Michael Keel Photography Weddings/Events
Michael Keel Photography Weddings/Events

Michael Keel Photography Weddings/Events

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Introduction: >Please read before contacting me< **Thumbtack charges vendors a fee when you message.** My service is PHOTOGRAPHY. I travel all over California, and the states shooting weddings. I please request that you FIRST Google my name/official site, which has more portfolios you can view - to make sure my photo style fits your needs. My style is more natural editing, and not "over" edited. I focus on real, not fake. After reviewing my portfolios, If you feel I'm the right match. Please contact me. Don't forget to list hours needed, city, and what venue you have booked. I've been running my wedding photography business full time for 17+ years. I absolutely love what I do. When I am not doing weddings, I also photograph family portraits, corporate events, and I work with various tourism boards making travel photos for their media materials. I have extensive experience in the wedding industry, and I'm happy to answer any questions you have. I capture absolutely everything on your wedding day. Especially everything a couple doesn't get to see their entire wedding day. Interactions between friends and family, candid moments, the couple interacting with guests, and all the special moments occuring. If you're camera shy, don't worry. I'm personable, easy to get along with, and understand fully. Even though I'm a photographer, I actually don't like being in photos myself, so I understand this feeling. I help you relax, laugh, help with natural posing during portraits, focusing on real moments between you both. I'm there to guide, direct, and always help you. I think my photography stands out from others as I have shot on film my entire life (now digital). I focus on everything and those "real moments". When I make photos, I strive to get the shot right the first time "in the camera" - not in Photoshop! A lot of photographers overly utilize Photoshop and manipulate their photos far beyond what they originally shot making things look "fake". With my work, I edit in Lightroom as a "digital darkroom" to develop exactly what I SHOT naturally, darkening, lightening, color correction if needed, removal of unnatural blemishes on face that appeared day before your special day. Photoshop is only used in my work if something major needs to be done, mistake, or a client has a special request for that magazine look of brushing, for example a fashion shoot, modeling ad and so on. No one should "rely" on Photoshop. You should rely on your "photography skills" - while on the job. Note: You will see many "companies/teams" that will reach out to you with their photographers. But many of those other photographers do not edit their own photos. I think it is VERY important the person making the photos, edits their own shots. It makes zero sense to me that the artistic side of the photo, or exactly how the shot was taken by the photographer shooting - is edited by someone else. I do not use fake filters, I actually care about each photo I take, and each one is meticulously edited. Each shot is personalized with MY EYES for your special day. Lastly, of course I WILL EDIT /remove blemishes, pimples or something out of place, color correction, if camera translated colors incorrectly. BUT I cannot do requests for making you thinner, or making you look completely different from who you are. I'm a photographer, not a graphic art designer, nor a Magician. If you want beautiful, non-fake photos that actually represent your special day - and your beautiful self inside and out. Showing your happy moments, joy, love, surprise. I'm your photographer. If there's one major thing to lookout within my photos. Take notice of LAUGHTER. I really strive to capture REAL moments of laughter, smiles, tears, and love.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 421 times

Serves Petaluma, CA

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17 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Samantha S.
Jan 11, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Michael took our wedding photos for our recent wedding in October. Before the wedding, he was very helpful with making suggestions for the wedding day timeline. When he arrived the day of the wedding, he got right to work and took care of what needed to be done without any guidance needing to be provided. It was complete and total chaos the entire day, but somehow, he managed to capture some amazing photos that we absolutely love while being personable and friendly with our guests. I highly recommend checking out Michael's work and hiring him for your next event! You will not be disappointed.

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Brooke B.
Mar 2, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Michael photographed our wedding and rehearsal dinner last November and I could not be more pleased with the results. The photos are beautiful and perfectly capture the energy of the day! I was looking for a photographer who would put an emphasis on catching candid moments rather than a ton of staged shots and Michael did exactly that. Plus as a bonus, he is funny, kind and easy to work with. I'd highly recommend booking him for your wedding or any other special event.

Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

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Alea B.
Nov 4, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Michael was great!!!! He was great at feeling us out, as I am not the typical bride, not very picky nor do I think about the little things! Michale was great with being sure to ask if I wanted certain things I might have forgot about or when I was completely at a loss of what I needed or wanted he was there with the perfect ideas! Not in a pushy way at all either, he only gave his advice when he could tell it was wanted /needed! He was also amazing for the fact he was SICK!!! I never would have even known if he did not pull us aside to let us know if he was missing anything we wanted to let him know! But it was the farthest from it, he got everything and captured all the beautiful moments in their true beauty! I also live in Iowa, so his communication was great planning all the way up to the event! I also loved how he captured so many pictures of the venue and people enjoying, you get so busy it was nice to sit and appreciate the evening all over again when we got the pictures! Huge thank you to Michael for the beautiful pictures, that we always get compliments on!

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

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Amy B.
Aug 31, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Micheal was a joy to work with. He made us feel instantly comfortable which allowed him to capture great photos. He has an eye for detail and we absolutely love the results. We will treasure our wedding pictures always!

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Felila a.
Aug 9, 2023
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Michael’s work is impeccable. He is hands down one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. Not only was his personality witty and hilarious, but he was fully present and truly cared about capturing the beauty of all moments. His camera has incredible lens, producing the clearest pictures. He was extremely efficient with time management, constantly keeping in mind the lighting, weather, angles, timeline, etc. His ease and comfort made him feel like an old friend. Every part of our experience with him was perfect. If you are in need of a photographer that is a MASTER of his craft and just a great human, please book with him!

Details: Wedding • 150 - 200 people • Outdoors • Digital or online download • $$ (standard) • Bride or groom • $1,000 - $2,000

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