Michael Kormos Photography

We just got our newborn shoot done and are in love with our pictures!!! We went to Michael and Sophie’s studio in NYC and immediately felt comfortable with both of them. They were not only great with our newborn but also with our 1 year old daughter during the family pics. We are not only happy with the pics of the baby but we are obsessed with our family pics!!! We could not be happier and we are looking forward to shooting more pics of our family with Michael and Sophie. The whole process was stress free and they delivered everything they promised in a timely and professional manner. We would recommend them to any of our family and friends!

We LOVED our newborn photo-​shoot with Michael! I research photographers for a long time. I was looking for a someone who specifically did newborns and would come to my house. Michael and Sophie arrived with beautiful props and all the equipment for an in home shoot. They were extremely friendly and immediately made me feel comfortable putting our 3 day old baby in their hands. They incorporated props that I had and also gladly included our dog in our shoot. The photos came absolutely beautiful– all of our extended family is obsessed with all of the photos and not just because of the subject. They truly captured unique shots with our precious newborn. I was also incredibly impressed by the presentation of the things they sent in the mail for the shoot. after you book, they send the most gorgeous information card, full of everything you’d want to know. The photos were ready promptly after 3 weeks, and I immediately received the beautifully packaged 5×7’s in the mail. Additionally, we received the USB drive which is creatively designed with their logo, to not be confused with any others. I am currently designing my birth announcement and having difficulty narrowing down which pictures to choose because there are so many great ones! I can’t wait to use Michael again for a shoot for my daughter in the future!!!

In the wake of a lukewarm client experience with Sophie and Michael, I am browsing Unilocal to find a different family photographer and noticed the one star review of Michael Kormos Photography and long exculpatory response from the business. I too had a poor experience with Kormos photography but am not in the habit of leaving negative reviews.
Sophie and Michael were pleasant in person and competently produced generic naked-​baby-​in-​a-​knit hat photos of my newborn. However, their family photos were hit or miss and their response to my follow up questions was very similar to the passive-​agressive comment left here in response to Thomas L.‘s review.
I will not hire these photographers again because I find them overpriced for what they deliver. And the unpleasant response emails from Kormos photography are not something that an exhausted new parent needs or deserves.

This past Friday I entered my very own dreamworld of learning: I spent the day with Michael and Sophie Kormos doing a one-​on-​two mentorship with them. I’m a newborn and family photographer, and I was feeling I needed some guidance in turning my studio into something more sustainable. Well, spending the day with them was worth every penny! I have no doubt that the cost of the mentoring will quickly be covered with the knowledge they shared with me. I went with them to a newborn session, where Sophie taught me a super simplified version of creating a home studio. Where I bring six bags and suitcases of props and blankets and lighting, M&S bring one of gear and one of blankets/​supplies. Michael and I shot the session in tandem, with him giving feedback on shots/​composition and lighting along the way, even letting me try out some of his lenses (a true «is-​this-​really-​happening/​somebody pinch me» moment). I learned endless amounts about posing for newborns and parents, tricks for working with an unhappy big brother, and getting the most out of each pose to minimize the overall session time. After, Michael went over editing with me, which was truly a magical process. Sophie and Michael continuously gave me feedback and constructive criticism on my pricing, website, client exchanges, editing, etc. They answered any and every question I had — not one was off limits. I am inspired beyond anything I’d imagined when signing up for this mentorship. I am so very grateful that two talented, accomplished, and kind, professionals shared their knowledge and time with me.
If you’re looking to push your photography business to the next level, I believe this is an amazing investment into your career. Many thanks, Michael and Sophie!

Michael and Sophie are such a great team! They’re amazing with kids, and the final images are gorgeous and ones you can keep forever. I’ve had amazing experiences with them, and I highly recommend their studio for baby and family photography. Both are so knowledgeable about what makes a beautiful photo, from recommendations on the best type of clothing to wear to locations and times of the day to go. Highly recommended photographers!

After painstakingly searching the web for a photographer to capture my pregnancy, I chose Michael Kormos photography. They are a husband and wife duo, he takes the photos, she styles the shoot (stand here, put your arm there, etc.), and provides lots of helpful encouragement along the way. Actually, they both provide lots of encouragement along the way.
The studio has great light, and they had all the right equipment to make you feel very special.
I did not at all feel uncomfortable, even in my underwear!
Their service was top notch as I got my photos very quickly, even during the busy holiday season.
I can’t say enough nice things!

I really wanted to capture a moment in my life (and body) that I wasn’t sure would be repeated– my pregnancy with my daughter. I searched for all the best photographers and Michael’s photography was so much better then anyone else’s. I treasure the photographs from that shoot. They are beautiful and express the joy/​beauty of that time. i was afraid I would be uncomfortable, but the shoot was painless and easy… Even fun.