IRIS Photography

I’m Mike and I’ve been photographing weddings and family events for twelve years, having come from a corporate marketing background. I love working with couples and families to capture what’s unique and real about them in photographs. I’ve traveled around the world and appreciate what we can learn from all cultures, and what unites us as people–weddings in particular transcend geography and show our shared humanity.

I’d say I’m an ambivert, right between an extrovert and introvert, which seems to help in both working with people and working alone. I’ve enjoyed running for years…ran one Boston Marathon and a few half marathons (and two Hood to Coast relay races with 12 friends…very memorable and highly recommended!). I also love skiing with friends, wine from everywhere, history books, comedies, and cooking. Most of all I enjoy traveling with my family–my co-pilot Jane and our boys, Sebbie (16) and Jude (14)–on trips to Turkey, South Africa, throughout Europe and most recently to Vietnam. I’m proud to call West Hartford my hometown and have volunteered in the community with Literacy Volunteers, Cub Scouts, and the West Hartford Center Business Association. Last but not least, I’m a huge dog lover and “parent” to Badger, our lovable one year old Mini Aussie Shepherd.