Lionvale Films

Cinematic vintage film-inspired storytelling

After an extensive month-long search for the perfect photography and videography team for our Spring 2025 wedding, we chose Mike and the Lionvale team without a single ounce of hesitation. Having reviewed countless shoots from his portfolio and speaking with him personally to get a sense of how he works, I found him to be incredibly personable, easygoing, honest, and deeply experienced and talented. His portfolio, including his instagram page, beautifully showcased countless love stories, and I couldn’t wait for Mike & team to capture our journey through his art form. Our package included an engagement shoot, and we chose the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Long Island. Even though it was a long drive coming from New Jersey, he and his partner arrived full of energy and ready to give us a fun, relaxing, and memorable experience. He directed our poses with such confidence and ease. When we received the beautifully edited photos a few weeks later, they brought us so much warmth and happiness—it hyped us up to be excited for our wedding day, and a push through the grueling stages of wedding planning that we needed. When the wedding day arrived, Mike and his team showed up exactly on time. They executed the timeline we had meticulously planned weeks in advance to a tee, ensuring no details were missed while keeping us completely stress-free. Mike provided expert guidance with our poses, knowing exactly how the end result would translate to print. Nothing cheesy nor corny, simply subtle, natural, and emotive. It was an absolute pleasure having them there; they seamlessly became part of the intimate moments my partner and I shared. The Lionvale team was incredibly hardworking and brought positive energy, never losing their passion even at the very end of the night. The photos and videos we received after the wedding simply made our jaws drop. The ability to shoot and edit with an end result of authenticity and elegance is such a hard combo to land on, and they did it so wonderfully. The team’s talent to create magic out of delicate, candid moments transported us right back to that wonderful night, permanently etching it into our memories. We are forever grateful to have worked with Mike and his team. The Lionvale team truly goes above and beyond, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for the highest quality photography and videography experience.

Highly Recommended !

I have used Lionvale Films for my wedding back in May and I am so so happy that they were a part of my special day. Every detail and every capture was exactly what I wanted. I loved the videos that were taken and all the pictures as well. HiGHLY RECOMMENDED !

I’m so happy we chose Lionvale Films for our wedding! Their team was so nice and patient, and they worked really well with our other vendors. They have a great eye and knew exactly where to take photos around DUMBO, so we didn’t have to research locations ourselves. Everything ran perfectly on time, and we got so many great shots without feeling rushed. I love our photos and videos their style and vibe were exactly what I wanted. They were dependable and made the whole experience easy. I would choose them again without hesitation and would recommend them to any couple!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Lionvale Films, especially with Mike! We had them for both our engagement shoot and our wedding, and from start to finish, Mike was absolutely amazing to work with. Our engagement shoot was such a great experience. Mike made us feel comfortable right away and knew exactly how to guide us while still letting everything feel natural. The photos came out incredible, and that experience made us even more excited to have Lionvale Films capture our wedding day. On the wedding day, Mike was professional, organized, and incredibly easy to work with. He captured all the big moments, but what we really loved were the candid photos the little moments that we didn’t even realize were happening. Looking through our photos felt like we were reliving the entire day. Mike also did a great job making sure we got the shots we wanted while keeping everything fun and stress-free. Weddings can be hectic, but having someone you trust behind the camera makes such a huge difference. We are so grateful to Mike and the entire Lionvale Films team for capturing such an important part of our lives. These are memories we’ll have forever, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team to capture them. If you’re looking for someone for your engagement or wedding, we highly recommend Lionvalefilms!

We truly could not have asked for a better experience with Mike and his team at Lionvale Films! From beginning to end, the communication was incredible, and they made us feel completely comfortable and taken care of as a couple. On our wedding day, Mike and his team arrived early and captured both the photography and video beautifully. Their energy, professionalism, patience, and attention to detail were beyond anything we could have expected. The final photos and videos absolutely blew us away. They were beyond our wildest dreams, and we will treasure them forever. Mike and his team were worth every single dollar and then some. Honestly, one of the very best parts of our wedding was having them there. We cannot recommend Lionvale Films highly enough!