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Meet Michael
Hey There, I'm Michael! I'm a 3rd generation wedding photographer based in Stratford, ON with nearly 20 years of experience in capturing weddings with a blend of candid photojournalism and creative artistry.
Michael Steingard Photography is run on the passion to capture the Raw Goodness in the world around us. What is Raw Goodness you ask? It's the beauty in Life. It's the beauty in Love. It's the fleeting moments of human connection that tell a story of two people who have woven their lives together. We take these moments, capturing them with our cameras and we blend them together with creative, out-of-the-box and dramatically unique perspectives.
Telling your unique story, while creating awe-inspiring art is what will make your photos stand out above the rest.
As a photographer, I am so honoured to partner with couples to be able to tell your story. Whether you marry in an intimate living room setting, a grand resort on the beach or anything in between, your story is special, and is worth being told!
Michael Steingard Photography is run on the passion to capture the Raw Goodness in the world around us. What is Raw Goodness you ask? It's the beauty in Life. It's the beauty in Love. It's the fleeting moments of human connection that tell a story of two people who have woven their lives together. We take these moments, capturing them with our cameras and we blend them together with creative, out-of-the-box and dramatically unique perspectives.
Telling your unique story, while creating awe-inspiring art is what will make your photos stand out above the rest.
As a photographer, I am so honoured to partner with couples to be able to tell your story. Whether you marry in an intimate living room setting, a grand resort on the beach or anything in between, your story is special, and is worth being told!
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN AND HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY PHOTOS
Your final images will be delivered via a personalized online gallery, where you will be able to view, share, and download the photos in high resolution, making it easy for you to print and preserve them. You can expect to receive your complete gallery within 8-10 weeks after the wedding. In the days following your wedding, I will also provide a preview featuring a selection of images from the day, giving you an early glimpse of your beautiful moments while you await the full collection.
WHAT IS THE SAME DAY SLIDESHOW?
Same-day slideshows are a truly special addition to your wedding day! During the reception, I carefully edit a selection of images, capturing the most beautiful and meaningful moments from the day. While your guests are enjoying the dance floor, these images are displayed on a stunning 6ft x 8ft screen, creating a wonderful surprise for everyone—especially those who may never see the full gallery. After the wedding, the slideshow will be uploaded to a private online link within a week, making it easy to share with family and friends.
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED FOR PHOTOS?
Timing for photos can vary from wedding to wedding depending on whether you have a first look, what time dinner is etc. We generally need about 90 mins to 2 hours to create magic with you and your wedding party, whether that happens before or after the ceremony is up to you!
WILL WE GET ALL THE PHOTOS YOU TAKE ON THE WEDDING DAY?
Following your wedding, I will carefully review all the images to select only the best moments, ensuring that any blurred, unflattering, or technically incomplete shots are excluded. Each photograph is then meticulously edited to enhance its quality and ensure it meets the highest standards of Michael Steingard Photography's creative vision. Each package offered has a specified number of images that will be included, which is dependent upon time of coverage. Michael Steingard Photography does not release any RAW images as per industry standard.
WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
While we believe that stunning images are the result of composition and creativity and not necessarily related to what equipment is used; however, we never want our gear to slow us down. We use various combinations of top of the line Canon equipment, including the Canon R6 mirrorless series cameras, and have had great experiences with Canon’s L series of lenses and the new Sigma ART line. We have back-ups for everything, lighting for indoors, and all of our gear is insured!
DO YOU OFFER ALBUMS?
We value giving our clients an excellent product at an affordable cost. Unfortunately we are still on the search for an album company that will help us do this. So, at this time, we are unable to offer album printing for our clients. Keep checking back with us to see if this has changed!
HOW DO WE BOOK YOU FOR OUR WEDDING?
Once we’ve had the chance to chat over the phone about your day, we’ll send you a contract of services. Upon the signing of the contract, we require a non-refundable deposit to secure the date in our calendar.
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