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"Personal, outgoing, and honest. He runs a tight ship and you should not expect less from a professional". "What was most impressive was that his attention to detail carried through". "His customer service and positive energy were evident the entire time he was with us". "He is very energetic and eccentric, which translates to beautiful work". If I had one word to describe Michel, it would be PASSIONATE". "I love his type A personality".

Some of the beautiful words from our wonderful wedding clients. Thank you.

From Me Michel Berda

As a wedding photographer in Charleston, SC, I'm thrilled to capture unique and beautiful moments for my clients. Every wedding has the same mindset of unity. My goal is to create and execute the vision for my artistic approach. The strategies to deliver a consistent experience set me apart in loyalty and differentiate the brand from competitors. My mission and vision to implement are consistent: to capture the essence of each wedding through artistry, quality over quantity, romance, and love. By connecting with my clients and the camera, I strive to create unforgettable memories they will cherish forever.

I often get asked what I do for a living. My answer is that I own King Street Photo Weddings. I feel blessed and honored to be able to create images, capturing the joy and emotions of people at weddings for all of my wonderful clients.

Equally, I take great pride in being a father and am very grateful to have two amazing daughters, Chloe and Courtney
"The only source of knowledge is experience" Albert Einstein"

I developed my love and passion for photography in high school at Lahainaluna at 16, where I worked at a photographic retail store in Maui, Hawaii. During my time there, I cultivated and nurtured my knowledge of photography equipment, darkroom techniques, client relations, and sales. I honed in on my skills further my experience in Los Angeles, California, where I learned about studio lighting and strobe usage for location photography. I had the opportunity to work with some of the best fashion and celebrity photographers, which helped me refine my craft. I continued to expand my knowledge through workshops, trade shows, and mentorship.

I have been a photographer with a successful 38+ year career, specializing in wedding photography since 1994. My unique style incorporates Charleston's historic scenery with a fashion-forward approach. After photographing a wedding for a top coordinator planner, I became the most in-demand wedding photographer in Charleston, capturing over 125 weddings in a year. I have captured over 550 weddings in my 29 years in the business and am grateful to my clients for entrusting me with their special day. I have also collaborated with talented wedding vendors in the Lowcountry area, utilizing my strategic mindset, extensive photography experience, and deep understanding of the art to contribute to my success.

About Me Published & Awards

I am honored to have been recognized by my fellow artists and peers for my work as a wedding photographer. Their nomination has placed me among the best in the world, and I am deeply appreciative of their support. Various magazines, such as The Knot, Real Wedding, Destination Weddings & Honeymoon, Studio Design, Wedding & Honeymoons, Grace Ormonde, Wedding Unveiled, Carolina Bride, Hilton Head Monthly, and Charleston Wedding Magazine have also featured my images. I am both humbled and grateful to have received numerous prestigious awards, my newest one has named me top 3 best wedding photographer in Charleston, SC Huge awards that I cherish including, Giggster's Top 10 City Best Wedding Photographers In Charleston, SC, Wedding Rule 2022 Editors Choice Awards Winner. Top 10 Wedding Photographers In Charleston, SC. The Knot Best of Wedding Hall Of Fame, and The Knot Best Of Weddings 2022, 2021, 2020 2015-2018. I have also received the 2011-2015 USCA "Best of Local Business" Award and earned over 360 positive client reviews on various platforms, including Google, The Knot, Angie's List, and Wedding Photo Love. I am proud to have received the top-rated Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award for my 133 wedding clients' reviews and the Black Badge Award for my impeccable service in wedding photography. As one of the busiest destination wedding photographers in the USA and abroad, I am grateful to be based in Charleston, SC, the 2nd largest destination wedding on the East Coast.


Thanks for reading my bio. It would be an honor and a privilege to capture your special day as a historian and storyteller. To find out more about my services, please visit my investment page. You can also watch the YouTube video below to see client testimonials and get to know me better. Enjoy!