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Start with the practical questions couples ask most. Continue into focused articles when a timeline, photography, or planning decision deserves a little more room.

Questions couples ask us most.

Pricing, travel, style, engagement sessions, booking, family photography, and practical backup questions all stay together here.

How much does it cost to work with M2?

Most couples select M2 Photography wedding collections in the $7,000–$12,000 range, depending on coverage and team structure. We share the exact options for your date after learning how much of the celebration you want photographed and which team configuration fits.

We also offer smaller packages for intimate weddings and elopements, ensuring that every love story can be captured beautifully.

To explore your options and view our full pricing guide, send us an inquiry. We’d love to help you design the perfect experience.

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Do you travel?

Absolutely! While we love our home base in Philadelphia, we’re not tied to state lines or even country borders. We create custom destination wedding packages tailored to each couple, taking into account your date, location, and travel needs.

Whether your celebration is across the U.S., overseas, or somewhere out-of-this-world (we’re still working on the moon!), we’d love to hear your story and help capture it beautifully.

How many weddings do you book per year?

In total, the M2 team photographs around 40 weddings per year. Michael and Melissa accept 15 bookings per year.

What is your shooting style?

We approach photography as an art form, capturing not just the moments, but the energy and essence of your unique love story. Our style is soulful, joyful, and authentic. We focus on highlighting your personality and the natural flow of your day, rather than relying on stiff, traditional poses.

We blend editorial elegance with documentary storytelling, preserving both the big, unforgettable moments and the subtle, in-between details that carry the heartbeat of your wedding. Every glance, laugh, and quiet pause contributes to the energy of the day, and we take pride in documenting it all with intention, presence, and heart.

What is your editing style?

Our editing style is rich, authentic, and true to life. We embrace the natural contrast of light and shadow, capturing the full depth of your wedding day. Our goal is to create images that feel timeless, honest, and emotionally resonant, reflecting the beauty of your day exactly as it happened.

Do we offer engagement shoots?

Yes, we love engagement sessions. These shoots are a chance to celebrate your relationship, explore what you love doing together, and capture moments that truly reflect who you are as a couple.

Whether it’s wandering through a favorite park, enjoying a cozy city afternoon, or creating a shared experience that’s meaningful to you, we focus on the moments that show your connection, joy, and love. Connection sessions start at $900, and we’ll work with you to plan a shoot that feels authentic, personal, and full of heart.

Do you offer video?

We believe in the power of both photography and cinematic film, each capturing moments and emotions in its own unique way. We offer Photo + Cinematic Film packages through our sister company, Stagger Films.

Explore their work and reach out to create a seamless, story-driven experience that beautifully preserves your wedding day.

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Do you offer Photo Booths?

Yes, we’re big fans of photo booths! They’re a fun, interactive way to capture moments and create memories at weddings, celebrations, and events of all kinds.

Our sister company, Poser Photobooth Co., provides elevated, customized booths designed to complement your wedding or reception perfectly. From candid laughter to playful snapshots, their booths bring guests together while reflecting your unique style and vision.

If you’re working with us for photography and plan to book a photo booth as well, let us know. We’re happy to offer a special discount toward your Poser Photobooth experience.

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What is required to book my date?

Booking your wedding with M2 Photography is simple, intentional, and all about connection.

Our first step is to meet, either in person or virtually, to get to know one another and make sure we’re the perfect fit. We focus on quality over quantity, working with a limited number of couples so we can build close, personal relationships and deliver our absolute best work.

Once we’re aligned, we’ll provide a contract to formalize your date and details. A 50% deposit secures your date and confirms your commitment, allowing us to dedicate ourselves fully to capturing your story.

Do you photograph families?

We do, and we love photographing families. Amrit and Melissa photograph our family sessions. We offer full family sessions as well as mini sessions.

Do we give out raw photos?

Think of it this way: chefs don’t serve raw meat, and photographers don’t deliver unedited files. Our couples hire us for our artistic vision, expertise, and attention to detail, and we put the same care into editing each image as we do capturing it.

We believe your images deserve thoughtful, intentional finishing, so every photograph you receive is polished, timeless, and ready to treasure for a lifetime.

Do you carry insurance?

Yes, we are fully insured.

What if an emergency happens and you can’t photograph our wedding?

This is something we’ve always considered and taken seriously, and we have always had a backup plan in place. One of the reasons we have a team is to have each other’s backs.

We also have a beautiful and tight-knit photography community here in Philadelphia. Though we try to keep ourselves in good health, we are all human and know that sometimes things are beyond our control. We will make every reasonable effort to ensure you are taken care of.

More useful reading.

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How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do You Need?

Most couples need between 8 to 10 hours of wedding photography, but the right amount depends on your timeline, locations, and what you actually want captured.

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Do You Need Engagement Photos?

Engagement photos are not required for a great wedding photography experience, but they can make the camera feel more familiar before the wedding day.

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People and experience6 min read

What It’s Actually Like to Work With a Wedding Photographer

A practical look at the experience from preparation and planning through the wedding day and everything that follows.

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Do You Need a Second Photographer for Your Wedding?

Understand when a second photographer makes sense, what they add, and how simultaneous coverage can change the shape of the day.

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Wedding Photography Pricing in Philadelphia

Compare elopement, full-day, and wedding-weekend coverage, then see how team size, time, experience, and finished work shape the investment.

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Photography decisions5 min read

How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer

Choose a photographer through experience, approach, and fit, not only the individual photographs that first catch your eye.

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The 7 Wedding Photography Questions Nobody Tells You to Ask

The questions that reveal consistency, preparation, people skills, delivery, rights, and judgment when a wedding stops following the plan.

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Wedding Photography Styles Explained

Understand how documentary, photojournalistic, fine-art, editorial, and traditional approaches change both the experience and the finished photographs.

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Resources can answer the common questions. A real conversation can help with the choices that depend on your people, priorities, and plans.

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