble across Mike. He was so helpful during and even before our wedding helping plan out the day! The were so man...
y great moments captured and his candid shots were some of our favorites. Couldn't be happier and would love to recommend Mike!
Savannah M
5.0
11/21/2021
We couldn't have asked for a better fit with all our friends and family. Having a small wedding outside Jackson was one of the best decision we have ever made for and it was so gr...
eat to have someone there to capture it!
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Sarah T
5.0
7/27/2021
Mike photographed my wedding and was wonderful to work with every step of the way. He was very responsive to communication which made coordination a breeze. He had a calm, laid bac...
k, kind presence and made a lovely addition to our very small event (just nuclear family). He gave us some light instruction for group photos, but mostly captured what was happening throughout the experience. The result was just what we were hoping for - a true snapshot of the many emotions we felt that over the course of the day and into the evening. Absolutely beautiful work. He was also very flexible with us. I'd initially asked him to stay for 4 hours, but because everything ran longer than planned, he ended up staying for 7! He's an amazing artist and great guy. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Kara L
5.0
7/22/2021
Mike was a wonder to work with on our wedding day! He is truly a great photographer and the photos are beyond anything we could have asked for. HIGHLY recommended!!
Richelle R
5.0
7/18/2021
Mike with Wild Iris Media was incredible to work with.
The quality of the photos after the weddings is stunning! In most photos we look like the only people at the Denver Botanic ...
Gardens.
WIM was super easy to work with and flexible given it turned into wedding-S (pandemic chipped the wedding into a few smaller events that WIM was able to work with us and cover--a huge catalog of pictures to chose from for both events, a lot of variety, all top quality).
It was also great to work with Wild Iris Media in the sense that Mike was very comfortable to be around shooting photos-no formality or tension to overcome, they all came off easily and natural.
Elizabeth T
5.0
11/08/2020
I would HIGHLY recommend working with Mike! We were traveling from Minnesota to Colorado for our ceremony and weren’t sure where exactly we would want our pictures to take place. M...
ike was so willing to work with us and go with the flow. We never felt stressed when discussing our options or schedule with him. Mike captured the emotion of our wedding so beautifully and for that I will be forever grateful!
Wedding: August 2020
Nicole D
5.0
9/18/2020
Mike is definitely an artist. His photos of our tiny covid-safe wedding came out beautifully and he adapted to all of our changes. If I could go back in time, I would have him st...
ick around longer to take more photos, because I love the ones I have so much that it made me want more! But yeah, he's also very easy to talk to. Everyone liked having him around!
Whit G
5.0
8/09/2020
Mike, was a complete and total pleasure to work with! We sought him out after we decided to elope due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mike traveled 5 hours one way to shoot our elop...
ement and was very reasonable with his travel costs. He arrived on time, was very professional and even spent a little extra time shooting with us!
We chose Mike based on his lighting and framing and when we received our photos we were not disappointed. Our experience with him couldn't have been better and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.
Jessica G
5.0
8/09/2020
Mike perfectly captured my rainy mountain wedding and was fully monitoring the weather radar with me- taking every opportunity for pictures when the clouds parted and coming up wit...
h back up plans when it was down pouring. I love our pictures, so happy with our choice of photographer!
Chrissy E
5.0
8/07/2020
Mike is absolutely wonderful to work with. He was flexible when we had to change our plans due to COVID and took STUNNING photos us, our guests, and the venue. He really captured ...
the essence of the evening and we couldn't be happier with the photos!
Allyson K
5.0
8/07/2020
Mike is a rockstar! He took our wedding photos for a small, covid wedding/elopment in Jully and did such an amazing job capturing all the little moments throughout the time we spen...
t in RMNP. He was more than happy to go to a couple different locations to get just the right photos for us and worked with us to avoid bad weather even. The entire time felt very natural, not forced at all and we didn't do any cheesy posed photos (except for funny ones that we requested!).
We're planning on having Mike take photos for our reception being held in 2021 and cannot wait to see what beautiful photos come from that as well.
Would 1000% recommend using Mike/Wild Iris Media to anyone who is looking for someone who has huge talent, captures candid moments and has an eye for the perfect photo.
Kate M
5.0
1/20/2020
Mike was a pleasure to work with. Our photos were organized from abroad and he was accommodating to our custom requests and went above and beyond with our photos. He is amazing wit...
h capturing lighting, and overall we feel like the photos are a good representation of who we are. I would recommend Mike if you are looking for someone who is reliable, fuss-free and exceptionally well-priced.
Mary C
5.0
11/08/2019
What a great gift to come home to! We just got back from our honeymoon today and looked at the pictures. We love them so much! You’ve capture such amazing photos of our special day...
:) It was such a pleasure working with you, thank you so much!
TAYLOR C
5.0
4/11/2019
Mike was amazing to work with! We had an elopement session at the Denver botanical gardens and the pictures exceeded my dreams! His vision is on-point and we appreciated him having...
such a laid-back personality and quick turn-around time. He gave multiple copies of every image (black/white and color) and took some shots that we never would have thought of! We are thrilled and would use his services again!
Nick M
5.0
10/24/2018
Mike was wonderful! He was a pleasure to have with us on our wedding day and made the whole shoot super easy and comfortable. He met us us before hand to understand our vision, and...
was really great to communicate with through the entire planning process. Plus, he got our images to us super fast!
Steph T
5.0
7/26/2018
Mike was absolutely awesome! SO easy to work with, made my husband and I feel super comfortable on our wedding day, and had great ideas for photography sites. We are so happy to ha...
ve gone with him and can’t wait to see all of our photos (the sneak peaks we’re all amazing). :)
Danielle H
5.0
7/26/2018
Mike was wonderful to work with. He did our engagement photos as well as our wedding. It took only about a week and a half to get the digital files back and we were very pleased wi...
th his work!
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