king street photo weddings

Founded 1998 • With Angi since June 2012

King Street Photo Weddings was the first and established business here in Charleston with over 26 years of proven experience as the best photographer for Weddings, Fashion, Children. They say you are best when you are passionate about what you love to do – that is why Michel Berda started this journey . With Vision, Dedication, Love, and Fun, God has blessed him with this great talent. Michel is known by his peers as “One of the best wedding photographers in the world.” His images have been published in the Knot, Real Wedding, Destination & Honeymoon, Studio Design, Grace Ormonde, and Wedding Unveiled. He is also recipient of the 2011 USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program which recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Michel is now one of the busiest destination wedding photographers both abroad and here in the U.S. He is based out of Charleston, SC – the 2nd largest wedding destination in the country. The Artiste in Michel is being able to create one-of-a-kind lifetime memories, not just in prints, but in what we have known and learned and passed on from generation to generation: your lifelong keepsake album. From capturing amazing images, to the special artistic digital effects he puts to the images, then incorporating it all into the album is what makes him, and his company, unique and very different. "We hope you will give us the honor of capturing your wedding." My Very Best, Michel Berda

Business Highlights

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Amenities

Free Estimates
yes
Warranties
satisfaction
Emergency Service
Yes
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Licensed
Trade License Number
45579
Trade License Locale
City Of Charleston, SC
Trade License Authority
Charleston, SC
Trade License Expiration
01/31/2021
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Verified Reviews

5.0

(13) Verified Reviews

Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews
Rich R.
5.0
03/13/2015
Testimony from my Son and his Wife: We (my husband and I) would like to share our great appreciation with Michel Berda and his team who were sympathetic to our situation and agreed to work with us after we could not get in touch with our previously hired photographer who could not be contacted after we had made our deposit and we had thought something happened to them. With time getting short before our wedding, we found Michel Berda on Angie?s list, read the reviews and decided to contact him. Michel was very sympathetic to our situation and offered us a discount to compensate for our lost deposit. Completely on his own, Michel successfully tracked down our previously contracted photographer and offered his services as a mediator. However we all decided it was best to work with Michel and his team. Michel offered us two photographers, for the price of one. Michel?s services turned out to be phenomenal and we couldn?t have been happier with his team, Donovan and Harold, who were very nice and amazing people who shared the joy of our wedding day. They were on time, very understanding, with a sense of humor, patient and flexible with changes that came during that hectic day.
Description of Work
Provide wedding photography services
Category
photographers, wedding planning
Elizabeth S.
5.0
08/03/2014
When I first spoke with Michel, I felt his sincerity in wanting to capture the joy, the emotion, the relationships, and the love in our vow renewal ceremony. I knew after that first conversation that Michel was the photographer that we could trust to help us capture the sentiment of this day, and he did exactly that! The beautiful photos that Michel captured are evidence of his passion, creativity, professionalism and experience. We feel so fortunate to have had Michel there to photograph our vow renewal, and we'll be eternally grateful as we now have wedding pictures to remember a beautiful day with our friends and family … and that will forever make me smile! Thank you, Michel Berda!!!
Description of Work
Michel recently photographed our vow renewal, which was really our wedding day ten years in the making!
Category
photographers
Rebecca H.
5.0
08/01/2014
It went perfectly!
Description of Work
Michel was fabulous! He arrived an hour early and had many great ideas for pictures that I would never have thought of. He was an absolute professional but still cracked jokes with my family and friends. The finished product was exactly what I wanted and I would definitely hire him again!
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Hi [member name removed], Thank you so very much for you're lovely honest reviews, I enjoyed creating these images for you, I appreciate you taking the time and posting this amazing honest review. Thank You, MIchel Berda
Jess F.
5.0
01/19/2014
EXCELLENT!!! Very professional. Michel did a great job photographing our wedding, he was early and paid attention to details. The photographs turned out perfect. I would highly recommend King Street Photo Weddings. Thank you again, Michel JF
Description of Work
Photographed Wedding
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Hi (Remove member name), Glad to hear from you yesterday and I am glad you loved everything that I captured, I am so glad you received your album as well. Many thanks for being great clients as well. My Very Best, Michel Berda photography
john G.
5.0
11/07/2013
excellent talented professional who provides outstanging service. he has experience in los angles and new york as major photographer in a top agency and thankfully has brought his skills to the low country. Very punctual and fast turnaround and pleasant to work with i highly recommend him! john gross
Description of Work
took professional photos and headshotts on 2 occasions
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Hi [Member name removed], Great to have your business and create this nice images for you. Thank You So Very Much, Michel Berda
Keri W.
5.0
10/23/2013
Wonderful photographer and person!! Michel took all the pictures from our engagement to the wedding and all of his photos exceeded expectations. He was very professional but also very easy to work with. He gives great direction during his sessions and the results are amazing! Highly recommended by this newlywed!!
Description of Work
Engagement photos, bridal portraits, wedding photographer
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Hi [member name removed], Yes great engagement images and I was glad to create these images, thank you so very much. Michel Berda
mary M.
5.0
09/19/2013
Donovan was there early and stayed late. He smiled the whole night and got some amazing shots. They listened to our wants and delivered them expertly. Michel has been "on it" since we signed a contract with him at the Savannah Bridal Show.
Description of Work
Michel Berda's associate Donovan photographed my daughter's wedding.
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Hi [member name removed], I am glad you loved Donovan work and passion, we were glad to be a big part of it. Thank You So Very Much, Michel Berda
Lance S.
5.0
07/05/2013
We were planning a 1st birthday party when, at the last minute, a scheduling issue came up with our photographer. We called Michel who responded immediately by phone. He offered to cover the event for us, even though it obviously was last minute. He spent time to reassure us and describe what he would do for the party. Our original photographer was able to cover the event but we wanted to mention Michel. We would definitely call him again.
Description of Work
see below
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Gald it all worked out for you [member name removed]. My Pleasure, Michel Berda
Jaime T.
5.0
05/30/2013
The bridal shoot was a month and a half or so before the wedding. He met us promptly where he said he would and was ready to get started. Although the day was BRUTALLY cold, he made sure to take care of me by stopping and providing me his jacket between shoots! And his familiarity with the downtown Charleston area enabled us to capture lots of quality shots from at least 6 or 7 locations. We are more than pleased with the quality and artistry of the shots and had a hard time picking just 1 for the bridal portrait! On our wedding day, again, Michel showed up promptly as expected. He had all kinds of campera equipment strapped to him and was dressed professionally to photograph our wedding. Before the actual day of the wedding, there was plenty of communication back and forth, and we had established a wedding day itinerary so that he knew exactly where to be, when, and what photos were "must-haves" for me. This itinerary made the wedding day photography flow so smoothly! He was a lot of fun and very interactive and knew what he had to do to get just the right shot! When he showed up to photograph, he got straight to work, and was able to photograph and capture everything we wanted, and then some! He has a natural ability for photography and capturing the art of the "moment". We got the "canned" photos that we wanted with all the family members, et al, but the ones that we love the most are the ones that capture moments in time that we will never get back, but we can look at and remember the feelings that are captured in the pictures he took. He is amazing at getting these moments. We are so happy with the quality and artistry of our wedding photography! Thanks Michel!
Description of Work
Photographed my bridal shoot. Photographed our wedding day. Provided Videographer for our wedding ceremony.
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

[member name removed], I received the email from Angies list today, Aww thank you a million for what you have posted I am so happy, honored and thankful that you loved everything I did for you both. I thank you so much again for doing this for me.
Tara S.
5.0
01/28/2013
We enjoyed having Michel as our photographer. He was very professional and responsive, and most importantly, he took some great photographs of our wedding. During the reception, he noticed that we were having a great sunset and made sure that he got a few extra photos before he left.
Description of Work
Michel photographed my wedding at Magnolia Plantation and Garden on Oct 27,2012.
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Good Morning [member name removed], Thank you so very much for you're lovely honest reviews, I enjoyed creating these images for you, I appreciate you taking the time and posting this amazing honest review. Thank You, MIchel Berda
John B.
5.0
01/21/2013
Michel was the first vendor we booked and loved him back then and love him even more now! Michel has been a joy to work with leading up to our wedding day and was fantastic throughout the whole wedding experience. Michel showed up early the morning of our wedding day and immediately started shooting. Because of timing, sunlight, etc, we began shooting right away. Professional throughout the whole experience Michel directed us to the best locations to capture the moment. My husband and I were able to spend a full hour alone taking pictures right after the ceremony and are still amazed at how great these photos turned out. Michel is truly a motivated photographer who will do anything to capture that prefect shot for his clients. Michel had a few teasers wedding photos in my within 24 hours after our wedding, and they were amazing photos!!! I thought it would take a few months to get all of the photos online and to start building and album but Michel had everything online within 5 weeks, we built our album and had a sample album sent over within a week. Having spoken with many friends who have recently gotten married they are all jealous of the superb quality and responsiveness that my photographer provided, he isn't just a wedding photographer but a true master of his craft. I'd definitely book Michel Berda of King Street Photo Weddings in a heartbeat. I am glad Michel was able to take part in our wedding experience!! Thanks Michel, John and Megan Burke
Description of Work
Wedding photography\custom wedding album.
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Hi [removed member name], Great to hear that you loved the images and I thank you for posting honest reviews about me. Michel Berda
S.A. R.
5.0
12/26/2012
Overall it was great as Michel paid close attention to our requests and delivered magazine ready photos. Moreover, our day of experience made us feel like pure celebrities, as Michel and his team were on site to create and capture magical moments. Michel's photos tell a beautiful story of our wedding... One that brings us joy and nostalgic moments ever time we revisit the photos.
Description of Work
We hired Michel Berda to do our wedding photography nearly 5 years ago when we opted to get married in Charleston. His work and attention to detail is unmatched. He gave us beautiful photos and when I reached out to him nearly 5 years later for additional work, he gladly and wilingly agreed to provide us with awesome customer service and affordable rates for our requests. Michel is a perfectionist and offers you perfect and beautiful work. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking superlative and top notch work and service. He's quite rare!
Category
photographers

Service Provider Response

Thank you so much for the lovely reviews.
Eric R.
5.0
10/29/2012
Overall, Michel delivered to a standard only the most discriminating customer could be left with a loss for words expressing satisfaction. Every detail from the initial engagement photo session, to the rehearsal, to all the wedding day activities, to the reception, followed by delivery of pictures, to the photo selections, to or wedding DVD was simply outstanding. He works really hard to deliver a quality product as promised. Link to photos posted. http://www.kingstreetphotoweddings.com/blog/?cat=4
Description of Work
Michel Berda provides a comprehensive suite of detailed focus service to capture every significant event of your wedding. In our case, his services covered engagement photography, rehearsal, and the entire wedding day where he used the beautiful landscape and historic significance of the city of Charleston as a back drop. His artistic vision was incredible clearly seen in the photographs. His assistance with laying out a time line of our rehearsal & wedding day events was very helpful with streamlining a detailed itinerary which provided a level of comfort. He took photos during the rehearsal to include a dinner afterwards Friday evening. Wedding Day beginning around noon,Michel began taking photos, first with the groom & groomsmen, then transitioned to the brides & maids. He allocated time between the shots for rest while he captured shots of the entire venue set-up. He made himself and staff available to take as many photos as we wanted in addition to what he had planned to ensure our memories were captured with family and friends. He stayed for the entire reception wrapping up shortly before our event ended, an awesome display of dedication and passion for his craft customer service. The quality of his work is breath taking which is consistent with a consummate professional and Top Shelf provider. Michel Berda must be in the class of by himself.
Category
photographers, wedding planning

Service Provider Response

You are amazing clients, and I loved everything I captured. Thank you so much for being honest and taking the time to post honest reviews about me.

Phone

Address

310 King St

Charleston, SC 29401

Service Categories

Photography
Wedding Planning

Other Information

Services offered

Wedding photography, Corporate Photography, Fashion, Sports, documentary, Corporate, Lifestyle, Children. Artistic video.

Services not offered

any other services non photography

Payment options

Check
PayPal

FAQ

king street photo weddings is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

king street photo weddings is open:

Sunday: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

king street photo weddings accepts the following forms of payment: Check, PayPal

Yes, king street photo weddings offers free project estimates.

Yes, king street photo weddings offers eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, king street photo weddings offers emergency services.

No, king street photo weddings does not offer warranties.

king street photo weddings offers the following services: Wedding photography, Corporate Photography, Fashion, Sports, documentary, Corporate, Lifestyle, Children. Artistic video.