Michael Freas Photography

We had a great experience with Michael! Not only are the photos amazing, he is knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. My partner and I are more than a little awkward, but he made us feel comfortable and worked great with our 11 month old and dog. He led us to some awesome spots and was extremely patient and flexible with us. We had a mix up with our dates and Michael barely batted an eye to accommodate us and get us the wedding shots of our dreams. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Once I saw some of the stunning images online, I knew I had to hire Michael for my Key West wedding...we booked him before we even booked the venue. Mike is someone you kinda wanna hang out all day with...he just has this easy going way about him that makes you relax- key for my husband who HATES pictures. I wanted him to be able to relax and have fun during the process and the results def show that. We got so many amazing pictures that really captured the day. Don't hesitate, just hire him if you truly care about having gorgeous pictures! More...

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Reply from Michael Freas Photography

I always enjoy hearing what my couples have to say, Lauren + Jim! I am glad to of been a part of this special day and appreciate the kind words!

Once I saw some of the stunning images online, I knew I had to hire Michael for my Key West wedding...we booked him before we even booked the venue. Mike is someone you kinda wanna hang out all day with...he just has this easy going way about him that makes you relax- key for my husband who HATES pictures. I wanted him to be able to relax and have fun during the process and the results def show that. We got so many amazing pictures that really captured the day. Don't hesitate, just hire him if you truly care about having gorgeous pictures! More...

Reviewed on The Knot

Once I saw some of the stunning images online, I knew I had to hire Michael for my Key West wedding.. .we booked him before we even booked the venue. Mike is someone you kinda wanna hang out all day with...he just has this easy going way about him that makes you relax- key for my husband who HATES pictures. I wanted him to be able to relax and have fun during the process and the results def show that. We got so many amazing pictures that really captured the day. Don't hesitate, just hire him if you truly care about having gorgeous pictures! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Mike Freas is absolutely phenomenal! He was the photographer at our wedding on 11/6/2021 and we are so happy he was the one to document our day!
Mike is very professional, easy to get in touch with, and timely. He gets to know you very well throughout the planning process so he can help document / portray your wedding story. We got so comfortable with him, we were able to truly relax and just enjoy the moment during our wedding day without being nervous about our pictures being taken.
His pictures are outstanding! So many of our guests are telling us these are the best wedding photos they’ve seen. He has such an eye for catching those special moments. We relive our wedding day whenever we look at the pictures he took for us! From it being just me and my husband standing outside at our venue with the most gorgeous sunset in the background, to catching everyone busting a move on the dance floor, he captures the story of the night so well. He was able to document those moments beautifully so we can look at them for forever. That day goes so fast, it’s a whirlwind, Mike being there to document so we can relive those moments is so special. So so so happy Mike was our photographer!
Hands down, I would recommend Mike Freas.
Mike, thank you so much for everything!! We appreciate you!
-Kristin and Sandito Santiago More...

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Reply from Michael Freas Photography

I always enjoy hearing what my couples have to say, Kristin! I am so glad I was able to document your day and appreciate the kind words! It is because of couples like you that I continue to improve as a photographer! Thank you for recommending me in your review! Im glad I made your experience with me a great one!

Mike Freas is absolutely phenomenal! He was the photographer at our wedding on 11/6/2021 and we are so happy he was the one to document our day!
Mike is very professional, easy to get in touch with, and timely. He gets to know you very well throughout the planning process so he can help document / portray your wedding story. We got so comfortable with him, we were able to truly relax and just enjoy the moment during our wedding day without being nervous about our pictures being taken.
His pictures are outstanding! So many of our guests are telling us these are the best wedding photos they’ve seen. He has such an eye for catching those special moments. We relive our wedding day whenever we look at the pictures he took for us! From it being just me and my husband standing outside at our venue with the most gorgeous sunset in the background, to catching everyone busting a move on the dance floor, he captures the story of the night so well. He was able to document those moments beautifully so we can look at them for forever. That day goes so fast, it’s a whirlwind, Mike being there to document so we can relive those moments is so special. So so so happy Mike was our photographer!
Hands down, I would recommend Mike Freas.
Mike, thank you so much for everything!! We appreciate you!
-Kristin and Sandito Santiago More...

Reviewed on The Knot

Mike Freas is absolutely phenomenal! He was the photographer at our wedding on 11/6/2021 and we are so happy he was the one to document our day!
Mike is very professional, easy to get in touch with, and timely. He gets to know you very well throughout the planning process so he can help document / portray your wedding story. We got so comfortable with him, we were able to truly relax and just enjoy the moment during our wedding day without being nervous about our pictures being taken.
His pictures are outstanding! So many of our guests are telling us these are the best wedding photos they’ve seen. He has such an eye for catching those special moments. We relive our wedding day whenever we look at the pictures he took for us! From it being just me and my husband standing outside at our venue with the most gorgeous sunset in the background, to catching everyone busting a move on the dance floor, he captures the story of the night so well. He was able to document those moments beautifully so we can look at them for forever. That day goes so fast, it’s a whirlwind, Mike being there to document so we can relive those moments is so special. So so so happy Mike was our photographer!
Hands down, I would recommend Mike Freas.
Mike, thank you so much for everything!! We appreciate you!
-Kristin and Sandito Santiago More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Michael was very responsive from day one. He was able to book and then upgrade our session all within a short amount of time, which we really appreciated. Michael even scouted the area we were going to shoot our photos in the days prior to our session, so was very prepared. There was a high chance of rain and when we were supposed to shoot, but Michael reassured us it would all work out, and it did! The rain stopped just before our session time, just like he forecasted. Our photos also came out gorgeous, and he made the experience really fun. More...

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Reply from Michael Freas Photography

It was an absolute pleasure to work with the two of you. Thank you for the kind words

Michael was very responsive from day one. He was able to book and then upgrade our session all within a short amount of time, which we really appreciated. Michael even scouted the area we were going to shoot our photos in the days prior to our session, so was very prepared. There was a high chance of rain and when we were supposed to shoot, but Michael reassured us it would all work out, and it did! The rain stopped just before our session time, just like he forecasted. Our photos also came out gorgeous, and he made the experience really fun. More...

Reviewed on The Knot

Michael was very responsive from day one. He was able to book and then upgrade our session all within a short amount of time, which we really appreciated. Michael even scouted the area we were going to shoot our photos in the days prior to our session, so was very prepared. There was a high chance of rain and when we were supposed to shoot, but Michael reassured us it would all work out, and it did! The rain stopped just before our session time, just like he forecasted. Our photos also came out gorgeous, and he made the experience really fun. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Michael was timely, attentive and professional. We enjoyed his interactions with our adult children and would highly recommend him. Can't wait to get the photos!!!

We worked with Michael for our engagement shoot and wedding day, and he exceeded our expectations with our photos! We had to postpone our wedding date due to covid and he was very flexible and understanding of our change. When wedding day came around, Michael made photo-taking fun and stress-free. He’s an incredibly talented photographer, who doesn’t settle for posed pictures. He makes a point of getting to know the couples he works with, so he can better understand how to capture their special moments. He’s a storytelling photographer, and it definitely showed in the final product. We can’t recommend Michael enough, so if you need a photographer for your special day…look no further! More...

We worked with Michael for our engagement shoot and wedding day, and he exceeded our expectations with our photos! We had to postpone our wedding date due to covid and he was very flexible and understanding of our change. When wedding day came around, Michael made photo-taking fun and stress-free. He’s an incredibly talented photographer, who doesn’t settle for posed pictures. He makes a point of getting to know the couples he works with, so he can better understand how to capture their special moments. He’s a storytelling photographer, and it definitely showed in the final product. We can’t recommend Michael enough, so if you need a photographer for your special day…look no further! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Michael was incredibly easy to work with from the first video chat we had. Extremely personable and professional and made our wedding day a blast. He's the kind of person you want there with you spending your special day with you. He handled all of the wedding drama like a true professional and was a hit with all of our guests. Prepare for Michael to be all over the dance floor doing whatever it takes to get the perfect picture. Michael is willing to go that extra mile throughout the entire day and really capture everything that makes your wedding day special. More...

Michael was incredibly easy to work with from the first video chat we had. Extremely personable and professional and made our wedding day a blast. He's the kind of person you want there with you spending your special day with you. He handled all of the wedding drama like a true professional and was a hit with all of our guests. Prepare for Michael to be all over the dance floor doing whatever it takes to get the perfect picture. Michael is willing to go that extra mile throughout the entire day and really capture everything that makes your wedding day special. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

My husband and I live over a thousand miles from Key West and decided to do a planned elopement there. Of course the one day it rained was our wedding day, but Michael knew the island and the people on it so well, took the stress off of us, helped us make a new plan, and took the best photos we could have ever asked for!

My husband and I live over a thousand miles from Key West and decided to do a planned elopement there. Of course the one day it rained was our wedding day, but Michael knew the island and the people on it so well, took the stress off of us, helped us make a new plan, and took the best photos we could have ever asked for! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

My husband and I live over a thousand miles from Key West and decided to do a planned elopement there. Of course the one day it rained was our wedding day, but Michael knew the island and the people on it so well, took the stress off of us, helped us make a new plan, and took the best photos we could have ever asked for!

Reviewed on The Knot

Michael’s photographs are special and a keepsake for generations to come. He’s also a seasoned professional who was organized and wonderful to work with from beginning to end. Truly a great experience.

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Reply from Michael Freas Photography

Thank you so much! What a beautiful and heartfelt day it was!

His photographs speak for themselves. If you want a storyteller/artist telling the story of your important day Michael is the visionary for the job. His photographs are elegant, poignant and a cherished narrative heirloom for years to come. More...

Reviewed on The Knot

Michael did an incredible job with our engagement photos. He was very thorough and detail oriented. I asked for candid photos and he did that. We had our pictures edited and able to access within 2 weeks. He was an amazing photographer who really made the day a great one. More...

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Reply from Michael Freas Photography

Thanks Kevin! It was an honor to be a part of this moment in your life!

We picked Michael for our engagement shoot in Key West. It was a surprise engagement for my fiancé and Michael helped me plan through every step. He's incredibly detail oriented and really has a passion for his work. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer. More...

Reviewed on The Knot

If you want a typical wedding photographer, he's NOT your guy. If you want someone who takes in every aspect of your day, carefully taking time to think about where the best shot is going to be, helping you with every step in planning, and who is seriously dedicated to his craft (and his clients) then he is DEFINITELY your guy. His work is ART. He fits in to the crowd, chatting with each guest to make them all feel comfortable and just like he's part of the day. We spent a year and a half planning and almost a full year of multiple postponements and he was with us every step of the way. When we finally saw each other on the big day, he was just as excited as I was. It's been 2 weeks and we just got our gallery and whew, it's amazing! If you're still considering who to use, stop and book the dude ASAP. More...

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Reply from Michael Freas Photography

Awww....love you guys and Kai too!

When contacting Michael, I was looking for a photographer to shoot my engagement in Key West. He picked up the phone and called me the next day and we talked through the entire plan. It was in that moment that I knew I picked a great photographer. Man was I right. We had some small changes of plans and he went right with the flow, got incredible pictures and was an all around awesome photographer to work with. We plan to book him for our wedding because this experience was that great! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

If you want a typical wedding photographer, he's NOT your guy. If you want someone who takes in every aspect of your day, carefully taking time to think about where the best shot is going to be, helping you with every step in planning, and who is seriously dedicated to his craft (and his clients) then he is DEFINITELY your guy. His work is ART. He fits in to the crowd, chatting with each guest to make them all feel comfortable and just like he's part of the day. We spent a year and a half planning and almost a full year of multiple postponements and he was with us every step of the way. When we finally saw each other on the big day, he was just as excited as I was. It's been 2 weeks and we just got our gallery and whew, it's amazing! If you're still considering who to use, stop and book the dude ASAP. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

When contacting Michael, I was looking for a photographer to shoot my engagement in Key West. He picked up the phone and called me the next day and we talked through the entire plan. It was in that moment that I knew I picked a great photographer. Man was I right. We had some small changes of plans and he went right with the flow, got incredible pictures and was an all around awesome photographer to work with. We plan to book him for our wedding because this experience was that great! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

If you want a typical wedding photographer, he's NOT your guy. If you want someone who takes in every aspect of your day, carefully taking time to think about where the best shot is going to be, helping you with every step in planning, and who is seriously dedicated to his craft (and his clients) then he is DEFINITELY your guy. His work is ART. He fits in to the crowd, chatting with each guest to make them all feel comfortable and just like he's part of the day. We spent a year and a half planning and almost a full year of multiple postponements and he was with us every step of the way. When we finally saw each other on the big day, he was just as excited as I was. It's been 2 weeks and we just got our gallery and whew, it's amazing! If you're still considering who to use, stop and book the dude ASAP. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

If you want a typical wedding photographer, he's NOT your guy. If you want someone who takes in every aspect of your day, carefully taking time to think about where the best shot is going to be, helping you with every step in planning, and who is seriously dedicated to his craft (and his clients) then he is DEFINITELY your guy. His work is ART. He fits in to the crowd, chatting with each guest to make them all feel comfortable and just like he's part of the day. We spent a year and a half planning and almost a full year of multiple postponements and he was with us every step of the way. When we finally saw each other on the big day, he was just as excited as I was. It's been 2 weeks and we just got our gallery and whew, it's amazing! If you're still considering who to use, stop and book the dude ASAP. More...

Reviewed on The Knot

5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Is simply not enough to rate Freas Photography!!! The best experience ever! This is my second review/rating EVER because I’m one of those lazy people who just keeps their opinion to themselves. .. But.. I feel like I MUST let you all know that Mike simply is the BEST and if you want an AMAZING photos of you and your loved ones than you should look no further and just let Mike Freas to take care of it. Just bring your smile and he got the rest covered 😎😊🤩 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We had our wedding on 2/29/20, in Key West. We're not from the area, so we had to plan everything remotely - and Michael made it super easy to do. He is a very genuine and direct person, which made it easier to navigate the whole process. He would text, email, call, even video chat, to get to know us and what we wanted. We do believe getting to know him in this manner helped him better understand us as a couple, and translated to better photos on our big day. He takes fantastic candid/action shots that really captured the moment!

We ultimately did two sessions with Michael - an engagement shoot, and the day of wedding. Both sets turned out amazing, and would certainly recommend! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We had our wedding on 2/29/20, in Key West. We're not from the area, so we had to plan everything remotely - and Michael made it super easy to do. He is a very genuine and direct person, which made it easier to navigate the whole process. He would text, email, call, even video chat, to get to know us and what we wanted. We do believe getting to know him in this manner helped him better understand us as a couple, and translated to better photos on our big day. He takes fantastic candid/action shots that really captured the moment!

We ultimately did two sessions with Michael - an engagement shoot, and the day of wedding. Both sets turned out amazing, and would certainly recommend! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Mike was absolutely incredible. He captured every moment I wanted with my husband. Absolutely stunning photos. The best wedding photographer ever. Stayed very relaxed and up beat. And he made it all about the bride and groom. Mike ever put us on opposite side of the alter so the sun wasn’t directly in the ladies eyes and the photos came out phenomenal!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Mike was absolutely incredible. He captured every moment I wanted with my husband. Absolutely stunning photos. The best wedding photographer ever. Stayed very relaxed and up beat. And he made it all about the bride and groom. Mike ever put us on opposite side of the alter so the sun wasn’t directly in the ladies eyes and the photos came out phenomenal!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Mike captured my wife and my wedding on November 21, 2020. Leading up to the wedding day Mike communicated with us perfectly to show how prepared and professional he was for our big day. This is an important step in capturing a wedding. Most people look over the hard work that goes on before and after the wedding day. The results speak for themselves.

As a photographer Mike excels in capturing candid moments in time while playing with light and composition. As a fellow photographer that is all I asked for. Looking back on our photos it takes us back to the wedding day and brings back all the emotions we experienced. That’s what you get when you hire Mike and we couldn’t be happier! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Mike captured my wife and my wedding on November 21, 2020. Leading up to the wedding day Mike communicated with us perfectly to show how prepared and professional he was for our big day. This is an important step in capturing a wedding. Most people look over the hard work that goes on before and after the wedding day. The results speak for themselves.

As a photographer Mike excels in capturing candid moments in time while playing with light and composition. As a fellow photographer that is all I asked for. Looking back on our photos it takes us back to the wedding day and brings back all the emotions we experienced. That’s what you get when you hire Mike and we couldn’t be happier! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We randomly found about Michael online and noticed that he creates very unisual and unique wedding photos. The photos he created for our elopement ceremony completely exceeded our expectations. He made us feel very special on our wedding day and made the photo shoot very memorable. Neither me, nor my husband enjoy in general posing for photos but Michael made the whole experience super enjoyable and fun. It was actually one of our favourite parts of our wedding day - hanging out around Palm Beach with Michael taking photos. He was also absolutely amazing at finding spots and locations for our wedding photo shoot and did all the research for that. After we shared our wedding photos, we got tons of compliments and many of our friends said these were the best made wedding photos they have seen so far. Michael didn’t just take our pictures but he created a relationship with us and became a friend that was part of the wedding. We would 100% recommend working with Michael! More...

Reviewed on The Knot

We randomly found about Michael online and noticed that he creates very unisual and unique wedding photos. The photos he created for our elopement ceremony completely exceeded our expectations. He made us feel very special on our wedding day and made the photo shoot very memorable. Neither me, nor my husband enjoy in general posing for photos but Michael made the whole experience super enjoyable and fun. It was actually one of our favourite parts of our wedding day - hanging out around Palm Beach with Michael taking photos. He was also absolutely amazing at finding spots and locations for our wedding photo shoot and did all the research for that. After we shared our wedding photos, we got tons of compliments and many of our friends said these were the best made wedding photos they have seen so far. Michael didn’t just take our pictures but he created a relationship with us and became a friend that was part of the wedding. We would 100% recommend working with Michael! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We randomly found about Michael online and noticed that he creates very unisual and unique wedding photos. The photos he created for our elopement ceremony completely exceeded our expectations. He made us feel very special on our wedding day and made the photo shoot very memorable. Neither me, nor my husband enjoy in general posing for photos but Michael made the whole experience super enjoyable and fun. It was actually one of our favourite parts of our wedding day - hanging out around Palm Beach with Michael taking photos. He was also absolutely amazing at finding spots and locations for our wedding photo shoot and did all the research for that. After we shared our wedding photos, we got tons of compliments and many of our friends said these were the best made wedding photos they have seen so far. Michael didn’t just take our pictures but he created a relationship with us and became a friend that was part of the wedding. We would 100% recommend working with Michael! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Michael was great to work with - he was very responsive to my questions and creative with my tiny venue. It was very rainy (like a hurricane was in the area rainy) the day of my ceremony and Michael just rolled with everything, even giving me and my bridal party a ride to the venue since it was too wet to go in the golf cart. I know the photos he captured (just on the little sneak we've had) are going to be something we cherish and admire forever. I would recommend Michael to any bride or groom that wants exceptional photos to remember their special day forever. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Michael was great to work with - he was very responsive to my questions and creative with my tiny venue. It was very rainy (like a hurricane was in the area rainy) the day of my ceremony and Michael just rolled with everything, even giving me and my bridal party a ride to the venue since it was too wet to go in the golf cart. I know the photos he captured (just on the little sneak we've had) are going to be something we cherish and admire forever. I would recommend Michael to any bride or groom that wants exceptional photos to remember their special day forever. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

If you want to elevated your wedding day photos to the next level - Michael is your photographer! My micro-wedding was wonderful and I loved every minute of it, but by the photos you would have thought we had the most elaborate, private oasis, with every detail planned (it was not that, we got rained on-there was some chaos-it didn't go 'exactly' as planned). His pictures truly got US, taking in the moment we became one- THANKS MICHAEL! More...

Reviewed on The Knot

Michael is an artist. I could stop there but I will add a bit more detail for those of you making the tough decision of selecting a photographer. My story is useful, I think, as you're shopping vendors, as I got to see another side of folks once we had to start rescheduling and eventually cancelling our larger-scale event due to COVID. I actually started with a different Key West photographer who, after my deposit was paid, stopped responding to emails in a timely manner and all but ghosted me once I needed to reschedule/cancel. My event organizer (Jackie at First Flight - amazing!) recommended I touch base with Michael. Best thing I did. Michael was willing to take us on fairly last minute, and was just the best. He was flexible and supportive and really took the time to not only get to know us, but also helped me find an alternate venue and even hooked me up with a friend to work out a flower arrangement. After all that, he went on to take some of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen. He even played along with my silly idea of taking some rain boot pictures since we narrowly missed getting rained out on the day of our ceremony! He made it fun and memorable after really feeling like everything was against us. Highly recommend if you are looking for photos that will not only stand the test of time but also stand out amongst the crowd. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Michael is an artist. I could stop there but I will add a bit more detail for those of you making the tough decision of selecting a photographer. My story is useful, I think, as you're shopping vendors, as I got to see another side of folks once we had to start rescheduling and eventually cancelling our larger-scale event due to COVID. I actually started with a different Key West photographer who, after my deposit was paid, stopped responding to emails in a timely manner and all but ghosted me once I needed to reschedule/cancel. My event organizer (Jackie at First Flight - amazing!) recommended I touch base with Michael. Best thing I did. Michael was willing to take us on fairly last minute, and was just the best. He was flexible and supportive and really took the time to not only get to know us, but also helped me find an alternate venue and even hooked me up with a friend to work out a flower arrangement. After all that, he went on to take some of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen. He even played along with my silly idea of taking some rain boot pictures since we narrowly missed getting rained out on the day of our ceremony! He made it fun and memorable after really feeling like everything was against us. Highly recommend if you are looking for photos that will not only stand the test of time but also stand out amongst the crowd. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

If you are looking for a wedding photographer look no further- Michael is your guy! We could not have better things to say about Michael, from the planning process to the wee hours of wedding night. He worked his butt off in this Florida heat and his pictures did not disappoint! I am so grateful Michael pushed me to keep taking pictures when I was over it because a South Florida September wedding is no joke in the heat! Our guests absolutely loved and raved about how great and excited he was the whole night. We will 100% be using Michael in the future for family photos! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

If you are looking for a wedding photographer look no further- Michael is your guy! We could not have better things to say about Michael, from the planning process to the wee hours of wedding night. He worked his butt off in this Florida heat and his pictures did not disappoint! I am so grateful Michael pushed me to keep taking pictures when I was over it because a South Florida September wedding is no joke in the heat! Our guests absolutely loved and raved about how great and excited he was the whole night. We will 100% be using Michael in the future for family photos! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire