Be forewarned - this is less of a review but a romance novel starring our photographer, Danny…read moreBergin of Chellise Michael Photography (CMP), as its main protagonist. In photographs I typically have either RBF or a double chin because I'm usually laughing. I also cringe at the standard posed wedding photography and knew right off the bat that it would be a mission to find a wedding photographer that would be up for the challenge. So if you're like me, you may dread the thought of choosing a wedding photographer. It was by chance that I came across CMP's photographs while browsing on Pinterest. They immediately caught my eye; they were editorial, intimate and full of personality. Bottom line - stunning. Fortunately CMP had one photographer available for our date -- Danny. We lucked out because he is not only extremely talented in his craft, but also a total gem of a person. The photographs from our engagement shoot (WHICH COMES WITH YOUR PACKAGE AND IS AN AMAZING BENEFIT OF CMP'S SERVICES) made it immediately clear that Danny has a superb eye and was able to capture our personality as a couple. I've been non-stop spamming friends and family with our wedding photographs since we've received them; and which Danny delivered in record time. I'm in complete awe of how Danny was able to capture the vibe of our wedding in such a natural way. It goes without saying that wedding photographs aren't just for the couple, but also for the friends and family. So I want to share some verbatim messages I received from our attendees (who include people who work in the fashion industry, my highly critical family and people who have gone to at least 8 weddings last year) which really underscore Danny's stellar photography skills: "HOLY $H!T YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS!! I'm obsessed with all of them!" "The photos really capture you guys" "I'm done. Unwell this aesthetic. who is this photographer?!" "Your photographer was on it! They did a really great job!" "This photographer is magic brah" Last but not least, I want to recognize qualities of CMP that while searching for a wedding photographer I had not recognized were absolutely essential until I saw them in action: (1) a commitment to easy scheduling for discussing your needs and dates and for the engagement shoot; (2) clear instructions and constant communication on when the photographs will be delivered, guides for the photo shoots and how to view your photos; (3) a photographer with great personality that puts everyone at ease; and (4) flexibility and ability to provide for their customer's needs and implement their customer's vision. All in all, due to Danny -- our knight in shining corduroy -- we will live happily ever after.

We are simply enthralled by the incredible artistry and creative narrative vision of Mike,…read moreChellise, and their team. Their ability to capture authenticity, beauty, meaning-- and even the sublime-- went way above and beyond any of our expectations. I was absolutely captivated by their portfolio-- the narrative, colors, composition, perspective. We were having a very small casual wedding, so I honestly wondered, would it still make sense to invest ourselves in photos? I am so glad that we did. I searched high and low online, but I kept coming back to their portfolio --beautiful yet edgy, current, and distinctive. After meeting with Mike at his Bushwick studio, we decided to go for it. I keep thinking of the word Zeitgeist (if that happens to mean something to you)-- the idea that art and culture are intertwined, that individuals and their works are products of their time and culture-- this is what you have with Mike & Chellise-- the ability not only to create beautiful amazing portraits and memories of important moments but also to be part of the artistic and inspired zeitgeist of Brooklyn/NY now. It's like you have the chance to be doing your band photoshoot, except that it happens to be your engagement photoshoot. My partner and I both didn't want traditional engagement photos-- we both love modern and contemporary art, cinema, and the eclectic visionaries who bring their own individual perspective to their work (Cindy Sherman, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Vito Acconci, Ryan Trecartin, Laurel Nakadate, to name a few). In particular, we enjoy the rich saturated hues and style of 1960s Italian (a la Dario Argento) and French New Wave cinema, so we wanted to recreate those moments in our portraits. Mike and Chellise and Kelli made it happen. And our portrait session photoshoot was as fun, memorable, and as exciting as our wedding itself... and the photos are simply incredible. Not only that, but they bring genuine positive and relaxed energy, which is really important, especially for the wedding day. Mike and his team are friendly, professional, timely, and super-efficient and effective. You could not ask for better event/portrait/wedding photographers. True talented artists.

We had a pleasure of working with Emma and her team for our engagement and wedding photos. Emma is…read morea very talented photographer and editor! The quality of her photos is truly amazing and we couldn't be happier. It so happens that both the day of our engagement photoshoot and our wedding day were very hot and humid. Emma was very patient and took her time capturing the perfect shot despite being pregnant at the time. We also worked with her lead shooter Dimitri on our wedding day. He has a very laid back personality and was great at capturing candids during the reception.

Want your wedding photos and videos to look like a movie? That's what Emma and her team did for us…read more Absolutely incredible shots and a beautiful cinematography for the best day of our lives. Thank you, Emma for your talent, professionalism and communication throughout the entire process. And thank you for capturing our special day in the most elegant and beautiful of ways xo

I considered Angie and Matt as wedding photographers for a wedding. Angie was really professional,…read moreeasy to talk to, and enthusiastic about the whole process. She really told me all the information I needed right away, even to things I hadn't thought about (e.g., whether they have insurance, which they do). Their photos are good, and the price is right!

Matt and Angie were a terrific team to work with and we were extremely happy with the way our…read morephotos came out. Although their studio is a recent addition to the plethora of wedding photographers in the area, their professionalism, creativity, and stellar work make them stand out as seasoned veterans. They capture the moment without being intrusive ... we failed to notice their presence after awhile ... but are also accommodating to the requisite family shots and are open to our own ideas. Matt and Angie incorporate a good mix of posed and candid shots, with many shots taken in their photojournalistic and artistic style. One of our friends noted that even posed shots looked very natural. And brides, you'll never have a bad shot with Angie as your photographer ... she was always there to fix the hair, apply the lipstick, and blot the shine :). see samples of their work including work from our own wedding below: http://www.entwinedstudio.com/blog/

Super professional, easy to work with and she had ideas and options for what we were thinking…read moreabout. Her prices are not cheap by any means but you get what you pay for and we didn't want to chance our special day to not the best, coolest images that we could.

I recently got to meet Susan and her team during my best friend's wedding. My buddy learnt of her…read moregroup from his sister's wedding, where Susan and her team was the photographer, and in all serious Susan might be in the next sibling wedding also. I think that says a lot as a photographer, that a whole family will continually return to her. She and her team had a great command of the wedding and were consistently on the move to get as many great memories of the wedding as possible. She and her team are also just great people and as the party started to die down we got to chat with them, which shows that her whole team also has a great personality. Honestly, you don't have to think twice when it comes to them.

Priyanca's pictures from our wedding absolutely blew us away. Her gifts for observation and…read morecreativity make her unique. She has a knack for picking up on the little moments and relationships that make a wedding day so meaningful. Priyanca works hard to capture those moments. She covers a lot of ground--sometimes literally. At one point, she got down onto her knees and elbows to capture my brother-in-law's spin moves on the dance floor. It felt like she was everywhere. And the pictures prove that she was! We treasure our photos. My wife--no lie--looks through our wedding pics at least once every 10 days. We've been married like a year and a half at this point. But I really can't blame her. We are both so thrilled that, after the crazy blur of our wedding day, we can re-live the rawness and beauty of it all through our photos. Priyanca is incredibly talented and a delight to work with. She is so positive and encouraging and fun. And her photos are fantastic. I can't recommend her highly enough.

My wife and I got a hold of Priyanca through her website after doing some research on wedding…read morephotographers in the tri-state area. Priynaca's name was one of the first to come up while we were doing our research, which is telling of her reputation and demand. After seeing her work and the caliber of photography that she did, we felt really lucky that she was even available on such short notice for our very small, intimate, and informal pandemic wedding. From the time we booked her, Priyanca was incredibly polite and forthcoming about her photography style, her philosophy, and her policies all while being very accommodating of our special requests and needs. She's incredibly professional and showed up on time and always returned our phone calls and emails. Her rates are very reasonable for the quality of work she does. She is very respectful, cultured and has experience photographing wedding ceremonies and receptions of all different faiths and cultures. She knows what she's doing especially when it comes to respecting cultural customs and it shows. We received our wedding photos (all edited and selected by her) not long after our wedding ceremony. They were absolutely stunning and she was able to get angles and points of view that we hadn't thought possible. She captured all the important moments in the perfect ways and really showcased the emotions and vibes of those moments as well. Priyanca is academically trained in photojournalism and it shows in her photography style. I encourage you to visit her website and see her work, and if that's the kind of style you prefer, then she is among the best out there.

We knew how important it is to hire the right photographer for our wedding and we are so glad we…read morechose Cat. We met with a total of three photographers. After looking at their portfolios and interacting with them, we decided to go with Cat because her ability to capture details and emotions. She was also very flexible with hours we required. And rolls in the big day, Cat and Jonica (our second shooter) were there every time we turn around, capturing every moment. They seldom gave instructions but taking candid of what we are doing a couple or family which we enjoyed a lot. Both of the ladies gives off a warm and relaxed vibe so we are also relaxed and our (preview) photos came out very genuine and authentic. Two days after the wedding, we received a small preview of our photos are they looked stunning! We can't wait for the rest of the photos.

Catherine did an amazing job photographing our wedding! She is extremely professional and the…read morephotos came out beautifully! I look at them every day and smile. She really did a fantastic job at capturing so many moments, details and memories of our special day. She has an artistic eye for creating interesting shots and works super quickly. I would highly recommend her work!

When we were looking for a wedding photographer, we came across Rachael through a personal…read morerecommendation from a friend who had gone to a wedding she had photographed. After looking through her photos, we were immediately drawn to how she manages to capture the true essence of both the people and the location in her images. Not only did they look great, but I could tell that the photos reflected the people Rachael was photographing, which was something that was really important to us when picking a wedding photographer - we wanted to be able to look back on our special day and have all our emotions captured in the pictures! Working with Rachael was amazing. In addition to being super talented, she is incredibly kind and also very organized, making her such a pleasure to work with. We were in a unique situation that we wanted our engagement photos done in the Boston area while our wedding was out of state. Rachael managed to not only suggest an amazing location for our engagement shoot, but she also found the most wonderful location for our wedding photos in a place she'd never been in. She was so thoughtful during the whole process, making sure permits, timing, and all the other little details were taken care of. She was also a great resource when it came to planning in general, making sure to coordinate with our wedding planner and giving incredibly helpful advice on outfit and accessory choices in terms of which sorts of things photograph better than others. Her attention and care to detail not only elevate her work, but also make it clear that getting the best photos possible is always her top priority. After the wedding, we were blown away by our photos! Rachael did a fantastic job and exceeded our expectations in every way. She also was incredibly flexible, working with us to have a large portion of the photos ready about a month after the wedding so I was able to show them to my relatives overseas who were unable to make it to the wedding. We are so grateful to Rachael for all her hard work. She captured our wedding beautifully, and we recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for an amazing photographer!

Rachael did professional head shots for me! Which turned out to be phenomenal (and also a really…read moregood outdoor activity to keep busy with during quarantine). She was thorough in her preparation, sharing tips in advance to make the most out of the photo shoot. During the session she took me to multiple outdoor spots at a beautiful park to make sure she got the perfect shot and she even through in a few pics of my new pup! If you want beautiful photos and an all around great experience contact Rachael!

We are so grateful to have had Hannah as our wedding photographer. She photographed our friend's…read morewedding, and they raved about how fantastic she was. And we can now confirm: Hannah and her second shooter more than lived up to the hype! Hannah is kind, generous, and sincere. My fiancé and I were both so nervous about engagement photos, and she made us feel so at ease. Her directions are always optional and gentle. On our wedding day, Hannah and her second shooter Brae were punctual, creative, and thoughtful. They gave wonderful suggestions of where to shoot and how to pose (especially wonderful given how chaotic the day can be). They also knew when to melt into the background to get candids. When we took family photos after the ceremony, she was sweet yet firm as we wrangled folks together. I'd also like to give her kudos for how well she handled one of my relatives with special needs who needed some additional assistance during picture time. She's simply wonderful. I can't recommend her highly enough!

10 Things We Loved About Hannah 1. She is professional, but…read morestill a real person (kind, funny, perceptive, and NOT stiff or bossy). Our whole family felt she and her second shooter were very organized and felt completely comfortable with them. And she was of course punctual, stayed the whole time, was always taking photos) 2. She's creative and gives good direction. We were so nervous to have our photos taken for our engagement shoot, but she gave us things to do that weren't "pose like this" more like natural actions we could work with and she got some AMAZING shots of us just being us. Side note: You HAVE to do an engagement shoot, there is no question we would have had the same bond with Hannah for our wedding. She makes fantastic use of light. 3. Turnaround for photos was TOP NOTCH. We got our photos before all of our friends did that got married around the same time. We were the only couple on our honeymoon that had a sneak preview. 4. Candids! If you love a stealth photographer that somehow is there for any awesome moment during your wedding. Hire Hannah. Every time I thought, "oh i wish i had a picture of this" either Hannah or Lindsay (2nd shooter) were right there. 5. Payment was easy, her gallery platform is very user friendly, and signing the contract was a snap. 6.Her pricing is incredibly reasonable for the product you get. Don't try to expect the same quality and pay less from anyone, trust me we looked. 7. Her style is timeless. No super foggy cheesy photos. Crisp, clear, elegance in every shot. 8. Pricing for prints is very reasonable. 9. She loves what she does and even though she has a bunch of clients (because I follow her IG) you feel like you are the only one. 10. HANNAH IS A BOSS. Hire her. Now.