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!

It was a very positive experience working with Tara at Your Best Self Photography. She is highly…read moreprofessional, tried really hard to deliver the type of photos I desired, and delivered a quality product in a timely fashion. I would definitely recommend Your Best Self Photography.

From the owner: Looking for photos that actually feel like you? I create relaxed, true-to-life images for families,…read moreseniors, and couples who want something real. No stiff poses or cheesy smiles. Just moments you’ll actually want to print and hang up. Sessions are easy, guided, and laid back. I’ll help you feel comfortable in front of the camera so your personality shows through. You’ll get a mix of candid moments and classic shots, with editing that keeps everything natural. Now booking in the greater Traverse City area. Family sessions. Senior portraits. Lifestyle sessions. Small brands. If you want photos that feel warm, honest, and true to your people, I’ve got you.

We hired Michael to do our engagement and wedding photos and were so happy with his photos,…read moretimeliness and communication that he was our first choice for our maternity photos. Every step of the process was 100% satisfactory. He put us at ease and all of our shoots felt so natural. After the shoot he was amazing at updating us with where he was at in the editing process and we got our final photos amazingly fast. We were so happy with all of them! Our special day(s) have been beautifully captured forever! We recommend Michael to everyone!

I started working with Michael about 10 years ago. He was one of the first great art directors I…read morehad the chance to work with in NYC. We began a strong work relationship and it didn't take long to develop into a genuine friendship. Micheal makes a great teammate; I had a tendency to shoot with no end in site and Michael was great at managing time and also conceptualizing idea's on the fly. Bringing the whole package to the table, Michael is one of the few creatives I have met who is equally talented in art direction and photography, possessing a diverse knowledge in all of the various photographic genres. Extremely easy to be around, smart and efficient with creative endeavors, I always look forward to working with Michael.

I just wanted to start off by saying if your even slightly thinking about going with Nicole you…read moreshould trust your gut and do it as you will not be disappointed. I reached out to Nicole very shortly before I wanted to propose which was also going to be a harsher weather period as well. I wanted a forest proposal for my now fiancé as we started our journey not too far away in Rothbury at the Electric Forest Festival. Nicole and her team made that happen for me and I couldn't have been happier. Nicole planned the entire setup and made it really easy to follow the instructions which I desperately needed step by step. We started in the forest and made our way to the freezing cold beach for pictures we will be looking at for a lifetime! It was tough but Nicole made it happen. We look forward to maybe couples pictures next time we are up there on a warmer occasion or when the wedding comes around, we will not hesitate to reach out to Nicole! Thanks again!

From the owner: Highly reccomended Traverse City photographer with 10+ years of wedding photography experience…read more Nicole specializes in adventurous engagement sessions, surprise proposals, elopements in nature, intimate weddings, senior sessions, and anything that involves adventure. Her documentary style is candid and playful, with true-to-life yet vibrant editing. Need a local photographer in Northern Michigan to help you plan and document your occasion? When you book Nicole Geri Photography, she is ready to share her wealth of knowledge by helping you choose the best time, location, and directions that encourage you to act and play in a way that looks natural. If that sounds like the type of session you would enjoy, reach out for rates and info.

We were pure chaos as we had our family photos taken on a Lake Michigan beach in August '25. Our…read moretwin 1 year old grand babies were grumpy, and we included a strong willed, screechy small dog in the photo shoot. I had low expectations because of what our photographer had to work with, but the end result was pure magic! I'm so glad she was there to document our first extended family vacation as new grandparents! Thanks so much!

Her photos are beautiful, but the reason I am writing this review is because of the excellent…read morecustomer service. I reached out for a quote for an event for a friend and was working with a limited budget. Though her quote was above my budget, she offered to provide additional photographers in my price range who could assist. I was very impressed with the customer service for someone who would not be using her services and wanted to let everyone know that as her client I'm sure it only gets better.

We can NOT stop raving about ignited Photography. Heather and Kevin are genuine and amazing…read morephotographers. They are creative and create timeless photos. They allowed us to have our own creativeness and they allowed us as a couple to have our own adventurous side. Their photos make you feel like a celebrity without being fake, yes they give direction of posing but allow you to be yourself! We will use them for a every step of life and to help capture moments when possible! Everyone was so amazed with them, and everyone mentioned how they can not wait to see their pictures. We were able to obtain sneak peaks next day! Absolutely love them!

Heather and Kevin have great energy and know how to photograph an event! Even when the schedule…read moregoes awry. Heather is prepared for any contingency and they are caring and love what they do!