Reasons I am insanely happy we hired Mark Mirocha as our wedding photographer: 1. Our pictures are amazing 2. He made a point of getting to know us first - first with a phone consult, then meeting in person once we signed on 3. He did very reasonably priced engagement photos with us, which made us super comfortable with him when it came time for the wedding, plus totally put me at ease since I knew he'd already proven himself to do an awesome job 4. I didn't have to decide if I wanted 6, 8, or 10 hours - it was a flat (reasonable) rate, which made life simple 5. He acted like he appreciated the offer of a beer or two at our engagement shoot when my fiancé offered, but politely declined 6. He told us exactly where to stand, how to position our bodies, where to look, etc., which is great if you've never done pictures like this before 7. He also let us do whatever we wanted if we had our own ideas 8. At the wedding he kept everything on point - tracked me down and made us take pictures he knew we'd want before we missed the opportunity, was polite but direct to get people in their place, taught us how to put on boutonnieres properly, etc. 9. I couldn't believe how many different shots/angles/people he got - I didn't see him at all during the ceremony, but somehow we have one million amazing ceremony photos - he is a photo-taking ninja 10. I also missed a lot of details in general at the wedding - luckily, Mark didn't, and now I have the chance to appreciate things like the flower arrangements on the cake, Grandpa's Blazers Championship belt buckle, and our dog playing fetch with herself during the entire wedding 11. I love the style of his photos - very crisp, clear, bold without being overly contrast-y, and he makes pictures look great both in outdoor sunny settings and indoor with low-lighting 12. He was very thorough in his picture taking - we have pictures from the entire event, and good balance of photos of all our guests read more

We hired Mark Mirocha as the photographer for our wedding and we can't speak highly enough of him. His eye for photos is superb, he captured so much more of our day than what we could have imagined or asked for and always had a positive, upbeat attitude, even in the heat! He is easy going, fun to work with and not pushy, as I have seen other photographers be, he doesn't need to push to get awesome images, he finds them naturally! Looking through the photographs he took during our special day brought the day to life again, we were able to relive it to more detail than we could experience on the day of, with the whirlwind speed our wedding seemed to go by. We are so excited to have all the images to relive over and over with our family and friends. We had discussed with Mark a few specific images we really wanted to capture, like one with us not as the focus of the picture, but a large natural background we could blow up and always remember. Not only did Mark get one of exactly what we wanted, but he got at least five, as well as countless others we can't wait to frame and always remember the magic of the day. Not only were we extremely impressed with how the photos turned out, but Mark was very flexible with our wants and needs. We live in Arizona and he suggested to have a skype meeting so we could get to talk (more in person than email or phone) with him from a distance. It worked out great and really helped us feel more comfortable and ready for the day, as neither of us have been photographed much before. Mark was also always very prompt and clear with responding to the MANY emails we sent over the long period before our wedding. If we ever, or any of our family, have any other photography needs we will be working with Mark Mirocha and we strongly suggest you hire him as well! read more

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further: HIRE MARK! If I could give him 10 stars out of 5, I would. He's that good. No complaints, only never-ending compliments. He is without a doubt the most amazing wedding photographer ever. Not only is he a charismatic, happy, pleasant and friendly person but he takes wonderful photos. I'm not an expert in photography, but I knew I wanted to get great photos from my wedding that would capture the moment and tell the story of the wedding to people that weren't there. Mark did that. I hate being bossed around but I also wanted an expert who knew the best angles, shots, and locations. He also promptly responded to my hundreds of emails and phone calls asking about the most important photos and lots of questions (ex. for me, "First Look" is the essential photograph that needs to be taken along with pictures of the families, bridesmaids, groomsmen, key guests and also the special details that made our wedding unique). On your wedding day, or any other special occasion that you want photographed, the last thing you want is to micro-manage someone or be micro-managed. With Mark, you have nothing to worry about. He does it all and he makes it an enjoyable experience. Honestly, the photos he took were breathtaking and I can't stop checking through all of the photos to bring me back to the best day of my life. Also, there is no down side to hiring Mark. He is an all-around great guy and a professional and talented photographer. Thank you Mark for being an excellent photographer and capturing the beauty, happiness, special moments and happy memories from my special day. YOU ROCK! read more

Hiring Mark was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He is very people-oriented, and went out of his way to get to know us prior to the big day. Mark was extremely professional and showed up very nicely dressed to our formal affair. His ability to blend in and inconspicuously take photos made for some wonderful candid shots. He was very efficient in organizing group photos and even made time to get some cute shots of the children running around. Mark doesn't overly pose people and mostly let us be us, resulting in more natural looking photos. He has a great eye for suggested shots, and was also very accommodating with any photo request we had. We had the reception at a restaurant on the water, and Mark was able to take us down to the beach for some more amazing shots as the sun was going down. A few weeks after the wedding we received a link to view the photos on his website. We were blown away at the detail, emotion, and beauty that each photo contained. They truly told a story of our wedding day. Mark did a fantastic job choosing locations that emphasized both us and the beauty of the scenery. He captured a great variety of candid shots that made everyone look their best. Overall the experience we had with Mark as our photographer was extremely positive. He really cares about his clients and wants them to feel at ease throughout the process. From our perspective it was a totally fun and seamless day. We, and our guests, loved the photos and we would absolutely recommend Mark's services. Our wedding photos are stunning and we couldn't be happier! read more

Having Mark as our photographer was the best decision we made for our wedding! Mark went above and beyond the duties of a photographer and helped out various guests at our wedding - including me (the bride), bringing me tissues when I had some very untimely tearful moments. He was great, and my husband and I couldn't be happier with our photographs. We were really worried about our photos for our wedding, because they're so important, being one of the few tangible lasting parts of a wedding; but Mark delivered everything we wanted and more! He had very competitive pricing and didn't try to convince us into any upgraded packages or charge for a digital copy of our pictures (on top of traveling to California!). Our wedding was on Easter this year and we had a Easter egg hunt for all of our younger guests. We didn't have a huge wedding, but it was large enough that my husband and I missed the whole thing! I'm really glad that Mark was there to document the Easter egg hunt with great candid photos of all of our younger family members. We love all of the pictures that Mark took at our wedding. We have fun candids of our guests dancing, beautiful posed shots of ourselves and family members, and classic timeless black and white photos of our event. What more could you ask for? This is definitely above and beyond what my husband and I could have imagined. We will definitely be recommending Mark to family and friends in the future! Thanks Mark! read more

My fiance and I were looking for a professional photographer to take our engagement photos while we were on a mini-vacation in Portland. Living in the Bay Area, everything back home is ridiculously expensive. We were so lucky and grateful to have found Mark! His services were within our budget, and by looking at his online portfolio we saw that his photography style and the mood he captures in his photos matched exactly what we were looking for. We were impressed by his timely email communication and the effort he put into scouting out locations based on our requests. I'm glad he did this because he found out early on that one location I requested didn't allow professional photography! We were able to plan ahead and make the most of our time together. And if you're like me and have no idea what to do with your body, hands, or face during the photo shoot, Mark does a great job of sharing his ideas for natural poses and facial expressions. He's also great at capturing those special, candid moments. His friendly and easy-going nature helped us relax and feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Within two weeks, we received our digital files and couldn't be more impressed! You can tell that he does this more for the enjoyment of it than for the money. I highly recommend Mark for your photography needs. Thank you so much!! read more

My wife and I worked with Mark for our wedding in August of 2014. Mark was truly the stand-out vendor in our wedding planning. Pre-Wedding: He was extremely prompt in responding to messages and questions. We felt like we had a clear idea of his approach and what to expect. Mark was always friendly and professional, and we could feel that he was genuinely excited as we approached the wedding day. Wedding Day: Mark was extremely professional and unobtrusive. He blended in with everyone there, and worked non-stop the entire day. His personality and demeanor are everything you want on your wedding day. Mark was calm, friendly, approachable, purposeful, professional, and hard working. Post Wedding: The images Mark captured were beautiful. They were real, genuine moments captured throughout the day. We couldn't have been happier with the results. He has an excellent eye for photography and will truly get amazing images for you on your wedding day. I am a photographer and professional retoucher myself so I gave his work extra scrutiny and he did not let us down! I would highly recommend Mark to family, friends and anyone out there looking for a wedding photographer. read more

We met with Mark a few months before our wedding and after we both knew he would be perfect, but decided to make sure by having him shoot some engagement photos of us. During the shoot we chatted and he really got to know us, individually and as a couple. We walked all through the Pearl and Industrial Districts in NW Portland and ended up getting some fantastic pictures. Fast forward to the day of our wedding--despite pouring rain and cloudy skies--our wedding was absolutely spectacular. Mark was phenomenal and proved again to be a sensational photographer and artist. Hiring Mark Mirocha Photography for our wedding was one of the best investments we made to be able to vividly remember our wedding day, which seemed to fly by very quickly. He was up for anything to get the best shots of Ryan and I; he captured our love in the most beautiful light. Mark is not just a wedding photograph, he is an artist which means he cares just as much if not more about the work he produces. We could not have been happier and highly recommend choosing him for your event. Thank you Mark. read more

We stumbled onto Mark's work through Wedding Wire and were swept away by his work. His blog is a great representation of his style, talent, and creativity. Shortly after our inquiry he replied and we met up with him in Portland. From the first moment we met up with Mark to chat about the possibility of having him as a photographer for our wedding we were sold. He came prepared to get an accurate picture of who we were and made us feel super comfortable with him. As we got closer to the wedding Mark was on top of little things we hadn't thought of and made sure that we were stress free. The day of the wedding he was there on time and guided us through our intimate first look moment. After that he was everywhere capturing moments we will cherish forever through his breathtaking photography. In addition to amazing work, Mark was super timely with our pictures. It's been three weeks since our wedding and since this Sunday we can't stop looking at his work. Thank you, Mark Mirocha! read more

Mark is such a cool guy, who takes AMAZING photos. His work captured the day flawlessly. He captured all moments of the day; from the major moments to the small humble moments. You know how some people are just gifted? He 100% has the photographic eye that a lot of people strive for. It seems to come natural to him because he is such a calm and easy going person that you barely know he is there taking these amazing photos. Mark suggested we meet a day before the wedding so that he could scope out the best place for the first look, and wedding party pictures since he had never been to the wedding location before. I was very happy to get that call because that was a concern of mine too; the grounds were huge and we could have been walking around all day looking for the 'right' place. Pictures seemed quick and painless and turned out absolutely incredible. I would highly recommend Mark Mirocha to anyone looking for photographer. read more

Right from the start, we were impressed with Mark's professionalism. I contacted him via his website after seeing all of his glowing reviews and within hours, he replied. Responsiveness, check! Mark photographed our family at a beautiful park in Portland, one which he had suggested. In depth knowledge of the Portland area, check! Throughout the whole photoshoot, Mark was so patient with our 2.5 year old and 5 month old. He even walked around with a burp rag in his back pocket because our baby kept spitting up. The whole shoot went by so fast because we were having so much fun chatting with Mark. He was so sweet and fun that we wanted to ask him out for a beer afterwards! After the shoot, Mark emailed us a few photos right away and we received the rest of them after only 3 days. That is impressive! The pictures are absolutely gorgeous and we are so happy to finally have some nice family pictures for our walls. read more

I hired Mark as our wedding photographer and could not have been happier with his work. His photography speaks for itself: he is clearly a highly skilled photographer with a great eye for composition, lighting, and color. What his photos don't tell you is how great he is at putting the subjects of his photos at ease. During our pre-ceremony photo shoot, his laid-back attitude and personability helped us ease our nerves and relax so we could be ourselves in front of the camera. During the ceremony and reception, he was so inconspicuous I didn't even realize he was there. The candid photos he shot demonstrate his ability to truly capture the moment without interfering in it. I enthusiastically and without reservation recommend Mark as a professional photographer! read more

Mark is an absolutely amazing photographer. He is not only talented and creative, but also has a calm and humor about him that puts everyone at ease. We were lucky enough to have him shoot our engagement photos and our wedding, and he did an incredible job for both. He captured the most authentic and genuine photos from out wedding that we will treasure forever. He got the photos back to us so quickly, and was extremely responsive and professional throughout the entire planning process. He went out of his way to visit our venue with us prior to the wedding to make sure everything went smoothly on the day of. Mark is a great photographer and a great person to work with. Do yourself a favor and hire him for your wedding! read more

My fiancé and I had been looking for a few weeks for a photographer in the Portland area that had high quality photography at a reasonable price. We liked the lighting and style of Mark's photography, and that he offers digital files and full rights of the images (a lot of the photographers in the area we looked at require that you print images through them in addition to the shoot, and many require that you pay per image.) Mark keeps his pricing simple and provides flexibility in using your images as you want. Mark was very responsive and sent us the digital files and proofs within a week of our shoot! We love every image and hope to work with him for our wedding. read more

Mark Mirocha's work is simply perfect! I was a little hesitant or nervous I should say about getting professional pictures taken of my family, it can often feel awkward when someone you don't know is taking you pictures. Not with Mark, he made us all feel so comfortable and relaxed. I felt like we where hanging out with an old friend. Mark not only allowed us to be ourselves, he was able to literally capture the love we share for one another in the photos he took. I could not have been more pleased with the end result of Mark's work. I now feel like I have a personal photographer and friend for life :) Thank you Mark!! You are terrific! ~Alexa read more

Mark is the absolute best! He took such good care of us on our wedding day and the days leading up to our wedding. His attention to detail is absolutely wonderful. Mark is incredibly talented and professional. He's fun to be around and makes you feel like the most important person in the world on your wedding day. We were so comfortable with him and are so grateful to have the most amazing photos from our wedding day. We found Mark through friends and he has photographed several of our friends weddings. He's the best! read more

Mark is terrific. He is super-easy to work with and he takes amazing pictures- what more could you ask for? Mark took family photos for us and did an excellent job capturing our little family in a relaxed and fun session. Our 15-month old is pretty shy around new people, but Mark let him open up slowly and didn't force anything or get too close to him to start. He took so many great shots- it is difficult to choose which ones we want to put on the wall. We will be recommending Mark to our friends and families. read more

I hired Mark to take photos of my family this fall and he was all around wonderful. He was very prompt in his communication and very accommodating in terms of time and location. He even arrived extra early in order to scout out the location so he could find the perfect spots for us to take the pictures-which wasn't easy since it was raining! The pictures came back extremely bright and cheerful and all 8 of us were really happy with the photos. I would absolutely recommend Mark to friends and family! read more

I hired Mark to take photos of our newborn on the recommendation of a friend. I had a great experience with him. He responded quickly to my inquiry, had no problem coming to our home for the shoot, and was understanding the few times we had to calm a fussy baby. The turn around time to receive the photos was quick (about two weeks) and his fee is very reasonable. I'm glad to have found Mark. I look forward to working with him again in the future. read more