Michael Willatt Photography Reviews

Kugaruby Uthaya 2024.12.11

     

We booked Michael to photograph our civil ceremony in October 2024. Michael was responsive and kept us informed of progress made especially with the photos after the ceremony. He helped ease our nerves in the run up to the day, especially when there was a chance of rain in the weather forecast! On the day, Michael was amazing to work with. He knew the venue and location really well so was able to find some nice spots for us to take lovely portrait photos. Michael had a lot of fun and playful ideas for our portrait photos, which really brought out mine and my husband’s personalities in the photos. Following the ceremony, Michael shared 5 lovely photos with us as a preview. The confetti shot is our favourite photo from the lot, and our friends and family have said nothing but amazing things about Michael’s work too. Our whole gallery is just amazing, and we’re so grateful to Michael for capturing our special day in such a spectacular way! We highly recommend Michael, you won’t be disappointed!

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Sophie Lewis 2024.11.16

     

We couldn’t be happier with Michael. From start to finish, he exceeded our expectations. Working with us from the start with an engagement shoot (which was included in our package) to photographing not just one but two weddings! He was incredibly professional, fun, organised, and an absolute joy to work with. He made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day, even in silly moments. His creativity and attention to detail shone through in every shot, as well as attentively following our requests and last minute ideas. I loved how Michael captured every candid, heartfelt moment without ever feeling intrusive. We’ve been blown away by the final photos—they perfectly tell the story of our day. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to capture your wedding beautifully, is fun, kind and easy going, Michael is your guy. Highly recommended!

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J Rodriguez 2024.10.10

     

We chose Michael to be our wedding photographer after seeing so many good reviews and looking at his work on his website. We do not regret our decision! He gave a professional service from the very beginning, he was very easy to work with, listened to all our requests and was also very flexible on the day as not everything went according to the photography schedule. We are very happy with all our photographs, he really captured every moment, including natural reactions of both my husband and I as well as our guests. Through these images we were able to re-live some special moments that we had missed on the day. Thank you so much Michael! I will be recommending you to any friends or family that may have a wedding coming up!

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kash kumar 2024.08.14

     

Really professional and fantastic pictures were given to us. Michael is an excellent Photographer and we were so happy to have him for our wedding

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Hannah Doonan 2024.08.09

     

Michael photographed our wedding at Glenmore House in July 2024. We were really pleased with the whole process, from first point of contact to the final edit of the final photo. Michael spoke with me about 3 months before the wedding to get an idea of what we were looking for (lots of natural shots of the day as it unfolded, with a few more formal poses for posterity). He then met with me and Tim about 4 weeks before to go over the plans and make any adjustments (adding in all the extra shots I’d suddenly decided I wanted!) Michael was flexible and accommodating, as well as being really brilliant in terms of offering suggestions and advice as Tim and I really didn’t know what we were doing! Michael also liaised with the venue prior to the event to discuss the planned shots and get advice from the venue co-ordinator regarding logistics in terms of placement etc. It was really helpful that be cut out the middle man and did this liaison directly. The final pics were just what we wanted… some really good candid shots of our guests and key moments throughout the day, as well as some lovely shots captured during the ceremony and the more formal posed shots were brilliant. Lots of guests commented on how unobtrusive, yet ever present he managed to be! Finally, Michael was really accommodating when I asked for a few edits to some of the final shots. Overall, we could not have asked for better service - and all of it done with a smile, a good sense of humour and a faultless professionalism. 👍👍👍

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2024.08.09

Thanks a million Hannah for such a fab review!
I’m so thrilled that you and Tim enjoyed everything, from our first chat to the final pics. Working with you both at Glenmore House was an absolute privilege.

I’m pleased we nailed those candid shots you wanted, along with the formal ones. It was great meeting up before the wedding to make sure we had everything covered – and I’m glad I could help out with the venue too!

It’s lovely that your guests noticed how I worked on the day – being unobtrusive but catching all the special moments is always the plan! Thanks again for letting me be part of your amazing day. Wishing you both all the love and happiness in the world!
Michael

Emily Burton 2023.11.21

     

Michael photographed our wedding in October 2023 and we could not have asked for a better photographer. Michael captured all the key moments from our wedding and so much more. We're absolutely blown away by the pictures he took. Michael was so easy to talk to and made us feel very comfortable, which was no mean feat because we aren't not used to have our photo taken! The engagement shoot included in Michael's price was a huge help with this and it meant we had no worries when our wedding day arrived. We also really liked Michael's approach to planning - very organised, knew what questions to ask us - this ultimately meant we got all the shots we wanted. Thank you so much Michael for helping capture our day!

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.11.22

Hey Emily!
I just read your review, and I'm grinning from ear to ear! Seriously, you guys made my day. 🌟
I'm stoked that you enjoyed the photos and felt comfortable in front of the camera. The engagement shoot was a blast, right? It's like a warm-up for the main event!
And big thanks for appreciating the planning part. I try to keep it organised so you can just relax and enjoy the day. Sounds like it worked!
Thanks a bunch for choosing me to capture your day. It was a amazing. Wishing you a lifetime of awesome moments together!
Cheers,
Michael 📸😊

George Horton 2023.10.11

     

Michael was a wonderful photographer for our micro-wedding - friendly, professional and calming.

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.11.22

Cheers George, Your words mean the world! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. It was an absolute pleasure being a part of your micro-wedding.

I'm delighted to hear you found the experience friendly, professional, and calming. Your day was just as special for me, and creating a comfortable vibe is something I always aim for.
If there's ever an occasion for more photos or just a chat, I'm here. Wishing you a lifetime filled with joy and beautiful moments!

Anastasia de Menezes 2023.10.05

     

Right from the start Michael was super communicative, informative and reassuring. We were quite unsure about how things should go and a little uncomfortable in front of the camera but Michael's direction really helped us. On the day we felt so relaxed and all our pictures reflect how happy we were which is exactly what we wanted.

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.10.05

Thanks Anastasia, Your wedding was awesome. It looked like you both had about as much fun as you can have on your wedding day. You put in 100% in to the photos and you are totally right, it does show! I hope you enjoy your album for years to come. It was absolute pleasure to work with you. Michael

Mira L 2023.09.20

     

Michael photographed our wedding in December last year in Morden Park House, and the pictures turned out great 🤩 Communication ahead of the wedding was very smooth and on the day, Michael managed to take the most beautiful photos of us and our family! Everyone was so pleased with how they turned out. What I appreciated most, however, is that he sent a few pictures to share with family and friends the very next day, and in general, the turnaround time was very quick. Price was also reasonable - Thanks again, Michael, job very well done!

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.09.20

Thanks Mira, It's super kind of you to leave a review.. It's great to hear you were pleased with the service you received leading up to and on the day, and that you thought the photos were beautiful.. You were both a pleasure to work with & you were up for having fun with the portrait photos, and it really showed in the results. All the best!

Dorothy Ballarini 2023.05.24

     

Thank you so much for the photos: we loved them so much. You managed to get all over the place and take photos of how much of the wedding we had missed! We could not fault your work and could not have had a better photographer for our big day!

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.05.25

Thanks so much for Dorothy. What a beautiful day it was. I had an absolute blast photographing your wedding. The pictures reflect that : Epic!

Robert Findlay 2023.04.10

     

My Wife (woohoo) and I employed Michael to photograph our wedding in March at the Dickens Inn in London, and it couldn't have gone better. From the first contact Michael was calm, friendly, helpful and a genuinely lovely chap. It's fair to say we didn't really know what we wanted from a photographer. It's not something we are used to organising! Instead of trying to push us in a certain direction, Michael quickly organised a practice run with us months before the wedding so we could all get on the same page and make sure we got our dream photos. He has a wonderful, relaxed and joyfully quirky style that we loved, but when we asked for some "cliché" shots too (to appease our older family members) he was more than capable of bringing some classic poses to the fore. On the day he was unbelievable patient with us (and our guests) as we constantly changed our minds or waited, panicking, for passing weather fronts...... It never felt rushed and all was done with a smile. Throughout the day Michael was always in the right place at the right time, but yet barely seen. I've no idea how he managed to get so many great candid shots. That truly is an art. The final product came through so quickly and efficiently and we were thrilled with what we saw. The transfer of the pictures was very simple, and we've loved sharing them with all our friends, family, colleagues, strangers, social media etc etc. We would definitely recommend Michael. Great experience, great value, great guy!

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.11.22

Thanks Rob,
Super kind of you to say. You rocked your wedding and it really showed in the photos. You both looked awesome by day and nailed the party by night. I'm so pleased you are happy with the results..
All the best

Nina Lawrence 2021.10.13

     

Michael took some great photos for our wedding at Islington Town Hall. We made a last minute decision to have a photographer, and Michael worked quickly and professionally to make arrangements for the day and ensure everything ran smoothly. He suggested beautiful spots at the venue to take photos, and gave us and our families reassurance about the whole process. Thank you so much Michael!

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2021.10.13

Thanks for the review Nina. It was a pleasure working with you. All the best

Brendon Vipond 2020.01.22

     

Michael was hired to complete some onsite corporate photography. His work was professional, prompt and high quality. Will definitely be hiring him again. Highly recommended!

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2020.01.22

Great working with you Brendan. I’m pleased to hear you had a positive experience and I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Hillary Jackson 2019.10.16

     

We so love the photos from Michael. The reportage style was just what we wanted and the portrait photos of us are really lovely. He has made some wonderful memories of our big day. Not forgetting he’s a joy to work with in the run up, and on the day. Thanks Michael!!

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.11.22

Thanks Hilary,
Your sweet words absolutely made my day! I'm thrilled to hear that you love the photos and that the reportage style and portraits captured the essence you were looking for. It was truly a joy working with you both in the lead-up and on the big day.

Thank you for trusting me to be a part of your special day—I'm so glad I could help create wonderful memories for you. If you ever need anything else, feel free to reach out.

Warmest regards,
Michael 📸😊

Adrian James 2019.10.09

     

First Class - Michael was great to work with, and gave a professional service from first contact to the delivering our photos. He was totally clear about what we needed to do in advance, gave us reassurance on what would happen on the day also, which was important as we both had no prior experience. Great photos too. We’re really pleased to have hired him.

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.11.22

Hi Adrian,
Your fantastic review just made my day! I'm thrilled to hear you had a positive experience from start to finish. It was a pleasure working with you both, and I'm so glad I could provide clarity and reassurance throughout the process.

I'm delighted that you're pleased with the photos—it means the world to me. If you ever need anything else or just want to catch up, I'm here!

Warm regards,
Michael 📸✨

Chelsea Blake 2019.10.07

     

Thanks so much Michael. Of all the people we worked with for our wedding you were the most flexible and accommodating. The images we received from you are stunning also. We couldn't of wished for better. Highly recommended!

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.11.22

Hi Chelsea,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you found my approach flexible and accommodating. It was a pleasure working with you both.

I'm over the moon that you love the images—I'm honoured to have played a part in your special day.

Elaine Hull 2019.10.02

     

Michael was the photographer at our wedding august 24 2019 .He was very professional and reliable .The photographs were beautiful thank you michael for being part of our special day .For capturing all the photographs which were very enchanting and amazing . Elaine and john hart .xx

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.11.22

Hi Elaine and John,
Thanks a bunch for the fab shoutout! 🎉 It was an absolute blast being part of your special day. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the enchanting and amazing photos. Wishing you two a lifetime of love and laughter! xx

Cheers,
Michael 📸💖

Claire Shore 2019.03.29

     

Michael was recommended to us by a friend who was at a wedding he was photographing who liked his approach and pictures, and what a stroke of luck that was!!! He has been a pleasure to work with & was patient with us and professional throughout. He has a very relaxed manner, and I think that put us at ease. We had an engagement shoot also which went really well so we went ahead and booked him for the wedding. The album arrived today and what can i say? I can’t thank you enough. You captured the day in such a magical way. They are better than we could have hoped for, and there are so many moments that we both would have missed. The images are incredible. We cant wait to share them with our family & friends. Thanks a billion Claire & Justin

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Reply from Michael Willatt Photography 2023.11.22

Hey Claire & Justin,
Your message just made my day! 🎉 I'm so glad our paths crossed, and I could be part of your magical day. Your kind words mean the world! Can't wait for you to share the photos with your crew. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and unforgettable moments!

Cheers,
Michael 📸✨