About Me

"There's no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box in your lap." - Kevin James

​My name is Mike Wakefield & I'm a photographer based in the Hudson Valley of New York. I picked up a camera in January 2016 and have been in love with photography ever since. 
I have a deep passion for creating and I put my all into every job to capture the perfect moments, from the passion and happiness of a wedding to the subtlety and professionalism of a board meeting, and everything in between. Every client will feel the level of importance and attention to detail they deserve, because every client is different and should be treated as such. 
On the weekends you can catch me watching football, going on photo-walks, or hitting a matinee at the movie theater.
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Contact me for rates and availability, and let's shoot!

Testimonials

“Mike was so kind and patient when taking pictures of my dogs, who are admittedly very active. He did an amazing job capturing their energy in beautiful photos that I will cherish forever. Thanks Mike!”
​-Katherine Dalton
"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 Robbins, Model
Mike is truly the best and my long time favorite photographer to work with. He’s outgoing and fun, creating a comfortable and productive environment for making photos I will surely love forever. He has an amazing quick turn around time & always sends a huge amount of photos which is also always greatly appreciated. Thank you Mike for all the great shoots!
-Sophie Dolan, Model
"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 Krauss, Photographer 
“Mike made it easy to meet, share my creative vision, and had the results to me insanely fast. Excellent mastery of lighting, positioning, and framing. Couldn’t be happier!”
- Matthew Garrett, Marketing & Photography