When my now-husband proposed to me last February, all that I knew was that my answer was "Yes!" and…read morethat I wanted Carey to document it for us. She is a dear friend and one whose talent and loving gaze I respect greatly. I generally loathe being photographed but after meeting her through mutual friends and having her do some headshots for me several years ago, I knew there was no one else I would rather have around on this special occasion... she's one of the few people I am comfortable being photographed by, probably because she is magic. She is super knowledgeable about weddings and I was more than happy to listen to her advice about the day of schedule, first look, portraits, etc. Carey helped us make good decisions! Yay! Carey came to our wedding (6/9/18) both as friend and photographer. There is something SO cool about seeing a friend in her element. She is a professional in every sense: wrangling family, staying calm and collected throughout the whole day, finding just the right tree to take portraits under, helping us move along whenever we got off schedule or got distracted. She captured intimate moments without being intrusive. She was somehow everywhere all at once, with cameras strapped all over her like a badass. My husband and I are so grateful that the memories made that day and the love that was all around us have been preserved by her for years to come. To us, that is priceless. Thank you Carey, we love you!!!

Yes, as Yelp says, "Woohoo! As good as it gets!". Carey is professional, friendly, and her photos…read moreare stunning. I set up my shoot with Carey (who is quite swift in responding) via email and she was willing to work with me to find what worked for me and my needs. For the purpose of my shoot, I was looking for new yoga photos for my website and social media. We settled on a package that worked for me, a date and a time. She suggested places where we could take our photos and gave me pointers so I can do my own research in finding a place to take my photos too. On the day of the shoot, she was warm and inviting. She allowed me to warm up while she warmed up with her shots. I felt comfortable in front of her and her camera (let's face it, it's tough sometimes!). With "...and fake laugh" prompts, they turned out to be real laughs! Finally, the photos. They are stunning. Her lighting and the angles in which she took her photos really made the photos pop and gave me exactly what I wanted for my website, social media and business. TL;DR - Professional yet comfortable and superb quality shots; 1000% worth it. I highly recommend Carey!

I would highly recommend Michelle Crafton. She's a natural at understanding your unique style and…read morepersonality so that the wedding sizzle is authentic to who you are (in terms of music, narrative, etc). One of my favorite things was re-living the entire experience over and over again through the film!

We hired ReelBrooklyn for our wedding in June 2017, and it was one of the best decisions I made for…read morethe wedding! Michelle was great to work with and asked questions to make sure she knows what kind of style and type of video you want. Her style was exactly what I was looking for- clean, fun and not cheesy. She was able to pair the video with a great song that was fitting for us, the venue and the wedding. I would highly recommend all couples to hire a videographer, and definitely recommend ReelBrooklyn!

Erica is an absolute dream to work with. She got to know my husband and I during our engagement…read morephotoshoot. My husband and I were pretty uncomfortable with the idea of having a day where all eyes were on us, and yet she made the whole experience so comfortable and helped us overcome our awkward fears. She was fantastic at giving subtle direction to capture just the right moment. She also helped navigate a rainy day in Central Park for the shoot, helping to hold umbrellas and working to avoid downpours to keep my hair and makeup decent (bless her!) After our engagement shoot, we consulted with her on our wedding day, the schedule, the 'must haves' on our photo list and that we were mostly hoping to capture us and our guests having a great time dancing. Erica came prepared and flexible as changes arose in pre-wedding shoot venues. She had a great eye, stopping us occasionally in front of cool buildings/graffiti in Williamsburg to take portrait and couples photos. She moved quickly through all of the 'must haves; she knows what she is doing and is efficient! Additionally, I (stupidly) did not prepare her that I would have a gown change during the evening; regardless, she was ready to capture my 're-entry'. She was truly there at all of the right moments without feeling invasive at all. She was also extremely patient with my mother, who suffers from dementia, giving small and clear adjustments to avoid my mother being confused or overwhelmed. We just received our photos from the wedding day, and wow... they are stunning. My husband and I agreed that we would be happy if we had a handful of good ones, but we are astonished by how much she was able to capture so beautifully! We are simply blown away by the photos and memories she's been able to provide us.

We've gotten our preview photos so far and it's just amazing how much a talented photographer can…read moredo for two awkward people. She was able to capture the highlights of the evening and caught us looking natural, relaxed, and just so happy. My husband is very camera-shy but she gave really good direction and made him feel very comfortable. We worked with Erica for our February wedding at Brooklyn Winery. She has done many weddings there and all the staff there love her - and I can see why. Her aesthetic was exactly what we were going for. She knows the area really well, including where all the good murals are, which made for a lot of fun city photos. We had a very limited amount of time and a very limited budget but Erica really made the most of every second. She was super responsive throughout the planning process. I admittedly was not the best about specifics shots we wanted, but she did a great job of getting all the various permutations of family members on the day of. We absolutely loved working with Erica and will definitely be recommending her to anyone who will listen!

We were so lucky to have Laurie photograph our wedding! She captured the day so perfectly, with all…read morethe moments we were hoping for and then some. She told us a lot about her "documentary" style photography in our initial call, and we immediately knew that's exactly the kind of photography we wanted. Perfect!

Laurie Rhodes tackles everything in much the same manner.... with gusto and a real yearning to do…read morethe best job possible. I had always noticed the photos she took which adorned the walls of her office at Paramount where she and I had worked together. When she decided to leave her job as an executive at Paramount and pursue photography as her means of livelihood, I had no doubt that she would be a success at that as well as in the entertainment industry. I hired her to shoot my wedding in 1998 and the photos turned out fabulously. If you know me well, you'd know that I almost never like photos of myself :-O and I am a perfectionist. Well, I was extremely happy with the results. Laurie's style of documentary shooting is just stunning in her ability to capture a moment, a thought, and an essence in a single photo. She truly loves her work and it shows in the way she interacts with people whether from behind the camera or on the street. I recommend Laurie's work wholeheartedly! The funniest thing is that the folks who hire Laurie to shoot their weddings, end up hiring her again to shoot their babies photos in a year or two following the wedding! --Judy

Sylvie photographed a family wedding at the Marriage Bureau at the City Clerk's office. Because of…read morethe pandemic family could not enter so we waited outside for the bride and groom. She captured the beautiful day so perfectly. She has an eye for detail, she is professional and knows the whole City Clerk's process inside and out. She helped the groom and bride with the details of the day and even delivered a beautiful bouquet that her florist friend created- see photo. She even took the extra time to take pictures in the subway and on the college campus where they met! Cannot say more, she was great!

Sylvie was a joy to work with. Taking my author photos was basically painless-- not my normal…read moreexperience-- and the photos themselves are stunning. Sylvie managed to capture something true about my spirit in a way that I find very moving. She is a truly extraordinary artist. High high recommend!

Natalie is probably one of the quickest and most responsive business owners I've ever worked with…read more She responds at lightening speed, and thoroughly. She is friendly and easy to work with. She takes her business and artistic craft very seriously. She made a special exception to open her studio for me to be sure I could get maternity photos in time (before I was too far along, since I had to delay due to medical concerns). Once scheduled, I really enjoyed being in her beautiful studio, it is a castle! She takes Covid seriously and I felt very safe. Also her hair and makeup artist is fantastic. Even tho I had a different expectation of the final photo edits, those that she did do came out beautiful and are special. I'm grateful for the photos I have and appreciate her trying to edit another photo as a courtesy to make sure I was happy. My final prints were shipped safely, too. So if you decide to have them shipped, no need to worry. They're packaged well. I definitely recommend working with Natalie, going to her beautiful studio and taking a day to get glammed up and take photos you can cherish for years to come.

Beyond. Beyond. Beyond. Natalie is more than a…read morephotographer. She is an artist that creates a story of your image. She sees through the lens into your soul. Her pictures are living entities that will speak to you every time you walk past them in your hallway. The price tag for her work may seem pricey, but she is worth FAR more. The studio time she gives you is unprecedented, and the time and attention to the editing after the shoot is where the magic really happens. As a small business owner myself, I am in awe of the care that she puts into her clients and her business. She is the real deal. Clearly I HIGHLY recommend her.

Truly the most incredible photographer I have ever met. Kimberly photographed my engagement photos,…read morerehearsal dinner, and wedding and each photograph was more beautiful than the next. She is so incredibly talented, but also so easy to work with. She is kind and patient. She gave us everything and more. I whole heartedly recommend Kimberly and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't hire her.

We had the pleasure of having Kim photograph our Adirondack wedding in June 2012.  From our first…read moreemail exchange, she was professional, prompt, and most importantly - got exactly the feeling and vibe we were looking for.  The photos of the wedding day turned out incredible.  Looking back ten years later, we are still in awe of how she was about to capture the magic of our special day so perfectly.  Thank you, Kim!

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.