Michael Föls

Hey, I’m Michael Föls, a Vienna-based wedding photographer and the guy behind most of the photos at Muvamo, a travel guide for people who like their city breaks curated and beautifully lit.

I shoot weddings, couples, and travel stories, always chasing the best light and the cleanest angle.

I’ve been working professionally for over a decade, and I still get excited like it’s day one when the moment clicks.

My style is basically “classic Hollywood meets La Dolce Vita,” timeless and elegant, but the vibe on the day is relaxed, fun, and never stiff.

I got into photography because I’m a total movie nerd, and I loved the idea of telling real stories with a cinematic feel. Turns out weddings are the ultimate story day.

Travel is my other obsession, the kind where you just go for a quick sunset and come back three hours later with a full memory card.

I shoot cities like I shoot weddings: real moments, great light, and the little details that give a place its personality, a café table, a hidden courtyard, that one perfect street corner at blue hour.

Most of my travel work lives on Muvamo, where we turn those shoots into curated guides and photo-driven stories.

Basically, my excuse to explore, photograph, and share the best spots, and yes, I will always chase the last five minutes of golden light.

I’ve been a Nikon guy from day one, and my kit has basically grown up with me.

Starting with the D5300, then to the D750, then to the D850, and finally the jump to mirrorless with the Z6 II / Z7 II. This is when I wanted faster handling and a more modern workflow.

Right now, my wedding setup is Z8 as the main body, plus the Nikon ZR as my second wedding camera, and it’s also my go-to for travel.

I like having a small, reliable two-camera setup rather than carrying half a camera store.

With lenses, I keep it simple: 24–70mm f/2.8 does the heavy lifting on wedding days, and the 24–120mm f/4 covers about ninety percent of my travel photos.

For variety, I’ll grab the 35mm f/1.4. The 50mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8 come out less these days, and the 14–24mm f/2.8 is my pick for interiors and wide travel scenes.

For hybrid shooting, I also run a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 mounted to my Z8 via a SmallRig setup as a solid backup video angle.

Wherever I am, my trusty Godox V1Pro is always in the bag because good light beats fancy gear every time.

Nikon Z8 – My main wedding camera. I chose it because it’s fast, dependable, and feels like a true do-everything body: quick autofocus, great dynamic range, and it just keeps up when the day gets hectic.

I use it for pretty much everything on a wedding day, from quiet getting-ready moments to wild dancefloor action.

Nikon ZR – My second wedding body and my main travel camera. It’s the one that’s always ready to go: lighter, flexible, and perfect for city walks when I want top image quality without feeling like I’m hauling a brick.

I use it for travel stories, street moments, and all those “wait until that light is perfect” shots.

Nikon Z7 II – I keep this as my safety net and extra backup body. It’s still an awesome camera with beautiful files, and having a reliable backup means I can shoot weddings and travel with total peace of mind.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 – My little secret weapon for hybrid shooting. It is super stable, quick to deploy, and saves me when I want clean footage without switching my whole setup.

DJI Mavic 3 Classic – My big drone for travel work when I want the most cinematic aerials. The image quality is gorgeous, and it’s perfect for sweeping establishing shots that make a destination feel epic.

DJI Mini 4 Pro – My lightweight, always-in-the-bag drone. It’s quick to launch, easy to travel with, and ideal for grabbing a few aerials when I want to keep the setup minimal but still come home with those amazing angles.

Nikon Z 24–70mm f/2.8 – My wedding workhorse. It’s fast, sharp, and covers basically everything I need without switching lenses every five minutes.

If I could only bring one lens to a wedding, this would be it!

Nikon Z 24–120mm f/4 – My main travel lens and the one lens that fits all solutions. With me on about ninety percent of my trips.

The range is perfect for city details, portraits, and quick street moments, super practical without feeling limiting.

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 – My vibe lens. I use it when I want a bit more character, a softer falloff, and that classic storytelling look, especially for couple portraits and moody scenes.

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 – A classic that still delivers beautiful results, but I use it less these days since the zoom lenses and 35mm cover most of what I shoot.

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 – My compression and magic lens for portraits, though it’s more of an occasional pick now, usually when I want that clean, flattering look and extra separation.

Nikon Z 14–24mm f/2.8 – My wide-angle specialist. I mainly use it for interiors and travel architecture when I need to show the full space, and when the room is tiny, but I still want it to look grand.

Godox V1Pro – My go-to flash for weddings. I chose it because it’s powerful, reliable, and super quick to work with.

It is perfect for bouncing light indoors, balancing harsh situations, and keeping the dancefloor looking fun, not blasted by flash. I love how consistent it is when things move fast.

Godox V860 – My safety net. It’s a solid, dependable flash that I keep as a backup so I’m never worried about gear failing mid-wedding. Peace of mind is part of the kit.

Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW III – My main camera backpack. I picked it because it’s built like a tank, keeps everything organized, and is comfortable even on long wedding days or travel walks.

I love that I can pack a full working kit and still move fast.

Spider Holster Dual Camera System plus Hand Strap – My wedding-day hands-free setup. It lets me carry two bodies securely, switch cameras in seconds, and keep my shoulders from dying halfway through the day.

The hand strap just makes everything feel locked in and confident, especially when things get hectic.

Lightroom Classic – My main editing hub. It keeps my whole workflow fast and organized, and it’s where I do most of my look, color, and consistency work.

Photoshop – For the surgical stuff like small distractions, tricky retouching, or anything that needs a bit more control than Lightroom.

Aftershoot – My speed booster for culling. It helps me get through big wedding sets quickly, so I spend less time picking and more time polishing.

Presets – I use my own custom presets as a starting point to keep a consistent, timeless look, clean skin tones, natural color, and a slightly cinematic vibe, then I fine-tune per wedding or location.

My biggest advice: don’t get trapped in gear paralysis. Use what you have, learn to work with good light, and shoot a lot. The photos get better way faster than the spec sheets.

Also, back up your files like your life depends on it, because one day it will.

If you ever see me on a wedding day or in a new city staring at a wall for five minutes, I’m not lost, I’m just waiting for the light to do the thing!

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