Chellise Michael Photography

I cannot speak highly enough of Chellise, Matty and the team at Chellise Michael Photography. Chellise and Matty are geniuses at what they do, and we can't be happier with the end results. My only regret is not also hiring them to capture our rehearsal dinner the night before. Chellise is the perfect combo of no nonsense and warmth. I've never experienced, and don't think I ever will again, a more efficient family / group photo session. She kept us on schedule while also making sure we were feeling comfortable and having fun. Being in front of the camera all day is a pretty foreign feeling to most, but we felt at ease the entire day, which we attribute to the home portrait session included in the package. Matty captured our night beautifully - he was such a pleasure to work with and we are so grateful that 1 we decided to have a videographer and 2 that it was Matty. The passion for their work shows through in all that they do and everyone that has seen our pictures and videos are absolutely blown away.

Chellise and Mike are absolutely fantastic. From the moment we met them, we knew they were the perfect fit for us. Their energy is unmatched -- they're kind, comforting, hilarious, incredibly efficient yet laid back at the same time, and you pretty much just want to hang out with them 24/7 bc they are awesome human beings who are also amazingly talented. I've been to weddings before where the photographers and videographers can feel invasive, like a distraction. That couldn't be further from the case with Chellise and Mike. In fact, we had multiple guests mention how much they enjoyed interacting with Chellise and Mike throughout the night and how everything felt very natural. I have to say, one of the highlights was seeing Mike on the dance floor busting some moves with the guests while capturing some absolute gems of everyone dancing the night away. All of the photos that we received perfectly capture the energy and emotion of the day and we couldn't have asked for anything more. My husband and I, our family, and our friends are all blown away by the quality of the photos -- Chellise and Mike know how to make you look gooood. Oh, and they also shot a few rolls of film on our wedding day for no additional cost which was completely unexpected and we are sooo grateful for because the photos are bomb. These guys go above and beyond in every sense and we can't recommend them enough. 10/10/10/10. THANK YOU CHELLISE AND MIKE!

Be forewarned - this is less of a review but a romance novel starring our photographer, Danny Bergin 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.

Chellise ended up covering my partner Jason's and my engagement, elopement, and finally wedding celebration. First of all, she is just a lovely person and a joy to have by your side on some of the most important days of your life. She made Jason and I feel so comfortable and confident. Her talent also knows no bounds – every time we received our photos back we were absolutely floored. The unique framing, the interesting lighting, the small details noticed, the nuanced emotions and expressions captured, the non-cheesy poses, I could go on and on. It was all perfect. We were also thrilled that she not only offered digital but also film and Polaroid – a variety of unique mediums to capture our memories artfully. I could not recommend Chellise and her team enough!

Hire them now! Danny was our photographer for our wedding and engagement shoot and we seriously couldn't have asked for anyone better. We got married in July during peak NYC summer heat and Danny was such a trooper during the scalding temperatures. During the engagement shoot it really felt like we were just hanging out with a friend and during the wedding he was nonintrusive, yet there at all the right moments. We ended up doing our engagement shoot pretty close to the wedding date and Danny wanted to give us a quick turnaround on the photos, so we could see them in advance of the big day. We really appreciated this esp since they turned out amazing. Chellise and team were also really great to work with throughout the booking process and made things so seamless and efficient.

The absolute best! Getting to know Chellise through this experience was special for my husband Zelalem and I. The kind of care, creativity, and kindness she brings to her work is rare, and we feel unbelievably privileged to have had her eye to witness and share in our celebration. As a photographer myself this was a very important element in our celebration and I was blown away by both the images themselves and Chellise’s approach. She went above and beyond to get to know us both, bringing ease and comfort to the day, and was so warm and joyful throughout the entire experience but also serious about her work and in constant motion!. No moment was missed. On a technical level her craft is superb, and I loved that she mixed film in with her digital work. I cannot possibly recommend her more.

What can I say that hasn't already been said by all the other reviewers? Everything about our experience using Chellise Michael for both our engagement shoot and our wedding was perfect. Communication with the team over email was easy; they were very responsive and proactive – both things you absolutely need out of a vendor that's handling such a vital part of your wedding day. Of course, it wasn't just the communication – they were great to work with in every respect. Our photographer, Danny, was just the most fun and easy-going dude. We only met him twice and feel like we've known him for years. We did our engagement shoot at our apartment and around our neighborhood, and with Danny it really just felt like we were having an old friend over. As for the wedding day itself, I don't see how you could possibly have had a better experience than what we had. It was so easy to coordinate with Danny over text, and though a year had passed between the engagement shoot and our wedding day, it felt like we'd just seen him the other day. We had so much fun during that day-of photo shoot – all the nerves we had completely dissipated with Danny by our side. Even our friends at the wedding commented on what a great job Danny did just in terms of being in the right place at the right time, capturing so many of the wonderful little moments that you don't get to witness in real-time as the couple getting married. We've already received a handful of sneak-peek shots from CMP, and are just over the moon with how they turned out; they immediately took us back to what was easily the best night of our lives. We can't wait to receive the full suite of photos when they're ready! Seriously – a major, major thank you to Danny and the entire team at CMP. You all are SO talented and so good at what you do! And if you're reading this thinking about hiring them, just do it. Don't even bother researching any other vendors. This is the one.

This team is the real deal. The CMP team is awesome. They were so flexible and so real with us throughout the entire process. We hired Danny as our wedding photographer and can't say enough positive things. We really wanted an authentic, non-cheesy feel and Danny delivered! He was a calming presence, so much fun to work with, and overall we felt like he really went above and beyond our expectations. Most importantly, our pictures have come out AMAZING. Thank you Danny & CMP!

Simply the best. Such a warm, supportive soul who also happens to be one of the best photographers you'll ever meet. Timeless, unique, personality-filled pictures. We are SO happy we worked with Chellise and her team.