Being able to do what I love every day is a blessing, and serves as the perfect platform for connecting with amazing people from all over. Everyone has something special to offer! I’m honored to have the opportunity to share my creative gifts with them telling the story of your journey. Those raw emotions are what drive me!
If you’re daring enough to hand me your precious memories, I’ll reward them with something extraordinary – works of art that have the power to move and shock. Photos? Fuhgeddaboudit! Forget boring; let’s shoot for holy-shit and WTF instead so strangers will stop in their tracks as soon as they lay eyes on these stunning visual sagas. Buckle up: it’s about to get wild!
You’ve taken the plunge and you want your wedding day to be photographed with style! As it's likely your first time finding a photographer for this special occasion, make sure that you find someone whose aesthetic matches yours - capturing all of those treasured moments in an elegant and creative way.
With art as your muse, and a laidback attitude of appreciation for all that life has to offer, you are ready to make the most out of this sentimental celebration! Afterall - what's a wedding without amazing people and lots of feels? Let’s get wild on your big day- here we goooooo!!
Your wedding day is meant to be the best day of your life, and you don't want it passing in a blur! When all's said and done, your wedding photos are what'll take you right back - with candid moments featuring loved ones that’ll stay close to your heart. Nothing beats making memories while having an awesome time. IF you want posed photos, this isnt your type of photography!
After spending 14 years creating art with food, I picked up a camera to document life. My purpose is real. Its raw. Its full of emotions. I document life as it happens. My belief is that photography is an emmersive experience for both myself and my couples. Its the truthful photos I capture, that tell the story of moments, relationships, emotions. Im your friend with a camera.
I have been capturing wedding memories with a focus on crafting meaningful experiences. My photojournalistic approach puts the emphasis on documenting your unique relationship and honoring all of your family, friends, and guests present in attendance. Your day should be stress-free joy – not photoshoot after photoshoot – so you can celebrate to fullest extent!
When you look back at your wedding photos, they’ll tell the story of a day filled with beautiful moments. Your veil carried away in gentle wind, the treasured grasp of Grandma’s hands on yours, that loving gaze from your partner—and all while surrounded by twinkling stars to an upbeat soundtrack! These memories are priceless and deserve to be commemorated. Plus these photographs will be anything but typical – we’re talking creative masterpieces reflecting who YOU truly are bringing it all together perfectly!
My name is Michael Freas, and I am a documentary wedding photographer.
9 Year Professional
#1 Ranked Wedding Photographer NC
Top 100 Photographers WPJA 2020, 2021, 2022
Fearless Award Winner
Luxe Life Magazine #1 WNC
Published Rolling Stone 2019, 2021
Masters Top 10 North America 2020, 2022
Full Day Coverage with Michael and Second Photographer
Engagement Session or Day After Couples Session
Welcome Party
Custom Designed Wedding Album
Private Online Viewing Gallery
Hi Resolution Digital Photos
$10,590
Full Day Coverage with Michael
Second Photographer for 8 hours
Custom Designed Wedding Album
Hi Resolution Digital Files
Personal Online Gallery hosted 1 year
$7800
**Travel NOT Included**
Full Day Coverage with Michael
Online gallery of high resolution images
30 Image Album Credit
Unlimited meetings and planning assistance
Print Release
$6000
**Travel NOT Included**
$600/Hour
Michael + Second Photographer For Each Day
Minimum 4 Consecutive Hours Per Day.
Minimum 20 Hours Total
Custom Designed Wedding Album
Private, On-Line Viewing Gallery
Full Resolution Digital Files
**Travel NOT Included**
Engagement sessions are the perfect chance to take a break from wedding planning and have an ultimate date night! They allow us to get acquainted before your big day, help calm any nerves about being photographed together, plus explore some of your favorite places.
Engagement sessions are $1295 a la carte (or included in most collections). The fee includes a 3 hour session, online gallery, and approximately 75-100 high-resolution images. You can also add on a album, or use these in your wedding album as additional spreads.
Contemporary design with clean, crisp lines. This is the essence of simple modern luxury. Featuring seamless spreads and meticulously hand-crafted premium pages made with layers of cloth and latex. The pages are stronger and more durable, resulting in a superior luxury with durability and elegance.
Albums are custom designed in collaboration with each other until the layout is exactly as you envisioned.
Can hold up to 80 pages.
Starting at $1300. Discounts available for parent albums.
THANK YOU for taking the time to connect and reading a little bit about my story + philosophy. I’d love to learn about your story, the two of you, and the vision you have for your wedding! Let’s meet over Zoom or have drinks/coffee in person and chat more.
