Reviews of Photoflow - Photography by Michael Buckley (Photo Studio)

Stephanie Vinkle

Michael was amazing! He's so flexible, friendly, and knows how to make even the most awkward people look good!! He was easy to communicate with and my photos are even better than I could have imagined. He's super knowledgable about Canmore, Banff and beyond and was able to find locations I wouldn't have even thought of. I would not hesitate to hire Michael again! Also, I wish I could share all my photos because I love them all so much.

Courtney K

I could not recommend Michael more. Michael had shot my aunt’s wedding a few years ago, and we were all super impressed by the end photos. So when it came time for my husband and I to celebrate our wedding in Canada- it was a no-brainer. Michael’s cancellation/ postpone policy set a lot of our worries aside. My husband is from the USA (as is all of his family), so we were at mercy of the governments an opening/ closing the borders. He made everything stress free, took as many phone calls and Brain storming sessions with us as we needed, and was with us throughout our planning process- every turn COVID sent our way. Day of- michael was wonderful. My husband and I are giggly, awkward people so I was worried how spending a handful of hours with a stranger would be. It was effortless! Michael was a ton of fun, brought out so many smiles and a ton of laughter. Best part is he’s a local- the knowledge he has of Banff + surrounding areas is amazing, and he was great about taking us to so many fun spots. The end photos will last a lifetime. Thank you so much for everyone, Michael!

Nancy Viel

We met with Michael last year to plan our destination wedding in Canmore (we are from Gatineau, QC). Because of covid, our initial plan to have a dinner/ceremony with friends and family changed to a quasi-elopement. My husband, my teenagers, my sister and I ended up celebrating just the 5 of us. Michael was super comprehensive and flexible. He encouraged us to base our decisions for the wedding on our wishes, and not on rigid timelines and policies. He agreed to an helicopter ceremony and the result is FABULOUS! He was very professional and easy along the way and he was able to provide 17 teaser pictures a few hours after the wedding. We received the rest of the pictures less than 2 weeks after. He was able to make us feel comfortable and relaxed. It was an exceptional experience and I strongly recommend Photoflow! Have a look at his portfolio, it's worth it!

Eliana Kim

We had such a fun and smooth photo session with the photographer, Michael. He didn’t mind getting dirty or wet to make sure to get great pictures, made sure we were comfortable and having fun. We got our pictures pretty quick & are very satisfied with them! So glad we did our anniversary photoshoot in Banff with him :)

Sarah Christensen

Michael was amazing at capturing beautiful and authentic pictures for our engagement. We were so happy with the final look of our pictures, he was really able to capture the love and happiness between my fiancé and I. Michael was very friendly and professional. I know we will use him for any other pictures in the future.

Melanie Capper

Michael was a joy to have as our wedding photographer. Immediately his friendly nature put us at ease when we got married at Emerald Lake. He was very professional, getting really good shots of my husband and I, but he knew what he was doing and got them quickly and didn't take forever getting us to pose. He has a very good eye for a location too, and had us standing in what seemed like some unusual places... Until we saw the finished photos and ... just wow - absolutely stunning looking pictures!! I honestly couldn't ask for better memories of our special day. Mike is a genuine, funny, warm guy, we can't recommend him enough!

Jodi Tauber

Michael did an amazing job with our wedding photos. He took us to a ton of hidden spots in Canmore - he knows the area better than anyone - so we have beautiful shots that are unique. Plus he really captured what we wanted - the grandness of the area, our personalities, and the intimacy of our ceremony. It was a cold day so it could've been a hard day, but Michael made it fun and memorable.

Paulina Koutaitseva

Michael was great to work with. Very easy to communicate - quick responses, always available to answer questions. He was very accommodating to all my wishes with an elopement Banff photoshoot. I wanted Canadian "true north" wedding photos - I sure got them! (Our wedding was mid-February). Michael was seriously awesome - he would tell us exactly what to do (cause we're so awkward and have no idea how to pose lol), he powered with us through the snow and wind and the photos came out AMAZING. No joke. I was so so happy with the outcome... well and the photoshoot process itself as well! Couldn't recommend Michael enough :D :D :D Thank you!!!

Jake S

Michael was great to work with for our family shoot and we have many quality photo's to choose from. We would certainly use his services again!

Jessica Knorr

From booking to the actual wedding day Michael was amazing. Booking was so easy and the meeting was relaxed, he’s a fun easy going guy that has an amazing portfolio to show. The Wedding day itself Michael was early to meet everyone and scout out some locations, helped ease the nerves when taking pictures by joking with us and laughing at the events that went on. Took us to AMAZING locations and showed us some jaw dropping previews. When the pictures came needless to say we were absolutely amazed. He is incredible at his job and a true professional. Michael is now the only photographer that I recommend in the Canmore Banff area, from engagement photos to family photos Michael is your guy.

John White

Awesome! Michael took us to some great locations to capture my daughter’s Senior Portraits (USA) and a few family pics. The results are stunning. He is a real pro delivering top notch work. Prompt and easy to work with. We are thrilled. A+

Axel Lafortune

I booked a session with Michael for my proposal and I highly recommend him. He was very accomodating from the beginning, communication was so easy. He is a very talented photographer, the pictures came out phenomenal and above our expectations. We felt very comfortable during the photoshoot, Michael was so easy-going and patient, he guided us throughout the session and picked amazing hidden spots, he clearly knows what he is doing. Would do it all over again, thank you Michael for capturing our memories!

Devonee Thompson

Michael did a fabulous job on our family photos. The locations he took us to were beautiful and he had our pictures to us quickly. I would definitely use him again.

Barb Jay

We had Michael take family photos at the end of August 2020 during our recent trip to the Canmore/Banff area, we were really impressed with his work. First off, we feel fortunate he was a available as we reached out to him with short notice and he answered the call. Our communications with him were efficient and spot on. He wasted no time and organized our family of 8 (four couples) into fun, engaging, serious and candid shots. We spent two hours with him, his fees are very reasonable and the results are very professional. He sent us some teaser shots the next day, and will have the rest of them ready in a few weeks - completely appropriate especially given our short notice. I would highly recommend Michael, he has a keen eye, fair business policies and is very personable. Thank you so much Michael, we will enjoy these photos for years to come!

Michelle Henderson

Michael was extraordinary. My husband and I wanted some photos taken of us for our honeymoon, and Michael was a HUGE blessing. He picked us up and drove us around to various locations (since he knows the area), and got the most beautiful photos of us. He didn't charge extra for gas or anything! He was also just fun to work with. Super easy-going, and a really nice person. We were super thankful to have found him. We got an incredible experience, a semi-tour through some beautiful areas, and of course BEAUTIFUL photos. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone/anyone wanting photos! Especially out-of-towners who don't know the area. Thank you for everything, Michael!!!

Nidhin Ramachandran

Michael was very pleasing to work with. He was professional and made our candid post-wedding photoshoot very enjoyable. He took us to local canmore spots to capture some amazing shots.

Mike Pearson

Michael was absolutely fantastic! Not only did he capture some amazing photos, but he helped me plan the proposal and pull it off perfectly according to plan. His knowledge of the Banff area and the best spots for the big moment was invaluable and he played along perfectly for the proposal. On our 10th anniversary, we still managed to totally surprise my Fiancé! His eye for great angles, lighting and locations was very apparent during our session and it was a ton of fun! Thanks Michael!

Amanda Bryan

I cannot say enough good things about Michael. He was very accommodating when COVID changed our plans, he was able to give us a variety of locations to choose from - some that only a local would know, and then he produced some of the most amazing photos! I would highly recommend him.

Google User

Nothing unique about this experience. Same standard photo session one would expect. A lot of repetition in stance or actions. Only a few pictures were winners out of 500 taken. Most of them someone's eyes were closed, only one person smiling, can't see someone's face, etc. Good side/bad side not considered. We felt like an inconvenience.

Kaylin

Amazing experience and spectacular photos!! We booked Michael for our engagement and wedding photos. He was fun and and very professional. He creates amazing images with an impressive attention to detail. Our family loved him for the wedding!!

Chris Kapuscinski

Wow, we were bowled over backwards at how amazing the photos turned out, Micheal is absolutely great at "capturing the moment", and we always felt relaxed through the whole thing.. Some people "act easy going" in an anxious time, Micheal just naturally "is" easy going... It was one of those rare experiences in life where I have to give it.... a 5 out of 5 stars.

Philip V

Michael was there waiting for us, exactly on time, and with good humour. He is a true professional with the camera, and with the settings around Banff National Park. We chose the beautiful Moraine Lake for our photo shoot, and Michael delivered beautiful shots, one after the other. He captured the majesty of the Rockies and the beauty of the lake. He pushed us to get closer to the lake, and we were rewarded with wonderful photos as a result. We lucked out with the weather, and the colours were stunning. I highly recommend him. He knows nature, and it shows.

Skyller Jordan

We were so thrilled to have Michael take pictures capturing our vacation in Banff. He was a pleasure to work with and was able to recommend fantastic local spots to shoot at (as it was our first time visiting the area.) Very professional, fun, and easygoing - and returned our photos very quickly! Would book him again in a heartbeat!

Raelexa1 23

Michael is an exceptional photographer who is creative and attuned to the style of your wedding. He knew exactly where we should go for beautiful photos in the mountains and numerous other landscapes, while also being aware of which order to explore them first to get the most time out of the session. He was quick to edit the photos and catered to our special requests when editing. Not only was he friendly and punctual, he was also flexible and willing to work to make our day even more special than we could have imagined.

Shannon Headrick

Michael Buckley was super to deal with throughout booking and during our photograph sessions. Michael was very focused and rose to the challenge of photographing very camera shy people. Michael has a great portfolio and took excellent pictures of our wedding day.

Breann Coupal

Michael was such an amazing photographer. He was incredibly flexible and accommodating with our constant changes due to Covid. At the wedding he made everyone feel comfortable and have a good time. The photos we received were breathtaking. Would highly recommend him for any wedding big or small!

Wendy Wilkie

Wow!!! Michael is everything you want in a photographer...flexible, fun, professional, and provides outstanding photos. We got married in the third wave of the pandemic so Michael was our witness and made our day so blessed and memorable. If you are shopping for the best - look no further this guy has solid communication, is generous with his time, and provides top quality photos at the most reasonable price. Just book him, you won’t regret it.

Samantha Peeples

Michael took our Wedding photos in 2015 as well as our family photos in 2020. He was excellent to work with, reasonably priced, recieved phots quickly, photos were AMAZING. Definitely recommend.

Justin George

My wife Phoenix and I were researchIng local photographers and just could not find that special look we were hoping for.. we looked through many of the photographers work in the area and thought at one point that we may have to settle with a different style of photography.. that is until we found Michael Buckley. His work is/was phenomenal, I personally do some amateur photography myself, so the moment I seen his style of photography I knew he would make every picture actually DO justice! He was curtious and thoughtful with with every shot. We will definitely be getting ahold of him for future shoots.

Kate Mercer

We recently used Michael’s services for our wedding on October 10th and we cannot find the right words to adequately describe how blown away we are by the experience or by the beautiful pictures. If you are looking for a photographer for any event to work effortlessly with you, please take the time to contact him. Everything about the photo session felt natural and fun and he so easily captured who we are as a couple, and family. Our expectations were exceeded in everyway and honestly, we wish we could give a review with bonus stars.

Rachael Lewis-Lockhart

There are no words sufficient to describe how perfectly Michael captured our day. He caught many special and intimate moments, and his local knowledge of Canmore meant we had incredible backdrops at several locations. Our wedding photos are beyond amazing! Michael is also just a wonderful person. He's relaxed, kind and patient. He was a joy to have with and around us on our big day. I could not recommend him enough!

Kristi Metz

We cannot thank Michael Buckley enough for capturing the beauty, romance and emotion of our perfect day. From get ready photos through to our ceremony and formals, Michael made sure every moment was perfectly preserved in a photographic memory while also ensuring we were comfortable and enjoying the day. Once we headed outside Michael went above and beyond by demonstrating his mastery of landscape photography, producing magazine quality images that harmonized our celebration as a newly married couple with the majestic mountain scenery. We are certainly excited to have Michael continue to capture our family as we grow and celebrate each milestone.

Kelsey Bates

For two people who don’t like taking pictures, Michael sure made the experience enjoyable! Our elopement pictures look amazing and we are very happy with how everything turned out. Highly recommend! Thanks so much!

Rick Zeifman

Michael was a pleasure to work with. He helped identify the perfect spot for a proposal, brought champagne for us, and did a great job of capturing the special moment. The photos were excellent! I would very high recommend Photoflow.