We get it — you don’t want just anyone photographing your wedding. This is your once-in-a-lifetime moment, and there are no do-overs.  So when the lead photographer you set your heart on is booked, what are you supposed to do?  Fortunately, we have a team of talented associate photographers! And each offers an exceptional level […]

At Mike Zawadzki Photography, we understand the experience we provide impacts your wedding day memories. Aside from the product we deliver, how you’re treated can affect how you see your photos. They may be picture-perfect – everything you hoped for. But if you had a sub-par experience, then you may feel regret every time you […]

If you’ve taken a peek at our portfolio or scrolled through our Instagram account, you’ve probably noticed nighttime wedding portraits. In fact, we have a whole page dedicated to wedding night and low-light portraits.  While daytime wedding photos have their own unique charm, nighttime photography holds a certain kind of magic. The evening light brings […]

It finally happened. You’ve found “the one.” The perfect New Jersey wedding photographer who matches your style and vision. And ever since discovering the one, you’ve imagined yourself in their photos.  Now, all you have left to do is see if they’re available. So you hop on their website, type your information into the inquiry […]

Proposing to your significant other is a once-in-a-lifetime moment you may have spent months planning.  And while the moment itself will be etched into your memory forever, there is nothing quite like having photographs to look back on.  Unlike the other pivotal pieces of your love story (engagement, wedding day), this one is much briefer. […]

Greek philosopher Heraclitus is known for saying, “Change is the only constant in life.” It’s also the only constant for anyone planning a wedding. You make your plans (and backups), trust your vendor team, and hope for the best.  When Julie and JJ came to me, they were looking for a photographer they could trust […]

Having a winter wedding, but not sure how your photos will turn out? Is it possible to get good wedding photos in the winter? After all, there’s less daylight. And although you would love to capture portraits outdoors, there’s that whole temperature issue. Brrr.. Fret not, friends! The MZP team is here to assure you […]

You’ve put a lot of time and energy into planning your wedding. When the big day comes, you want to enjoy every moment possible.  But you find yourself in somewhat of a predicament. You don’t want your day to be a photoshoot, but you want to ensure you get enough photos with everyone you’ve chosen […]

Trust is essential to any relationship, including the relationships you have with your wedding vendors. After all, you ultimately have to trust these people to take a vision and make it real. That’s no small thing. As a wedding photography team, we spend a lot of time with the couples who book us. Not only […]

Many of the businesses you frequent or companies you work with have a set of core values. You may not always see them displayed on their website, but it’s a safe bet the people behind the company have a few cornerstone beliefs that guide their decisions.  Core values are the principles that guide our actions. […]