Documentary Style Wedding Photography

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Documentary Style Wedding Photography

I’m Nathan Migal. you can call me Nate! I’m a documentary-style wedding photographer capturing **authentic, emotional, and timeless** moments. My **reportage-style approach** focuses on storytelling, preserving the natural essence of your special day as it unfolds. Blending the **romantic look of film with the precision of digital photography**, I create an artistic and diverse collection of images that truly reflect your love story.

Austin & Hill Country

Based in Central Texas. I specialize in documentary-style wedding photography throughout Austin and the Hill Country. With its stunning landscapes, golden sunsets, and charming venues, this area provides the perfect backdrop for authentic, emotional, and timeless wedding photos. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, I’ll capture your day naturally—preserving real moments, not just poses.

Cleveland, Ohio

Born and raised in Cleveland, this city will always have a special place in my heart. I travel back about a dozen times a year, offering wedding and portrait photography with no additional travel fees for clients in this market. Whether it’s a classic downtown wedding or a cozy lakeside celebration, I’m here to document your most meaningful moments with a natural and storytelling-focused approach.

Destination & Travel Weddings

Love an adventure? So do I! Traveling for weddings is one of my favorite parts of this job—meeting new people, exploring new places, and capturing love stories in stunning, unique locations. If our schedules align, I’d love to join you anywhere in the world to create authentic and timeless images that truly reflect your love. Let’s make it happen!

Real Couples, Real Stories – Hear What It's Like to Work With Me

Erin + Paul // Riu Palace // Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Working with Nathan for our wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico was an amazing experience. He captured the week perfectly. The 40 guests who made the trip with us consider Nathan family now. He was a true professional. You could see him planning shots and backdrops days in advance. He got to know everyone on a personal level and that makes a huge difference when catching the right moment on camera. We still get compliments weekly on how great the photos came out.

Cara + Sean // Westwood Country Club

Nathan was a pleasure to work with on our wedding day. On the day of our wedding he struck a perfect balance between being assertive, organized, calming, humorous, light-hearted, inspirational, professional, and personal. We were so happy with how our photographs turned out!

Jodi + Chad // Isla Mujeres, Mexico

What's incredible about Nathan is that his character & adaptability are equally as impressive as his unique talent behind the lens. His ability to befriend his subjects and blend into the crowd is amazing, as is his fascination with travel and world culture. It also helps that he very genuinely loves what he does, the people he meets, and will tackle any proposal for adventure. True story: He even went whale shark diving with me days before shooting our wedding,without hesitation (#vomsquad)! Nathan undoubtedly has a passion for identifying compelling stories among social groups and capturing them... moment by moment, frame by frame. We're beyond grateful for the mind-blowing results of his work during our destination wedding on a tiny, charming island in Mexico, as well as his gracious attendance as an honored guest at our Ohio "home" reception. We're very proud to call him a friend, and will absolutely recommend him every opportunity we get; we can only hope others are so lucky to have him. Thanks again, Nate, you're truly the best.