Michael Steinberg Photography

Michael was incredible. I cannot recommend his services enough. He was very prompt in responding to our questions leading up to the event and delivered our photos after the week with amazing speed. He took the time to scope out the best setting for our family shots and was very helpful in managing our guests.

Michael did a wonderful job at our wedding. His photojournalist style allows him to capture the special moments or your day, which allows you to relive it over and over again when you look through your pictures. The facial expressions he captures are wonderful and the quality of the images is superb. I was able to look at my web proofs days after the wedding while we were on our honeymoon and had the DVDs with the photos waiting for us when we got home, only a week after our wedding, which was great! I highly recommend him to any bride who wants something special for her wedding day :)

Before you read further into this review I want to make sure its known I have been a photographer for years and I was very picky with who would be shooting my wedding. That being said Michael Steinberg was an amazing photographer and all around good guy. We were working on a budget, as most people are, and we got amazing photos. Aside from that on your wedding day it is important to have vendors you enjoy being around and Michael was definately great to work with in every aspect. I would highly reccomend him anyone looking for a photographer. No need to shop around at all. He is your guy!!

Michael Steinberg is who you want to book with! Aside from the stunning photos he captures he is extremely fast in responding to your calls and emails. He made is feel very comfortable and at home. He worked with our budget and got us exactly what we wanted and then some. Honestly there is no need to look any further!

All the five star reviews come well earned by Michael. I am a former wedding photographer, and when it came time to pick a photographer for my daughter's wedding, the bar was set pretty high. Our wedding photographs are amazing. Michael's ability to catch emotion and great candids, plus his spectacular knowledge of lighting are two qualities that are lacking in many of today's photographers, and come with experience ...plus he has the ability to to discern what is important to photograph and how to capture the feelings of the moment. I love my photos.

Michael was a pleasure to work with! Both the bride and groom's families were located in distant cities, and the wedding was in a third city so everything had to be organized through phone calls and email. Michael was able to keep track of all the details, made many numerous suggestions so we would have the best possible outcome and even helped to organize and coordinate everything in the city the wedding took place which was approximately 5 hours away from his home. He was very responsive working with us to complete the wedding album and take care of all of the editing that we wanted on the photographs. I highly recommend him to other families, you won't be disappointed with the experience!

Michael was a phenomenal photographer, we could not have asked for a better experience. He is flexible with our schedule, prompt and reliable, and responsive to our requests. He is most at his element with candid photos, with a journalistic quality that is difficult to find. We loved the turn out of his pictures, which captured the emotions of the moment perfectly.

I cannot say enough good things about Michael Steinberg. He did outstanding work at our wedding last month. We really wanted candid pictures of our day. He spent the entire day with us capturing every moment. The photos are stunning. If you look through them in chronological order, they tell the story of our wedding day. People have been raving about them and several people have said the photos look like they belong in a wedding magazine. Not only was his work top notch, but as a person, he was great to have around. Many of our guests commented on what a great guy he was. If you want more than just posed pictures for your wedding, and a great person to work with, Michael Steinberg is your man.

All I can say is "wow!" Michael did an amazing job at our wedding and my husband and I couldn't be happier that we hired him. He is reliable, trustworthy, professional, and extremely talented. He promptly responded to emails and phone calls which I appreciated. Even after the wedding he was easy to reach for questions about our pics (which may I say came back super quick--in less than 2 weeks!!). He also worked within our budget without sacrificing his exceptional talent.

If you are looking for a photographer that will do an amazing job, then Michael is your guy!

After interviewing several area photographers, and we found Michael to really have the look we were going for. I'm so glad we went with him because he truly captured the day in such a great way. He was also very helpful in recommending spots to take photos and was very flexible with our day of decision to go to Chagrin Falls (they look phenomenal). Also, his delivery time to send the photos was incredibly fast, as he had all 1200+ photos to us in about a week. It was so great to come home from our honeymoon and be able to re-live the special day all over again.

Thank you so much Michael!

Chris & Becky Kastner

Working with Michael was a pleasure. He is professional and did a fantastic job pulling together our groups for shots on a very tight time frame, everything came out wonderfully. We braved the snow to have outdoor shots, and have received nothing but compliments about them from everyone. The finished product looks terrific and was worth being slightly chilled.

We knew Michael would be the best person to work with to capture our day, and also provide us with a great opportunity to revisit those moments that we missed. Now we have the difficult job of picking out our favorites!

My husband and I were really happy with Michael's photos of our wedding. He did a wonderful job capturing the day and getting shots that we really wanted. He is very flexible and willing to work with you so that you get the pictures you want. He also has a good eye for pictures that you might not think of getting.
I would definitely recommend...

Michael did an excellent job and I absolutely recommend him! Even though I lived out of state, he suggested meeting at the venue before the wedding to go over the venue details, as well as get a sense of what I'd like for my wedding day. He was incredibly prompt in returning emails and phone calls. He requested an agenda for the wedding day and a list of must-have photos, and on the wedding day he made sure to take those for us. He was very flexible throughout the planning process and wedding day. His reception pictures are equally fabulous, and showed the spirit of the reception. I got the photos from him a week and a half after the wedding (amazingly quick!!) and the quality was great. I definitely recommend him!

My husband and I are very pleased with our wedding photos! From the first meeting, Michael was fun, professional, laidback, and flexible. All great qualities in a wedding photographer! We received our wedding photos quickly and they look great! We have hundreds of pictures that perfectly tell the story of our wedding day. Michael made our wedding photography stress-free and enjoyable. We highly recommend that you meet with Michael and view his wonderful work!! He will not disappoint!

We were very fortunate to have Michael photograph our wedding and reception.

Our ceremony was to take place on the top deck of a cruise dining ship in Cleveland, with the reception and dinner in an enclosed deck below. Stormy weather resulted in a lot of last minute changes, but fortunately only a number of our plans were swept overboard. We were married on the enclosed bottom deck instead of under a sunny blue sky, and we settled for only a few of the planned posed shots. The commotion, poor lighting and rough waters didn't prevent this calm, pleasant professional from taking hundreds of wonderful pictures, and the greater emphasis on candid photography played to his strengths. Our joy and that of our undaunted family and dear friends shines through in his pictures.

Despite our unreasonably tight budget, Michael made a compelling case for adding a lighting assistant to improve the photos taken inside the ship. This proved to be a wise suggestion - even more so under the circumsances - and when Laura Dempsey wasn't helping to make Michael's shots all they could be, she took some outstanding, distinctive photos as well.

Our experience working with Michael was every bit as positive as those of his other reviewers. He responded to our initial contact and subsequent questions almost instantly. He captured our special day remarkably well while being "everywhere and nowhere." He patiently and cheerfully overcame the changes and challenges. He got many of our color-corrected photos posted where we could view them withing a few days and shortly thereafter sent us a DVD with all of the hi-res digital image files. And while he offers a variety of prints and albums, Michael imposed no restrictions on sharing or printing these photos -- quite uncommon and very much appreciated.

Looking back, there were a few things that we would have changed about our wedding if we could, but we wouldn't think twice about having Michael and Laura capturing the day. Well done!

If you are looking for a Cleveland area wedding photographer, do not hesitate to hire Michael Steinberg. Due to illness we had to reschedule our wedding and find a last-minute photographer in Cleveland. I am so thankful that Mr. Steinberg was willing to shoot our wedding and was so accommodating and professional. He gave us everything we wanted and was very reasonable. The photos were so much more than we ever expected. He intuitively knows when to take the shot and get that perfect, priceless candid picture of a moment that might otherwise have been missed. The pictures he took of our wedding beautifully captured all of the moments we wanted to remember and perfectly tell the story of our day to all who view them. Hire him and then relax and worry no more about your wedding day pictures because they will be everything you want and more.

Michael was amazing! He captured the day exactly as I remembered it! We got the digital copies back within 10 days of our wedding! From day one he was so easy to get ahold of, listened to all our ideas and was amazing! I highly recommend him!!!

Michael was fantastic!! Everything from our engagement pictures to the wedding pictures turned out beautiful - and he was very willing to work with the rest of our family (3 dogs) haha!! The pictures were very natural which is eactly what we wanted - no cheesey pictures like you see all too often! We have recieved lots of compliments. Thanks Michael - everything was perfect!!!

Absolutely loved working with Michael. We met with a few other photographers (who had lower fees), but in the end went with Michael because we liked the photojournalistic style of his pictures and the warmth of his personality. Haven't regretted that decision since then. He took the most wonderful pictures of our wedding day, and even stayed a little later to take extra pictures at the end of the reception. He posted our pictures on online within a week of our wedding. Its taken about a year for our wedding album to be made - mostly procrastination on my part. Michael was very patient and flexible through the entire process. And again while the album is a little pricey, I just got it last week and its worth every penny. Overall Michael is a phenomenal wedding photographer and you can't go wrong with him.

Being a photographer myself, I was somewhat 'picky' looking for someone to cover our wedding. Michael was no doubt the right choice. He was professional, thorough in the planning and execution of the photoshoot, creative and never distracting. You can definitely tell he has quite a bit of experience and he likes what he does. Also very relaxed and fun to work with. We absolutely LOVE the pictures and would highly recommend him to anybody looking for a wedding photographer!

Michael did a very nice job on our wedding photos. He was there when he said he would be and really captured the moments of our wedding. He was easy to work with and very accommodating.

Michael was amazing! We only met with one other photographer during the interview process, and after just half an hour with Michael, I was sold!

He really knows how to photograph a wedding, not just the posed shots that you typically see, but the REAL wedding! He captures the emotion of the day and it's incredible to see. He took close to 1,000 shots for us and I love them!

Michael was very comfortable working with lots of different groups and settings, and even came up with some innovative backdrops for us; things that I wouldn't have thought of on my own, but look amazing in the picture.

Bottom line: I have several friends getting married over the next year or so, and I recommended Michael to all of them! He was perfect!

Michael was wonderful! We had a pretty big wedding party and it was a challenge to get everyone to do what we wanted. Michael was not afraid to take charge and make sure they were doing what they were suppose to be doing.
The pictures turned out beautifully. I did not know I could look that good :) He did exactly what I was invisioning for my poses at the sites I picked. Michael stayed til the end of the reception, which was a very long day, and I had many shots to choose from and he really documented the entire day. I could not have asked for a better photographer.

Michael Steinberg did wonderful job at our daughter's wedding!!! He had a sense of humor which put everybody at ease when taking pictures and he was great at capturing the moment throughout the day. He also had pictures for us to see online within a few days after the wedding, which I thought was really fast. I've seen other pictures that photographer's have done for weddings and the quality of Michael's pictures is far superior to them, for the cost. I would highly recommend him for any upcoming wedding.

Michael did a great job photographing our wedding. We had several bumps, such as the bride being a half hour late to the church, and the limo not having enough room to seat us all, and he took everything in stride. He worked well with all the family, and even got great pictures of people who hate to be photographed. We used several sites throughout the day, and he adapted to the surroundings and was very creative. We're very happy with our pictures--it's fun to look at candid shots of moments that we didn't get to see that day. He's actually less expensive than other photographers with lower quality work. You won't regret hiring him!

We were so happy with Michael Steinberg as our photographer and are so glad we chose him for our very special day! Michael was extremely professional and helpful. The pictures from our wedding day came out wonderful. Our ceremony was on the beach; he even layed down in the sand for certain shots to make sure the pictures would come out perfect. We had a small dinner after the ceremony at a winery and he asked the owner if we could go out into the vineyards for some extra pictures. He really seems to have an art of understanding what his customers will like. Our meeting prior to the wedding day was very good. Michael made several suggestions that helped us to really decide on how we wanted our pictures as well as other aspects of our day. We had a very small ceremony on the beach on Friday and a reception the following day. Michael created a DVD of all the pictures from our wedding day with music for us to show at the reception - 12 hours later! The quality of the DVD was spectacular - and in such a short turnaround time. We would definitely recommend Michael.

Michael was my photographer for my wedding in May. Above all else, his pictures are phenomenal. I found Michael to be extremely professional and he had great ideas for locations, shots, etc. I am so pleased with all of the pictures we received and I think he was well worth the cost.

Michael Steinberg did an excellent job photographing our wedding! He was very willing to work with us for our little budget and we were so glad we chose him. His work is outstanding and when we got the photos, we cried all over again! We were very impressed especially when he met us in downtown Cleveland in December in -20 degree wind chills so we could take pictures with the holiday lights. He was genuinely interested in our special day and by looking at his work, it was as if a family member took each shot. Michael by far was the best "spend" on our wedding budget and will definitely recommend him to all of our friends.

Michael is a very talented photographer. We were married over a year ago, and I love looking at the memories of my wedding day from Michael's work. Michael is very professional and captured wonderful intimate and emotional moments from my wedding. Michael had wonderful ideas to take us for our engagement pictures and our wedding party pictures. I recommend him to all, he is GREAT to work with.

We were very happy with Michael as our photographer! We chose not to video our wedding, so our pictures were very important to us. After meeting with Michael and then later seeing what an amazing job he did with our engagement pictures, we knew our wedding photos would be fabulous - and they were!

He knew what shots would capture the emotions of the day and was very open to taking shots that my husband and I requested.

We had our online proofs back while we were on our honeymoon and enjoyed being able to see the pictures right away. They were amazing!

We definitely recommend Michael!

Michael Steinberg is a phenomenal wedding photographer. We were married a little over a year ago and enjoy our wedding photos every time we look at them. Michael has a gift-he can capture all of the important moments of your wedding day with ease and beauty (and without being in the way or overbearing!). The day flies by but his photos really document each memorable moment allowing you to remember everything when you look at your pictures. Weddings are expensive but it is so important to hire a good photographer to capture your memories, and we would not have done it any differently because Michael's work was worth it. He is flexible, always in touch, and wants to make sure he understands what you hope for your wedding photos. An aspect of Michael's ability as a photographer that sets him apart from many is that he is truly able to capture the day and couple in a way that illustrates who they really are.

Michael did such a phenomenal job on our wedding. The photos that he took will help us remember our wedding forever. I would not hesitate to recommend Michael as a photographer for any occasion!

Michael and his team were amazing. Having worked in a photography studio early on I was looking for some very specific things from my wedding photographer. Michael was able to deliver! He has an outstanding ability to capture emotion and the essence of the moment. He hiked through the snow for our engagement session in the park, met us close to home to review the plans for our big day and produced a beautiful book! Michael is outstanding to work with and comes highly recommended!

Michael Steinberg is an amazing Photographer! His work is outstanding and he is easy to work with. I highly reccomend him for all your photography needs. Allow him to be creative and you will be very pleased with his results! He is a Genius!!!

Michael Steinberg is so good that even Martha Stewart with her high standards would approve. He was professional, reliable, fun, creative, and talented! Michael captured every moment of our wedding from a unique perspective. It's evident he loves what he does. Michael's pictures were beautiful - so beautiful in fact that a number of family members and friends who viewed our album booked him IMMEDIATELY for their own weddings.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Michael. He truely is gifted when it comes to photography. He is very professional and has amazing ideas when it comes to photography. He caught every moment I asked him to and then some. His journalistic style is perfect for the bride and groom who want to see a story when they look through their wedding pictures. Everytime I took at my wedding photos the emotions that my pictures contain take me right back to that day. The photos he has in the gallery on his website are just the tip of the iceburg. The prices and packages he offers are also wonderful. I ended up with so much more than other people I know and I couldn't beat the price. If you choose Michael you will have made the right decision!

My wedding pictures were not only beautiful but they were artistic and the album was amazing. I know many people that spent much more on their wedding photography and did not have as nice of a wedding album or pictures as Michael Steinberg provided me and my husband. I still get compliments on my album today! Definently worth the money, very professional, highly recommended.

Michael was just fabulous! He was very prompt, arrived before he was even suppose to and was very professional. His candid shots are what impressed me the most, and he definately followed through with my wedding. His books are amazing, I get tons of compliments on my coffee table book which is artwork alone putting it together. Michael had my pics online the day after my wedding and emailed me samples of my book to approve and edit as he was working on it. Overall he is very flexible, friendly and afforadable for excellent service. I know I paid less than many friends and I was way happier with my photos! Always recommend him.

His photo's were amazing! He captured once in a life time moments. I know that all my friends paid more for their photos and they were not as good. He even stayed one hour later than he was suppose to in order to photo the cake cutting for us.

Michael did a wonderful job photographing our wedding. We have very large families and had a very large bridal party and he was able to get great group shots as well as candids. He also provided a DVD slideshow of our wedding photographs set to the music that we used during our ceremony, its a great way to remember the day. Overall, an excellent deals and wonderful quality.

Michael Steinberg is an extremely talented photographer. The candid shots that he took at our wedding were nothing short of amazing. He truly captures the essence of the moments throughout the entire day. We truly appreciated his attention to detail, punctuality, quality of the images, and professionalism. I always recommend him to anyone I know getting married.

If you are looking for an awesome photographer, look no further. My husband and I got married over four years ago and still get great joy from looking at our wedding pictures. Of everything that we spent for our wedding day, I wouldn't pay a penny less for the photography and definitely don't regret it. Michael Steinberg is professional, flexible and creative. Your wedding day flies by, so it is awesome to be able to go back and experience the day from another perspective.

I was very pleased with the photography from Michael Steinberg. I felt he understood what I was looking for and the proof is in the pictures, I couldn't be happier. I didn't even notice him throughout the wedding and reception yet we got wonderful candids that included practically every guest. We were able to print what we wanted, and we absolutely love the pictures set to music on a dvd. Besides excellent quality work, he was easy to work with, prompt, & worked with us to get us exactly what we wanted. We have recommended him to others.

Michael is a very efficient photographer. Not only were the photos taken in a timely manner, but they were of high quality as well. He is innovative in his poses and his candids capture the joy and energy of the atmosphere. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a fresh look at wedding photography.

Michael is simply one of the most knowledgeable and creative photographers I know. He can take any weather situation and make it into masterpiece of art for every bride and groom. A class above in my book.