The best of the best!!!…read more My husband and I dreamt of having our engagement photos taken at the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and Pierece Stocking Drive, and when we found Rayan's portfolio we knew we had to meet her. Rayan is one of the most genuine people we have ever met. She is someone who honestly loves to capture moments of love. She gives back so much more than beautiful photos. Rayan gave us an experience we will never forget during our engagement session and her presence on our wedding day was exactly the kind of support we needed. We could not imagine anyone else navigating the day so closely with us. Rayan's work ethic and creativity is unrivaled, words honestly can't express how incredible her talent and personality are. We will always go to Rayan for life's precious moments. If you're thinking about meeting her for your wedding, do it. You won't be disappointed.

From the owner: We specialize in portrait and wedding photography, specifically Lake Michigan Beach photography and…read moreoutdoor weddings and portrait photography. While we will take photos in the Frankfort/Traverse City area, we are also willing to travel where-ever you would like to go! We love family photographs at sunset on the beach, beach weddings, photographing engaged couples, and photographing people having fun! My style is photo journalistic. So I simply hang out with you, capturing your family or event the way you see it. I will ask you to pose or give you direction at times. The results will be a combination of semi-posed and candid shots. I believe in providing our client with casual, easy going experiences which translate into beautiful, relaxed portraits that showcase the beauty and intimacy of you and your family. I would like you to come away with beautiful photos that you will treasure for life.

We had a small intimate family wedding celebration & Paul did an amazing job capturing the special…read moremoments for us. He was prompt, professional, & creative with his pics. We're so happy to have hired him for our event. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you Paul!!

What a great guy to be around!…read more Paul is calm, funny, easy to talk to, and...(obviously by these reviews), a great photographer. We called only a day in advance, yet he squeezed us in after a day of THREE different photo shoots. Long day for him! Even after having so many photography jobs (and us telling him not to rush), he had our photos to us in just two days. The photos are BEAUTIFUL and most importantly, real-looking. Instead of doing a lot of editing, he used the natural light during the photo shoot to our advantage and I was wowed when I ended up liking every photo he'd taken. Would definitely recommend!

You will not be disappointed. Vincent does some of the best work around. Amazing work by an even…read morebetter person.

From the owner: Posing for a portrait can be intimidating, I know. It's like trying to look cool while feeling like…read moreyou’re getting a root canal. But fear not, my approach is relaxed and down-to-earth so you can just be yourself. There’s no judgements, no funny looks, nothing that is anything less showing you pure love while you do what most people can’t, and that’s be yourself with someone. No more pretending to enjoy yourself. No more holding your breath, sucking in your stomach, and definitely no more fake smiles. We’re here to have fun. Share our story and show our true flavors to the world. You see, polished portraits are all well and good, but they're a little like those pre-packaged meals in the grocery store. Sure, they look good on the outside, but when it comes to taste, they're lacking. No real flavor. No spice. They’re forgettable. Bland. Nothing that really sets them apart from the others on the shelves. They're cookie-cutter, lack any real personality or essence. You deserve better. You deserve pizza. Something that truly represents who you are, something that stands out and tells your story in a unique and unforgettable way. I use bold compositions, dynamic posing and energy along with experimental editing techniques and more motivated lighting to bring your story to life in a way that is both edgy and timeless. The result is portraits that are a true representation of who you are. Because let’s be honest, you’re awesome. I know it. You know it. Now everyone else can know it.

April worked with us for an hour to get just the right photos representative of what we wanted to…read morecapture. Excellent settings in which to work, she is quick, patient, and has a great knack for getting tremendous results!

Shout out to "miss April"- we just completed a senior picture/family session and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about how happy we are with the experience... and results! Her enthusiasm, creativity, and patience come through loud and clear! We were given the freedom to request many locations and several wardrobe changes. April's passion for photography and creating lasting memories is as good as it gets! Highly recommended!

My husband and I hired Coreene to photograph our wedding, and we couldn't be happier that we had…read morethe chance to work with her. She has a great eye and did a beautiful job capturing our wedding day. She was professional and had tons of creative ideas for shots that resulted in gorgeous pictures. We treasure the photos Coreene took for us, and we'd definitely jump at the chance to work with her again.

We've used Rae Jean twice for family photos and they turned out great both times. She's creative…read moreand professional as well as very patient with two children under four and a dog! And her prices are great too.

Rae has taken both personal and professional pictures of my family and I for years. I can't say…read moreenough about how amazing she is! I am not someone who is comfortable in front of the camera but she always sets me at ease. She never fails to amaze me with the natural quality she seems to pull out of every picture. I highly recommend Rae!

Dan is an exceptional talent. He photographed our wedding years ago, and we now rely on him to…read morecapture our children in the few photos we always want to frame and keep.

Dan and his team of amazing photographers and videographers were the PERFECT people to capture all…read morethe joy that our wedding brought us. Some highlights: -Dan goes out of his way to establish a relationship with you as a couple. He gets to know you, asks insightful questions, sends you gifts and messages that he shows he cares and takes your wedding seriously, and (most importantly) he does the research needed to capture your wedding in a couple-curated way. -Dan and his team are wonderful to actually have at the wedding. They're non-intrusive, fun, and helpful in ways outside of just capturing great photos and videos. All lovely people. -The actual photos and video are AMAZING. We have framed and catalogued so many of these, and are very grateful they will be with us forever. Also, we like filming and editing our own videos of life events in our free time, and even still I'm just blown away by the quality of the videos we received. They're so much fun and wonderfully produced. -While it was our least favorite part (as we felt a bit pressured by time constraints), his team that assembles our final photo album were kind and helpful and worked with us for 2+ hours to get our album to where we want it to be. Fortunately, the final product was immaculate. Can't recommend Dan and his team enough. They are caring professionals who made our wedding that much more special. Brad & Rachel

Karly captured wonderful family pictures during our visit to Empire! She is so nice!read more

Karly was everything we needed for our family photos: fun, instructive, yet flexible and adaptable…read more She captured our extended family perfectly. She somehow managed to get us some wonderful portraits of the 11 of us, each individual family, and captured some gorgeous candid shots as well. This was quite a feat with 5 children (4 of which were toddlers!) She's a miracle worker! Love the quality of the images she sent us! Highly recommend! We will be using her again.

Darrell Christie Photography did a magnificent job with my daughter's recent wedding. A beautiful…read moreEngagement session on location was a wonderful way to kickoff the countdown to the big day! Darrell has a way of setting people at ease with his fun and straightforward personality. On the wedding day, he was everywhere (getting photos outside in the snow, and inside for the ceremony and reception) and his wife Amy was so good at capturing some tender moments in the midst of the chaos of getting the bride ready. It was a hectic day, and they walked with us through it, and produced some very beautiful photographs. I will treasure these, as will the newlywed couple, always. Thank you so much, Darrell Christie Photography for preserving a special day in a special way!

There aren't enough stars in the universe to give to Michael and Brooke. They photographed our…read morewedding ceremony and reception and the photos blew me away. Absolutely took my breath away. They captured the best moments without us even realizing we were being photographed, and I felt beautiful in every one. They are both so friendly and funny, it was a joy spending time with them. I felt that they truly cared about us and our relationship, and wanted to give us the best possible experience. And there were multiple pictures that they took that I didn't even realize I wanted until I saw they had taken them! I can't recommend them highly enough!

From the owner: Traverse City based photographer focused on portraits of all good humans. This means photos that…read moreresonated and feel like you. Wedding Photographer, Family Photographer, Senior Portrait photographer