Arizona’s Mike Olbinski Photography: chasing storms and capturing hearts

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You might remember our Arizona-based sponsor Mike Olbinski as the storm chasing wedding photographer. We've already talked about how he's a total badass adventurer who's willing to take chances to get amazing wedding photos, so now let's talk about the more romantic side to Mike Olbinski's photography.

Here's the deal: while Mike may know how to chase storms, he sure as shit knows how to capture emotions. From cheers to tears, these latest wedding photos absolutely tug at my cold dead heartstrings.

Before we dive in, maybe let's learn about Mike through this adorable video featuring his even more adorable family:

My wedding was the best day of my life, and my daughter's birth was the second. I've never shot a wedding where I didn't get at little choked up during the father-daughter dance. And that sappiness is due to my wife, who instilled in me a fantastic sentimentality that runs deep in her family. They are criers, and I've officially become a member.

Welcome to the emotional fold, Mike. Your wife-induced softer side is probably the reason you could capture such a beautiful moment as this:

Mike also does a great job of explaining why his emotional side helps him shoot weddings:

Weddings are a huge deal. The moments within them are even bigger. You hear about a funny moment when your brother did the splits on the dance floor, but you missed it. Or that welling tear brimming in your father's eye. The laughter. The fun. The experience.
That's why you hire me. I'm there for all of it. I capture those memories for you. From start to finish. And we have a lot of fun along the way.

We already know that a few Tribesmaids have definitely been having a blast with Mike as their photographer. For you nervous brides out there: one Tribesmaid shared her pics with us and noted that the engagement shoot was “not nearly as awkward as I'd feared. We were just ourselves, and Mike was just a dude with a camera. We're both really happy with the results!”

Last but not least, Mike Olbinski makes your wedding photography super-duper easy by including a second shooter in all of his packages. He also loves to travel! (What else would you expect form a storm chaser?)

So wipe the tears of happiness from your eyes, check “hire photographer” off of your “to do” list, and book Mike Olbinski ASAP!

About the Author: Megan Finley Horowitz

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When Megan's not writing, traveling, and sleeping, she's eating like the fate of the world depends on it. (You're welcome, world!) You can snoop into her personal life over on her website The Dash and Dine!