Aspen & Cedar
Aspen & Cedar

Aspen & Cedar

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Introduction
We are Mike & Jill. A soon-to-be husband and wife photographer duo. On Aspen & Cedar, we put all our hearts into capturing raw emotions, highlighting irreplaceable moments, and telling love stories in natural landscapes through honest, evocative, and candid photography. We also know that your wedding day will be one of the most important days of your life and we know it will go by so fast. Our goal in photographing your special day is to capture the authenticity of this momentous occasion. We want you to know how much we genuinely care about this important event. As partners in life and at work, we will collaborate seamlessly with the full intention of delivering photos that will make you feel all the emotions again, relive the priceless moments, and keep a significant heirloom for a lifetime. Mike is a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and of the Wedding and Portrait Photographer International (WPPI).
Overview

Hired 14 times

1 employee

10 years in business

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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23 reviews

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Becca V.
Mar 20, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 101 - 150 guests • Wedding preparations (e.g., getting ready) • Wedding ceremony • Wedding reception • Natural / environmental style (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Two locations • Online or digital proofs and prints • $$ (standard) • Need some more information before hiring • $1,500 - $2,000

Wedding Photography
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Melissa f.
Sep 25, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wedding • 26 - 50 people • Outdoors • CD / DVD • Digital or online download • Flash drive • Physical proofs or prints • $$$ (premium) • Bride or groom

Wedding and Event Photography
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Diana S.
Aug 29, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Engagement Photography
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Chris M.
May 5, 2016
Mike did an incredible job as photographer for my wedding last year. He has tremendous intuition in any given moment, not only for what will make for a beautiful image, but in how to capture the spirit and personality of the people he is working with. Mike integrated seamlessly into our small, intimate event, and was an integral part of our day and wedding experience. It is a joy to work with Mike - he is professional, talented, and committed to producing top quality results. We are so pleased with the images that he captured from one of the most memorable moments of our lives, and we could not imagine that day without him in it. I've hired many professional photographers in the past to work events for me, and Mike is among the very best I've ever had the pleasure of working with.
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Cherilyn P.
Sep 13, 2017
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER, in every way. I can't say enough about wonderful Mike is to work with, and how great the photography is. I run the Bay Area Book Festival, a major literary festival in Berkeley, and Mike has been our lead photographer, providing everything from glamour shots at a Gala to crowd shots to photographs of talent in venues where the lighting is difficult. Mike's photos are always our favorites, not only gorgeous but useful --- the ones we use again and again in our publications and on our website. He has a special talent for unusual "beauty shots" that creatively express exactly what we want. Mike takes great care to understand in advance what we want and why we want it... and then delivers. Want to capture the special spirit you're seeking? Mike can do it. I also want to comment on Mike's professionalism. He is absolutely reliable. He is super organized. For us, he organizes a team of photographers to cover hundreds of interviews/panels, exhibitors, and outdoor features over one weekend. Not only does he get it all done, but everyone loves working with him -- all while he himself is contributing superb photos. In personal interaction style, he is generous in every way. Importantly, he's not intrusive -- whether that's photographing people getting married or capturing sensitive talent at an event -- and yet he gets what we need. People feel at ease with him. I trust him with our most important moments. He also sorts through the photos, organizes a system, and delivers them all to us fast -- extraordinarily fast. He has the most to do of anyone on our photography team (since he's in charge of it) but beats everyone else in editing and delivering the images. It's a pleasure to provide this review. Anyone considering hiring a photographer for anything -- weddings, other events, portraits, corporate photography, whatever -- would be very happy with Mike.

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Our wedding price packages start from $2900. An elopement or an intimate wedding is $1,550. Engagements are $475. The price packages are set based on how many hours of coverage are needed for your event. Each package will include Mike as the primary photographer, the digital images that will be provided in an online gallery, and a USB stick with the same images. Some packages already come with Jill as the second photographer and some already come with an engagement session. If you are interested in adding a second photographer or adding an engagement later, we can work that out too! *By Summer of 2019, all wedding packages will come with Jill as the second photographer.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Mike has been photographing weddings and engagements professionally for six years. Jill has been his second shooter for the last year and a half. Aside from wedding photography, landscape photography is Mike's biggest strength. He is passionate about the environment and of telling a place's story and showcasing its true beauty. He loves looking for the perfect light to highlight your day, and he has a natural, adventurous that we strive to translate to your outdoor portraits. Jill is a true creative and romantic at heart. She believes that the most important part of a wedding is the couple and celebrating the journey that got them on their wedding day. She believes in the importance of storytelling and has a meticulous eye for detail that allows her to create emotion-filled images. Together we also specialize in candid imagery and work in a journalistic style. While we enjoy crafting timeless portraits, we tend to do this efficiently so we can capture real moments in time as they happen. We relish in spontaneity, raw emotions, and unforgettable moments. Personality-wise, we are laid-back, carefree, and easy going. We are always up for an adventure!

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    Adventurous and spontaneous couples who love the outdoors as much as we do!