“Michael did a perfect job officiating our wedding. The entire process was so easy. From our initial calls, to working on the script he put together, to helping my now wife with her vows on the wedding day – Michael was so helpful and easy to work with every step of the way. We had an idea of what we wanted in a ceremony, and Michael took our loose ideas and absolutely nailed it. The ceremony he put together for us was absolutely perfect. It felt like he had known us our entire lives. We had several guests ask where we found such a great officiant and comment on what a great job he did. We weren’t putting a huge emphasis on our ceremony, as we had always wanted a ceremony on the shorter side, but it ended up being one of the highlights of the day. We’ll treasure those moments for the rest of our lives, and Michael is to thank for that. We’re absolutely thrilled with our ceremony and we would recommend Michael to anyone without a doubt!!”

John and Devon

Michael was absolutely wonderful! My wife and I had a two day cultural wedding, so it was a very busy weekend with many details and somewhat complicated logistics. Michael was so patient and professional even with the long 12-15 hour days. He was not only prepared for photography, but he was also prepared for any bridal emergency such as Bobby pins, oil blots, and many other goodies in his waist pack. He worked very hard to make us comfortable and make our weekend as perfect as possible, which it certainly was. Through his tall stature and funny jokes, he was able to capture the attention of children and adults. Michael also did a great job working with our videographer throughout the weekend, quickly building a rapport within minutes of meeting. Michael’s work was very detailed and he was able to capture all of the important details from the decoration, to the food, to the cultural traditions, and to the beautiful smiles of our family and friends. As soon as we received the photos, we were in love with every single one. Photos were perfect! We have no regrets in choosing Michael and we would certainly like to use him again! We highly recommend Michael and his team.

Fireweini and Thomas

If this is the only sentence you read of this review, just know that if you book Michael Chadwick to be your wedding photographer, it’ll be the best decision you could make regarding your special day (or any other event you’re hoping to hire him for). We first met Michael two years ago, when he helped my now husband plan the perfect proposal at Grounds for Sculpture. Josh and Michael went to the location a few days beforehand to scope out the layout and on the day of, in extreme heat, he literally hid in the bushes to capture the moment. We knew that very day we wanted him to be our wedding photographer. Michael is not only extremely talented, but his compassion, knowledge and kindness, separate him from any other vendor we have ever worked with. Michael and Christopher make an incredible team and were an absolute pleasure to work with the day-of. Michael also did a great job communicating with us leading up to the wedding and on the day of literally had everything we could have ever needed (safety pins, stain stick, etc.). He even helped my bridesmaids bustle my dress. Michael truly made our wedding go as smooth as possible, and we cannot begin to thank him enough as he will forever be a part of our special day.

Nyssa and Josh

My ceremony was my favorite part of my entire wedding day and it is all thanks to Michael Chadwick! I wish that I had a reason to use him again because he was so charismatic, caring, and fun to talk to and he is great at what he does. I will ABSOLUTELY be recommending him to anyone I can. My ceremony in my husband and my eyes could not have been anymore perfect. When he emailed us the ceremony script he wrote we didn’t change a thing, he nailed it the first time around. We sent him bullet points of tv shows we liked, movies we liked, details about our relationship and I was amazed at how beautifully he incorporated everything. He really got to know us as a couple and our ceremony was a perfect representation of us and our love. Thank you Michael for making our wedding day so special and truly a day I will never forget. 10/10 would recommend!!!
I also want to note that he was so good that when my mother passed from Alzheimer’s a few months after my wedding I had emailed Michael because my family loved him at my ceremony as much as we did and we thought he would be the perfect person to do a eulogy at my moms funeral, he himself was going to be out of town for a funeral the same week (I hope he doesn’t mind me saying this) but that was the only reason he couldn’t make it to do it but he called me which was so sweet, he owed me nothing and he did not have to do this but he said that if we had my moms funeral when he got back he would do the eulogy even though that’s not something he’s done before, he truly cares! He was so sweet on the phone with me, when I spoke to him on the phone we didn’t have the date of my moms funeral planned and we did end up scheduling while he was away but he followed up with me, he shared his condolences and at one of the roughest and best times of my life – my moms passing and my marriage he was there for me. I will never forget Michael and I encourage you to choose him, you will not regret it.

Katey and Derek

To make it easy, if you’re looking for a wedding photographer and Michael Chadwick has availability, you should stop looking. While I do not have experience with and thus can’t compare against other wedding photographers, I can honestly say that Michael and his team bring so much to the table that I would not have wanted to work with anyone else. We had the pleasure of working with Michael throughout the day and both Michael and Chris during the ceremony and reception. I think the most important points to emphasize was how experienced, flexible, and professional they both were. Through the pre-wedding photos and the photography at the event, it was clear how important it was to have a photographer who could anticipate problems, advise and take advantage of opportunities, and roll with the punches. Michael not only was able to provide suggestions for photos in Philadelphia, but also helped to direct our driver through city traffic. He was prepared and easily worked around tourists, guest personalities, and a popped tuxedo button. Michael routinely went above and beyond in the pursuit of keeping the wedding party happy and comfortable. And I like to think that our comfort lead to authentic and beautiful photos of our wedding day. I truly cannot say enough about how great the experience was. Suffice to say, I wholeheartedly recommend their service.

Tracey and Alexander

When you book Michael as the photographer for your wedding, he’s not just your photographer- he becomes family for the day. And that’s exactly what you want! He was amazing! To be honest, I really didn’t give him a lot of information to work with beforehand because I didn’t know what kind of photos I would want. But of course he worked his magic and I can tell just from the small preview that we received, we are going to be thrilled.

My guests are still talking about how awesome him and Chris were throughout the night. They were always there to get the perfect photo. We can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures! Thank you, Michael and team for everything! We would recommend Chadwick Photography to everyone!

Krissy and Rob

So this will probably be the east review I could ever write. I emailed Michael Chadwick on a Saturday night, and within 30 minutes I had a call back from him. He was easy to talk to, friendly, and knowledgeable. My biggest concern in hiring a photographer was someone who had shot same-sex weddings previously. Not only had he and his staff, but he was able to speak to my concerns.
When we met with Michael, we instantly fell in love with him and it felt like I found my new best friend in our meeting. We blew through the hour of talking to him, and the moment we walked out the door, we knew we found our photographer. He was at our venue early to get a “lay of the land” and speak with our venue coordinator to pick out some spots for shots. Our families fell in love with Michael as soon as they met him. Not only did he get all of the shots we wanted, but he accommodated my “Oh, I forgot, can we also get…” requests. He joked with us and our family, and got some wonderful smiles. He made dealing with some more of our difficult family members seem effortless. I have been to and part of many weddings, and found him to be THE BEST photographer to work with. A sentiment shared by family and friends, almost all of whom had dealt with wedding photographers as well. Receiving our photos through an app, his web portal and USB was easy and fun. They were delivered in a very timely fashion, and we can’t wait to have our wedding photos adorn our home for the rest of our lives!

Michael and Rich

We hired Chadwick Weddings to photograph our wedding. He makes a great first impression and will not disappoint. About a month and a half before the wedding, he approached us to offer wedding planning services for the final month. He did everything from making lists of outstanding items to contacting vendors and reviewing contracts. We got married on 3.20.20 during this COVID-19 outbreak and the venue had to cancel and most of our guests could not attend. Michael helped out every step of the way including helping build a balloon arch for us to be married under in our makeshift backyard ceremony. We were originally supposed to have Chris photograph our wedding, however Michael photographed the wedding because of the current circumstances. He did an amazing job and the prints were available online very quickly. We could not have been happier with Chadwick Weddings and Michael Chadwick’s planning services. We definitely recommend all of his photography and planning services.

Elizabeth and Daniel

The moment we met Michael we knew, from his professionalism to his height, he would be able to capture our day. It was very comforting knowing that Michael was available not only for photography question but for all things that come with planning a wedding, its not his first rodeo. Day of the wedding Michael was ready for anything, he even had a trusty survival kit attached to his belt. He made sure we got every photo request we had and was ready for the unexpected, like our first dance. We had a choreographed first dance and the photos Michael and his team member captured was amazing! If your looking for a photographer to capture your wedding and display the true beauty of the day than look no further.

Nicole and Richard

Michael did such an amazing job as an officiant and a photographer! Both yourself and Sheldon were very patient and professional in how you handled everything! I really felt like we have known you for a long time and you made us both feel very comfortable and so much more relaxed! I will definitely be recommending you to everyone we know! It was a pleasure and an honor to have you there that day! Thank you again!!

Cathy and Jerry

This is a review from the perspective of a groom, if that really matters. I know that I could not have been happier with our choice to use Michael Chadwick as our photographer for our wedding. He was the first vendor we signed with over a year before our actual wedding and we never felt out of touch with him during all of that time. It was very important to both of us that we chose someone that could fit in with our friends and families since it would be a very long day during the wedding. He did an amazing job on our engagement session; he made it feel like less of a photo shoot and more like a group of friends spending a day together. He was able to get us edited copies of the pictures quickly so that we could use them for our save the date cards and for the website we setup. The day of the wedding, he spent all day with my wife and instantly fit in with my family and all of the bridal party while she got ready. Our second photographer, Sheldon, spent some time with me and my groomsmen before the wedding and was not only taking pictures but helped us fold pocket squares and look our best. The day of the wedding was unusually hot and humid which made for less than perfect conditions when taking pictures outside. Michael was able to get us through it while getting some great shots and letting us have a lot of fun the whole time. We had to make some significant changes right before the ceremony due to the weather which he was able to help us get through. We were able to take some ceremony shots outside before the real ceremony inside which was really great. I was amazed at how flexible he was when it came to getting the shots he wanted and making sure that we were happy with everything. Our guests are still talking about how great our photographer was and I cannot imagine having a better person shoot our wedding and help us get through a very busy day.

Laura and Dave

There were plenty of things to stress out about over rainy weather for our garden wedding, but Michael was not one of them. He was amazing. From the beginning, Michael was kind, responsive, and communicative. He was clearly very experienced with weddings because he also offered some excellent advice about planning as well. He sent over the initial draft and it was perfect on the first try. We didn’t change a thing! He incorporated our cultural traditions seamlessly and even put a few LOTR references at our request. Due to scheduling issues, we didn’t do a rehearsal, but Michael didn’t need one! During our actual ceremony, he was insightful, funny, and eloquent. We had so many people coming up to us saying how beautiful our ceremony was. Thank you Michael for make it easy for us! We would recommend Michael to anyone looking for an officiant!

Melanie and Mike

Michael was a terrific, joyful photographer who took excellent care of us throughout our entire engagement, wedding day and beyond. He was the photographer for my sister’s wedding at the Bradford and he was the first vendor we booked for our wedding at the Merion. He was very organized, communicative and fun to work with before the wedding. He asked a lot of questions beforehand and really listened to what we wanted. On the big day, he helped us feel relaxed and captured our real emotions during all the big and small moments. His photos do an amazing job of showing the joy and celebration of the occasion. It was a pleasure getting to know him and we plan to stay in touch. We would highly recommend him to anyone who wants a great photographer for their wedding! If we could give him extra stars, we would!!

Jamie and Brian

From the moment we met Michael we knew right away we met our photographer. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed and we knew his personality is what we needed on our Big Day! He was like a ninja capturing the most precious, memorable candid moments. Every time we look at our wedding pics we feel like were reliving that night again, we laugh, cry and are amazed at all we didn’t miss because it was all captured in the pics. He also comes prepared, I mean over the top prepared. Anytime I needed a bobby pin I never had to walk away from my guests or find one of my girls, he had it all taken care of from the beginning to the very end of the night! Every detail and request we had was taken care of. He was amazing with our guests, we had many people come up to us and say, “Where did you find him? He’s great!”. He’s very personal and very professional! He payed attention to every detail and made sure it was everything we wanted and we could not be happier!!! He is highly recommended!!!

Michelle and Michael

Five stars isn’t enough for Michael. We got our pictures from our November 3 wedding yesterday, an incredible turnaround. We got a ton of pictures and they’re all beautiful. Michael does an amazing job of capturing all of your guests- too often I see wedding pictures where anything not including the wedding party ends up on the cutting room floor, and we were lucky enough to get pictures of everyone! He has an incredible gift of sensing where the picture is! I dropped chocolate on my dress (because of course) and he appeared with a Shout Wipe before I could even consider leaving my table to go to the bathroom. He’s really just incredible.

Laura and Noah

What can I say about Michael Chadwick that hundreds of happy clients haven’t already said? Our big day would not have been the same without him. From our very first consultation to the end of the wedding night, he made the entire process fun, efficient, comfortable, and easy!

Countless guests made a point to come up and tell me how wonderful he was. Mid-reception, Michael’s second photographer, Nicole, found one of my earrings out on the dance floor (eagle eye!), but the back was missing. As it turns out, Michael had a box that contained a huge variety of backings for me to choose from and I was back in business in 2 minutes. He came prepared, he drove a golf cart, he was even coaxed into singing a line of “That’s Amore,” and he made sure our day was nothing less than perfect.

Kellie and Dave

My husband and I had the great pleasure of working with Michael on our wedding day. He was simply the best and we’re so happy that we found him through The Knot. From our first meeting at his office, we knew he was THE photographer for the job. He asked us questions about us and didn’t focus on packages or prices like so many other photographers and photography companies do. His sense of humor, warmth, and breadth of discussion topics make him very easy to talk to, especially when you’re someone who is extremely anxious about the mere idea of having their photo taken like me. On the wedding day, Michael is full service not only paying attention to your photos but every aspect of the day. His Batman-like utility belt comes equipped with anything you can thing of including bobby pins, tissues, fashion tape, earring backs, and even safety pins for when your husband steps on your dress and rips it right before the reception (yes this happened and Michael was right there to help when everyone heard the “RIIIIIIP”). The photos of the day came out perfectly and were everything we hoped for. His posed images are wonderful but his candid shots are amazingly instinctive and wonderfully chosen from a day of chaos when you don’t even remember what you were doing at that exact moment. He finds moments that catch the happiness and excitement of the day in your eyes. For a nervous photo subject, he kept me comfortable and laughing the whole day, and it shows in the images. Michael goes far beyond the call of duty for your special day from the moment you meet him. It’s impossible to be disappointed with Michael as your photographer… Thank you Michael!!!

Angela and Jason

Michael was referred to me by a friend that got married and they LOVED him. I went and met with Michael and I knew he was the photographer for us and we were not disappointed. We have 3 kids that are not the easiest to get to smile, and with his background in theater, Michael made sure everyone was smiling and it looked natural. Also, I didn’t want a ton of posed pictures, I was more about the candid shots and boy did Michael and his partner get candid shots! So many of the dance floor and people mingling, they are awesome. My final request was that I wanted to get to my cocktail hour. We did not do a first look, so we had to get all our portraits together done right after the ceremony and with two large families that was not going to be easy. Michael was sure to keep everything running efficiently and organized. Not only did we get some beautiful shots, my husband and I made 40 minutes of our cocktail hour! But Michael was MUCH more than a photographer. He was helping my mom get some things placed around our venue. He has a fanny pack that has just about anything you could ever want in it and we was very consultative! Most importantly, he was patient. As we know things can get crazy before a wedding, especially for the bride and Michael was calm cool and collected. Every person was like I can’t wait to see your pictures, your photographer was everywhere (including in the bushes to get that great shot of the ceremony) and not one person, including me, was disappointed. Michael goes above and beyond from the time you book him, to the wedding to any requests you have after the wedding is over. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Katie and Dan

Michael is absolutely amazing! He not only captured our special day, but also brought humor, fun, and calmness (especially for me, the bride, when I needed it most) throughout the whole day! Our entire family and bridal party made several comments as well on how wonderful and fun Michael (and Sarah) were. Not only did he make it a point to take amazing photographs, but he was there for just about anything that came up during the day. For example, my grandma had trouble pinning her flower to her dress, so Michael pulled out some double sided tape from his bag and saved her day! In addition to the actual wedding day, Michael sent many check in emails in the months prior to the wedding day to see if we needed any help or advice. He didn’t just take great photos for us, but he truly played an integral role in our wedding planning adventure from the very beginning. We actually wish Michael could have been one of our guests because he is so much fun to interact with 🙂 However, his photos are amazing and we honestly can’t recommend Michael enough!!

April and Nick

Michael is fantastic! He was the photographer for our wedding, and we are so happy with the results, we highly recommend him! We were led to Michael by a friend of the family who had used him for their daughter’s wedding. We were made to feel super comfortable and connected from the start. After an initial phone call, I knew this was the photographer I had to book…ask my mom, I called her saying we had to book him right away. Then when my parents and I met with him, we were sold. I could not have been happier with the services that Michael provides and the amazing photos! Michael is very attentive and helpful before, during, and after the wedding. Answering questions, carrying around a bag with every item one could possibly need on the wedding day, super friendly, keeps the humor going throughout the entire process, helpful when creating an album and choosing photos…the list goes on and on. I could rave about how great he is all day. He made everyone feel extremely comfortable during the entire process, especially my husband who hates having his photo taken. Everyone was joking around with Michael and his assistant, keeping everyone relaxed and allowing us to enjoy the moment. Michael checked in with my groom and I several times leading up to the wedding, to make sure all questions and concerns were answered and addressed (even if it had nothing to do with photography, he was a great sounding board and there to help with whatever he could), and he made sure to have ideas of what we wanted in advance. He made sure to relieve any stress and to pay attention to details. The pictures were unbelievable too, it is impossible to choose favorites because they are all that awesome. Thank you Michael for your work! You will not be disappointed when using Chadwick Weddings!

Shelby and Patrick

My husband and I could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Michael and his assistant Sheldon were the photographers on the day of our wedding (11/18/17) and they were both extremely nice, funny, professional, and helped the day run smoothly. We could not have asked for better photographers to help capture our wedding day! We came across Michael because he was one of the recommended vendors for photographers at our venue. We spoke with a few photographers before choosing Michael and felt that he was honest, friendly, relatable and more than just a photographer. Michael comes equipped with not only his camera, but a satchel filled with every possible thing you would need for your wedding day (bobbie pins for every hair color, double sided fashion tape, stuff so your shoes don’t slip, etc.). The hair and make up artist on the day of the wedding were even impressed with what Michael had carried with him for the “just in case” situations! Besides capturing the most beautiful moments of our wedding, Michael also helped to take my veil out, bustle my dress, and assisted my aunt when her scarf caught on fire from a candle! He goes above and beyond just being a photographer and is without a doubt the best. We got our photos back quickly and truly enjoyed looking back on our wedding day and laughing at moments we missed throughout the night! Many of our family members still talk about how great our wedding photographer was! I would highly recommend Michael to anyone and everyone!

Brittany and William

We found Chadwick Weddings through a serendipitous search on The Knot, and we knew as soon as we met with him that we needed to book him as our wedding photographer. By the end of our consultation session, we felt like old friends, and his portfolio powerfully speaks to his artistry and creativity. Michael is truly a professional in every sense of the word. He braved a snow storm (and loved every minute of it!) in December to shoot our beautiful engagement photos that my friends and family still talk about (in addition to our wedding photos, of course!). He was also there for us every step of the way through the planning process, whether my question was directly related to photography or not. Michael is a veritable wealth of wedding knowledge, and is more than willing to offer his guidance. On the day of the wedding, he knew exactly what to say to calm everyone’s nerves (mine in particular) and he has a utility belt full of wedding essentials that would make even Batman jealous. Not to mention he always finds a way to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, ready with a joke and a smile. This was so important for my husband and I, since we are both a little camera shy. All of our wedding photos are phenomenal, but my absolute favorites are the ones where Michael captured a candid moment or the true joy we both felt that day— and there’s so many of them! I will treasure those photos for the rest of my life. Since Michael took our engagement photos in January, I’ve been telling anyone who will listen to me that they need to book him. A friend from college has already booked him for her wedding next November, and it makes me so happy to hear that her and her future husband love him already too!

Melissa and Leonard

Michael Chadwick is simply exquisite. My husband and I could not have asked for a better photographer to capture as well as be a part of our entire wedding experience. He impressed us immediately the day we met him and we left without hesitation on whether he would be fit for us. He is not just consider our photographer, but our friend. Michael will go above and beyond and make sure no detail is missed. He is funny, genuine, caring, and attentive. His quick responses to emails goes a long way, he is always there for you. His humor lightens the mood of any situation and he goes out of his way to know you on a personal level and even know your family on the wedding day. His photographs that he captures are beautiful. We are still in love with our photos no matter how many times we go back and review them. We also had the pleasure of working with Kat as our second photographer that Michael hired and she was fantastic as well. Great pair. If you want a talented photographer who is down to earth and takes gorgeous photographs then you need Michael. I will continue to use Michael as our photographer going forward in the future for whatever occasion I need. Thank you Michael for everything, you are one of a kind and the best on the knot! We love ya!

Sarah and Kevin

My wife and I could not be happier with the service, professionalism, humor, advice, communication, and obviously, incredible photographs provided by Michael Chadwick. We dealt with a lot of really great vendors during our wedding planning, but Michael was by far our favorite. To say he went above and beyond would be an understatement. He truly is a jack of all trades and has a MacGyver-esque set of emergency supplies to boot (which came in handy more than a few times).

Michael did an outstanding job organizing the “laundry list” of shots we requested and made the experience really personal with our family and friends. He is a true professional and did an amazing job capturing the memories made on our wedding day.

Sheila and Brian

Michael was absolutely amazing! He made my husband and I feel like the most special people in the world on our wedding day. He knew exactly which type of photos I wanted to take and made sure I took enough pictures with family and friends. He knew what was important to us, and made the entire experience a personal one. He is devoted to his work and makes everyone around him feel at ease. He is a joy to be around and made picture taking enjoyable for my guests. He also made sure to capture all the details of my day on camera- which I greatly appreciated.

I cannot express how grateful I am to have had Michael capture the joy and love present on the most important day of my life. I am so overjoyed with our photos and cannot wait to work with him again!

Jillian and Shawn

Where do I start? From the moment we walked into Michael’s studio to meet him as a potential photographer, his friendly personality was known. Instead of starting the day with trying to convince us to chose him, he took note of my husband’s “Philadelphia Union” shirt and talked some soccer (I think that might have been the most into the whole wedding planning process that Joe had been). After our meeting with Michael we knew he was going to be our photographer and quickly booked and couldn’t have been happier with that decision. He was always available for any questions along the way and on our wedding day played a huge part of keeping the day moving smoothly. We were more than grateful for his reminders to “breathe” and the thoughtfulness he put into planning for our day by memorizing all of our family’s names prior to the event (even if he did have trouble keeping all of the Foley boys’ names straight… he can blame their parents for that 😉 ). Anyone need a bobby-pin (or a couple dozen)? needle and thread? Shout pen? Well, they were all needed that day and guess who pulled them out of his magic fanny pack? That’s right: Michael Chadwick! Everyone told us going into the day that your wedding day flies by and they were not lying! Michael captured every detail of our day with the finest quality to help preserve our memories forever and for that we will be forever thankful! On top of that we had our proofs within three weeks and the USB and beautiful memory box within a week of that; which for a very impatient recent bride was much appreciated. If you are looking for a photographer to capture your special we HIGHLY recommend Chadwick Weddings and are sure you will be just as pleased with your choice as we were!

Christine and Joseph

Our wedding was on 9/22/17 and we used Michael and one of his second photographers (Sheldon) for our special day. Our experience was fabulous in all aspects, from meeting him the first time, to the engagement photos, to the wedding itself. One of the first things I loved about him was his great communication. He always responds to e-mail very quickly and was readily available to talk through things with me or give recommendations whenever I needed it. Next, he makes you feel very comfortable and always tries to keep the mood relaxed and laid back. He makes it feel easy and fun. As far as the wedding itself, we booked Michael for 10 hours. He even came to the bridal suite a little earlier and got right to work. He (and Sheldon during his 3 hours) where EVERYWHERE we needed them to be during the cocktail hour and dinner. They seemed to be everywhere we turned capturing all of the best moments. They were very professional and their experience with weddings was evident.

Leigh and Greg

You will NOT be disappointed if you select Michael Chadwick Photography as your wedding photographer! My husband and I had engagement pictures taken less than 6 months before we got married by a different agency and had planned to use the same photographer for our wedding. Those pictures ended up not being a good fit for my husband and I so we had to scramble to find a new wedding photographer quickly and fit within our budget. I reached out to Michael Chadwick Photography and he responded quickly and his pricing met our budget. Since it was such a short time frame that we had (and the wedding was about 4 hours away from our home) we did not get a chance to meet with Michael prior to the wedding. Even without meeting him, I knew he was the best choice. He sent us electronic forms that captured literally all of the information that I wanted to get across, and then some that I hadn’t previously considered!! He was super flexible and helpful trying to work out a timeline and details for our big day. On the day of, he was there really early scoping everything out. He captured every moment I had hoped for and many that I, again, hadn’t even considered! He was so easy to work with and made everyone laugh throughout the day! He really made us feel comfortable. For the pictures of the two of us, he had us interact with each other how we normally would in real life instead of forcing poses that looked/felt unnatural to us. I am so thrilled with how the pictures turned out!! He even had them edited and posted before we even returned from our honeymoon!!!! I could go on and on about how wonderful he was, how happy I was that we chose him and how much everyone in attendance complimented his skill and personality!

Christina and Bill

Hiring Michael Chadwick was the best decision we made for our wedding day. We were married on December 29th 2016 in Avalon, NJ at the United Methodist Church. Our reception was held at The Reeds in Stone Harbor. Throughout the day, Michael was phenomenal and captured every detail perfectly with his beautiful pictures. He photographed many special moments without anyone realizing he was there. In addition to being highly skilled, Michael was the epitome of professionalism. His calm demeanor, easy going personality and humor made everyone feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day; especially with the younger members of our wedding party. Our guests loved him as well! It was also reassuring to know that he knew and had worked with our other vendors prior.

Communicating with Michael was very easy throughout the entire wedding process; his website is well organized and user friendly. Michael was very responsive with answering all our questions and provided us with our photos shortly after the wedding. He is an all-around great guy, and it was obvious that he strived to make our day as meaningful to us as possible. Without a doubt, we highly recommend him. We look forward to working with him again in the future. Thanks again Michael!

Melissa and Matt

There are not enough good things to say about Michael Chadwick. Anyone looking for a photographer in the Philly/NJ area NEEDS to book him! From the second we met with him he made us feel completely comfortable – like we had been friends with him for years. Throughout the planning he was very easy to get ahold of and very prompt to answer any questions I had. I liked him before our wedding day even came, but I LOVED him once he arrived at our wedding. The second he walked into the room he greeted everyone and memorized everyone’s name! All night he was calling people by their first names – not just me and my husband – the entire wedding party and family! That small touch alone made everyone feel so much more comfortable and made taking pictures so much easier. He had tips for us about everything, not just photography related things. One of my girls ripped their dress during pictures and he whipped out a safety pin! We needed help bringing the box of flowers down from our hotel room and he grabbed it without a thought in the world. During the ceremony it seemed like he was everywhere we were before we had even thought to go there – but not in an annoying way. Any time a group of people came up to me and my husband to get a picture he ran over to get a professional shot of the same picture. Throughout the night a huge portion of our guests came up to us to tell us how much they loved him too! I really could go on forever about how much I loved him. He is also really affordable and offers a payment plan that allows you to pay 1/3 after your wedding which was a huge plus for us. I loved all of our vendors for our wedding, but Michael stood out among them all as our favorite (and not just because he’s 7 ft tall ;P). He was the epitome of professionalism and you can immediately tell that he is extremely passionate about what he does. Seriously, don’t even think about it – he is the photographer you want at your wedding!

Elizabeth and Geoff

This review is long overdue, and I don’t even know where to start! Michael and his team are nothing short of amazing/incredible/fantastic! We met Michael when he was photographing for my sisters wedding, and knew when we started planning we didn’t have to look any further! Michael is so personable, you literally feel like you’ve known him your whole life! I’m not in any way a creative or outgoing person, but he asks what type of pictures you would like and gives you what you wish and so much more. From booking to receiving our final album he made everything so easy and stress-free! I’ve hear some horror stories about photographers, some being bossy, to receiving the album MONTHS later. Michael is so accommodating, and professional, but laid back at the same time. He answered any question I had within the same day, and was so helpful with suggestions and ideas. I really can’t say enough about him! Our USB drive was ready so fast, and the next thing was the album, Michael emailed me and said he will try and get to the album asap, of course I told him no rush (wedding season!) we had the proof within less than 2 weeks! My mom was nice enough to go pick up those things for us, and even told me if I ever have time and am having a bad day to just stop by Michael’s studio and just have a conversation with him because he is “such a nice person he will put you in such a good mood just talking to him.” She said she and my dad were there talking to him for at least half hour/45 mins! And the pictures were just BEAUTIFUL! We couldn’t have asked for more! There are pictures we got that you wouldn’t even think to have or want-for example we have a photo of me and my husband at the altar in the background, and the focus is on our flower girls back, standing and staring straight at us. So you see her gorgeous white dress, and me and my white dress in the background. Like I said it’s not something you would think of, but as soon as I saw it, it became an instant favorite! I’m so happy with everything we got from Michael and his team, and I will absolutely recommend him for ANY photoshoot, be it wedding, engagement, maternity pics, family portraits- I will most definitely be calling him once we start our own family! Thank you thank you thank you Michael!!

Stephanie and Robert

I truly cannot say enough positive things about Michael Chadwick. From the moment we met with him, he had this great energy and a true passion for his work. I had met with other prospective photographers for my wedding, but none of them resonated with me the way Michael did. After our meeting he was the clear winner! Initially our wedding was to be held in Northern NJ, but my fiancé and I decided to make a major cross-country move to the Las Vegas area. After this we decided to change the wedding date and location yet despite this, Michael graciously agreed to remain our photographer and travel for our destination wedding. To account for his travel costs we only had to make a few minor adjustments to the package we had booked, and he did not increase the overall cost of our package. He even had a wedding previously planned for the day after our new wedding date, but he was still willing to make the trip! On the wedding day, he was absolutely wonderful. He was organized and well-prepared for everything, and kept everything running smoothly. Having Michael there with us was like having a photographer and coordinator all in one, and he was our best vendor by far. Whenever someone needed something, he miraculously had it on him! After getting the pictures back I was not disappointed as they were absolutely beautiful! The venue itself was a beautiful backdrop, but his photos really added a level of depth. He even humored us when we wanted to take some crazy/funny photos. I love all of the pictures so much, and the album he put together is the most wonderful memento of my wedding day. Overall, you cannot go wrong choosing Michael as your wedding photographer. He will help make the day of your dreams come true, and the memories from the beautiful photos will be priceless.

Nicole and Phil

There are two words to describe Michael and his team: TRULY REMARKABLE!!! Michael Chadwick and his team helped give me and my bridal party the most amazing wedding day. We did our Engagement Photos with Michael and his pictures were absolutely incredible. He was able to guide my now husband and I through different poses and make us feel very comfortable. His personality is one that makes you feel as if you are best friends. This is so great to have on your wedding day. We had looked at our Engagement photos so many times- we couldn’t believe how perfect they turned out. On our wedding day, we knew the pictures would be fantastic with Michael, we didn’t know how helpful he would be in all other areas!

Michael arrived at my home and immediately was helping my mom, grandmother, bridesmaids with anything they needed. My mom and grandmother felt so special. Michael also helped my bridesmaid with their gowns with his tool-kit of quick fixes. This was a godsend! We also had an INCREDIBLY hot day. Michael was very go with the flow when we decided not to take pictures outside and went straight to our venue. Throughout the evening, Michael and Nicole checked in on Alex and I and made sure to get pictures with our family. They also stayed later in the evening to help finish our story. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael and his team. They are so professional and personable all at the same time. We are truly lucky to have him as a part of our wedding day!

Emily and Alex

I’ve been thinking about writing this review for 7 months, trying to find the right words when it dawned on me. I was a groom, who at the time, hated being in front of any type of camera and was indifferent on who or what his fiancé was planning for the wedding, obsessing over how to write a great review for Michael and his crew of professionals. That by itself should be the enough on how great of an experience working with Michael was. My wife and I were lucky enough to be ahead of the game enough to book Michael for our wedding date, but time would prove just how lucky this “miserable groom” was. During our first meeting, I felt comfortable, relaxed and was ALMOST looking forward to our engagement session. Not only did Michael help us pick a great location for it, but also made it so relaxed and enjoyable, that following our engagement shoot I was legitimately excited to see the finished product. As expected, they turned out fantastic! In two meetings I had gone from feeling indifferent, and miserable at the idea, to excited to work with a Michael. Our wedding day was nothing short of fantastic; our friends and family are still talking about it how great of an event it was. Michael spent the morning with my wife, and upon his arrival to the church I couldn’t help but hug him in excitement (a photographer!) and from that point on, every moment is captured in brilliant photos and video taken Michael, Sheldon, Bob and Nick. Michael spent time with us from the beginning, getting to know what our goal was for our photos, and as a result so many great moments are caught with genuine joyful expressions, in place of “cheesing”. We lost almost no time during the day posing for pictures and were just able to enjoy the day that took 18 months to plan. The process following the wedding was seamless, Michael’s responses were always quick, and helpful which resulted in an album that serves as a perfect summation of the day, which for us was nothing short of the greatest day of our lives. So take it from me, a groom who was indifferent and miserable at the idea of having his picture taken, who ended up actually loving and looking forward to time spent with Michael and his crew. If Keirstin and I could do it all over again, Michael would be our first phone call and we recommend the same to any couple looking for a professional who works just as hard as you do to make it the most memorable day of your lives.

Keirstin and Ian

The Michael Chadwick team is absolutely amazing and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! I met Michael Chadwick at a wedding expo and knew immediately that we would want to work with him. Once we sat down for our first consultation, i knew that we had made the right choice! We worked with him last October during our engagement session and we had a blast! We were nervous at first, but he was very corky and upbeat, which helped put us at ease right away! We got married in Philadelphia May 1st and knew right away that he would be a hit with everyone! When he arrived with his team, they had already worked hard to learn the names of our bridal party so they were able to jump right in. They were so professional and fun, which made everyone feel comfortable from the beginning. It was very natural to have them around all day and they got along great with our bridesmaids and groomsmen! Our bridal party still talks about how great their team was and how much fun they had spending the day with them. Michael was accessible at all times during the planning process so he knew exactly what we wanted and made sure that he didn’t miss a single picture that was important to us! They did a wonderful job capturing the energy of the wedding without compromising the flow of the day! I worked closely with Michael after wedding to get our album, slideshow and video perfect and he was extremely helpful and patient throughout the whole process. The end result is amazing and we are so proud to share our album with our family and friends! Every guest at the wedding went out of their way to tell us what a great job our photographers did and how special they made the day! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Michael Chadwick team. Their professionalism, style and energy exceeded everyone’s expectations and any couple would be lucky to work with them!

Christina and Anthony

Let me start by saying, I found Mike on theknot.com, which was unusual for me as the rest of my vendors were people that have been suggested to me by friends/family. My husband and I were a little skeptical of finding someone online and going off reviews from strangers. But in the end we are SO happy we did! Our consultation with Mike was in a major snow/ice storm and we drove from Philadelphia to Medford to meet with him. He was so welcoming and personable it was like we knew him for years! We splurged for a package that fit our needs and also included engagement pictures. Mike even gave us a military discount which was so appreciated, as most vendors don’t. When it came time for our engagement pictures, Erik and I were a little nervous in front of the camera, but Mike got us laughing and eased our nerves right off the bat. Our pictures were uploaded and emailed to us by that evening, which was great! As for our wedding pictures, I don’t know how they could be any more perfect. Mike and his assistant were great, they seem to genuinely love what they do and everyone at the wedding took notice of that. Mike was so patient with my nieces and nephews all day bugging him to see the pictures on the camera, etc. We got our pictures uploaded to online gallery maybe a few days after we made our final payment, which again was much faster than we expected! The quality is amazing, and Mike took all of the pictures we had asked, and even had some creative ones on the fly. Our post ceremony pictures were on the beach and boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ. Mike even had some change for arcade pictures on the boardwalk, he worked with the wind on the beach almost blowing my veil away, etc. He even made special note to remember everyone in the bridal party’s names, and immediate family names, which for our wedding…that was a lot! And I don’t think he got one name wrong all day/night! Everyone who has seen the wedding pictures so far absolutely loves them. Even at the reception, I almost forgot Mike and his assistant were even there because they did such a great job just getting candid shots off to the side. Michael Chadwick is everything we were looking for and more. If you want someone professional, quick to respond to emails, and 100% in love with their job, then Michael Chadwick is your man!

Shannon and Erik

Michael did an incredible job as our wedding photographer. I booked his services after our first phone conversation because it was obvious that he was professional, easy going, experienced and very organized. He took a proactive role in asking us for all of the information he needed to make the day run smoothly. He even called me a week before the wedding to check in and reconfirm everything. As a bride that was running around doing all sorts of loose ends and thinking about a lot… he was one thing I didn’t need to worry or stress about.

And… the pictures were absolutely amazing. And people loved him. He made everyone feel comfortable and happy.

I highly, highly recommend using Michael.

Gwynne and Jeff

I honestly can not say enough good things about Chadwick Weddings. After my engagement the most important thing to me was finding an amazing photographer so I did A LOT of research but when I came across Michael Chadwick I knew he was the vendor I wanted to use. From day one he was extremely professional and invited us into his home to look at photos, talk about the wedding and get a feel for our personalities. He truly goes out of his way to make your wedding stress free in so many different aspects. Prior to the wedding he asks for a list of family members and names he should know as well as any photos you really wanted to capture. I was blown away on the wedding day at the fact that he really did learn people’s names and know who to get pictures with. He was even joking around and calling people by our silly nicknames. Michael and his assistant Sheldon showed up early and I have to say they didn’t feel like photographers. They fit right in and felt like family. Sheldon even made it a point to go tell my then fiancé how beautiful my dress was and how great I looked which my husband said meant so much to him and made him that much more anxious to see me. Throughout the day they kept us laughing, kept reminding me to breathe, captured every shot we wanted and every shot I didn’t know I wanted but ended up loving, and made the night that much more memorable. I can not say enough about not only how professional they were but how personable they made the experience. Not to mention the photos are absolutely breath taking!!! From getting ready, to the ceremony, reception, dances, everything is stunning and I can not be more overjoyed with them!! For any bride choosing a photographer, there is a reason Chadwick Weddings has been top rated for so long – Michael is absolutely phenomenal at what he does and I feel lucky that he was available to capture my special day!

Hillary and Nick

I feel that there are not many grooms out there that would join the Knot to write a review, but in this case I felt that it was important to provide a review of our photographer Michael Chadwick. We started the process of looking for vendors around a year before our wedding date and my now wife spent countless hours on The Knot reading reviews of all the best photographers. From countless research, I had her narrow her list down to three photographers that we could go meet and 1) see their photo portfolio, 2) how organized they appear and whether they show up to the meeting on time and 3) determine whether we would actually want the person to be a guest of our wedding. #3 in my mind was very important, because the photographer you pick will be there from the early morning, until the last guest leaves, so it is crucial that they are easy going and fit in with your guests. #2 is also important, especially for the groom, because you want someone that is organized and on time, so your soon to be wife can sleep the week leading up to the wedding. I can say that Michael was on time for our meeting and from the moment we met him, we knew that he would be the perfect fit for our wedding. Plus the portfolio of photos and how open he was to my wife’s vision was exactly what we were looking for. Fast forward to the engagement shoot, Michael had many great ideas and was very flexible in the amount of time he spent with us. The pictures were great and we received numerous compliments from family and friends about the quality of the photographs and the different angles, shadows, lighting, etc. that he used. Now for the wedding, Michael and his second shooter did a tremendous job. They covered all the photos my wife wanted, which was a very long list. We actually went through all the photos she wanted with him a couple nights before the wedding so that they were on the same page and this was extremely helpful. All the photos were done to the highest professional standard and were turned around for our review quickly. Michael also did an excellent job assisting us with our photo album. Overall, I would recommend Michael to anyone that is wanting the highest of quality of wedding photographs at an affordable price, someone that is easy to speak with and is always quick to respond to phone calls or emails, and is someone that you would like to be with you during your big day.

Emily and Matt

We researched and met several other photographers when we were looking, but I had a good gut feeling about Michael Chadwick when I was communicating back and forth via e-mail. We knew he was the right photographer for us when my husband and him bonded over movies, etc on our first meeting and I couldn’t get them to focus! lol He was always really friendly and professional. He responded back to e-mails and questions usually within minutes (faster than any other vendor!!!) which to any Bride planning her wedding we all know is extremely important. Especially if you are making decisions quickly that are based upon other aspects of the day. Originally we did not really want to do an engagement photo shoot because we weren’t really sure where we would use the photos, but he insisted and we were really happy we did. It really gave us some time before the wedding to get comfortable in front of the camera and be comfortable with Michael as well. We booked him for a full day with a second photographer. The 2nd photographer, Sheldon was also amazing. He was calm and friendly and always seemed to be taking photos from all different angles which is what we were really looking for. The both worked their butts off for us (our day started at 10am!) and were still going strong at 10pm. I couldn’t believe how they were not only still standing taking photo’s but still had smiles on their face because they were having a great time doing it. Michael is a photographer because he truly loves taking photo’s which is refreshing and amazing to see, and it shows in his photo’s. Unlike some other jaded wedding photographers, that show up, take the standard shots, and go home at exactly the minute after their hired time ends. If you’re looking for great photographs taken by a passionate and friendly photographer then Chadwick Weddings is your vendor! The prices are also really great, especially for the area. With the research we did, they came in at the most competitive price, and in my opinion with the best photographs. I Highly Recommend this Vendor to any future Bride and Groom, you will not be disappointed!!

Samantha and Adam