I work primarily from the Hudson Valley and am willing to drive throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas. If you like my style and would like to hire me for something outside of these areas, I’d love to discuss that with you, however just be aware that additional travel rates may apply.

Absolutely! I have travelled coast to coast for all sorts of events. Depending on the distance and necessary means of transportation, additional rates may apply.

ABSOLUTELY! I support and encourage the free expression of love in all its forms. I believe, at a foundational level, that no person should be made to feel excluded on the basis of their gender identity, sexuality, or lifestyle. Furthermore, I will decline any business that I do not believe aligns with these values. I am here to photograph you as you are, inclusive of everything that makes you who you are.

I am currently retired from the practice of law. My services as Michael Cort Photography are completely separate and I do not provide any legal services of any kind.

I believe in delivering focused, consistent, and personalized experiences. For that reason I work alone as the sole photographer for all events, including weddings. I sacrifice being everywhere all at once for being in the places that matter most and seizing on those small, blink-and-you’d-miss-it moments that make all the difference.

I started a photography side-hustle back in 2013 when I began shooting events and headshots for friends and colleagues. I continued part time through 2021, when I finally decided to quit my day job and do this full time. I have a varied portfolio, which you can see more of here on my website!

My style is you. I know that sounds corny, but I channel a lot of my creative energies from my subjects and the love they have for each other. This will often subconsciously influence the creative choices I make while taking photographs. I will happily take client preferences to heart should you decide to share those preferences with me, but my priority is to capture you as you naturally are!

Hawk-eyed site visitors might notice a slight cinematic flare to my work. I love a good epic wide shot or a deeply emotional shallow focus.

My discovery of photography stemmed from my work on various short films. Films and filmmaking in general are a very powerful form of expression and I do often tap into that energy while shooting photography as well.

I find this aligns with my objectives as a photographer rather organically. After all, actors on a screen are telling a story, which they convey through emotion and expression. My goal is to tell your love story as you feel it — except here there are no lines, no artificial or unnatural posing. All you need to do is be in love, and I will work my magic in transforming your story into beautiful photography.