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Michael Dempsey Photography

Michael Dempsey Photography

Summit, NJ
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    Erin H. Sent on 08/15/2023
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    Michael Dempsey and his team were so professional, fun energy on our big day, and made all the photo taking seem easy and enjoyable.

    We got married at the Lodge at the Stone House and he knew all the best spots to get great shots while keeping us on schedule and moving along. The photos I received exceeded my expectations and my family and bridesmaids all commented on how great the photos came out! They were classic (and some more modern style) and very tasteful and we got some really beautiful portraits of the bride and groom and our dogs (some in color, some in black and white) printed to showcase in our home!
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    Melanie N. Sent on 07/01/2023
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    Stunning photos!

    Highly recommend Michael for photography and videography! My husband and I hired Michael for our wedding at Stone House at Stirling Ridge in April 2023. We were impressed with his work and grateful he also offer videographer services. He was very familiar with our venue and luckily also knew our hotel nearby. Since it poured on our wedding day, we had to change the location of our first look and family photos. He was flexible with the change in plans and had a great back-up plan. The days leading up to the wedding, he communicated his back up plan and he knew all the spots in the hotel to get the best shots. He was consistently organized, calm, professional and communicative. His videographer was also friendly, calm, and professional. Our pictures truly came out stunning and we can’t stop looking at them! Thank you Michael!!
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    Caitlin O. Sent on 05/26/2022
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    The most stunning pictures!!

    Michael was the best wedding photographer we could have asked for! He captured every single detail - including small things like our napkins and drink signs! Our portraits came out absolutely stunning, as the cherry blossoms were in full bloom in Spring Lake! He made sure to check off every photo that we had requested ahead of time, and we still had the whole night to enjoy the reception! The candid dance floor shots were some of my favorites! I highly recommend!
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    Emily S. Sent on 04/12/2021
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    Great team!

    Thank you to Michael and his team for capturing the highlights of our wedding day! From the beginning Michael was very organized and always responded to my questions in a timely manner. The day of the wedding, they made sure all the photos that we had wanted were taken. They also made sure we were on time to get the perfect lighting at sunset which really made our pictures extra special while capturing the beauty of our venue. We especially enjoyed the candid photos that looking back has really helped us remember our day. Our wedding album recently came in and we are so impressed with the quality of photos and the album itself. Could not be happier with our decision for photographer/videographer!
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    Noura S. Sent on 06/16/2021
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    Such a great experience!

    Working with Michael and team was truly a dream. I was not very confident in knowing what I needed but Michael was there to guide me the whole way through! My pictures were amazing! I was a covid bride and each time I had to reschedule my wedding date Michael was readily available and understanding to the situation and was extremely accommodating. I will be working with Michael and team for all of my photography needs! Truly, the right choice for any couple on their big day. Thank you for everything!
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    Lisa C. Sent on 04/09/2020
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    Amazing Team to Work With!

    Michael Dempsey photography was great! His company worked with us to meet our needs for the day. We had several children and adults with special needs and the staff was absolutely wonderful working with them. Also, we wanted more shots in the moment and they absolutely did that. I also highly recommend their video guy. The video he made of our wedding was beyond exceptional! He totally captured the feeling of the day! This is something I will watching for the rest of my life and I love every moment of it.
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    Jaritza K. Sent on 01/19/2020
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    Michael was very easy to work with, would definitely recommend him! He was very professional and prompt with his responses and a great asset to our wedding day.
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    Katelyn Sent on 08/21/2019
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    Best photos

    Michael was AMAZING to work with! We did our engagement photos in Liberty State park and they are so stunning that we used them for our Save the Date! Michael knows how to make everyone comfortable by adding a little humor into the process! We had record breaking heat on the day of our wedding, but Michael was very thoughtful and kept us out of the sun as much as possible. He took the most spectacular pictures throughout the entire ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. He captured the day perfectly and we couldn't be happier! Highly recommend Michael so go book him now!
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    Holly L. Sent on 04/06/2019
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    Wonderful!

    He did everything we asked and more! Great guy and great quality photos!
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    David Sent on 06/12/2020
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    Picture perfect Photography

    phenomenal for my Wife's and my wedding. They were prompt, attentive, kind, professional and just as importantly, invisible. I wouldn't have known they were there if we hadn't hire them! Michael captured one magical moment after the next. THANK YOU to Michael Dempsey Photography for an amazing job well done. The experience was exactly how you would want it on your big day.
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    Michael M. Sent on 11/05/2018
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    Highly Recommend

    Michael was great! He made the entire process for our wedding extremely seamless from the day of planning, selecting photos, and even the payment process. He and his team are extremely professional and of course the pics were amazing!
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    Jillian Sent on 11/05/2018
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    Ryland Inn Wedding Photos

    We used Michael for our wedding in August and could not be happier! He was professional and easy to work with from start to finish and the pictures came out beautifully. He has worked at our venue a lot and gave us great ideas for back drops and settings. We also did an engagement shoot with him as part of our package and loved those photos as well!
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    Ashlee Sent on 09/02/2018
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    From the moment we began working with Michael Dempsey he put us at ease. This began from the first meeting all the way through our engagement photos into our ceremony and reception to planning our wedding album. Each stage we've gone through with Michael he has guided us making the journey smooth and enjoyable. His finished product is amazing. The photos Michael and his colleague took throughout our day really captured everything, which makes looking back at our day even more special. We can't begin to thank Michael enough for what he has done for us. He truly was one of the best decisions we made with our wedding planning.
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    Nicole D. Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Best wedding photographer!

    We are so glad we chose Michael Dempsey as our photographer!!
    Michael shot our engagement photos as well as our wedding.
    He was so easy going and made us feel so comfortable.
    The photos turned out beautifully! He and his videographer were amazing!
    He also made us a stunning wedding album.
    10/10 would absolutely recommend Michael!
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    Amanda Sent on 05/31/2018
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    We had he pleasure of working wih Michael for our April wedding at the Liberty House. We are so pleased with how our photos turned out as well as working with Michael while planning our wedding and the day of. We would highly recommend his services again and again!
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    Caroline Sent on 05/17/2018
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    Michael was the most wonderful photographer! My fiancée and I always felt comfortable around him from the engagement shoot through all of the photos at our ceremony/reception! At our ceremony and reception, he and his colleague took incredible photos but never got in the way of any one! Ahead of our big day, Michael was always extremely responsive to emails and always answered my questions with ease. He was incredible to work with!!
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    Moria Sent on 04/08/2018
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    Michael was so thorough, every step of the way! He was calm and confident during the planning and during the actual wedding day. He was incredibly responsible and professional. In terms of finished products, he got all the details, all the candids, all the creative shots and all the classics. There's actually too many AMAZING pics to chose from - we're running out of frames! An incredible person to work with!
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    Itzel Sent on 11/27/2017
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    We had the pleasure of having Michael capture our wedding day a few weeks ago in October. From the very beginning, he was very easy to work with and even sat down with us on a Skype video-call since we live in California. Planning a wedding from across the country isn't easy, but the one person we never had to worry about was Michael. I had read other reviews describing him as a "Ninja" and, I must say, they were absolutely right! We recently got our pictures and there were so many photos that I wasn't expecting to see at all. Unbeknownst to us and our guests, he captured a lot of amazing moments which allowed both me and my husband to re-live our wedding day as well as to see many other moments we missed on the day-of. In spite of the horrid weather on our wedding day (thunderstorms), Michael captured great photos and was so pleasant and patient with us. We'd absolutely recommend his services to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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    Keiko Sent on 12/12/2017
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    We had our wedding at The Liberty House and Michael and his team are the true definition of professionals! He knew where to take the photos and was excellent at managing time. Hiring him as a photographer reduced a lot of wedding stress!
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    Amanda Sent on 08/21/2017
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    Michael is wonderful to work with! We had such a great experience with him both leading up to and during our wedding day. He was extremely responsive the entire process. On the day of our wedding, Michael and his colleague were on time, made us all comfortable and were very efficient! Every time I would think of wanting a picture with a certain group during the reception, Michael was already there snapping away! Not to mention, we received the photo gallery two weeks after our event!! Such a great surprise to come home to after our honeymoon. The photos are absolutely gorgeous, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to use Michael Dempsey Photography.
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    Jacqueline Sent on 12/09/2017
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    Words cannot express how happy my husband and I are with our wedding photos thanks to Michael Dempsey Photography. Mike is extremely pleasant to work with and took the time to get to know our unique and large venue space as well as any special requests we had. I especially loved that during our special day, we really got to enjoy ourselves and Mike really captured every candid moment so beautifully. Mike is not intrusive at all and the mild intrusions are well worth it. As my husband and I were walking out from our outdoor wedding ceremony, Mike saw that the sun was beaming beautifully above us and knew that he wanted to capture the special moment. He acted quickly and switched to the right camera lens. As my husband and I kissed, Mike asked us to do it again. one. This picture turned out to be our absolute favorite and we call it the “money shot.” We highly recommend Mike to anyone!
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    Amanda Sent on 06/03/2017
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    Michael was the photographer for our May 2017 wedding and we could not have been more thrilled with his work. From a professional standpoint Michael was prompt, courteous, stayed at a comfortable distance from the guests and was reliable with payment reminders and open to questions during the planning process. We recently received the final pictures and they are absolutely spectacular. I am not exaggerating at all when I say there was literally not one bad picture- he truly captured the mood of the day in his shots and we are forever grateful that he was able to capture the day in such accuracy for us to look back on and remember fondly for years to come. I would recommend Michael to anyone and everyone and urge you to look at his work as the photos speak for themselves. Thank you thank you thank you Michael!!
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    Yari Sent on 01/10/2017
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    Where do I begin? Michael Dempsey is the best ! From the first meeting we had with him and observing how detailed he was in making sure that the bride to be and myself had every a angle covered regarding what pictures we wanted and the locations to the timing of where we had to be ....and this just a couple of months before the actual wedding day!!!! Then came the big day WE had the perfect storm ....literally SNOW ! But that did not stop Michael nor his assistant Russ they came prepared and earlier to make sure we wouldn't miss the pictures we wanted. Michael is the best in the business , he is a true artist and master of the craft , thanks to him and Russ for making our special day one of the best ! we can't wait to see the pictures !!! Pa lante !!!!! Yari and Nicole and Dante
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    Nikki Sent on 01/10/2017
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    Michael is an AMAZING photographer! Professional, prompt, precise and personable from start to finish. Michael and his assistant, Russ braved the snowy weather this past Saturday to shoot our wedding and we could not be more grateful! You won't go wrong hiring Michael. He is a wonderful photographer and a true master of his craft. If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding look no further than Michael Dempsey!!!
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    Michael Dempsey is a phenomenal photographer. He captured so many priceless pictures during our wedding at the Ryland Inn. You could barely tell he was there as he never got in the way - but he still
    captured every picture. Michael was very responsive and always made himself available to talk leading up to the wedding. I strongly recommend Michael dempsey photographer for your next occasion!
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