Adam Michaels and Jade were an absolute joy to work with for our July wedding. First, we had an engagement shoot and while I was nervous (haven't had professional photos done prior) both Adam and Jade were able to communicate what we should do. They were personable, got to know us as people (hobbies, activities etc), and got to know us better in order to tailor the shoot to what we wanted and what we were willing to do. They were able to send our photos in a very quick turnaround which was awesome to see as well. We were blown away by the shots.

Then we had the wedding. Being a destination wedding it was a new venue, Adam and Jade arrived early at the venue to scope out places for shots and ideas. They captured the 'lay flat' items and got getting ready photos of bridesmaids getting ready in the AM. They captured the groomsman arriving at a different location and getting ready photos (serious and funny ones). They were there at each of the 'moments' capturing photos and yet they were not in the way of it being just us. They suggest ideas but are also flexible in adapting to what you want/are able/can do (i.e. wearing a dress is restricting). They are extremely easy to work with and even played music while getting photos to let you loosen up and have your personality shine. They were able to get a sneak peek to us very quickly which was WAY more than the 20 photos I was expecting- I was super impressed and the photos again are amazing. In looking at the entirety of the wedding photos, which we got back super quickly as well, I have said, "I don't remember this shot but they captured it and the emotion perfectly".

It wasn't how my husband and I looked or how aglow we were on our day (it is our wedding after all) or how beautiful the background or the venue's beauty were- all those are amazing wherever you get married. Adam and Jade captured that beauty but they 'read' me and my husband well and are so talented in capturing the special moments with your feelings and personalities and expressions in the moment all at the same time. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Adam Michaels Photography is the BEST!!! They are so reasonable on pricing compared to other photographers in the Pittsburgh area that ask for outrageous amounts of $$$. Not only is Adam Michaels affordable but the pictures and service we received was top tier!! Another thing to note is that our engagement photos were complimentary (some photographers charge for these!!). The pictures they produce are so crisp and bright but yet still very artsy. I wanted high quality timeless photos that weren’t overly edited / overly grainy / overly dark & moody but still have an artistic touch and they provide exactly that.

Throughout the entire process Jade was truly a pro. For engagement photos she knows exactly how to pose you (in case you aren’t comfortable doing that yourselves) and guides you through every step of the session. (Or if you are comfortable and posing already she will tell you it looks good or to move your face this way, move your hand that way, etc). She squeezed in two locations for us because we wanted some at Hartwood Acres in some city ones at The Point.

For our wedding day, she blew us all away. She was able to capture so many special moments while we barely realized she was even there, she took absolute control when we needed group pictures taken at the reception - corralling people and yelling instructions so we could get them taken as quickly as possible. She also would capture candids (something I really wanted), but then also ask us to stop and pose for a second for moments like the cake cutting for example. I really like that we had both candids and posed pictures (in case candids didn’t turn out).

Jade worked with us up until the wedding day and worked with our vendors and coordinator to create a complete photo timeline of the day. This really helped us feel comfortable that that day would go smoothly and allowed us to factor in different options for photo locations and photo opportunities ahead of time. The wedding day was very relaxed because she kept us on time, told us how many minutes we had left at locations, and stuck to the timeline so that we didn’t have to worry about it.

The day after the wedding we had hundreds (not 50 or 100 I’m talking like 400) sneak peak photos already edited and downloaded for our viewing. It was awesome to have a TON of beautiful photos to go through with family the next day to re-live the previous night.

Then - a short 2 months later we received all of the pictures and were and still are OBSESSED with them!!! If you were thinking about booking Adam Michaels Photography - just do it! You will NOT regret it.

Adam is truly the greatest wedding photographer of all time! It was such an honor to work with him, and have him capture our special day. From the moment we reached out, to the last song at our wedding, everything was perfect and then some.

He made us feel so comfortable when we were taking our engagement photos, and on our wedding day – he has a little speaker with the most fire playlist going to make things even more fun. His artistic eye and talent behind the camera absolutely wowed us – I cannot stop staring at every single photo he took. He captured the most special day of our lives so beautifully. His photos truly show every emotion we felt that day.

Adam was with us from the first parts of the morning while we were getting ready, until the last dance of the night.He also captured pictures of practically every member of our family and all of our friends at our reception. He planned the timeline of the day for us perfectly – it’s basically like having a wedding planner and photographer all in one!

It was 99 degrees on our wedding day and he did the best to keep us cool, finding interesting shooting locations in our hotel and around the city so we wouldn’t have to be outside for long periods on time. On top of everything, he sent us all of our finished photos in less than a month! I would recommend him to anyone getting married – he truly is the absolute best in every way. I would give him more than 5 stars if I could!

Jade and Adam at Adam Michaels Photography EXCEEDED expectations at our Sep 2023 wedding!

Jade's communication leading up to the wedding was frequent, timely and very helpful. She put us at ease during the day with her fun personality and got along great with our videographer. Jade and Adam showed great attention to detail and didn't miss a single moment of the day. We received a TON of sneak peak pictures just days after our wedding.. ahead of when we expected them. And they were, put simply, AMAZING! A great mix of candid and posed photos, both stylish and classic, and the utmost quality. Half of the people we've shown have told us they look like photos out of a wedding magazine! We love every single one of them, more than I could've expected.

We were picky when selecting a wedding photographer and did a lot of research before going with Adam Michaels Photography. And we're so thankful we did - 100% the right choice! Would highly recommend to anyone!

My wife and I are beyond happy that we picked Adam Michaels to photograph our small, intimate wedding at the Phipps, and would do so again in a heartbeat. If you are getting married at the Phipps (or really anywhere within 50 miles), pick Adam Michaels.

When we were choosing our photographer, we noted that Adam has 7 “Couples’ Choice Awards” on Wedding Wire, 269 5-star reviews on The Knot, and 256 5-star reviews on Google. These are well-deserved and undersell how amazing Adam is.

Adam and his partner, Jade, made us feel incredibly comfortable from the first time we talked with them to the first time that we met them in person, 15 minutes before the “first look” on our wedding day. On your wedding day, you will be nervous and anxious, but Jade and Adam were so friendly, professional, and just plain great (for more, see the write up in the Pittsburgh Tribune) that we were instantly put at ease (and this is reflected in the photos). Adam had a playlist, full of great songs, that helped us relax and feel at ease and it added a nice soundtrack to the photoshoot. Adam and Jade gave us the right amount of direction to ensure that not only were the photos composed perfectly but that we also looked our best in them. They also asked for our input on poses and where to take photos, which helped us realize what we wanted (realize in both senses of “making real” and “making aware of” and I appreciated that). The combination of their ability to make us comfortable and their tons of experience working weddings led to an amazing experience and fantastic photos.

My wife and I were absolutely shocked by how well all of the photos looked and how quickly Adam was able to return the photos to us. The photos are all beautifully composed and edited; we look like the best versions of ourselves in each of the 1,000 photos Adam gave us. Adam and Jade ensured that they got every picture that we asked for, and through their suggestions we got pictures that we didn’t know we wanted but now absolutely love and adore. Finally, there were no poorly composed or poorly cropped photos; he and Jade (who is also amazing, talented, professional, and great) never appear in the photos the other took and the photos are never slightly off center (when you look through some photographers’ galleries, you may notice that people are slightly out of place, including seeing the other photographer, but not Adam’s).

Bottom line: Go with Adam Michaels.