ABOUT MIKHAIL
(MIK-ale)
I’m creating art with weddings. Capturing both the seen and unseen moments that evoke the way your day felt is how I approach my couples’ celebrations. After 16 years of photographing weddings, my goal has remained the same: to create well-composed, meaningful images that continuously bring you back and look like art.
I’m everywhere yet nowhere at once — present but unobtrusive. I work to create a space where you feel completely at ease, let go and be present. Posing isn’t required but I'll guide you in a way that makes you feel comfortable and bring out your true personality.
My previous background in the visual arts allows me to bring unique creative energy and eye for composition into my images — capturing moments that are always original yet feel both emotionally deep and alive.
Artist statement:
I don’t hide behind aerial drone shots, super-wide environmental images, pictures of guests purses or creative detail photos. While all of those matter when telling the story of your day, to me, it’s all about how you both look. It’s about how you interact with your family, friends and move throughout. I approach weddings from the inside out, perhaps like a friend with a point-and-shoot camera, but it’s your emotions that draw me in and drive my images. I want my images to feel striking, instantly timeless, joy-filled and iconic.
On a more personal note:
I'm based out of Boston and Cape Cod (Provincetown, where we get to live all summer long and spend most days at the beach) I love hanging out with my two magical daughters and going on as many dates as possible with my lovely wife. I love Mezcal, espresso martinis and negronis. You could find me scrolling my phone while sitting in a quiet bar. I love music, both going to shows and listening anywhere I go. I surround myself with art, appreciate the artists and support local artists. I love finding a great meal and my favorite photography is interior and architectural style. I just love seeing how a photographers eye blends with the architects eye. I love my green 1988 bmw convertible but not as much as my kids do.
A few kind words
“The pictures look exactly how the night felt”
“He is a true artist and treats wedding photography as such. He will get the classic shots and make you look beautiful as a bride, but he will also capture so much that is unexpected and perfect.”
“Mikhail was phenomenal throughout our wedding photo process.”
“…The party and dancing photos might be our favorites to share around with friends and family to show how much we loved and lived into our wedding day.”
“I absolutely love his
documentary style
approach.”
“…Mikhail has a real talent in bringing real, candid moments to life. His photos bring me right back to that day and make me tear up every time!”
“His vision completely
aligned with ours and
the photos were exactly
what I was looking for
and more.”
“If you want to have the best time taking your wedding photos (or photos in general), then I would highly recommend hiring Mikhail.”
“Mikhail is extremely talented, and not your traditional wedding photographer.”
“He is hilarious and high energy, and was able to honor our requests, while also capturing all the candid and behind-the-scenes moments in the most unexpected and artistic ways.”
“Mikhail is so fun to work with, wildly creative, and truly amazing at capturing the emotion”
“…He made the whole process incredibly easy, making sure that our needs were met all while providing us with a lighthearted and fun environment.”