Director Photographer
Michael
Director, photographer, professional third wheel, occasional timeline therapist
I started A Merry Mayhem because I got tired of seeing weddings photographed perfectly... but remembered poorly.
Let's make photos that feel like you.
I'm probably not the photographer you expect.
I'm not going to ask you to laugh on cue.
I'm not going to tell you to stare lovingly into each other's eyes every five minutes.
And I'm definitely not going to spend your entire wedding arranging your hands like a mannequin.
What I will do is make you forget I'm carrying a camera.
Because the best photographs don't happen when you're trying to look good.
They happen when you're busy having a really good time.
My job isn't to create moments.
It's to notice them before they're gone.
The little glances.
Your dad pretending he isn't emotional.
Your best friend ugly crying in the back.
That five-second laugh the two of you have that nobody else understands.
Those are the photographs you'll still care about twenty years from now.
People look their best when they are natural, but thats the hardest thing for a photographer to do
Authentic over perfect.
Perfect poses are everywhere.
Your relationship isn't.
from $ 500
Photos for future you.
I'm not photographing Instagram.
I'm photographing memories your future family will inherit.
from $ 1300
Finding beauty in the chaos
Kids running around.
Grandma interrupting portraits.
Rain.
Someone forgetting the rings.
Real life usually photographs better than perfect plans.
from $ 2600
Things You'll Hear Me Say
"What is your wife's favourite food?."
"Have fun, be in the moment."
"That's exactly what I wanted."
"Don't look at me, look at each other."
"Let's run together."
"Perfect. Don't change anything."
"Who is the one that is likely to be late?"
what they have to say
He immediately felt like an old friend - he was very warm, friendly, and candid from the initial consultation process, all the way to the outdoor shoot and wedding reception shoots as well.
By fiona & ferdi
WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY
Michael made the entire process (from creative calls & actual shoot) very easy and comfortable for both of us. His outgoing and friendly personality made us feel like it was one of our friends taking our photos.
By james & Charmaine
WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY
Michael, you instantly made us feel at ease throughout the entire shoot. You weren’t just taking photos, you were capturing genuine moments and emotions, all while keeping the atmosphere light and fun. We loved how you chatted with us between shots, made us laugh, and helped us relax completely. It truly felt like we had a friend behind the camera — and that made all the difference !!
By Aaron & Kim
Hey, my name is Michael
Bubble tea solves most creative problems.
I still play Dota.
You probably see me at every IT Show
I've photographed more than 600 weddings.
Dog person.
I genuinely laugh with my couples.
Weddings still make me emotional after all these years.
FAQ
Why do you call yourself a documentary photographer?
Because your wedding already has a story.
I'm not there to rewrite it—I'm there to preserve it.
The laughs, the tears, the chaos, the quiet moments... those are the things that become priceless years from now.
What if things didn't went smoothly?
Because you'll never remember how perfectly your bouquet was angled.
You'll remember how your mum looked at you.
Will you tell us what to do?
Yes... but probably a lot less than you think.
I'll give you simple prompts instead of complicated poses. Think of me as someone nudging you in the right direction rather than directing a movie.
Most of the magic happens when you stop thinking about the camera.
What's the one thing you want every couple to remember?
Be present.
Seriously.
Your wedding will fly by faster than you think. Don't spend it worrying about timelines, your dress, or whether your hair is still perfect.
Laugh a little louder. Hug people a little longer. Dance like nobody's filming.
I'll take care of the photographs.
You just focus on making memories worth remembering.
Moments framed in time
Let's document your story