I had a destination wedding weekend in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and of all the decisions a bride has to make about her big day, working with Bethany Michaela was absolutely one of the BEST decisions I made regarding my wedding! For an entire 3 days, Bethany and her videographer, Josiah Jones, captured smiles, hugs, toasts, tears, laughter, and so many moments that I can only describe as pure joy! From scuffling through the sand to shoot a catamaran sailing into the Caribbean sea and dodging haywire volleyballs to get some great action shots to inconspicuously capturing tender moments at my bridal shower and during our ceremony, there wasn't an aspect of the weekend that was missed and nothing she wouldn't do to capture a shot! Bethany has an incredible eye as well as a fun, gracious and humble personality to go along with it. She had a great rapport with everyone. Several of my guests came up to me throughout the weekend to compliment how professional, fun and lovely both her and Josiah were to be around. At the same time, Bethany is highly skilled at following her intuition on when to engage with guests and when to step back and allow everything to just be. She demonstrated this balance all weekend beautifully. What I value most about Bethany and my experience with her is how much I trusted her. Never once the entire weekend was I stressed or worried about her not capturing something, and this gave me a lot of peace and freedom to be present and enjoy such a memorable weekend. Bethany truly listens and gets to know her clients - what they are envisioning, what shots they want, what their style and taste level is - and makes it a goal to use her talents to create work that exceeds these expectations. Bethany exceeded my expectations, and I am so grateful to have her beautiful work to forever cherish. read more

Bethany was amazing. I was just finishing up grad school, was looking for a full-time job, and my LinkedIn/social media profiles needed a huge professional boost. I booked with Bethany Michaela Photo and was a little nervous that I might end up with photos that didn't resemble me, or were too stuffy-looking for the more corporate feel I was looking for. But right away, Bethany made me feel comfortable and put me at ease. And she was very encouraging and gave great direction when she saw that I didn't know what to do at times. Through the shoot, I was able to be myself and the photos really showed my professional side but also my personality! There were so many great shots that I hard a hard time choosing which ones to use. Luckily, I can access all the photos through the link she sent me, and can switch out my photos on my social media profiles whenever I want! She made it incredibly easy. In addition, I had also brought one last fun outfit just in case. And since we had a little extra time in our session, she was all for me throwing on that last outfit and just taking a few snapshots for fun! I am so incredibly happy I chose to work with Bethany. I've recommended her to friends who could also testify to the same kind of experience I've had. And I would like to add that I am now gainfully employed and feel that these professional photos really put me ahead of the pack and boosted my confidence in starting my professional career. So, a million thank you's to Bethany! --nizhoni read more

We have used Bethany to take photos for our work as well as for our engagement photos. Bethany holds many qualities that we look for when hiring someone to take professional photos for us. She is personal while on the job. Whether it was for work or our engagement photos, she was having conversations about life, and all sorts of other things while taking amazing photos! She is also professional while on the job. She not only holds a professional demeanor when she is snapping pictures but she also knows where to place you to get the best pictures for whatever use you want them. She is flexible with what kind of pictures you are wanting but also knows how to use the environment around her to make some great backdrops. Bethany cares, and you can tell when you are setting up your appointment or when you are out taking pictures and especially when she gives them to you. Unlike some larger companies or people she doesn't just give you the photos and move on. She asks questions, wants to know what she could do better and what our thoughts are. We all (my wife and I; the people that I work with) love Bethany and would recommend her to anyone who wants to have fun while getting quality professional photos! read more

Absolutely amazing! I planned to propose to my girlfriend in NYC and had been looking for someone to capture the moment since neither of us had family up there. I asked a few friends who lived in New York for some recommendations and Bethany's name came up. She was incredibly thorough and we had all the details of the proposal planned and scheduled 2 months before the big day! I wanted her to take "incognito" photos of us before the proposal, obviously capture the moment itself, as well as some pictures afterwards. She completely blended in to the surrounding and played it so cool that even I couldn't spot her for a while! She was just another tourist taking some pictures of the city haha. Her work was incredible, and we now have memories that we can show our family and friends. My only advice is that if possible, don't pop the question next to a handicap sign, although she did an amazing job of angling her shots to exclude the sign when possible! If I could give more than a 5 star review, she would get it. read more

Bethany took the most beautiful pictures of our wedding, capturing the big and small "special" moments. But beyond that she was extremely professional. We met first over video-Skype and then in person some weeks before the event took place and we knew instantly that we found the right photographer for us. She is a close observer and listener, has humor and shows a great deal of sensitivity towards your wishes and your vision for your day. On our wedding day she was punctual, relaxed, friendly, most discrete, respectful and as an experienced wedding-photographer she was able to lead us through the photo-session when we needed her to. We loved to work with her and the results speak for themselves as we get tons of compliments. Thank you, Bethany! read more

Working with Bethany for my professional headshot photo was an absolute dream. From start to finish, she was accommodating of my hectic schedule, encouraging of my less than natural ability to strike a pose, and immensely creative in the locations, lighting and backgrounds of the photos. Additionally, her turn-around time on the final photos was incredibly fast and they looked amazing!! I've gotten so many compliments on my LinkedIn and Google headshot that she took and would recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a fantastic, easy-to-work with photographer!! Can't say enough great things about this experience -- read more

Bethany did an absolutely incredible job with our pictures. The shoot itself was extremely relaxed and so much fun! It was a few hours of purely hanging out with friends and experiencing some of our favorite spots together. The pictures turned out better than I could have imagined. Bethany incorporated both fun and professionalism into all of our pictures. My biggest issue now is deciding which to order and hang. They are all too good, which makes that a difficult decision. Thanks again Bethany!! read more

Bethany found out what I wanted in a photo and made it happen. I couldn't happier with my photos and time spent with her. I was hoping for at least two good pictures but ended up with many photos to use for profiles and professional portfolios. I am very camera shy/awkward and she worked with me through our session. It was money and time well spent with her! If you're debating as whether to hire Bethany as your photographer or someone else, look no further. Just give her a call! read more

Bethany is an amazing talented photographer, her ability to capture magic truly makes her a magician. It amazes me how her bubbly and friendly personality is seamlessly replaced by quiet discrete professionalism when it is time to get to work. I honestly forgot she was there sometimes, yet after receiving the pictures she was extremely present in many magical moments. I have used her for other events and am constantly pleased at what she delivers. read more

I had the BEST photo shoot with Bethany! I needed pics for my new website and she delivered in a big way. My web designer was so blown away by how amazing they were that she said she wanted to send them to all her clients to show them how a photo shoot should look! Bethany is sweet and professional and totally gets the job done. I also got my photos back from her 3 days after our shoot so she's super fast too. I highly recommend her services! read more

I have ADORED working with Bethany on Creative Quarterly! We did our first photoshoot this spring. I'm not a natural in front of the camera, but Bethany made me feel comfortable right away and I had so much fun!! She provided me with over 150 photos from the shoot, which have been a hit on my business' social media. I am so excited to continue my Creative Quarterly membership; it is an incredible value. read more

Bethany took maternity photos for our family before we had our first son. I've never enjoyed getting my photo taken and I felt totally at ease with Bethany. The results were so beautiful and natural. They remain some of my favorite photos of my husband and myself. She captured each of us so naturally and I genuinely enjoyed the time we had with her. I would recommend Bethany to anyone and everyone! read more

Bethany did our Engagment/Proposal Session. It was such a emotional and special time for us and Bethany captured it Beautifully! We loved how she puts her own music on, she never seems in a hurry, she makes you so comfortable and is A MASTER OF LIGHT. We couldn't be more happy with how the pics turned out! We would 100% use her in the future and recommend her to anyone! Ben & Kelsey read more

I had Bethany photograph me for a series of portraits and they were absolutely incredible. She made me feel relaxed, and forget I was in front of a camera. She also had a great sense of humor when we locked ourselves out of our car in a state park and had to hike back to civilization. All in all, she was wonderful and I'd highly recommend her for both personal and business photos. read more

Bethany has a beautiful heart and soul and being around her is refreshing. She's real and fun and her work is stunning. Her pictures are an extension of herself and her professionalism is impeccable. Working with her was a blessing and I'm glad I got to know her. I highly recommend her to anyone. She will bring light to anyone and everyone that comes in contact with her. read more

Our experience with Sojourner Society (Bethany specifically) couldn't have been better! We hired her for an elopement in NYC and we're so glad we chose to do so. Bethany is extremely organized, knowledgeable, and friendly. If you're considering Sojourner Society for any of their services, I can't recommend them enough! read more

Bethany did some amazing family photos for us. She was able to capture us and our own unique style and that was very important. She didn't force anything on us and let us be ourselves but was able to capture some really special moments. I would recommend her to anybody. read more

Bethany did such an amazing job photographing the "getting ready" and "first look photos" for my wedding. She also captured beautiful candid expressions and personalities of my friends and family. She truly has an amazing eye and great talent. Thank you so much! read more

What amazing talent! Bethany took my oldest son's senior pictures. She did such a great job we asked her to take my middle son's pictures last year. I hope she allows me to pre-book a session for the youngest's graduation in 2021 !! read more