The Mike Atchison Experience | Geelong Wedding Photographer

THE BOLD | THE REAL | THE UNFILTERED

The moments you didn’t plan for — but will never forget.

Your wedding day doesn’t need to feel like a production.
And it definitely doesn’t need to feel like a photoshoot.

A calm, considered way to document your wedding day.

THE EXPERIENCE

It should feel like your day.
Unrushed. Comfortable. Grounded in what matters most to you.

I work in a way that keeps things relaxed and natural, while making sure nothing important is missed.

There is guidance when you need it.
And space when you do not.

You are never left wondering what to do, and never pushed into anything that does not feel like you.

Most couples tell me the same thing once it’s all over.

WHAT WORKING WITH ME FEELS LIKE

They say it felt easier than they expected.

From the moment we connect, my role is simple.
To make sure you feel comfortable, supported, and free to be present.

I am not there to take control of your day or turn moments into scenes.
I am there to pay attention, anticipate what is coming next, and quietly document what matters as it naturally unfolds.

You do not need to know how to pose.
You do not need to act a certain way.
You do not need to think about the camera.

Guided when needed. Unobtrusive when it matters most.

ON THE DAY

Early on, I guide just enough to keep things relaxed, especially when nerves can creep in.

Once you settle into the rhythm of the day, I step back.

I watch for the moments that happen without planning.
The nervous energy before the ceremony.
The quiet glances you do not realise you are sharing.
The laughter that takes over during speeches.
The way the day feels as it moves along.

Nothing is rushed.
Nothing is forced.
The day is allowed to be exactly what it is.

Almost every couple you see in my work was too.

IF YOU’RE WORRIED ABOUT BEING PHOTOGRAPHED

Most of the couples I work with tell me they are not particularly comfortable having their photo taken.

That is completely normal.

My approach is built for people who want their photos to feel like themselves, not staged or overly directed.
You will never be asked to fake moments or repeat things for the sake of a shot.

What usually surprises people is how quickly they stop thinking about the camera altogether.

We've honestly received so many compliments from our guests about how fantastic our photographer was. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being with us on such a perfect day – you’ll always be a huge part of our wedding memories!

Stephanie + Christian

Photographs that make sense years from now.

WHAT YOU’LL END UP WITH

The result is a collection of images that reflect who you were, who was there, and how the day actually felt.

Not just how it looked.

Your gallery becomes a record of the experience, not a highlight reel.

Simple planning. No overwhelm.

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Once you are booked, I guide you through a straightforward planning process so nothing feels overwhelming.

We talk through what matters most to you, how the day is shaping up, and what you want to remember when you look back.
No complicated timelines. No overthinking. Just clarity and reassurance.

Everything is designed to feel calm and straightforward.

Mike from the get go was super easy to deal with! He aligned with what I was after to capture our wedding and he delivered! Mike got every photo that I had asked him for prior to the big day, thankfully remembering a lot of them because I couldn’t!

Thanks so much Mike, we couldn’t be happier with our photos

Tay + Dan

Lock In Your Date

You’ll get a preview selection within 24 hours. The full gallery is ready in around three weeks and delivered straight to your inbox, ready to download, print or share.

03. image delivery

You just enjoy it. I'll be there for all of it, from the quiet moments before the ceremony to the chaos on the dance floor. I’ll step in when it helps, stay out of the way when it doesn’t and focus on the real stuff without turning it into a production.

02. Wedding DAY

Once we chat (totally optional), I’ll send over a short questionnaire and an invoice. A $500 payment locks in your date. The rest is paid in smaller progress payments, with the final balance due 30 days before the wedding, giving you plenty of time to pay at your own pace.

01. BOOKING YOUR DATE

the process

Simple, relaxed and straightforward. The way it should be.

This works best when it is the right fit on both sides.

A QUICK NOTE ON FIT

If you are looking for heavy direction, constant posing, or a highly curated shoot style experience, I might not be the right photographer for you.

And that is okay.

The right fit matters more than anything else.