Michael Calders Photography Reviews
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Megan Sent on 12/08/2026Absolutely Amazing
If we could give Michael 100 stars then we absolutely would. He was amazing from the day we first got in contact with him to enquire about our date. We knew after that phone call consultation that we needed him to be our photographer. Michael was so much more than just a vendor on our day, he helped us out with everything- from sorting the buttonhole and pocket square on the groom’s suit to making sure we had some sun cream on when we were taking photos in the 30 degree heat. Our initial wedding venue went under and it was Michael who was messaging us providing recommendations for other venues and it was through these recommendations that we found our new venue. Michael was worth every singe penny and more and the photos we have seen so far have been fantastic, we can’t wait to see the whole gallery from the day. All of our guests commented on how good he was throughout the day. We would recommend Michael a thousand times over! -
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Debra Sent on 18/05/2026A relaxed approach and incredible photographic results
I have worked alongside Michael as a celebrant at photoshoots and professional events, but this was our first wedding working together.
His unobtrusive approach during the ceremony put our couple and fellow professionals at ease and the photos are simply phenomenal!
The use of light, the subtle reactions of guests and our couple, the touch of a hand, wiping of a happy tear - Michael captured it all.
It was an absolute joy to work alongside him, most especially noting his sensitivity when capturing many children, some of whom needed emotional support, during the sand ceremony.
Michael's work is beautiful, with the personalities of his couple and their loved ones shining through these images - and he is such a nice guy to work alongside too!
Highly recommended - and here's to future shared projects! -
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Chloe Sent on 19/04/202610/10! Amazing photos and a really lovely man!
From the very first meeting we knew we’d picked the right person. Michael a really lovely man, so easy to be around, and that stayed true all the way through to the wedding day!
On the day itself he was fantastic. He fitted in with everyone so naturally that my family actually came up to me to say how friendly he was and how much they liked him. That meant a lot! Michael was also very accommodating of our little boy who was freezing on the day, he’s very patient and helped us capture photos despite a little wobble.
And the photos came back way better than we imagined. We are so so happy with them. He captured things we didn’t even realise were happening and we keep going back through them finding new ones we love!
Outside of his photography he is a top gent and we would recommend him to everyone. So glad we got Michael to capture our special day! -
Mel Sent on 25/03/2026
Mike is a wizard of wedding photography!
Mike is an absolute wizard of wedding photography! From the moment we had our venue booked and our date set, I had a clear vision of the kind of photography we wanted, and Mike exceeded every single expectation. He is incredibly fun, friendly, and truly exceptional at what he does.
We started with a pre-wedding shoot, which was such an amazing experience. It instantly put us at ease and helped us feel confident and excited for the big day. Mike made it so enjoyable with creative, fun ideas that helped us relax in front of the camera, and by the end we were genuinely buzzing and couldn’t wait to see the results.
When we received those photos, we were absolutely blown away, and it made us even more excited to see what he would capture on our wedding day.
The big day finally arrived on the 12th of March, and it was everything we dreamed of and more. Mike was fantastic from the very start, and so many of our guests commented on how brilliant he was. He has such a natural way of making everyone feel comfortable, and it honestly felt like he was part of the celebration rather than just our photographer.
Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, Mike made the absolute best of it and captured the most beautiful, joyful moments. It truly meant so much to have him there documenting such a special day.
When we received our photos, we were completely overwhelmed with happiness. We haven’t stopped smiling since. Every single image is stunning, and he captured the day so perfectly.
Thank you so much, Mike, for giving us memories we will treasure forever and for making us feel so comfortable and confident throughout. You made our day even more special.
We would recommend Mike to any newly engaged couple in a heartbeat. He is an incredible photographer and an all-round amazing person to have as part of your wedding day! -
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Kayleigh Sent on 27/10/2025Amazing!
We cant stop looking at our photos they are absolutely brilliant!
Not just our photographer but he blended in so well with our guests capturing their joy and happiness as well.
On hand with anything when/if required not just photos!
Kind caring and made everyone feel relaxed about being captured on camera
1000% recommend!! -
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Rebecca Sent on 31/08/2025
Fantastic Photographer
Well where do we start….
Mikes images truly made us go back to our special day and they are absolutely stunning. So good we cannot even begin to choose favourites yet.
We gathered all the family round last night to go through them together, there was laughter, memories brought back and tears too.
Mike was a total vibe throughout the whole day and we could not have picked a better photographer.
Thank you again for capturing our special day and helping us to create lasting memories. Keep doing what you do because you are truly talented.
Lots of love
Mr & Mrs Murphy x -
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Taya Sent on 10/06/2025
The most prefect photographer!
Where to begin! From the minute we met Mike (2 years before our big day) the communication has always been amazing and we have never had any issues. He always ensured that everything we wanted doing was done and it was done perfectly.
We did a pre shoot before our big day to give us a taste of being in front of the camera and this gave us a huge confidence boost as we could just be ourselves and he captured photos of us that weren’t posed or formal and these turned out amazing!!!
On our big day Mike came early with plenty of time to spare and took some of the most amazing photos from start to finish. We even went off for our own private shoot which got us the most perfect photos of us as newly weds. It was so kind and lovely to receive a few Polaroid pictures on the day which gave us an insight into how the pictures would look and they were beautiful!!
The photo album and box are just beautiful and we couldn’t be more happier with everything you did for us throughout the whole experience you really captured the little details! Thank you so so much for everything Mike☺️❤️
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Akvile Sent on 10/05/2025Over the moon
We had Michael for our wedding end of April. PERFECT! No better word to describe him and his work. From the day we first spoke to him, till now - after our wedding his communication has been incredible. On the day he made us feel so at ease and so special. From being my personal hype man to capturing every detail. You can tell when someone is truly passionate about what they do. And the pictures speak for themselves, we cannot stop going through them and reliving the whole day. Forever grateful and we recommend his services to all! Thank you thank thank you thank you Michael! 🥰🩵 -
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Nicola Sent on 30/03/2025Best decision ever!!!!
We hired Mike for our wedding in December last year, and was the best decision we made!!!!
Had an absolutely fantastic time, he made us feel very comfortable having our photos taken, felt very natural and we had a laugh as well.
When we received our album we were blown away with how it looked and the quality of everything we received, now we have to find photo frames to do the prints justice.
From meeting him for our pre shoot, right up until we received our album he was always available to answer any questions we had, even just general wedding questions.
It was like having another guest at our wedding, he chatted to everyone, put everyone at ease and helped create a fantastic atmosphere all throughout our day.
If you are still trying to decide on a photographer for your wedding, we would highly recommend Mike!!! -
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