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Dallas Photographer

Meet the

Hey, I’m Mike

your photographer, creative director, and personal hype man.

The Story Behind the Lens

As a Dallas photographer with a decade of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Digital Cinematography, I bring a signature, film-inspired aesthetic to every project. I prioritize authenticity over perfection. Since going full-time in 2023, I’ve used my cinematography background to create a film-inspired look that focuses on real emotion. My goal is to capture your story as it naturally unfolds, resulting in images that feel both timeless and true.

The Dream Team

If you see a second photographer at your wedding who is calm and charming, that’s my wife, Angela. By day, she’s a pediatric nurse, so she handles wedding day chaos with ease. We’ve been a team well before we said "I do" in 2022, and we bring that dedication and energy to every couple we serve.

Beyond the Camera

When we aren’t shooting, we’re living our best lives in Dallas with our seven-year-old daughter, Ellie, and our two pups: Brie and Bear. They are our "why," and they remind us that the best memories are often found in the ordinary and beautiful moments.

We’re so glad you’re here, and can't wait to work with you!

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The Experience

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Here’s what clients and couples like you are saying.

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5-STAR RATED | 100+ REVIEWS

  • Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing on a brick pathway in front of large wooden barn doors, with string lights above.

    Maddie and Michael - Austin, Texas Wedding 2025

    "My experience with Michael for my wedding was incredible! He's not only super sweet, but he also has a distinct vision that shines through in his photos. My wedding photos turned out exactly how I'd hoped - with a vintage feel- and every special moment was captured in a way that lets you sense the emotions. I highly recommend Michael for your wedding and engagement photos!”

  • A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting on a staircase with stone balustrades in an indoor setting. The woman is lying back with her head on the man's lap, and they are looking at each other.

    Alaina and Andres - Dallas, Texas Engagement Session 2025

    “5 Stars! I reached out to Michael regarding an engagement session a few weeks ago with a very specific vibe in mind but not totally sure how to describe it. However, Michael hit it out of the park! My goal was to have a session that somehow looked like a romantic European street which isn’t an easy request living in Dallas, TX. Thank you Michael for making our dream pictures come to life!”

  • A pregnant woman with curly hair standing on a beach, holding her belly, in black and white.

    Alexis Mackenzie - Dallas, Texas Maternity Session 2025

    “Michael was so great to work with during my portrait session! He's professional, experienced, and extremely talented! During our photoshoot he offered great direction, and was even open to ideas I had. He got the photos back to me SO QUICK! And I'm very pleased with the result. I highly recommend booking Michael for all your portrait needs and I will be working with him again in the future!”

  • Couple dancing or celebrating on a park pathway surrounded by trees and bushes, smiling and enjoying each other's company in black and white.

    Ilolo and Jaevin - Fort Worth Proposal Session 2025

    “I booked Mike for my engagement and I couldn't have been happier. He not only did a fantastic/professional job helping me walk through my plan but he also is immensely gifted with a camera. I was thrilled to see the pictures…Great photographer, Great Human, Very professional. Absolutely Recommend!”

  • A bride and groom walking hand in hand outdoors, viewed from behind, with mountains in the background, in black-and-white.

    Matt and Stephanie - North Woodstock, New Hampshire Wedding 2025

    “I observed Mike grow from a naturally great photographer out of the gate to an elite expert in the craft in a fairly short amount of time. We knew who we wanted to take the most important photos of our entire life almost immediately, and were lucky to lock his team in almost before choosing the venue. Angela and Mike work together incredible well and made our experience as stress free as possible. Their ideas and attention to detail is unmatched, and the best part; they flew from Texas to New Hampshire, and took the type of photographs lifetime residents dream to be able to capture.”

  • A black and white photo of a bride and groom walking hand in hand on a brick pathway surrounded by lush garden foliage and flowers.

    Mae and Chris - New Jersey Wedding 2025

    “I seriously could not believe the photos when he sent them to me! We loved his work so much I contracted him to photograph our large wedding ceremony. He really guided us through a stressful time. He helped us establish a smooth timeline that allowed us to get all our must have shots while also fully enjoying the day! When I look at the photos of our first look, I feel the emotions all over again.”

  • A black and white photo of a bride and groom walking hand in hand in a garden, with large trees and a wooden fence in the background.

    Emily and Tim - Fort Worth, Texas Wedding 2025

    “My husband and I gifted the bride and groom with their wedding photography…and we could not have had a better experience! MJ Photography gave the most amazing attention to detail, personalization, and a fun/exciting demeanor to the busy day…everything the bride and groom were hoping for and more. They are kind, talented, professional, and extremely passionate about people and capturing the most important days of their lives! Communication leading up to the wedding was so nice - with so many moving parts, MJ photography ensured everything was on track and made the most of every second of their time with the Bride and Groom.”

  • A black and white photo of a couple holding hands and walking away on a park pathway surrounded by trees and bushes, with a bench in the background.

    Joseph and Rebeca - Dallas, Texas Engagement Session 2026

    “Amazing engagement photos we loved working with Michael. He has a great eye for detail and composition. The best experience.”

  • A black-and-white photo of two people on a small wooden bridge over a pond, surrounded by trees and foliage.

    Loana and Jad - Fort Worth Proposal 2025

    “I cannot say enough amazing things about Mike! From the very beginning, he was professional, warm, and incredibly easy to work with—which made such a difference on such an emotional and important day. He captured every moment of our proposal so perfectly! The photos are absolutely stunning—like something out of a fairytale. Every shot is beautifully composed, with perfect lighting and attention to detail. He managed to preserve not just the visuals, but the emotions of the day, and we’ll treasure these memories forever.”

  • A black-and-white photo of a couple holding hands in a field, with trees in the background.

    James and Krista - Plano, Texas Maternity Session 2025

    “Amazing experience and direction from Mike. Very personable. I get nervous when taking pictures, but his personality and direction was able to give me confidence during our shoot, which lead to an amazing result. We love our photos and will be using again.”

  • Black and white photo of a woman with long hair, looking at the camera, outdoors with rocks and blurred landscape in the background.

    Charlee - Dallas, Texas Creative Session 2024

    “Had such a great photo session! He makes you feel really comfortable in front of the camera and is like your personal hype man. He’s also so fast and quick and you can tell he really understands photography and how to make everything look incredibly beautiful ! 10/10 recommend”

  • A black and white photo of a couple holding hands and running through a grassy field during sunset or sunrise.

    Ariel and Jeremiah - Fort Worth, Texas Couples Session 2024

    “My boyfriend and I have never gotten photos done professionally, and I wanted to surprise him for our 4 year anniversary! Michael did an amazing job at capturing the vision I had for these photos and made us feel so comfortable during the shoot. Book with him if you want some instagrammable/ frame worthy pics!”

Service Area

Dallas, Texas

MJ Photography offers portrait photography and wedding photography in Dallas, Texas and surrounding area.

Greater North Dallas Area Cities

We also offer our services to the cities within the greater North Dallas area. Frisco, Plano, Allen, McKinney, The Colony, Grapevine are just some examples of the cities we frequently go to.

Beyond the DFW Metroplex

MJ Photography offers a customizable Destination Wedding Package as well as general photography services outside of the DFW Metroplex for an additional fee.