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For the past five years, I've served the greater Pittsburgh, PA area as an editorial-style wedding photographer. What does this mean?
It means I specialize in fading into the background of your wedding, keeping an eye out for moments of emotion, capturing little nuances, and only stepping in to deal with the not-so-fun logistics, like timeline management and fluffing the dress. That means the only thing you have to worry about on your wedding day is being present and enjoying yourself.
Above all, I excel at capturing you and your future spouse in beautiful detail while also helping you laugh, relax, and forget the camera altogether. If you're looking for a fun, seamless, and elegant photography experience without the headaches, check out the pricing guide below.
Hi, I'm Michael!
hen it comes to making the wedding process simple, stress-free, and fun, no one does it better. I specialize in the especially human element of photography, which translates into candid photos that are authentic, vibrant, and true to life.
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Authentic • vibrant • stress-free
As your wedding photographer, my goal is to provide you with so much more than exceptional wedding photography, even though I plan to provide that. What's more, I aim to be your partner throughout the wedding process, helping you to live out your wedding day unbothered by all of the things that can weigh it down. When you look back at your album, you'll know the smiles will be genuine, the laughs will be real, and the stress will be non-existent.
TIMELESS, AUTHENTIC EMOTION CAPTURED THROUGH A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE
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The easiest way to capture authentic, stress-free photography is to make the experience just that
Everything I do is custom.
Simply build your own collection.
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Optionally, Add More Hours of Coverage
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THE FINE PRINT
*** Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 40 miles From Pittsburgh, PA. Ask for details.
*** I photograph 99.99% of weddings solo. A second photographer is $1200.
*** A 6% PA State Sales Tax will be added for all residents of PA. Other local taxes and fees may apply.
*** Custom payment plans are available.
6-hour minimum, secondary photographer included
(Any less & you would miss important details from your special day)
$500/hour (optional)
(or $0 extra if no additional hours desired)
Add Your Optional Engagement Session
$400 (optional)
nomrally $699 A La Carte
Up to an hour for your engagement portrait session. Here is where we will create some gorgeous images for your save-the-dates, invites, website registry, guest book, and of course your Facebook & Instagram for your friends and family to "ooh and aww" over. You'll receive 50-100 high-resolution photographs from this session.
Prints & Fine Art Heirloom Albums
Fine Art Prints from only $30
Albums from only $500
The decision to purchase products is handled after your wedding day, and it's 100% optional, but you can certainly add an album now. I want you seeing your photographs before you commit to making a decision to purchase a certain number of prints and wall art. It's an investment, and it's one I want you feeling 110% excited about.
Don't Want the Extras?
No problem at all! I want you to get exactly what you want. The most important decision to make right now is to simply lock me in for your wedding date. Bookings are first-come, first-served. Make sure to get your day reserved on my calendar ASAP.
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$3000 (Saturdays)
$2,500 (Fridays Fridays/Sundays)
Q: So, What's the Investment?
A: Totally Your Call!
We loved his portfolio from the very start, and yet he went above and beyond our expectations. We could not be happier with our engagement photo session. He made us feel comfortable and made us laugh all the way until the end. Michael- You have such a gift, and we are so thankful you shared it with us. How can we pick a favorite picture when they are all AMAZING! We are so excited to have you photograph our wedding!!
Pittsburgh, pa
Justin and Shianna
When it was time for my son's senior pictures, I knew I wanted Michael to be our photographer. I texted him and he gave me all the details and told me the best times for the best photos. He asked what I was looking for as far as location and ideas. After telling him I had none, he was quick to give me recommendations so I could decide. When the time came, Michael was excellent from start to finish. The pictures came back quickly and I loved them all!!!! The hardest part of the whole process was deciding which ones to choose. Thank you Michael for capturing my son perfectly.
Pittsburgh, PA
David, Class of 2023
Michael has taken senior photos, family photos and wedding photos for us. He is very professional and has a great personality. In addition, his photos are vibrant with unique lighting and angles. He has the ability to capture the emotions of the moment, and I look forward to having him take pictures of our a family in the future! I am extremely satisfied with his work; he is a true artist!
Pittsburgh, PA
Lynsey and Louis
Josiah wanted his senior pictures to be different, odd, unique, something that would reflect his unconventional and eccentric personality. Michael Fricke was able to bring out Josiah's personality with some really cool lighting and an interesting perspective. We are so pleased with these photos and would highly recommend Michael Fricke. He is friendly, professional and very easy to work with!
Pittsburgh, PA
Josiah, Class of 2022
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Common FAQs
Q: How long have you been a photographer?
A: It wasn't until I borrowed my mom's old DSLR for my 2016 trip out to Nashville, TN that I first got to use a real camera. I got my start with portraits the following year, photographing friends, high school seniors, and really anyone who would let me take a picture of them. As time went on, my hobby turned into a full blown passion, and a means to put myself through college. Today, capturing people through photography is still my favorite thing to do.
Q: How many weddings have you photographed?
A: I've photographed over 50 weddings as the lead photographer, and I've had over 500 portrait sessions over the years. And since there's only 52 weekends in a year, my weekends have been basically filled with love stories and late-night celebrations ever since I became a photographer 5+ years ago!
Q: Do I need an engagement session?
A: Most of my couples do, but that totally depends on your needs. You can use the photos for your save-the-dates, invitations, website registries, guest books, framed prints for your guest table, bar, and your house... and of course Facebook & Instagram! Plus, it's a way for you to get a little practice in front of the camera before your big day and it gives us an opportunity to get to know each other! Personally, I highly recommend it. And heck, it's also a really great way to add to your experience as an engaged couple. Make the most of it!
Q: What kind of equipment do you use?
A: This might start getting a bit technical, but I personally use a combination of 3 Sony A7iii's with mostly prime lenses. I usually have two cameras holstered to me at all times throughout your wedding day so I never have to worry about changing lenses, switching memory cards, or changing batteries, because every moment matters. I also use quite a bit of lighting equipment throughout the day so I can make the best of any lighting situation.
Q: Do you offer any albums, prints, canvases, guest books, etc?
A: Totally! But I want you feeling 1,000% comfortable and excited about the quality of your photographs before placing orders on those. That way, you only order exactly what you want, when you want, and when you know with confidence that they are going to look amazing on your walls and in your fine art heirloom albums. And all of this is done & ordered right through your online gallery!
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes, I do! Traditional payments are 50% due at the time of booking (within a week) and the final 50% is due 30 days prior to your wedding day. But, if you wanted to do the payment plan, I can stretch it into equal 1/3's or 1/4's if that works best for you. Just let me know what you prefer, and I will make it happen. It's that easy.
Q: what happens if you aren't able to make it to our big day?
In the super unlikely event that I am too ill, injured, or there's some other emergency, I have a list of trusted colleagues that I can call on to replace me that have similar styles of photography & editing. That said, in the 5+ years I've been doing this full-time, I have never even been 60 seconds late. You're in good hands. I promise.
Q: How do I book you for my wedding day?
A: Love that question the most! To book me for your special day, simply let me know what you want included in your custom collection: 1) Number of hours of coverage, 2) Engagement session (optional), and 3) What payment plan option works best for you.
What You'll Get
Simply email me and ask! I'm here to help.
Have More Questions?
This guide has been meant to give you an easy way to build your own custom collection, to get to know me a little bit, and to help give you an insight as to the experience you will receive when working with me. But as always, I am here to answer any questions for you at any time. Just send me an email and I'll get back to you ASAP. Thank you so much!
You will receive 50-100 high-resolution digital photographs per hour of coverage (on average), a personal-use print release, and all of my years of experience to help ensure everything is both fun and seamless along the way. And if you want heirloom artwork or additional engagement sessions, it's all there for you, too!
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