Why I'm different
I believe in the power of touch.
Physically being able to touch your photographs is a completely different, more exhilarating experience than opening up a gallery on your phone. It's impossible to compare opening a book to re-live the best day of your life, and swiping through that day on a screen.
Imagine being able to sit down 10, 20, or even 30 years from now to show your loved ones some old family or wedding photos the same way your family may have sat you down and shown you.
We all know technology can be unreliable. Hard drives crash, clouds randomly delete things, sometimes backups don't actually back everything up. Don't let your most cherished photos become lost or corrupted files that you can never see again.
Along with your digitals - I print your photos on luxurious, quality products that will allow your special day to last a lifetime.
Physically being able to touch your photographs is a completely different, more exhilarating experience than opening up a gallery on your phone. It's impossible to compare opening a book to re-live the best day of your life, and swiping through that day on a screen.
Imagine being able to sit down 10, 20, or even 30 years from now to show your loved ones some old family or wedding photos the same way your family may have sat you down and shown you.
We all know technology can be unreliable. Hard drives crash, clouds randomly delete things, sometimes backups don't actually back everything up. Don't let your most cherished photos become lost or corrupted files that you can never see again.
Along with your digitals - I print your photos on luxurious, quality products that will allow your special day to last a lifetime.
Who am I?
My name is Mike Wakefield & I'm a photographer based in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York.
I specialize in taking your creative vision and turning it into a reality, or coming up with my own that will make you say, "I didn't know what I was looking for, but I know I found it."
I use modernized location-scouting techniques to find the perfect places to set your shoot, and innovative posing techniques to keep you comfortable and capture YOU at your VERY BEST.
Scroll down to read first-hand experiences from past clients and see why I'm the best fit for you!
Testimonials
"I don’t know how to put into words how brilliant Mike is...From the moment I spoke to Mike through Zoom I knew that I wanted him to be a part of our wedding. He was enthusiastic, friendly, and professional. Mike edited our entire album and delivered it in less than two weeks of our wedding. He captured the day from the beginning to beyond the time that he was booked for. He was unobtrusive, friendly, and fun, and put all of our guests at ease too – We LOVED and were blown away by the entire album – as evidenced by us not requesting any edits, changes, or removing any photos from our online albums. He then wrote an entire blog about every detail of our wedding. It was eloquently written and he managed to capture all the sentiments that I felt that day. His blog made me cry like a baby while reading it...Honestly, Mike is incredibly amazing at what he does, I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to capture our day. Mike is the BEST choice. <3"
-Suzue D
"Getting photos done with Mike was amazing! My fiancé surprised me with a photographer for our engagement, I had no idea that Mike was there to capture that moment in our lives, but I am so glad he did! He also took our family photos with our son, what a great guy to work with! My son is 4 and easily distracted, but Mike was able to capture the best photos of him and us without my toddler even realizing that he was posing. Mike is definitely the guy you want to hire if you want great photos for your memories!"
-Erica S
"Mike is such an awesome photographer! My fiancé and I used him for our engagement shoot and he made us feel so comfortable and took BEAUTIFUL photos!! He knows how to make it feel natural and fun at the same time."
-Stephanie M
"If you need professional photos taken, Mike is 100% the go to photographer. The first time around I was nervous it would be awkward, but he makes you feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. I've had 2 shoots with him, and will definitely be booking again."
-Selena C
Mike was incredibly professional at all times, and made sure my boyfriend and I were always comfortable. He directed us in every shot so we didn’t feel awkward, the photos came out stunning and his platform for selecting photos was so easy to use. Can’t recommend him enough!
"I absolutely loved working with Mike for my brand photo shoot. He was great at giving direction when I didn’t know how to pose and made me feel super comfortable in front of the camera. I totally will be working with him again soon."
-Marissa P, Digital Marketing Coach
"Mike is the kindest photographer I have ever worked with. He is also the most talented photographer I have ever worked with, I have nothing but praises to sing about this man. While we were shooting, I started to feel extremely sick. Mike was so patient with me and waited with me in 30+ minute bathroom lines. He had locations planned out and did such an amazing job directing me on how to pose. Shooting with Mike is so fun because it feels like hanging out with a friend you’ve known forever even if this is your first time meeting him. Mike is a man who comes in with a vision and doesn’t stop until he gets that million dollar shot, but the thing is, they’re all million dollar shots. He is so quick in getting the pictures back to you and gives no shortage of options. Never have I met a photographer more serious or passionate about his work. Such a genuine, caring, and welcoming person. Thank you Mike."
-Gwen R, Model
"If you need a professional, wedding, fashion, portrait photographer, go with Mike. He KNOWS what he's doing. No BS. He will work with you for the entire shoot. The shoot I had with him was very fun. Very professional. I will work with him in the future. 5/5 Would recommend."
- Peter C
Mike is an amazing photographer and super talented. He offered great local suggestions of where to shoot and has great pricing. He knew how to pose us so the lighting and picture quality would come out perfect. We received timely and quality photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. He is a very versatile photographer and I will definitely be pursuing his services in the future.
-Nikky G
"I have known and been working in the same community with Mike for almost three years now and enjoy every opportunity we have to shoot alongside one another! We have collaborated on many different shoots, including co-shooting a wedding this past fall. It was effortless working together to capture all of the shots our clients needed during the ceremony and reception. Mike puts so much care and passion into every creative project he does which is a huge benefit to any client or model!"
- Casey K, Photographer