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Michael Steingard Photography is a Stratford-based husband and wife team that specializes in covering weddings. They are a creative duo that value the relationship they have with their clients. Inspired by life and a love for people, Michael & Kailyn love to celebrate beautiful moments and craft stunning images that reflect a contemporary style and raw goodness. They are passionate about travelling and have photographed weddings in many exotic locations.

Services offered

Michael Steingard Photography documents one wedding per day, ensuring complete focus and service to every couple. They aim to capture every important moment in creative and different ways. The business is covered by liability insurance and offers the following services:

  • High-resolution images
  • Digital files
  • Multi-location shoots
  • Slideshow, montage

Areas covered

Apart from Canadian weddings, Michael Steingard Photography has also covered weddings in Belize, Brazil, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, California, the Dominican, and Mexico. He is happy to travel anywhere to photograph your special day and create awe-inspiring art.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations
Slideshow
Trash the dress

What photography items do you offer?

Digital files

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,400

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day
Digital files
High-res

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

One event per day
Digital files
High-res
Multi. locations
Slideshow / montage
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88% Recommended by couples
Derrick
Derrick L. Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Every wedding photographer should take notes from Michael.

We could write for days on our amazing experience with Michael. My wife and I first booked our engagement photos with Michael to feel out the process, as neither of us are big "picture" people. The weather was cold, and wet, but it was the only time we were free and able to catch him in the middle of his busy schedule. Even through the bad weather, he was fantastic. We gave Michael free-reign to do whatever he thought would work and to try whatever his creativity could conjure and the results were amazing. Not only were the pictures exactly what we were looking for, he was incredibly personable, friendly and accommodating. Within minutes of taking the first few shots, we decided we needed to have him for our wedding.

Michael was everything we could have asked for and more. He made some of the more dull moments of taking photos enjoyable for everyone from my wife and I to our wedding parties and families. There was an endless cycle of guests and friends telling us how amazing he was from the start of the day to the end. He drove around St. Mary's with us for off-site photos, he took pictures of our venue and all the details put into decor, he captured every moment of our ceremony, and he put together a slideshow in real-time for our guests to see our wedding photos. Just to emphasize: photos taken that day, some taken only minutes prior to sharing, were then presented later in our reception. Everyone was in awe and several people asked for his contact information throughout the evening.

Michael is a true professional; you can feel the passion he has for his craft through his creativity and enthusiasm. The best part is that we get to keep all the wonderful memories he captured in ways we never could have imagined.

Thank you, Michael.
Catherine
Catherine C. Sent on 26/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A stellar experience with Michael

Michael truly impressed us. His candid shots? Each a masterpiece capturing our day's best moments. His editing? Flawless. But what really amazed us was his attention to detail – he made an effort to remember everyone's name in the party! A true photography expert, offering exceptional value. His skill in directing us (trust me, I'm camera-awkward) was on point. Oh, and not to forget his quick turnaround – we had a sample with a slide deck in no time. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a more skilled photographer!
Ed Van
Ed Van D. Sent on 06/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just the best there is!

Not cheap, but nothing good is. Michael took some amazing shots.. worked very very hard and was genuinely creative shooting our wedding. He's a master at working with unusual lighting, and we have quite a few "suitable for framing" shots as a result. We also had three children aged 5 - 9 in our wedding party ,and he did a great job working with them. Highly recommend!
Erika
Erika P. Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Favourite Part of the Day!

My husband and I loved Michael!! From start to finish, he was so involved and invested in making the memories of our day excellent.

His service began with a consultation-type call to get all of the information he needed and to discuss strategy for the day. He helped us determine how much time we'd need in our schedule to accomplish our vision and plan for a photography setting and a backup, just in case.

The day of was so much fun! He captured special moments, candid moments, and was great at guiding us in poses and actions so that we ended up with interesting, artistic, and romantic pictures! He scoped out a location to take pictures that we hadn't planned for and they ended up being our favourite shots.

The slideshow was a hit--everyone loved it and it was a special moment during the evening, to watch the romance of the day unfold.

Definitely do moving pictures if it's in your budget! The pictures were beautiful but watching the day's highlights in motion were extra special-- elevated, emotional, and fun!

Overall, Michael was essential to making our day special and memorable. His work was sent in a timely manner, he always responded to emails, his editing and artistic eye is refined, and he's just a great guy all around!
Susan
Susan Y. Sent on 08/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Excellent Service, and very personal.

Can not say enough about how happy we were with Michael's excellent service.
We don't even remember Michael taking half of the pictures.
Made our day a great success.
We now have beautiful pictures to look at for years to come.
Susan Young
Abi
Abi F. Sent on 10/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Love over work

My experience with Michael Steingard Photography was genuinely amazing. The original photographer who was supposed to shoot our wedding ended up getting COVID a week before our wedding and we were left with no photographer. Thankfully
Michael and his wife Kailyn were available and shot our wedding instead and did an impeccable job. They made sure we got all the photos we wanted and you could tell they don’t just take photos for the money but they take photos because they are in love with the idea of the memories and artwork that all come together to create a beautiful photo that people will love. Michael and Kailyn are kind, funny, remarkable people and after seeing the end results of the photos I was honoured to have photos taken from them as they are truly artwork. They made my now husband and I included with the photography as they showed us photos after they were taken and made sure we had all the pictures we wanted before leaving. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for some highly skilled photographers who genuinely care about the people and things they are photographing.
Lizzy
Elizabeth O. Sent on 05/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we made!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer, Michael is the best person for the job. When I saw his photos of a friend's wedding, I knew he was the photographer I wanted, and thankfully he was available for our date. We got the Premium package, along with all the add-ons (full-day service, same-day slideshow, 'moving portrait' video, plus our special request to record our first dance), and it was worth every dollar. We can't stop looking at our photos, and we can't wait to see what the video looks like. Thank you Michael, and your assistant Matt as well, for capturing our day so beautifully!
Clarice
Clarice M. Sent on 11/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

Michael was so amazing to work with for our wedding day. He was punctual on arrival, and helped us stay on track with our timeline throughout the day. He is creative with his shots, and took the time to make sure each one was perfect. You can tell that he enjoys what he does and that he puts his all into it, even at the end of a long day he was there and ready to snap the perfect pic!

We were absolutely blown away by his day-of slideshow at our reception - they left us speechless and it was so nice to get a sneak peek of our photos so quickly! From what we have seen so far, the photos are absolutely incredible and better than we could have imagined. We can’t stop looking at them!

Also want to thank Michael’s second shooter, Heather, for doing such a wonderful job! She was so fun to be around, and pretty much became an honorary bridesmaid as she made sure to help me with my veil and fix my dress if needed.

Dream team!! Do not hesitate to book Michael for your wedding, you will absolutely be pleased that you did.
Nicole
Nicole P. Sent on 07/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Our wedding on September 26 2021 was amazing, largely in part to Michael with his amazing work and vibe!!!

We all had so much shooting with Michael, he was creative with the space and the light. We had such a natural, relaxed feeling the day of. We really can't say enough good things!!!

There were hiccups in our day, as there always is. Our bridal suit changed and Michael walked into a stressed out bride but he found great lighting and spots to shoot in the new room (that he was seeing for the first time).

Michael was creative with his shots. He showcased the venue beautifully, taking pictures with numerous different backgrounds and lighting.

The slideshow he showed at the end of the night was jawdropping!! I am getting messages daily with compliments on the creative shots and candid vibe of the pictures.

We had an amazing time at our wedding and are so lucky we had Michael there to capture the memories!
Thank you again!!!!
Nik and Nicole
Kayla
Kayla B. Sent on 02/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

One of the best wedding decisions we made was hiring Michael. My husband and I are not picture people but both felt so comfortable working with him. Our wedding day flew by but Michael captured the day so perfectly we felt like we were able to relive it through his photography. He is easy to work with, creative, talented, and professional. Our pictures are everything we dreamed of having and more. You won't regret choosing Michael!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2016 Winner

Michael Steingard Photography Real Weddings

Susan Young & Andrew Flowers
7 Photos · 28/Aug/2022
Lizzy & Thomas
27 Photos · 06/Aug/2022
Grace & Jon
9 Photos · 14/Dec/2019

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