Starting Package Fee: $1,400 (Negotiable)*
Home State: TN, Tennessee
Frequent States Coverage: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
Traveling Availability: Country and World Wide
Photographic Equipment: Digital Shooter
Negative Availability: Yes
Video Capability: No
Phone: 866-886-4644
Web Site: www.michaelwadeonline.com Additional: Photography Blog
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About Michael S. Wade
Michael has been the man behind the lens for more than 20 years. Celebrity photo shoots, magazines, newspapers and advertising are all part of his resume. He has photographed rock stars, actors and race car drivers that hold worldwide fame.
For years Michael flew under the radar and went almost unknown outside of his client base. He has made his earnings from "word of mouth" advertising provided by his happy clients. Wade's attention to detail and customer service are as important to him as his work. Couples love working with Michael because he is fun and takes time to know them on a personal level before the wedding. It is important to bond with all people providing services for your wedding day and Wade understands and promotes this attitude. While he is a master of photography, he is as much or more a master of personality. Michael Wade loves people and it shows at every event.
Michael's work is in a unique class. He is on the famed Grace Ormonde Platinum Photographers List. Some of the world's best wedding photographers share this position and it is by invitation only. His style is always moving forward with new ideas, but the artistry stays the same. To be a great photographer one must have the eye for seeing something special in a picture. Wade sees special things that may have been missed otherwise. Fueled by a background in photojournalism and that eye for detail, Michael captures real life. He is known for thinking outside of the box and finding defining moments in each wedding. These are the few pictures that simply speak for themselves from every event. The photos that tell the real story of what happened on this special day. Many of his photos make you cry and laugh at the same time. There is real emotion in little details.
Today, Michael S. Wade is looked upon by his brides as being one of the best in the business. He takes great care to know each couple before the wedding thus putting them at ease. His photos appear very candid, even when a small percentage are posed. Wade does not describe his style as modern or traditional. He is some of both, but works through the formal shots quickly. It is important to him to get great family shots for the heirlooms. But, his specialty is in looking for those one of kind images that make each wedding special.
Michael does weddings and related shoots such as bridal and engagement sessions. He walked away from other work because weddings are his true calling. Wade still gets excited about what he is doing and has a passion for recording each wedding as a day of family history. His love for travel and taking pictures plus a love of people all merge in his career. It is the perfect job.
Michael and his wife Cindy trust in God to guide them and their business. They operate by old fashioned values seldom seen today. The couple has 4 children and enjoys hiking, mountain biking, travel and of course ....taking pictures.