Claimed on Google
You will find Harbour Light Photography at 589 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI 48611. Google files it under "Portrait studio". Its 4.6 stars rest on 50 reviews, which our method reads as 4.66 after the review-count adjustment.
Auburn, Bay County, Michigan
Photographers in Auburn, MI (2026)
3 photographers with a Auburn address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best photographer in Auburn, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring photographer in Auburn, MI on TownAnswer is Harbour Light Photography, with a score of 65 out of 100 (4.6 stars from 50 Google reviews). Next are Sarah’s Creative Focus (51). We scored 2 photographers with a Auburn address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet.
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
Auburn at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 3 photographers with a Auburn mailing address. 2 list a website, 3 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed photographer in Auburn is Harbour Light Photography with 50 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 5.0 stars.
What to ask before you hire
- Can you see a full gallery from one shoot, not only the best shots?
- What is in the package: hours, edited images, prints?
- When do you get the images, and in what format?
- Who owns the copyright, and what use does your licence allow?
- What is the deposit, and what is the cancellation rule?
Photographers in Auburn, ranked
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every photographer here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
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Sarah’s Creative Focus
★ 5.0 1 Google review
51scoreC
Claimed on Google
You will find Sarah’s Creative Focus at 301 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI 48611. Google files it under "Photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.87.
Not scored yet
These businesses have a Auburn address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Erick Schmidt Photography is at 553 W Beaver Rd, Auburn, MI 48611. That is 4.5 miles north of the Auburn city center. Google files it under "Photography studio".
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbour Light Photography | 65 | B- | 4.6 | 50 | 589 W Midland Rd |
| 2 | Sarah’s Creative Focus | 51 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 301 W Midland Rd |
About Auburn
2,124residents
$71,653median household income
42.7median age
76.4%owner-occupied homes
$168,000median home value
949households
Auburn has 2,124 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Auburn city). The median age is 42.7, and the median household income is $71,653.
76.4 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $168,000. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 3 photographers with a Auburn mailing address: 14.1 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
How to choose a photographer in Auburn
Ask to see a complete gallery from one session. A portfolio shows the best frames. A full gallery shows what you will get.
Read the contract for the number of edited images, the delivery date and the file format.
In most cases the photographer keeps the copyright and gives you a licence to use the images. Ask what the licence allows, for example prints or business use.
Ask about the deposit, the cancellation rule and what happens if the photographer is ill on the day.
For a wedding, ask whether a second shooter is included.
Photographers near Auburn
| City | Distance | Photographers | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Township | 2.2 mi northwest | 1 | 50 |
| Tittabawassee Township | 5.8 mi south | 4 | 64 |
| Freeland | 6.2 mi south | 5 | 66 |
| Beaver Township | 6.4 mi north | 1 | 58 |
| Midland | 8.0 mi west | 33 | 72 |
| Kochville Township | 8.0 mi southeast | 1 | 62 |
| Kawkawlin Township | 8.3 mi northeast | 1 | 77 |
| Ingersoll Township | 9.3 mi southwest | 2 | 66 |
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Questions
How many photographers are in Auburn, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 3 photographers with a Auburn mailing address. 2 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Who is the top-rated photographer in Auburn?
Harbour Light Photography has the highest TownAnswer score in Auburn: 65 out of 100, from 4.6 stars and 50 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
How is the score worked out?
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Which photographers near Auburn are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Williams Township (2.2 miles), Tittabawassee Township (5.8 miles), Freeland (6.2 miles), Beaver Township (6.4 miles).
What should I ask a photographer before I hire?
Can you see a full gallery from one shoot, not only the best shots? What is in the package: hours, edited images, prints? When do you get the images, and in what format?
Which county is Auburn in?
Auburn is in Bay County. See every photographer in the county on the Bay County page.
How often is this page updated?
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
Sources
- Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, categories, hours)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, Auburn city
- U.S. Copyright Office: works made for hire
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.