Reviews of Images by Daniel Michael Photography (Photo Studio)

Lauren Skubon

Absolutely incredible photos, could not have been happier with the result. Daniel and his team (names escape me, I know one was Logan!) were all super friendly, ready to help anyone at any minute, helped make some of the family photos go by quickly and easily, and just overall helped make the day go by super smoothly! Daniel and Logan stayed super late to get one final shot outside of fountain square which is our absolute favorite. Photos were delivered super quickly and the team is responsive and easy to work with. Will absolutely recommend this team to everyone I know!!!

Michelle k

Dan and his staff are absolutely amazing! Dan is the real deal. His work is amazing and he did everything to make sure we got every photo we requested at our wedding (I had a list of Pinterest ideas! LOL). I have had more compliments on my photos and I am so happy we decided on Daniel Michael Photography. Dan worked with us personally and he worked with us on payments and was extremely quick to return our photos. His work is art and you will not be disappointed!!

Elizabeth Campbell

We had Don Schvart as our primary photographer, and were lucky enough to ALSO have Lauren Theis as one of the candid photographers. We did have a third candid photographer, Brittany. The impression I got was that this was the first wedding she was shooting with the studio, and Lauren was along to coach her and take additional pictures. The combination of the three photographers meant that we got every single picture we could possibly have hoped for, along with more! We did have a smaller wedding party, so the studio graciously allowed us to save a small chunk of money by opting out of the bridal assistant. The team of Don, Lauren, and Brittany was amazing and professional throughout the entire day. Don has many many years of experience in the industry, and it shows! He was able to quickly and efficiently move the whole family through portrait photos, while still having an eye for the details (He made my Father in law take his phone out of his pocket, for example, because the phone outline showed through the suit jacket!). Don also jumped in to help the caterers get the food set up, as they arrived late due to an accident on the highway. On top of all that, Don is very clearly an artist with a passion for his work. Watching him tweak details like the lighting and the angles and our posture was just mind opening. One of my favorite parts of the whole experience was getting the pictures back and seeing the effects his tweaks had on the final product. He was just an absolute joy to work with the whole evening. Lauren was also wonderful to have along. She had all of us laughing and relaxed throughout the photo process. She and Brittany together captured many candid photos that showed all of the beautiful love and friendship that was present on our day. I would also like to give a small shout out to Linda in the office. Linda handled all of the scheduling and payment throughout the process, and made it completely effortless. She responds to emails and phone calls very promptly and professionally. All in all, our experience from beginning to end with Images by Daniel Michael was fantastic, and I recommend them to literally everyone who says that they are looking for a wedding photographer.

Mary Catherine

The best. Enough said.

Amber A

It seemed as though everything was going wrong. It rained all day, our hair and make up person was more then three hours behind, and my husband injured the entire right side of his face the night before the wedding! DANIEL MICHAEL AND HIS TEAM REALLY SAVED THE DAY!! They know their stuff! They were rushed but I still have a ton of beautiful pictures! I actually put off seeing all of the proofs because I was so worried about my husband's face. I am so thankful that we chose Images by Daniel Michael. Daniel was able to hide my husband's injury in most of the pictures and all while being so behind. There were so many things that went wrong and you could never tell with the many amazing shots! He is so talented and so worth every penny! His entire team was amazing. The bridal assistant really was a lifesaver too! The entire team remained calm even though it seemed like one disaster after another. Highly recommend!!

Devon Steelman

The walls of Daniel Michael’s studio are covered with his team’s incredible work, which frankly speaks for itself. If you want to see a sample of what your wedding photos will look like, stop in and have a look because this team nothing if not consistently spectacular. We stopped in to do this ourselves, and had a chance to meet with Daniel. His friendly and joyful personality allowed us to develop an instant rapport. After getting to know him and his team a bit better we happily signed a contract and left, knowing we made a great decision. He did not disappoint! Our engagement photo shoot was nothing short of perfect – it was an absolute blast and we enjoyed working with Daniel to create some unforgettable memories and photographs (some of which are framed and hanging in our house now), but I want to write about our wedding here as that’s the experience that matters most. It has been two weeks since Daniel Michael and his team shot our wedding, and my wife and I are still over the moon with their performance. His team consisted of Don (photojournalist extraordinaire) and Jenna (best bridal assistant ever). Both the quality and quantity of shots we received are unparalleled—we haven’t found a single photo we are unhappy with. Daniel and Don are not just experts in capturing moments through photos – their shot selection and subtle edits perfectly accentuate everyone’s exuberance throughout the night; when we look at our photos, we “feel” the excitement and emotion of the evening even more than we “see” a perfect picture. They used an unexpected and impressive amount of creativity to highlight the fun and quirkiness of our venue (The Oscar Event Center) throughout the night to create some truly fun and unexpected memories as well. The entire team performed as consummate professionals, and were incredibly accommodating and personable. Before the wedding even started, they felt like our good friends rather than an outside team! They smoothly navigated all situations or challenges that arose, everything from unruly fraternity brothers to rambunctious ringbearers, to capture hilarious and tender moments alike. I can’t tell you how excited I am to share these photos with everyone who came! What I found most impressive throughout the evening is the team’s attention to detail. They are more like a personal entourage than a photography team, and had an uncanny eye for the little things– moving a finger to highlight a bouquet better, turning a ring so it shines brighter in the light, straightening a necklace, twisting an earring straight. My mother raved about them after the wedding, saying “I’ve never had photographers tell me to hold my hand differently to highlight my jewelry.” In short, my wife and I felt like we were royalty throughout the entire evening. Jenna, in particular, was an amazing personal assistant for my wife. She eyed every tiny detail before each shot, adjusting little things here and there to make the image flawless. Here’s an example of commitment to detail: She opened her Tackle Box of Emergency Tools to expertly trim a small flaw out of my wife’s veil before she walked down the aisle. My wife still smiles every time she thinks about this white-glove treatment—You can imagine how happy that makes me! We are thrilled that we chose Daniel Michael to capture the best night of our lives. He and his crew soared past all expectations we had for any photography team—these are the best photographs my wife and I could ever ask for, and we will cherish them forever.

Vanessa Sifuentes

Daniels team was absolutely fantastic! We had Don Schvart as our main photographer and he was beyond amazing! He blew our expectations beyond what we had expected. I knew he was great from his previous photos however words just cannot describe his work on our wedding day. Also, the extra perk of having a bridal assistant, at that time we had Meggie, was just the right touch! Her professionalism, experience, and genuine caring throughout the session made it more than a pleasant experience. Last but not least, Casey was our 2nd photographer who had capture such touching moments that are absolutely priceless. Throughout the wedding day and after, we had came across many compliments on the team. I highly highly highly recommend everyone to use them after having such a great experience with them!

Lauren Swallow

I don’t even know where to start with Daniel, I have so many good things to say about him and if I could give him more than 5 stars I would! First, my husband and I were having a hard time finding a photographer that we loved – because that was the most important thing to us for our big day. We did not do a videographer so wanted a photographer that would capture everything we wanted in a style that we liked. Within the first few minutes of talking to Daniel and seeing his work and his passion for what he does, we knew we needed him as our photographer. Daniel and his team were amazing! You get more than just a photographer when you hire him. Daniel takes the time to meet with you and understand all the important details of your day and what parts of your big day are most important to you. During the big day, him and his team were so helpful and so professional. He brought 2 other photographers and his assistant, Jenna. Jenna helped me so much throughout the day with anything I needed – she was so sweet! Daniel kept the day moving and made sure we were on schedule, which was above and beyond. Because of Daniel, we were really able to relax and enjoy the day and not worry about anything – him and his team were always right there. We did all our pictures before the wedding and they made it so fun and got AMAZING shots. Because he had 2 other photographers with him, we got a lot of great candid shots as well. We were blown away by all our pictures and how amazing they are. He captured everything we wanted and more…I have to go buy more frames because there are too many favorites

Jackie Nester

I had a great experience with this company. I had Johnny, Logan, Dede and another photographer for our wedding day. They not only took amazing photos, but they also made sure the bride and groom were taken care of. Johnny worked quickly and smoothly during the day of the wedding and got all of the photos we wanted. He even shared 77 professional photos only 4 days after the wedding! I feel very grateful for this team - weddings can be stressful, but picking professional vendors make the day that much easier. Thank you Johnny, Logan and Dede - you helped make our wedding day amazing!

christine blanck

Samantha and her team were amazing!! I had requested that all my pictures be done before the ceremony started, and she made sure that everything ran smoothly to make that happen! They stood in the rain for 3 hours making sure they got amazing shots, and they made sure we were covered with an umbrella every time we waited for the next picture! I also couldn’t rave more about the assistant Dee Dee- she held my dress, covered me with an umbrella, sewed my bustle back together, and made sure I constantly had my drink :) Highly recommended for an amazing wedding day experience!

Jessica Mitchell

I can not say enough GREAT things about these guys! EVERYONE my fiancé and I have come in contact with has been so nice, accommodating, and professional. Don and his team did a fantastic job photographing our wedding! We are obsessed with our pictures! HIGHLY recommended!

Theresa Gross

A perfect wedding photographer! Daniel Michael did all we asked for and more. The photos were outstanding and he and his crew were worth every penny!

Hope Scheidler

The best photography studio within the tri-state. They not only professional but they are by far personal! I'm so happy with the quality of photos that we receive. They are absolutely stunning!! Thank you Daniel Michael, Andrew, and Lauren for everything.

julie grote

Satisfactory photos. Some of them were not centered with parts of the head or arm cut off. Most of the action shots of the dancing had people’s limbs not in the photos. Even the still shots were poorly framed. When we went to talk to the photographer before our wedding we were treated as if we were not as important as other people coming and going. We were interrupted repeatedly so that the owner could clarify things with other photographers and their clients. We spent a lot of money on these photos for the results that we got. I told my family not to take photos during the wedding so that photos the photographers took wouldn’t have them holding cameras. I wish that my family took their own pictures and sent them to me. Also, there was a new person there helping the photographer. I felt like she didn’t know what she was doing when asked to fluff up my dress and lay it out appropriately when I was asked to sit for photos with my husband. Those photos didn’t turn out as well as hoped. Don’t expect the pictures to look like the ones showcased. There were some good ones but all in all we were not impressed.

Eric Ebersole

Loved our wedding pictures so much we won't back and had newborn pictures done recently.

Adam Rinner

If you want the best photos taken with the absolute best and most fun crew possible go here. No one else in Cincinnati comes close! Cannot describe how awesome everything turned out because of these guys and gals!

Maggie Williams

Myself, my husband and my whole family had a great time working with Johnny and the whole staff at Images by Daniel Michael. The engagement and wedding day process was all such a blast and we have you guys to thank for that! The photos were given back in an extremely timely manner and were of excellent quality. Johnny did a great job of making us both feel comfortable in taking photos. During the wedding, the staff did a great job of taking photos that we didn't even notice the staff there during the ceremony which made for some great candids! Will definitely be recommending to others.

Ellie Dutro

A wedding day must! We used Daniel 12 years ago and loved him then! My sister just used him for her wedding a few weeks ago and he nailed it! I love photography and he definitely has the eye. You won’t be disappointed.

Jason Nestor

Johnny is the best!!! As a DJ that works every weekend with a different photographer every week average comes and goes. Johnny is not the average. From the moment he started shooting he took on a different level of professionalism. Extremely easy to work with and very flexible with the ups and downs with how a wedding goes. Our couple loved him, the other vendors loved him and I got to see his amazing work. I recommend, if available, to use Johnny.

Amanda Lee

I have nothing but positive ravings about Johnny, our master photographer, his second shooter, Hope, and my "matron of honor" Natalie (Natalie was the bridal assistant - but she was so awesome we started calling her my matron of honor!), and everyone at Images by Daniel Michael. Johnny's photos make me obsessed with myself. I am so vain looking at them. I am so pretty in them! Thank you! From the very beginning, the staff at Images by Daniel Michael were so kind and welcoming. Johnny continuously went above and beyond our expectations - with our engagement shoot, my bridal portraits (rock the dress, session B), and of course the wedding! We get nothing but compliments about our photos. Even before we got them back, people kept asking us "who is your photographer, he's so good!" but how they knew he was awesome (he definitely is) I'm not sure, but they're spot on! The entire staff is phenomenal. Before we set up the initial appointment, I was quite certain we would hire Images by Daniel Michael. Upon meeting Daniel Michael, both my (now) husband and I knew we had to hire them immediately - they were the only studio we met with! They were the first vendor (aside from the venue) that we booked, and we booked 2 years in advance. Every time Linda (office assistant) emailed that my pictures were done, I came the same day because I was too dang excited. Linda was always so accommodating as well! She stayed a little late in the studio on a Saturday so I could get my engagement photos! She is so sweet and I'm sure I seemed crazy! Haha. Johnny, Hope, and Natalie worked together fantastically as a team. They were all in sync and so accommodating. Natalie constantly would tell me that I was to do nothing - she would take care of it - and she did. Thanks for helping me use the bathroom, by the way, and thanks for singing loudly with my maid of honor when I couldn't pee in the silence with you guys there! I seriously could ramble on and on about how awesome these humans are, but I'll end it with this: we got all 800+ gorgeous photos within 11 days of our wedding. Look no further! Hire them!

Amanda Furnas

Daniel, you and your team were truly amazing. The experience and images you created are priceless!!! At our first meeting, David was terrified for you, Daniel, because I had a page long of questions that I had prepared to ask. Not only did you answer all of my questions but you also explained how you would capture the images I wanted. From the way you answered the questions, we could tell that you are very passionate about photography and it reflects in your work. When we met for our final meeting, again I had prepared a list of photos I wanted, examples of terrible pictures from previous weddings we attended, and concerns with my husband's family dynamics that would be nothing short of horrifying to work with. I know you got a good laugh out of my 6-page paper and got to work. You were : organized, detail oriented, and even had solutions to those awkward divorced parent photos (thanks!). I could not be more pleased with you and your team on the wedding day. You were prepared and efficient at each location we went to: The Bell Event Centre, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Spring Grove Arboretum, and Eden Park. David and I cannot thank you enough for covering the little details so we could enjoy the day. The bridal assistants were also incredibly helpful: bringing a sheet for me to stand on so my heels wouldn't sink into the grass, hand warmers due to the unexpected cold weather, a needle and thread to sew on a tux button that popped off, and tissues for those teary moments. They even went above and beyond to sew my mom's corsage that was too big for her wrist and they were on their hands and knees cleaning mud off the bottom of my bridesmaids dresses before the wedding ceremony. I cannot thank them more for helping to make every part of the day absolutely perfect. We absolutely LOVE the pictures they GORGEOUS. Our family and friends compliment how amazing and unique the images are. We cannot wait to get back in town to discuss making a photo album. Thank you Daniel and your team for helping to make our wedding an unforgettable experience, it was made that much better by you guys being there. :)

LAURA Kuchera

Sorry but I can’t say I got what I expected All I wanted was a few good pictures like first kiss, first dance as married couple , a picture picture of my boys coming down the isle or a good picture Of just my husband and I face to hang on the wall. Seems really basic. We also did not want or ask for engagement photos because we already had some ! My husband never went anywhere alone

Nicole Mangan

I knew right away that I wanted to go with this photo company. The photos are simply amazing. Lauren was our photographer and she was perfect! Very friendly and personable. She had great ideas for photo opportunities. We love our wedding photos.

Dustin Teetor

Absolutely incredible experience, from start to finish. Extremely talented, professional, and friendly group. They beautifully captured the entire experience of our wedding so that we may treasure the memories forever. Incredible photos, exceptional quality and ridiculous quantity. The hospitality of their team is unrivaled. These aren't just photographers, they are there for whatever you need. Drunk uncle acting up? Boom, he's outside with a bottle of water. Did all your boutonnières snap in half? Boom, they bust out their 5 tiered homemade whatever-you-need tackle box and fix them on the spot. Who did I hire, some photographers or an entourage? I don't know. What I DO know is that if you don't book them, you'll come up short.

Robert Fleck

Professional, attentive to detail and great pictures of family and friends!

Victoria Morell

Johnny, Amber, & Danielle were AMAZING. I cannot say enough great things about this team and am SO happy we went with them for our wedding photos! We had a blast with them and will definitely be booking Johnny for future photos! Thanks so much!

jordan hill

Nothing I can say will even begin to describe how AMAZING Daniel Michael is. The entire team was brilliant. What an amazing and fun experience, there’s no wedding stress when you have this team behind you. The energy Daniel brings to a room provides amazing photos and lots of laughs. On a day when you are surrounded by love ones and it’s nice to have a team you can connect with behind the camera. My husband and I were so worried about being awkward and stiff with a photographer and getting out of our comfort zone but as soon as we had our engagement shoot, all those worries went out the door and we were ready for our big day. The creativity, personalization, and professionalism can’t be beat. Every detail of the day was beautifully captured. We hired a photographer but ended up with a friend. Thank you to Daniel Michael and fantastic team for making our big day perfect.

Lauren Bueche

I had Daniel Michael as our photographer for our engagement photos and for our wedding. I had nothing but a great experience with him. He was always making us laugh and making sure he had the perfect shot lined up. We were dodging rain the day of the wedding and we made sure we had the perfect pictures and timed everything out before it started pouring. Daniel and his crew spent the entire day with us from getting ready through the end of the reception with no time limit. A lot of other places we looked at had a certain amount of time with which to get everything done, which would have been super stressful. Daniel and his other employees are always professional and explain why they do something. Daniel Michael Photography will be our go to place for any future photography needs. I HIGHLY recommend his business.

Bradley Reinert

Firstly the team concept this group has is awesome. Each member of the team was so accommodating and made taking the pictures so easy and fast! Daniel was our main photographer and he was phenomenal. His pictures drop your jaw. Not only are the pictures he and his team produced absolutely amazing, but they are so fun and easy to work with. Could not have asked for a better team to photograph our big day!! Use these photographers!!!

Tal Higashimoto

Images by Daniel Michael shout out wedding 2 weeks ago and we could not be happier about it! The pictures are beautiful and they captured so many special moments for us! Working with Dan and his team was great. From our first meeting to day of, I could not be happier. His team was on top of everything I could have needed, and they were such a fun addition to the day! I already love the sneak peek so much, I can’t wait to see the rest of his wonderful work!

Fawn Holloway

Beautiful pictures!

Christopher Beard

Great place very knowledgeable and excellent prices.

Arlene Orth

We were lucky enough to have Daniel Michael as our photographer on our special day. We are SO happy that we choose him!!! Photography is something he is an EXPERT at. He takes fantastic pictures and also goes above and beyond on every single detail as it comes to plan your wedding. What really impressed us the most was the passion he puts into his work and understanding the emotions of the day. He makes sure to capture each of the little moments! His whole crew he had with him that day was extremely knowledgeable and well trained. At one point his assistant pulled out a tackle box and gave our bridesmaids hand warmers as they waited in the cold. He stayed around well into the reception and got lots of fantastic shots!!! He is very nice and extremely professional. I highly recommend his services.

Samantha Grebner

They were amazing at my wedding. All of the images they captured were beautiful and I’ll always have them to remember that special day. They were very professional and were ready for any unexpected surprises along the way. They made it a very fun experience and helped my wedding day go very smoothly. The assistant that I had with me was fantastic. She was ready for whatever adjustments my dress needed and made sure everyone was where they needed to be. My photographer Samantha did an amazing job and kept things moving along so that we could enjoy our wedding day more. I highly recommend them and will choose them again for future events.

Maria Foster

Daniel Michael was the photographer at our wedding over 2 years ago and did a fantastic job! I still look at the photos monthly can can't believe how perfectly he captured the day. In addition to his talent he was an absolute pleasure to work with as he was very personable and not invasive to our wedding day. In our preparatory meeting, we mentioned that neither my husband or I wanted the day to be about taking pictures and more about capturing the moments. Dan listened to our every word! He quickly took the candid family shots that we required but also took some really fun "in the moment" shots. Communicating with the Daniel Michael's office was very easy as they are extremely responsive and flexible to your schedule. All around I give my highest recommendation to Images by Daniel Michael.

Lillian M

20 Stars! Don Michael was the photographer at my sister's wedding on Mar 19, 2016. He is a top notch photographer. Personable, professional and the funniest thing is that he knew the names of most of the people he was photographing. He was with the bride from 8.30 am to the end of the wedding. His photographer Linda was personable and they were just amazing team. I know the photos will be great! if i win the lottery i will buy him a jet so he can take pictures of all my friends' weddings around the world. AWESOME TEAM!.......if you are a bride, get Don! you will not regret it. If you laugh he will laugh with you, if you cry, he will cry with you. LOL

Becky Black

Lauren at Images by Daniel Michael was amazing. She took pictures of our wedding we didn’t know we wanted and made everybody look great. She is extremely personable, and made everyone feel comfortable. Great job!

Amanda Dahlquist

(O'Neil) HIGHLY recommend!! We had Johnny, he was very personable and his team was amazing. Had a wonderful time, from start to finish!! Brilliant!

Abby Doan

Lovely images

Sarah Bowling

AMAZING! From our initial meeting with Daniel, to our engagement session and wedding day with Don and team the entire experience was amazing. The entire staff cares so much about making your experience perfect and will do whatever they can to make your day stress free! Don is so talented and did such a fantastic job. We knew we found the right photographer when he laid in the snow and barked at our dog during our engagement session to get her attention. I really do not have the words to express jut how stress-free and great the entire experience was.

Katie Pritchard

Hands down, best choice I could have made. Great people and great pictures. If you want the best of the best, this is it.

Mallory Drennan

Johnny was our lead photographer and we had such a blast with him and the other staff on our big day! Both him and his candid photographer were able to capture the pictures in such a creative/artsy way! He knew that we really like sunsets and he made sure to capture a sunset picture even though the sun was setting on the other side of the building. He was sooo accommodating and I got a lot of comments from my guests about how they thought our photographer did such a great job :) I truly enjoyed our experience with Johnny and I would HIGHLY recommend Images by Daniel Michael!

Ciara Francisco

I cannot day enough about this company. Every step of the way they have been outstanding. My husband and I chose Mark for our wedding photographer and have been blown away. From making sure every detail was covered in engagement photos, staying up to date and in contact with us, to being amazing on our big day. Our contract was for Mark to stay the first hour of the reception (to ensure to capture the day and some of the party)... he stayed until the VERY END! He captured every time we were on the dance floor and our very last dance. His whole team (Jenna and Amber) were all fantastic. I cannot wait to see how the photos turn out. They are well worth every dime and if you hire anyone else in the tri-state to capture your wedding you are insane.

Joel Brainerd

We had Daniel shoot our wedding as well as his assistant Jenna, both amazing at their craft. They made us feel like royalty through the entire process and was so impressed by how our pictures turned out. On our wedding day it was POURING rain all day and he used into to his advantage capturing the day for what it was, Magical. I feel the day would not have been complete without him as our photographer. Also he supplied a Bride Helper (Guen) to assist with my beautiful wife’s every need at no additional cost. Final thing I want to mention is how prepared he was. He had a freaking wedding emergency kit, Say what?!?! We had lost the garter before the toss, well I didn’t lose it but some body did haha. Daniel whipped out an extra one from the wedding kit and the wedding never skipped a beat. Overall well beyond worth the sticker price. literally the BEST Photography Studio in the business. Joel OUT!!!!

jackie combs jr.

Best of the Best! I worked at the Newport Syndicate and these photographers were fantastic. Friendly, Attentive and Smiling. Recommend to all.

katie o'neil

What an amazing experience. Not only were they personable but so talented! I had Daniel as our main photographer and Jenna right beside him sharing her talents as well. He also brought along an assistant, Gwen was there to make my dress and I look amazing for every picture and every angle. It was pouring that day, but they used that in their favor and I have unbelievable pictures. I will recommend this team to each and every person I can!! And I will be using them in the future for all my picture needs. Oh and ask about their emergency kit that has everything, I just can’t say enough wonderful things about all of you. THANK YOU!!

Allison Walsh

Don did our wedding in July 2018, and all of our pictures were absolutely beautiful!! His team helped make sure everything ran smoothly and timely on our wedding day. Everyone here was so great to work with. We could not have asked for a better photographer or team!!! Thanks so much for everything!

Rorie Boland

Not only did Lauren (and Dan) give us amazing pictures they made us feel at ease and within hours were part of the family. They did not feel like a vendor but instead part of the wedding party. We LOVED working with them.