I Don’t
Create
Moments,
I Capture
Them.
Hi, I am Michael!
I was born in a small town in northern Germany and was drawn to a variety of art from a young age. My first taste of photography was when I was approached by my friend about taking their engagement photos in 2017. A few instagram posts later, more friends approached me about capturing their wedding day, engagements and take their portraits.
In 2019 I made the jump and started my own business. It’s been a fun ride and I am truly blessed with my clients. Many of them have gone from clients to friends!
My approach and philosophy to photography is simple. “I don’t create moments, I capture them.” ..but what does that even mean? My goal is to capture true and honest emotion. Poses, presets and styles come and go, but emotion and feeling is timeless. I want to create photographs that will last a lifetime.
Kind Words
“Michael was above and beyond what we ever could have imagined for a wedding photographer. It’s always a little nerve wracking being in front of the camera, but Michael made you feel so comfortable and forget that the camera was even there. He did not miss one moment of our big day and we are thrilled with the pictures that we received. Michael was very communicative and timely throughout the whole process. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to go with him. We will definitely be using him for the rest of our lives with any special events we may have. Great quality photos and a great guy!”
— Mariah & Adam
“Unforgettable - The MOST important vendor on my list was my photographer. Michael Derjabin was an amazing photographer on our wedding day! He listened to what we wanted and delivered excellence. We were amazed about his enthusiasm, quality, and professionalism that Michael delivered. He was able to work seamlessly with the Splendent videography team and our guests. Michael and his brother Eli, who was our second photographer, have an eye for capturing small details. When we received our photos, I had several people asking me who our photographer was because he was able to capture true essence. Thank you once again for the cherished and unforgettable moments.”
— Anastasiya & Stan
“Michael did both our engagement and wedding photos. In both cases he was courteous, professional and most importantly took outstanding pictures. He got a great mix of traditional poses and lively action shots. He has a good eye for capturing photos that feel “alive.” The final photo sets were better than we hoped and completed in a timely manner. I would recommend Mike to anyone looking for a great photographer that is easy to work with!”
