Welcome! My name's Mike and I have been a Charlottesville-based wedding photographer for over a decade.
I approach each wedding day with the eye of an artist and the mindset of a story teller; taking a photojournalistic approach to creatively capturing each special moment.
A loving smile, a belly laugh, a tear of joy as it rolls down your cheek - preserving the love and happiness you two share with each other on your wedding day is the most important thing to me.
My goal is to create works of art that embody your passion, love, and commitment to each other.
Meet Mike
artistic. cinematic. real.
Your wedding day should be all about you, your love, and the friends and family you’ve gathered together. You definitely don't need a stranger following you around, molding you into stiff poses that don’t feel natural.
I make it a point to get to know you as a couple before your day so that when it's time for the more “formal” photos, you won’t feel uncomfortable.
Instead of posing and molding, I will guide you through interactions with each other. That way you'll remember those moments as time spent together.
Letting the rest of the day unfold naturally, I focus on capturing candid moments of spontaneous emotion without getting in the way.
I offer wedding packages that begin at $4,400 with a la carte options to fit your needs.
YOUR DAY. Your Way.
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MEET MIKE
I’m a native Charlottesvillian and I love my town. From learning to ride a bike on Eastbrook Drive to shooting my first wedding right down Route 29, Charlottesville has always been my home.
As a kid, I remember going on long camping trips with my family in stunning locations, being blown away by the beauty of it all, and wanting to preserve those moments.
When I discovered my passion for photography I was on the other side of the world exploring the Middle East. That's when I knew I wanted to spend my time making photos that would be both artistic and meaningful.
So I became a Charlottesville wedding photographer! Now I get to share what I love with you by capturing the sweet moments of your day and turning them into lasting pieces of art. I think that's pretty great.
When I'm not preserving wedding memories, you'll find me nose deep in a good fantasy novel, planning my next adventure, or discovering delicious new foods with my wife, Charlotte. We have two of the cutest (most terrible) cats in the whole world and I have the deaths of an obscene number of basil plants on my hands.
I would love to get to know you and hear about your wedding journey over coffee or drinks!
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2011
2012
2014
2018
2021
2022
Travelled to Israel and fell in love with photography for the first time.
Went back to school at Longwood University and shot my first wedding.
First established Eastbrook Photography LLC.
Graduated with a degree in fine art and became the staff photographer for my alma mater.
Moved back to my hometown, Charlottesville, to focus on my wedding business.
Married my best friend, Charlotte, in Richmond, Virginia on September 26.
Continue to do what I love -- meet amazing people and capture their special moments.
I cannot wait to meet you!
I’m a native Charlottesvillian and I love my town. From learning to ride a bike on Eastbrook Drive to shooting my first wedding right down Route 29, Charlottesville has always been my home.
As a kid, I remember going on long camping trips with my family in stunning locations, being blown away by the beauty of it all, and wanting to preserve those moments.
When I discovered my passion for photography I was on the other side of the world exploring the Middle East. That's when I knew I wanted to spend my time making photos that would be both artistic and meaningful.
So I became a Charlottesville wedding photographer! Now I get to share what I love with you by capturing the sweet moments of your day and turning them into lasting pieces of art. I think that's pretty great.
When I'm not preserving wedding memories, you'll find me nose deep in a good fantasy novel, planning my next adventure, or discovering delicious new foods with my wife, Charlotte. We have two of the cutest (most terrible) cats in the whole world and I have the deaths of an obscene number of basil plants on my hands.
I would love to meet you virtually or swap wedding planning ideas over coffee or drinks!
Pam + Nick
"WE WERE SO LUCKY TO FIND MIKE AND CAN'T RECOMMEND HIM ENOUGH!"
AFFIRMATION
WORDS OF
"WE HONESTLY HIT THE JACKPOT WITH MIKE!"
Emmy + Nick
"MIKE IS SO FRIENDLY AND LAID BACK AND MADE US FEEL REALLY RELAXED."
Melissa + Eric
"WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER THAT WE CHOSE MIKE FOR OUR WEDDING."
Laura + John
"IF I HAD TO GO BACK AND DO IT AGAIN IT WOULD BE THE EXACT SAME."
Sara + Jesse
"THE EYE OF A PHOTOJOURNALIST AND AN ARTIST ROLLED INTO ONE."
Ariane + Eric
"HIRING MIKE WAS THE BEST DECISION WE MADE WHEN PLANNING OUR WEDDING."
Danielle + Cliff
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Thanks for your visit and I look forward to chatting with you soon!
