Working with Mike and his team was an unforgettable experience! He captured the best day of our lives with incredible skill and creativity. Each photo tells a story, preserving moments that we will cherish forever. His professionalism and friendly demeanor made the entire process enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend Mike to anyone looking to preserve their cherished moments. He has a unique talent for making each photograph a treasured keepsake. Thank you for making our day unforgettable! Investing in Mike was one of the best decisions I made. If you're considering a photographer, do yourself a favor and don't go cheap. The difference in quality and experience is worth it, and Mike delivers stunning results that you'll treasure for years to come. Trust me, it's worth it! DON'T GO CHEAP! Anything I learn about wedding planning it's that it's worth paying for an amazing photographer! read more

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can't say enough great things about Mike Federis photography. We booked him for our wedding, and then we actually asked him to shoot a surprise 80th birthday party at our house for my mother-in-law. What I love about his photos is they tell a story. He captured so much joy and love at our reception. Honestly, so many moments I didn't even know happened because as the bride I couldn't be everywhere at once! But when I look through the photos my face hurts from smiling. He capture not only us, our love for each other, our love for our dog, but all the love and joy in the room both at our wedding and at our surprise party! I love how he tells stories with his images. He truly is a master at what he does. Working with him was seamless and easy, and the amount of photos we received! Honestly, I am trying to think of what other events I could use him for, I loved his work that much! read more

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TLDR: 10/10 Would HIGHLY recommend. Mike was very easy to work with and communicative throughout the process. A real pro! Our first time hiring a photographer and he made it such a fantastic experience and the results speak for themselves. We found him through a pamphlet from our wedding vendor and was super nervous about the whole process but he demystified everything and walked us through it all. He did both our engagement shoot and the wedding day itself and answered all our questions throughout days leading up to the big day and made the day itself super smooth. From the first meet, we were quickly put at ease by his passion for photography and the level of expertise and we just let Mike take the reins to capture the best photos, but also super accommodating when it came to any specifics we were looking for. Very fast turnaround also which is fantastic for our family and friends that were clamoring for access to the pictures. read more

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I wanted to write an update as our wedding has now passed. Mike shot both our engagement photos and our wedding. Mike and his second shooter, Nick, made us feel so comfortable and calm the entire day. He directed us with ease. He took the most beautiful photos for us to remember our wedding day forever. Mike was so much fun to work with. His professionalism and confidence is unmatched and made our wedding day absolutely amazing. He really makes you feel relaxed on a day that could be very high stress. He keeps the shots moving without making you feel rushed. Oh - and he's pretty awesome at photography too! He captured our happiness and love so perfectly and his photography style captured us as us. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and I am so happy he was part of our wedding day! read more

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I have been following Mike's events page on Instagram for a couple of years now. I had always hoped that I would be privileged to book a session with him one day. I was excited when my husband and I found out we are expecting our first child because I already knew Mike was the one I wanted to book my maternity photo session with. I sent an inquiry through Mike's website one night, and he reached out to me the very next morning. He is very transparent and professional. He was so patient and prompt in addressing all of my questions and bringing certain locations and concerns to my attention when trying to narrow down a location for our photo session. He also talked me through the color scheme that my husband and I wanted to wear for our session to make sure the colors didn't clash with the surroundings at the session location. We admired how open he was to my ideas and suggestions when it came to our photo session. He came with his lovely assistant, who was so helpful and made sure that my husband and I looked our very best for each pose. We loved Mike and his assistant's willingness to make this special time in our loves so memorable. We have an upcoming event in the new year and look forward to having Mike and hopefully his assistant there with us to celebrate and capture the event with our family and friends. read more

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Don't question it, you must book Mike for your wedding and photography needs! He is so attentive and committed to what he does and we will for sure continue to book him in the future! I met Mike at the Loft .84 show last January. This was my first bridal show and I was a little overwhelmed by how many vendors and services I realized I still needed to book for my October 2022 wedding. I was a little bummed by the feeling but no joke, the second I met and talked to Mike, I knew he was the one for our wedding. He made me feel so comfortable and the fact that he was willing to shoot our wedding which happened to be on his birthday meant so much to me. From our initial consultation, to our engagement session, all the way through our wedding, Mike answered every question and made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole experience. We had such a tight schedule with hosting our ceremony in my hometown to driving all the way to Menifee for our venue, but Mike was onboard and offered suggestions that honestly made the whole day run so smooth. He was so receptive and friendly with our other vendors and it was so heartwarming to see. To top it off, rain decided to bless us on our special day! A full rain storm, but the images Mike captured while we were waiting for the rain to stop are now some of our favorites and the perfect touch to my dream "Twilight" wedding! I cannot stress this enough, book Mike so you can continue to relive all your beautiful, core memories! read more

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Mike is a professional at what he does! We did a Muay Thai/Athletic shoot and the pictures turned out amazing! I have to admit I was a little nervous because I haven't done this type of a shoot before but Mike made me feel 1000% comfortable and was completely honest with me throughout the entire process. He gets so creative as far as switching gears in order to accommodate myself and the surrounding/environment in order to make the portraits "pop." For those who know me, know that I am a SUPER stickler on customer service and Mike beyond exceeds my expectations. I HIGHLY recommend this business to anyone who wants their portraits to turn out amazing, memorable, and more importantly done exactly the way you want! read more

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Mike is a fantastic photographer. He shot an event that was 100% women and brought the perfect supportive energy while he was capturing every moment of the event just beautifully. We were so happy with him we hired him to do headshots and I've never looked better and more like myself in a headshot! He's reliable, charges very reasonable rates, and does a stellar job, so he's the guy we're calling for all our photography needs from now on. I highly recommend him. read more

WE are blessed to have Mike as our photographer!! He is an amazing person, professional, kind, enthusiastic, and a master at what he does! We found Mike through IG as we were scrolling through. It was also to our surprise that he had been roommates in the Marines with one of my close friends from back home. Small world!! When booking our wedding photo session with Mike, he was very easy to talk to. He was straight forward, provided suggestions, and was very responsive to our needs. When we finally got to taking pictures, Mike made us feel very comfortable and provided the guidance that we needed. He was very professional and was very detail oriented. The pictures were finished within the same week and the quality was outstanding! The photos were vibrant and telling. If you need someone for a photo session, Mike is the one to call!! We can't say enough positive things about him. We hope to work with you in the future Mike!! Cheers! read more

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Mike was the absolute best choice as our photographer. From the on-site engagement shoot, wedding prep at home and the actual ceremony and reception- Mike truly outdid himself. We have memories to cherish forever, THANK YOU. He is a pleasure to work with and knows how to be everywhere at once. He is professional, kind and dependable. I would recommend Mike 1000x over to anyone for any occasion. Thank you Mike!! read more

My name is Sylvia owner and lead designer at Forever His Flowers. I had privilege of working with Mike and his team at a recent wedding. Him and his guys were very kind and professional! Super easy to work with as we worked behind the scenes to help make this a special day! Receiving the photos was the icing on the cake! He captured every piece of this lovely day so beautifully!!! Our flowers never looked better read more

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Mike is a phenomenal photographer! He is friendly, communicative, and so easy going making family pictures seem so effortless. read more

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I've had the greatest time with Mike and Dolly with my photoshoot. Absolutely no doubt about it, he's an amazing photographer. If you don't believe me, look at these pictures. My girlfriend Welney mentioned a while back that me and her don't have a lot of photos with each other. And if we did, it would be "phone quality." Which I get it, it's fast, easy, and yeah it's whatever. But I decided, you know, if we are going to get good pictures, I know a guy. The photos are one thing to consider, but of course the experience with Mike is something to mention. You'll without a doubt, be comfortable with this guy. Funny, easy going, and quick. Down to earth and understanding, I mean what's not to like! Lastly, I want to point out that Mike loves what he does. During these crazy times, you can see that this is what he loves to do. There are a lot of photographers out there and I get it, it's hard to pick. But please, seriously consider Mike being your photographer. read more

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Mikey is an INCREDIBLE photographer. He made my husband and I, our family, and our guests so comfortable throughout the day. He came with various ideas and props to really capture the magic of the day. Mikey brings TRUE PASSION to the day. He tries to make every shot a 10 out of 10. His editing and delivery was also perfect and fast. The photos were not over-edited, they look beautiful and natural. Also special shoutout for LGBT+ clients, he made my husband I so comfortable and natural in front of the camera! We are over the moon with how good our wedding photos look! read more

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I have known Mike for a very long time. He is the go to photographer of my nursing friends when they graduated from nursing, got engaged and got married. I always look at their photos and admire how good their photographer/videographer is. So when I got engaged, I knew I had to book Mike. His fees are reasonable and he will work with you all throughout. I had to postpone my wedding once due to personal reasons but he accommodated the changes we made and worked with us. I also changed my venue at least a couple times due to me being indecisive on where should the wedding take place. He gave us recommendations, advices and shared his expertise on this matter. Eventually, we decided to do the wedding in Laguna Beach, which by the way was very stunning. He helped us source the best place that is not crowded. He came very early and directed us throughout the shoot. My fiancé (now husband) is not used to being photographed but I can see he was very comfortable with Mike and was willingly took directions on how the picture could be better captured. The sneak peak came out really fast and beautiful. We cannot wait to book Mike again for another occasion. You won't regret booking him, he made our day extra special! read more

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Mike Federis is THE MOST AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER! My fiancé and I recently had our engagement photos shot by Mike and we couldn't be happier with them. I don't usually enjoy getting my pictures taken, as I tend to feel really awkward in front of the camera, but Mike made the whole process feel very relaxed and comfortable. He coached us on very flattering poses without making it feel weird and he kept it all very fun. Mike is such a nice guy, so it was an added bonus to have someone so easygoing to chat with between shots. 10/10 would recommend Mike to anyone looking to take engagement photos! (Or any photos really, as his portfolio is so versatile.) Not only is he insanely talented, but he's extremely hard-working, and professional. Choose him, you won't regret it! read more

I was suppose to get married in July 11, 2020, but due to covid my wedding was postponed not once, but twice. Originally, my husband and I were not planning to get a videographer, but a friend of mine recommended Mike because he had just did their wedding for both video and photography. He did an amazing job for them and I was sold. It is rare to meet people who are not only talented at what they do, but someone who is genuinely just an amazing and humble person to add. Mike holds all these qualities plus more. He is professional, personable, super responsive whenever you have a question or need something. He makes you feel at ease and everyone in your party feel like you are talking to a friend instead of someone you hired which really helps when you already feel overwhelmed and stressed on your big day. I highly recommend Mike if you are looking for someone who will capture those beautiful moments that sometimes gets overlooked that will bring tears to your eyes every time you watch or look at your photos like he did for for me. He truly is just amazing and no amount of words will be able to show my gratitude towards him. Check out his Instagram and just see for yourself. Thank you for everything Mike! 11/20/21 will always be remembered and thank you for capturing our magical night. You were one of the best decision I made. read more

MIKE IS TRULY A GEM. We are obssessed with his work and all around persona. Our wedding day was perfect and Mike played a huge role in that. Not a single photo from our list was missed. His work ethic and passion for making his clients dreams come true is beyond anything we've seen. Throughout our (12 hr) day our guests complimented us non stop on Mike. We recieived our sneak peaks in less the 24 hours and our jaws dropped. Thank you for everything Mike, we found our photographer for a life time. read more

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Mikey was our wedding photographer. He was referred to us by our videographer and so glad we listens to their recommendation. Mikey was thorough in asking all the pre-wedding questions (e.g. what my day would look like, special moments we'd want to capture, etc.). He also answered my photographer-related questions I had as a bride. I wanted to capture my large family and medium-large guest count with myself and my hubby in a timely manner. He had great suggestions for family photos and table photos! They worked well into our wedding day and were smooth. The day of, Mikey was prompt, prepared and left me with nothing to worry about. He coordinated with my maid of honor and best man and I didn't have to worry about missing out on any photos. He had a second shooter, who was also just as professional and friendly. They were a great duo and worked will my videographer's team. Great to see he and his partner work well and for him to work well with my other vendors. Mikey was so friendly, professional and took photos without being in the way of the party. My guests even thought he was apart of my family because he was just as friendly and a part of us. Our photos were amazing! So many to choose from and so many categories. He even took special photos we won't forget about (e.g. my hubby and daughter photo, a photo outside our reception and his AMAZING veil photos)!! Mikey was definitely a huge part of our wedding day. We're super thankful to have worked with him and would recommend him in a heartbeat. Thanks Mikey! read more

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Without a doubt, Mike is an awesome photographer. I'm still pretty camera shy, Mike makes his models feel comfortable and his sense of direction makes you look your best. He also knows a lot of great locations to shoot at. I have two to three sessions a year with him. Wish I could have more. Excellent quality prints. Sessions are fairly quoted. read more

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Mike Federis is a talented photographer who has a unique style. He has an eye for great locations to shoot. I was impressed with his choice of locations & style of photography of my dog to bring out her fun side. I highly recommend Mike as a photographer for people, landscape & animal photos. read more

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I collaborated on a wedding with Mike and as a hairstylist photos are everything for a wedding stylist. The thing I loved about mike was he didn't miss a beat with acknowledging all the other vendors in the wedding. A lot of photographers don't care to credit who was involved in the shoots and mike absolutely does! When I met him in person his personality even exceeds his photos. Such a joy to meet him and be apart of a piece in his portfolio and I hope I get to collaborate with him again on other events! read more

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We can't thank Mike and his team enough for collectively doing the photography & videography for our wedding day last Friday (December 10th, 2021) at Monte De Oro Winery in Temecula, CA. He went above and beyond to capture what we so wanted to forever remember. We stayed in close contact to make sure the day's timeline was correct and he made sure we discussed what we wanted in terms of moments we wanted captured and if there were any inspiration photos we wanted to recreate as well. Even when the timeline was thrown off a bit on the day-of, him and the team accommodated the sudden change with ease so it was so smooth working with them. Him & his team were so punctual in terms of time to start (even got awesome drone shots in before our set time to even begin!) And the sneak peek he sent us the day after just shows how beautifully he captured everything so far (not going to lie, we got teary eyed again watching the clip lol), we can't wait to see the rest of the photos and our video soon!We will definitely be recommending him to others (shoutout to my new sis-in-law Brittany for the initial referral over to Mike, one of the best decisions we've made for our big day) and using his services again for our photography needs as well in the near future! Jordan & Audrey read more

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We hired Mike as our videographer for our wedding in April 2023 located at the Citrus State Park in Riverside! I am BEYOND satisfied with his work. I always heard he was the best in Riverside now after working with him, I can see why! Mike is so professional, had excellent communication with us through the whole process, shared his ideas and is extraordinarily creative! He was on time from start to finish, was always available to answer any questions and just a gem to work with. When I received my wedding videos, I was speechless. He captured every memorable moment, even the unexpected and it allowed me to relive our magical day! He is truly passionate about his work and it shows in his photos/videos! Highly recommended Mike Federis photography! read more

Mike went above and beyond to make two extremely shy, awkward people comfortable in front of the camera! We had more than a couple of our guests tell us how stealth he was! Not only did he get the best pictures of us with all of our family and wedding party, we have some pretty epic candids of all of our guests! Highly recommend!!! Weddings can be stressful and he really does ease your nerves!! read more

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We could not have picked a better photographer for our wedding! From the very start Mike was always responsive, he would get back to us right away, and he helped a lot with the process since we were lost from the beginning, he even went as far as to help with our timeline. He followed up consistently leading to our wedding day and when the day finally came he was early, and just as kind in person as over the phone! Then back to the reason we hired him, the photos him and his assistant took were nothing short of amazing and they got them to us incredibly quick. Now we have beautiful photos to remind us of that day forever! Thank you again Mike I'd give more stars if I could, we are definitely going with you anytime we need a photographer! read more

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If you are looking for an event photographer look no further. We we're lucky enough to find Mikey and have him photograph our wedding this past May. He was absolutely incredible. He so chill and easy to work with. The photos turned out AMAZING. If we could rate 10 starts we would. I would highly recommend Mikey for your next event! You won't be disappointed! Thank you Mikey!!!!! read more

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We are so happy we found MIKE! I did a lot of research in trying to find a photographer that we will like at a price that we could afford. From the very beginning mike was excited as we were for our wedding day. He is very professional and communicative. He went through the timeline process with us to make sure that he could cater what we like. we were impressed with our experience. Not only did he helped able to open up and physically show our affection, but he was able to photograph in such a MAGICAL WAY! He made the whole experience fun and comfortable. If you want to capture your wedding perfectly, HIRE MIKE! You will not regret your decision. read more

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I worked with Mike for a surprise proposal with my company, The Charming Picnic, and he was AMAZING! He came early to the site to make sure he was prepared and he did a phenomenal job capturing the proposal! Our clients had the best time shooting with him and I highly recommend him to everyone looking for a super attentive, kind, and skilled photographer! I would love to work with him again in the future! Mike does a wonderful job taking care of his clients and everyone he works with. 10/10 stars for him! read more

I can't say enough great things about Mike! I am a day of coordinator and met Mike on site. He was on time, very professional and the communication throughout the wedding was perfect. He even was well prepared and brought extra lights that were needed during a small power outage moment, and his equipment saved the day! He shared the pictures after the wedding and they looked absolutely stunning, and knew the bride would be very happy! I would recommend Mike for your next event! -Jennifer Balloons By Jenn read more

Mike is our favorite photographer! He has been our #1 choice for the past few years now for our own events/shoots, as well as everyone else in our friend circle. Never disappoints and always energetic. He knows how to capture every moment perfectly. My advice is to trust him in whatever he is suggesting on how you should stand/look for the shots. Real nice guy, and he comes fully prepared for any situation. Would recommend 100%! read more

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10 stars! 5 stars isn't nearly enough! Our Uncle passed away in a tragic accident but I knew our family would want to remember his celebration of life. Mike came highly recommended by two friends. Mike filmed and photographed the mass and graveside military honors service. The photos and video are beautiful. I will never forget his willingness to honor a fellow Marine Veteran. You are not only an amazing human being, but an incredibly talented photographer. Thank you again from the bottom of our broken hearts. read more

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I have nothing but good words to describe my experience with Mike. He was very professional and responsive. Every interaction was clear and pleasant, starting from scheduling a date for the shoot which has been straightforward. His expertise was evident when picking good spots and directing poses; but he makes sure to accommodate your requests as well. He uses time efficiently without making you feel rushed. It was graduation season at USC and there were lots of people lined up at the famous photoshoot spots but he was able to immediately think on his feet and still get good shots without having to waste time waiting in line. I'm very picky with my photos but he really exceeded my expectations! The photos turned out really nice and with great quality, which he was able to deliver within just a few days after the shoot. Overall a really great experience; and I am so happy I worked with him as my photographer to document this momentous event of my life. I highly recommend him, and will definitely book him for my next shoots! read more

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Mike Federis is a committed, talented, professional. My fiancé and I booked him as our wedding photographer and he included a free engagement photo session. Mike drove to Malibu for the photo shoot, arrived early to scout the location, and even brought back up equipment due to the smoky weather. My fiancé and I were a tad worried about the hazy smoke from current wildfires, but Mike was truly adept at playing with the camera, finding natural lighting and interesting poses. He stayed late to get the perfect last shot, and kept us calm and relaxed throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend Mike's skill enough- he is a fantastic photographer! read more

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MUST HIRE! Mike made my wedding video pure perfection. Mike is the most professional and caring vendor I had. He carried out my vision i had seamlessly and went above and beyond. He kept me informed (perfect for a control freak like me). My only regret was not being able to have him for photos as well. I look forward to having Mike capture all our future memories. BRAVO Mike you are a true artist and We cannot thank you enough. read more

What a pro! He did a wonderful job photographing our wedding. Everyone loved him and his energy he brought to the party.

Mike was a pleasure to work with.He was very patient and gave great tips during the shoot. My photos came out amazing.And I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much! I highly recommend him best photographer! read more

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Mike is simply AMAZING!!!! He photographed a surprise proposal, and everything was perfect! If you are looking for proposal, wedding, or just a family photo shoot I definitely recommend booking him! The most sweetest person I have ever met and very professional. read more

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I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this business!! Great personality, a winning character, and an extraordinary eye for the beauty of nature all around us. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Mike as our photographer. My hubby and I decided to elope and last minute, decided we wanted to have some nice photos to commemorate us becoming husband and wife. Mike truly delivered and it wasn't easy! We were to take photos on our wedding day in Big Bear but 3.5hr commute changed things. Mike was able to pull off 2 gorgeous shots with 15 minutes of sunlight to work with in middle of snow! We rescheduled for 1-2 months later and he braved the trek and cold with us to deliver stunning memorable photographs and memories. Truly grateful and I stated in my opening statement, HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

I recently graduated and I initially wanted to shoot my graduation photos at a mountain peak. I saw Mike's portfolio online and I knew he would be the person to do it. A hiking photographer? hell yeah. He's definitely the guy. However, I started to think about more and I wanted to include my kids in the photos and settled for one of the gorgeous locations that Mike recommended. He was super quick to respond and patient (especially when my four year old was not cooperating). Mike also walks you through the shoot which is amazing. He tells you how to pose, why to pose, why this area would be great (colors and etc). He puts in a lot of effort and work to his photography and it shows. Will definitely come to him again for my photo needs. read more