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Mike Moreland
wedding photographer Atlanta
Mike Moreland has a driving passion to capture dramatic images that show a myriad of emotions. Shooting from locations throughout the country, Mike’s trademark passion is working with people, architecture, resorts, and various commercial and industrial clients. Mike believes in exceptional personalized attention with clients who love photography. His creative, unique and highly experienced eyes capture moments that the average person overlooks. Mike takes pride in offering his clients unique images. It’s one thing to take a picture, it’s another to create a work of art. Mike believes in the power of wall art, canvas portraits, and boutique albums to highlight the moments captured during a session.
Mike Moreland has been a photographer for over 25 years. Born and raised in Atlanta, Mike left the South to attend the world renowned Brooks Institute of Photography. Mike got involved in the Commercial Photography field, where he mastered the art of Advertising Photography for over 15 years. Specializing in fashion, architecture, and advertising he appeared in many publications including Woman’s World, McGraw-Hill Publications, Red Book, and the Meredith Corporations (Better Homes & Gardens Magazine). Needing a new challenge, Mike directed his talent towards photographing portraits. There a new passion was born. Mike is anything but your typical Portrait Photographer. His portrait work has been published in hundreds of national magazines and books including The Atlantan, Jezebel, and Occasions Magazine. Rangefinder Magazine claimed Mike as “one of the top photographers in the country!” He has been presented by the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants with the Professional’s Choice Award Atlanta. Mike has also been named the 2010 Allie Award Winner for the Best Event Photographer.
Mike’s newest passion is sharing his knowledge with others. He loves teaching customized photography workshops and classes. He strongly believes in personal investment. If you are passionate about photography, taking a class with Mike Moreland is a great place to start. He knows all the rules, techniques, and tricks to driving your photography skills to the next level! Whether you’re a beginner, or a professional Mike works with all levels of students teaching the ways of family portraits, high school seniors, weddings, maternity shoots, newborns, boudoir, and everything commercial.
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Meet the Team
It is truly a privilege to be chosen to photograph one of the most important events in your life – your wedding. Every wedding deserves a team of experienced photographers to capture the myriad of memorable moments you have orchestrated. The Moreland team will be with you to document the beauty, excitement and drama of your day.
On your wedding day our lenses are focused upon what is important to you. We use creative photography to capture your memorable moments, the beauty and details of your day. Are family, friends and fun a key element in your wedding day experience? Tell us about how your life has been impacted by them. Why are they special to you?
We are a part of your story.
We shoot around 4,000 images per wedding. The first time you see your wedding images is a BIG DEAL. We create a slideshow of your photographs and present them to you and your family on a big screen – kinda like a movie debut. You will love it. Then we tell your story in a custom-designed (no templates), hand-crafted book to match your personalities and preferences. Tell us your vision for your book – we will create it.
We love to tell your story with images.
- Owner of Moreland Photographer
- Photographer
- Boss-man
Mike has been photographing weddings for over 20 years. He’s the go-to man for Atlanta weddings with zero stress and a perfect day-of timeline. Mike goes above and beyond the call of duty for his brides, grooms, and their families. He has two beautiful and successful daughters and loves to teach about his number one passion, photography.
- Photographer
- Albums and Cards Designer
- Studio Manager
Tiffany has been with Moreland Photography for almost four years. As an intern from the University of Georgia she started with Moreland Photography managing and keeping all the websites up to date. Now, she manages much more than just websites, Tiffany is the main second shooter and loves to design wedding albums. She loves Jesus, hanging out with her husband, friends and family, and spending time outdoors.
- Photo editor
- Mom extraordinarre
Jennifer started working for Mike over 14 years ago, back in the film days of the business. She then worked for Moreland Photography remotely so she could focus more time on raising her family with her darling husband. As a successful painter, it was an easy transition to the digital world, and now helps as one of our main editors for weddings. She is the lady to thank for beautiful color adjustments and artistic effects.
- Album Design
- Card Designer
Teresa is a graphic designer who we are lucky to have on the team. She designs wedding and portrait albums, and custom greeting cards, invitations and announcements for Moreland Photography. Teresa runs her own graphic design business Creative 3.
- Album Designer
Noelle started working as an album designer for Mike in 2008 when she moved to Georgia. Prior to that she worked at a South Florida photography studio as a portrait shooter and album designer as well as being an occasional second shooter at weddings. Post-production work is Noelle’s favorite part of the industry, as she loves to create albums that will become cherished keepsakes. Noelle also works at a preschool as an assistant teacher. She and her husband have twin boys, so her hands are full and so is her heart!
- Wedding Assistant
- Portrait Session Assistant
- Studio
Claire is one of Mike’s amazing daughters! She’s currently at Perimeter College school for Journalism. On the side, she helps out at Moreland Photography assistant. Claire’s always right there holding a reflector, helping us for a fast lens change. She also cameo’s as our videographer for wedding ceremonies. Claire is passionate about rescuing animals one cat and dog at a time.
Awards and Press
Getting our brides published!
Over the past 27 years, Mike Moreland has been recognized for his superior photography and honored with numerous national and international awards.
Awards:
2015 Two Bright Lights Editor’s Choice Award Winner
2014 Best Wedding and Event Photographer (Allie Awards presented by the ISES and NACE Atlanta Chapters),
2010 Best Wedding and Event Photographer (Allie Awards presented by the ISES and NACE Atlanta Chapters),
2008 ACPWC choice Award for Photography,
GPPA First Place for Album Weddings & Social Events,
GPPA First Place Candid, and many, many more.
Published: We have been featured in many publications over the last 30 years! We work very diligently to get our Bride and Groom’s published, photographing details you might not even think about! One of our recent awards was being named Editor’s Choice in 2014 for the Two Bright Lights Blog. This is a title that goes to photographers who are in the top 5% for amount of times published in the United States. Here are some of our most recent features, with more being submitted every week:
- The Celebration Society
- Munaluchi Bride Magazine
- Southern Celebrations Magazine
- The Celebration Society
- Southern Celebrations Magazine
- Bitchless Bride Magazine
- Carolina Bride
- The Inspired Bride
- Borrowed & Blue
- The Celebration Society
- The Budget Savvy Bride
- The Knot
- Rustic Wedding Chic
- The Budget Savvy Bride
- The Knot
- Season Magazine
- The Knot: Georgia Edition
- The Celebration Society
- The Knot
- How He Asked.com
- DIY Magazine
- The Celebration Society
- MyWedding.com
- The Celebration Society
- Style Me Pretty
- The Inspired Bride
Lori & Winston | Wedding: October 9, 2013
- The Knot Print: Florida
- Style Me Pretty
- Trendy Bride
- A Paper Proposal
- The Knot
- The Atlantan Brides Magazine by Modern Luxury
- Two Bright Lights Blog
- Occasions Magazine
- Occasions Magazine Print: Georgia
- Occasions Magazine Print: Florida
We’ve also be published in these magazines as well: The Celebration Society Magazine, Occasions Magazine, Myweddings.com, Ritz Carlton Weddings Magazine, PaperMoon Weddings, Trendy Bride Online, Style Me Pretty Magazine, Two Bright Lights, The Knot: Georgia Printed Issue, The Knot: Florida Printed Issue, The Knot.com, Seasons Magazine, The Atlantan Magazine, Atlantan Brides Magazine, Atlanta Weddings Magazine, Soiree Magazine, Accent South Magazine, The Atlantan Brides Magazine, Rangefinder, Jezebel
Memberships: PPA, WPPI, GPPA