NARRATIVE PORTRAITS

Those are the regular, everyday events that tell the true story of your life. Instead of letting these stories slip by unnoticed or untold, let’s preserve and share these meaningful moments for generations to come. So after you’ve spent years making incredible memories, you’ll have a beautiful way to relive them too.

Restoring an old home
Watching the kids come home from school and play with the dog
The day to day stories (and recipes!) of grandparents
A passionate hobby that promises a potential new career

From celebrating birthdays to graduation, engagement to marriage, a big leap, a new build, promotions to retirement. And maybe sprinkling in a holiday card or two.

Let’s turn these meaningful moments into photos you can print.

Documenting life's biggest moments is often something we do on autopilot.

Portrait Photography Done Differently...

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The stories you share are anything but ordinary. Why should the photos be any different?

illustrative
bold
documentary

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By connecting with you personally and understanding the significance of your story, we co-create photos that serve as a visual summary of your thoughts and emotions.

The stories you share are anything but ordinary.
Why should the photos be any different?

illustrative | bold | documentary

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Isn't life funny? We never quite know where it will take us.

After photographing over 500 weddings, I've learned that life is too nuanced and multifaceted to be contained in one day. I've seen the start of hundreds of "happily ever afters", but I've also been witness to life continuing on past these milestones.

And, trust me, those seemingly ordinary seasons and stories are just as important to the full picture of your life.

That's why I intentionally bring focus to commonplace moments. So later, when you're sharing stories with loved ones, you'll have professional photographs to illustrate your lifetime.

I'm Mike Zawadzki

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4 weeks after your session, you'll receive a minimum of 50 photos hand-edited in my signature bold style via digital download. Perfect for safekeeping or sharing your story with loved ones online!

03. Get ready to share your story

After discussing your inspiration, I'll create a customized proposal that fits your exact vision and style. After all, each story is unique. The options I'll put together for you will be too.

02. A proposal that's all about you

When you initially get in touch, we'll connect on a phone call so that I can understand more about you, your story, and your concept for the session.

01. Let's get to know each other

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And they're a result of a comfortable, personal experience led by a photographer who knows when to direct and when to let moments unfold naturally.

Because I care about you and the meaning of your story, you'll never have to worry about looking - or feeling - forced or awkward.

Wondering how that works?

The most moving photos are ones that distill the soul of the moment into one frame.

An Untraditional Approach