Michael Jonathan Studios

Michael was the photographer for our wedding and he did an absolutely fabulous job. The guy was an absolute pleasure to work with and he really put forth so much time and effort. If you want a photographer who is a perfectionist and will get you the absolute best shot, he’s your guy. If you want a photographer who is going to be on point, on time, and get your family and friends in line to get the pictures done just right, he’s your guy. He was worth every penny and we’re so glad we chose him as our photographer.

Michael photographed my daughter’s wedding this March and was professional, helpful and talented. During the pre-​wedding months, he was always available to answer questions and offer direction. We are very pleased with the gorgeous photos. We also loved that he moved through the entire day quietly and discreetly to obtain those wonderful, «fly on the wall,» candid shots. We recommend him highly.

FIVE STARS. I wish I could give him 10. Michael is one of the best photographers I’ve ever worked with. We have referred several people to him for photos including headshots and family photos. He is such a pleasure to work with and extremely knowledgeable. You can tell immediately that photography is art to him. He has such an incredible eye for capturing amazing shots! When it comes to those once in a lifetime moments… that is invaluable. HIRE HIM you won’t be disappointed.

Five stars, indispensable, best decision I made about the wedding (aside from marrying my husband, of course). He:
— Made me feel even more beautiful than I did on my wedding day
(I liked my hair, makeup and veil BETTER after seeing the photos)
— Helped PLAN my ceremony & reception (I would ask him, «How long should I schedule for photos with the grandparents», and even «What time do you think I should start getting ready»). He reviewed our entire schedule
— Made me promise to spend at least 1 hour for «one-​on-​one photos» with my husband after the ceremony/​before the reception, making possible my favorite photos from the entire day
— Corralled our large family (he calls it «herding cats») and kept the pace, yet somehow still remained «invisible»
— Helped us take the sweetest most personal photos by encouraging us to laugh, hold hands, lean into each other, close your eyes, etc… the photos from these poses are drop-​dead-​gorgeous, and the direction he gave us never felt intrusive
— Took photos when I didn’t know he was there (capturing moments I deeply treasure)
— Wowed my entire family («Wow, that photographer really knows his stuff», «Wow, that pose you guys did by the fountain looked like you were in a magazine shoot», «Wow, he has the best energy»)
— Throughout the year leading up to the wedding, sent me photos from other weddings asking for my opinion, so that he could get a feel for my favorite poses/​styles/​lighting
— Has the most amazing eye for «good light» — trust him when he takes you to an area with «good light,» they will be your favorite photos!
— Referred me to our DJ
— Spent 1 hour on the phone the night before the wedding, going over details, telling me what to expect. This was indispensable information for a nervous bride.
— I will forever be grateful to this talented, dedicated, and kind dude who loves his job so much, it’s inspiring!

Michael was my sister’s wedding photographer back in 2003. When my husband and I got married last year, I knew that I had wanted to work with him since he did such an amazing job on my sister’s wedding. Michael did not disappoint. We hired him to shoot our engagement photos, Chinese ceremony and wedding day photos and the photos turned out just as amazing as my sister’s wedding photos. Michael likes to shoot a lot of candids from long lenses so he is able to capture the purest moments of people laughing, talking, smiling, crying etc. For our wedding, he was able to capture everyone’s emotions that I am able to re-​live our wedding day over and over again just by looking at his photos.
Michael is very organized, responsive and professional. He was one of the easiest vendors to work with and my husband and I enjoyed getting to know him from a personal level. He was also able to complete our photo album two weeks after the wedding, which is unheard of. He work is priced very reasonably compared to the other photographers we interviewed.
If you are looking for a photographer who takes genuine non-​cheesy wedding photos, Michael is your guy!

Mike is an excellent photographer. I have had him take portraits of my daughter throughout the years and he has always did an amazing job.

Our daughter was married June 2011, and our entire family and wedding party was scattered all over the country before the event. We never had a chance to meet Michael, and needless to say, everyone was nervous and excited. Michael and his assistant were so calming and positive, they managed the event perfectly, and it felt like we all knew each other within 10 minutes. The photos were beautiful– they were not overly done up (I have a particular enmity to too much photoshop) and they captured the tone of the wedding– fun, not too formal, and very family focused. His prices are reasonable and he keeps in close touch with you as his process continues. He is professional, very experienced and very personable; you cannot ask for much more.

Michael photographed my wedding back in 2000 back before digital cameras he did an amazing job I still look at his photos of the wedding he does and they are amazing. Michael knows what he is doing behind the camera.

Michael did both our engagement photographs and our wedding photographs in 2010. He did a wonderful job with both. When we were searching for our wedding vendors, everyone told us that the photographer was the most important — we needed to like his work and like him. We hit the jackpot with Michael — he is an amazing photographer, he’s a great person, and his rates were incredibly reasonable. He was very easy to work with and very accessible to us both before and after our event. Our posed photographs were fantastic, and his candids caught some of the best moments in our wedding. Any couple would be lucky to have Michael as their photographer, and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Michael photographed our wedding in Summer ’10. The photos are absolutely stunning. Not only is his work exceptional, but it is very pleasant to work with him. He is professional and also very warm, friendly and accessible leading up to our event. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend or use him again for our photography needs.

Michael is a genius, pure and simple. One visit to his website and you can see how well he captures all of the special moments at a wedding. He was a ton of fun to work with and our album is absolutely stunning. He was in charge on the day of the event and made sure that we got all of the shots, but also had lots of time to enjoy our wedding. He was completely unobtrusive during the wedding. We have so many amazing shots where I think «How did he get that? I don’t remember seeing him there»…but he was! We had so many incredible photographs to choose from, it made the task of «cutting» very difficult! Our friends and family still comment on what an amazing job he did.
Our wedding photographs were a BIG deal to me and I wanted ot make sure I had an incredible photographer. If you are the same way, look no further. Michael will not disappoint… he’s just amazing!