Feb 5, 2012 Engagement Session
My fiance and I used Rodney as our photographer for our engagement shoot. We couldn’t have been more pleased with his professionalism, yet easy-going personality. Throughout the process he was very flexible and extremely understanding of our needs. The overall experience was truley enjoyable. The pictures turned out great! His creative and artistic abilities really enhanced our vision for the perfect engagement shoot.
- Ryan and Whitney
Oct 22, 2011 Wedding
My husband and I loved our photographer, Rodney Mickle!
Steve and I got married last year before his first deployment and decided to have our “big wedding” this year after he returned home. Our situation was pretty unique as far as traditional weddings go… We spent the morning together and we got ready for our wedding together as well.
We only have a few pictures together so Steve and I decided to use our big wedding day as an opportunity to take beautiful pictures we can look back on and enjoy forever. As an officer in the Navy, Steve is great at dealing with unusual situations and large groups of people. I had an unfortunate event occur in my childhood which has always effected my self-esteem. I’ve always been very shy and I get extremely nervous when I’m put at the center of everyone’s attention. I was a nervous wreck before the ceremony, yet with the shyness from my past and the anxiousness of our future, Rodney made me feel beautiful. He made Steve and I both feel so special.
Rodney was extremely organized. He got to our venue early and found the best places for pictures so that when it came down to it we were able to spend as much time as possible enjoying our special day. He was the perfect combination of professional and personable. He helped everyone relax with his sense of humor and was quick and effective when taking pictures. He was always perfectly positioned to capture the best moments and angles, yet it never felt like he was in the way.
Rodney was extremely flexible as well. Our limo driver was late picking us up from our hotel so we arrived at our venue later than expected. He was still able to work with the time he was given and take pictures before the ceremony. Steve graduated from the Naval Academy so we really wanted to have pictures taken of us in downtown Annapolis after the reception. The plan was to leave the venue at 8:00 which would give us two hours to get downtown and take pictures. Unfortunately we were delayed again while saying goodbye to our guests. We didn’t leave the venue until after 9:00 and the drive to Annapolis was going to take at least 30 minutes. We wouldn’t have enough time to set up and take pictures once we got there. Rodney knew how much it meant to us to have pictures taken downtown so even though we only had him until 10:00, he stayed and took pictures until after 10:30.
We would absolutely recommend Rodney as a photographer for any occasion, especially weddings. You won’t be disappointed. The images he captured were amazing. They’re better than we ever imagined they’d be! All of our guests loved him and we couldn’t be more pleased with his work. Thanks so much for capturing our day, Rodney!!! You’re the best!!!
- Stephen and Kirsten
September 04, 2010 Wedding
Rodney was great! He was very down to earth and easy to talk to. Our friends and family thought he did a great job. A few friends actually told us at the wedding that they liked our photographer! They noticed how he paid attention to detail and was making sure he got some good shots but at the same time wasn’t pushy or bossy with us! It was a small wedding, guest list was at 75 people. I honestly didn’t notice where he was half the time, he blended in and wasn’t sticking out like a soar thumb or getting in the way. We had an outside ceremony and he got creative with where and how to take some pictures outside which I loved. He was on time, at the venue before us, waiting so he could get the first shots of me and my bridesmaids as we got out our cars, loved it! The pictures he took were great! He caught the small details in a photo that just made it so nice and wonderful! I love the detailed shot of my dress hanging infront of the window and my red wedding shoes sitting on a silver tray with the red lamp next to it, love that picture! Everyone loved the pictures, they came out so much better than I had imagined! I’m glad my husband and I got a picture with him! He worked hard for being the only photographer but he made sure he took some great pictures! I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants a friendly but professional photographer who takes amazing and creative pictures and gets the shots for you!
Sean & Lisa
Nov 14, 2009 Wedding
We had the pleasure of having Rodney photograph our wedding, the picutres were everything we had hoped they would be! Once we saw his portfolio….we knew he was the one! It’s great to have the traditional posed photos, but … once the day is over…..when you look back….. it’s the moments that you think no one is watching…….these are the pictures that touch your heart! We met Rodney once prior to the wedding and then spoke several times by phone and email, he was always friendly and really listened to what we were looking for. The day of the wedding he was right on time and took all the poses we asked for and more! Our guests could not say enough positive things about him, he made them feel comfortable and even took some special requests! It is rare to find someone that goes above and beyond what they have to do….we had booked Rodney until the end of our reception….we ended up having a small after party outside and without even asking …..Rodney offered to take some pictures of us outside in the courtyard! The after pictures turned out so fantastic, we actually chose one of them for the cover of our wedding album. Rodney Mickle has a special gift for capturing those special moments that you will treasure forever!
- Sean and Tammy