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Michael Schaffer is a professional fine art wedding photographer based in Austin, Texas and available for travel worldwide. He specializes in crafting compelling, elegant images that capture the authentic moments and real connections of the day. Michael is in love with the romantic, vibrant and beautiful look of color film, and uses a collection of film and digital cameras to achieve a classic, cinematic quality in his pictures.

Michael aims to create a shared sense of trust and collaboration with his couples, so that each image can be given room to embody whatever is unique and beautiful about whatever happens to be in front of his lens.

Services Offered

Michael's wedding photography collections are custom tailored to the needs of each couple. He'd love to hear more about your vision so he can help you to build a collection that works for your day.

All collections include:

  • Film and digital wedding photography coverage from Michael
  • An in-person consultation in advance of the wedding
  • A full set of edited, print-ready digital files
  • An online image gallery for you and your guests

Collections may also include:

  • Engagement session
  • Bridal session
  • Second photographer
  • Heirloom photo albums
  • Parent albums
  • Archival photographic prints collections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,700

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,900

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
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Brooke
Brooke A. Sent on 03/30/2023
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A+++ Wedding Photography

Michael was the absolute best wedding photographer we could have asked for on our wedding day! We had a blast with him while he spent several hours with us on our wedding day capturing so many amazing moments throughout the day and night. Michael is incredibly kind, funny, easy-going and so great to work with. He was very mindful of time and getting those golden hour shots around sunset. Michael had a second photographer by his side who was great to work with too (shout out to Angie for her assistance and for capturing great detail shots and during our cocktail hour). Michael went above and beyond for us and captured a variety of shots we wanted at our venue. All of our photos turned out fantastic as expected (we were fortunate to have good weather, a partly cloudy/warm day at the end of September) and Michael truly made me look and feel like a goddess bride. Michael was great to communicate with from start to finish and helped us create a gorgeous heirloom wedding album that we will always cherish. Michael was attentive and quick to respond to any questions we had along the way. Would highly recommend Michael for any engagement, wedding, or photo session. Thanks a million, Michael!
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Kristen W. Sent on 12/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional choice for those who are camera-shy

After meeting with several photographers who had similar artistic styles and price points, we chose to book with Michel because of his personality. My husband is not comfortable in front of the camera, and I could tell in our initial meeting that Michael would be willing to prioritize putting him at ease. Choosing a photographer who made my husband feel comfortable allowed us to really enjoy our wedding day and facilitated high quality photographs.

Michael is a calming presence to have at a wedding. He has a knack for giving clear, efficient instructions without being overbearing. The photographs on his website are highly representative of the of the set that we received with regard to both quality and style. Every one of the photographs is genuine, tasteful, and artistic; my only problem will be deciding which ones to frame because there are so many stunning shots.
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Stephanie C. Sent on 05/12/2019
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Wonderful!

When we started out looking for a wedding photographer, we knew we wanted someone who shared our passion for the arts and showed good fundamentals. We wanted someone who was both technical and creative. And we needed someone to handle our lively bunch! Michael checked all of these boxes! He was laid back, kind, and courteous. He helped us make a plan for photography and was very professional in his communication and responsiveness. He rolled with the punches when we got behind schedule and gracefully adjusted his timeline. Michael did a fantastic job capturing photos of so many of our wedding guests. We also really appreciate that Michael shoots primarily on film, which gives the photos a soft, rich quality. He perfectly captured the beauty and joy of our wedding day. We are very pleased with the result and would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you, Michael!
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