Professional wedding photography and video in Traverse City, Michigan by Dale Bartosz Photography & Film

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TIMELESS TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN LUXURY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY THAT INSPIRES

BASED OUT OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN. AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE.

About

Dale Bartosz, owner of Dale Bartosz photography & film, Traverse City, Michigan

HEY THERE!

I'm Dale Bartosz, a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Cadillac, Michigan, serving couples across Northern Michigan - including Traverse City, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne City, and beyond - as well as popular venues in Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Saugatuck and all over Michigan, and available for destination weddings worldwide.

With a warm, candid-first approach, we specialize in capturing the real, unscripted moments that define your wedding day: the nervous laugh before the ceremony, the tears during vows, the first dance that felt like no one else was watching. My editing style is warm and natural with a touch of moodiness... I create timeless images you'll love for decades.

I offer full-day wedding photography, cinematic wedding videography, engagement sessions, senior portraits, and family photography. I've been honored to have been recognized as a Best of Weddings winner on The Knot for multiple consecutive years, even being recognized in their Best of Weddings Hall of Fame and my work has earned so many incredible 5-star reviews from couples across Michigan and the midwest.

Whether your venue is a vineyard in Leelanau County, a bayside resort in Traverse City, a magnificent downtown venue in Detroit or Grand Rapids or a destination abroad, I bring the same relaxed professionalism and artistic eye to every wedding I photograph and create beautiful wedding films for. Lets chat about your amazing day!

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SOME LOVE FROM MY PAST COUPLES

There are no words for the perfection that Dale and his team captured of our big day. The photos bring us back to the exact moment they were taken. The video makes us feel like we are living in the day again. Captured so incredibly beautifully that there are no words to describe it. Dale himself is so professional, kind, and amazing to work with. Our wedding photos and video could not have been done better. They are amazing, pure perfection. Dale is definitely the ONE AND ONLY photographer/videographer that I will recommend for weddings and big events. Dale, thank you so much for capturing our day so incredibly beautiful. These were even more beautiful that I could have ever imagined. 🤎📸

- Rylie & Dan

We always knew we wanted a wedding video to capture our day and Dale went above and beyond our expectations. On the day, he did a great job of capturing me and my husband just being us. He gave light direction and worked well with our photographer. He is very reasonably priced for the quality of work he puts out. From the music he chose all the way down to how he edited our vows was superb! If you’re deciding between other videographers and Dale, let me save you the time, choose Dale!

- Beth & Will

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Dale to capture our wedding day. From our very first meeting, Dale made us feel completely at ease — professional yet personable, with such a genuine passion for storytelling through photography. On the wedding day itself, Dale captured all the big moments beautifully, but what really stood out were the small ones — the laughter between friends, the quiet moments before the ceremony, the looks that might have gone unnoticed otherwise. You can really feel the emotion in every photo. The quality of Dale’s work speaks for itself: the lighting, composition, and attention to detail are just stunning.
When we received our gallery, we were blown away. Every image told part of the story, and together they perfectly captured the spirit of our day. We’ll treasure these photos for the rest of our lives.

If you’re looking for a photographer who combines artistry, professionalism, and heart, Dale is the one! We can’t recommend him enough!

- Rylie & Lane

10/5! Dale was amazing! We hired him for our wedding video and boy did he deliver! From arriving early, to getting all the little moments of our big day! We couldn’t have asked for a better turn out! I might be bias but our video is better than anyone that I have ever seen. He captured and showed all our favorite people, moments, and speeches. My husband and I were on the fence about having a videographer all together. But in the end we just knew it had to be done! Well worth the splurge too! My photographer team also said he was amazing! He was easy to work with, and never got in the way of the photos or them working! We just had him for video, but just think about the magic he could do with photo as well!

- Quinn Pelton

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FAQ:

WHO WILL BE CAPTURING MY SESSION?

Me, Dale Bartosz. I also work with a handful of incredible associates and second shooters, depending on your needs.

WHERE ARE YOU BASED OUT OF?

I'm based in Cadillac, Michigan and serve couples throughout all of Northern Michigan, including Traverse City, Petoskey, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Suttons Bay, Leland, Glen Arbor, and the surrounding areas. I also travel statewide across Michigan including Detroit, Grand Rapid, and Saugatuck and am available for destination weddings anywhere in the world.

DO YOU TRAVEL FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS?

Yes! Travel is one of my favorite parts of this work. I've photographed weddings across Michigan and am available to travel nationally and internationally. Travel fees may apply depending on location - contact me for a custom quote.

WHAT IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?

My style is slightly warm, natural, and cinematic with a touch of moodiness. I focus primarily on candid, documentary-style storytelling - capturing real emotion as it happens - while also incorporating some light posing to make sure you always look your best. I want your photos to feel authentic, not staged.

DO YOU SHOOT VIDEO AS WELL AS PHOTOS?

Yes! I offer both wedding photography and cinematic wedding videography, and I can handle both for your day. I work with a team of incredibly talented photographers and videographers that I trust 100%. Many couples book me for video and pair me with a separate photographer, while others book me for photos and add video. I also offer packages that include both. Video is my jam!!! Check out some of my work here.

HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL I RECEIVE & WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY PHOTOS?

For a full wedding day, most couples receive 600–900+ edited, high-resolution images depending on the length of coverage and the number of events during the day. Every image is hand-edited — I don't just do mass batch processing. I will send you an online gallery of all the final edited images. I also archive all photographs I shoot. However, I am not responsible for your images after I confirm delivery. If for some reason your computer crashes, you lose the files, etc. please contact me. I am not responsible for your catastrophe, but I want to help. A $50 fee will be charged for retrieval of images after one year. This pays for the cost of storage, organization and delivery.

CAN I GET THE RAW IMAGES OR FOOTAGE?

In short, no. The final files you receive are corrected with my unique eye and assure the quality and look associated with my personal brand.

HOW DO I BOOK & HOW DO I PAY YOU?

Just head to my Contact page and fill out the form or email me directly at dalebartosz.creative@gmail.com. I'll get back to you quickly to talk through your date and vision. I then need a signed contract and deposit to secure your date. I accept cash, credit cards, Venmo, Apple Pay, Cash App, and bank transfers. 40% is required up front to lock in your date for weddings. Final total payment is due in full at the beginning of our scheduled session.

ARE YOU A LEGITIMATE, ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL?

Yes! I've been photographing weddings across Michigan for years and have been recognized as a Best of Weddings winner on The Knot multiple years in a row. I have dozens of 5-star reviews from real couples and a full portfolio you can browse on this site as well as Instagram. I'm happy to provide references upon request.