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Bay City, Bay County, Michigan
31 photographers with a Bay City address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring photographer in Bay City, MI on TownAnswer is Studio Ghoul, with a score of 72 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 94 Google reviews). Next are Arielle Roth Boudoir | Inclusive Michigan Boudoir Photographer (70) and Ashlee Feinauer Photography (68). We scored 22 photographers with a Bay City address and list 9 more with no Google rating yet.
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 31 photographers with a Bay City mailing address. 22 list a website, 23 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 Bay City is Studio Ghoul with 94 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 5.0 stars.
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
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Studio Ghoul is at 1106 N Birney St, Bay City, MI 48708. It sits about 1.0 miles northeast of central Bay City. Its Google category is "Photography service", with Video production service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.98.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Arielle Roth Boudoir | Inclusive Michigan Boudoir Photographer at 916 Washington Ave Ste 310, Bay City, MI 48708. That is 0.7 miles north of the Bay City city center. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Photography service, Photography studio. Its 4.8 stars rest on 45 reviews, which our method reads as 4.82 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google
Ashlee Feinauer Photography is a service-area business. Google does not show its street address, and its map pin sits in Bay City. That is 0.7 miles south of the Bay City city center. Google files it under "Photography service" and also Service establishment. Its 5.0 stars rest on 25 reviews, which our method reads as 4.95 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
DEN Photography lists its address as 1801 S Warner St, Bay City, MI 48706. It sits about 1.2 miles southwest of central Bay City. Google files it under "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 27 reviews, which our method reads as 4.95 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Creative Grace Studio lists its address as 916 Washington Ave Ste 308, Bay City, MI 48708. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Bay City. Google files it under "Photography studio". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.88.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Avram Golden Photography at 113 3rd St, Bay City, MI 48708. It sits about 0.8 miles north of central Bay City. Google files it under "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 7 reviews, which our method reads as 4.91 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
You will find Elemental Marketing at 509 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708. That is 0.6 miles north of the Bay City city center. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Advertising agency, Commercial photographer, Graphic designer. Its 5.0 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.88 after the review-count adjustment.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google
Two Birds One Stone Co. serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Bay City. That is 0.7 miles south of the Bay City city center. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Service establishment as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 18 reviews, which our method reads as 4.94 after the review-count adjustment.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
All Things in Focus is at 3960 Sequin Dr, Bay City, MI 48706. That is 2.9 miles northwest of the Bay City city center. Its Google category is "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 3 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Chronicled Keepsakes Photography at 927 N Wenona Ave, Bay City, MI 48706. It sits about 1.7 miles northwest of central Bay City. Google files it under "Photography service". Its 5.0 stars rest on 8 reviews, which our method reads as 4.91 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Great Lakes Drone Works lists its address as Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708. It sits about 1.6 miles east of central Bay City. Its Google category is "Aerial photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.88 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.2 5 Google reviews
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Arielle Roth Photography | Michigan Lifestyle & Wedding Photographer at 910 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708. That is 0.6 miles northeast of the Bay City city center. Its Google category is "Wedding photographer". Its 4.2 stars rest on 5 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Picture Perfect is at 7026 Mackinaw Rd, Bay City, MI 48706. That is 6.5 miles southwest of the Bay City city center. Its Google category is "Aerial photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.87.
★ 4.9 79 Google reviews
Boudoir by Alexa lists its address as 916 Washington Ave Ste 308, Bay City, MI 48708. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Bay City. Its Google category is "Photography studio", with Photographer as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 79 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Claimed on Google
Ohno Design is at 823 N Farragut St, Bay City, MI 48708. It sits about 0.7 miles northeast of central Bay City. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Advertising agency, Internet marketing service, Marketing agency as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.69.
★ 4.7 22 Google reviews
Claimed on Google
You will find INDIE SPoT at 1321 Broadway St, Bay City, MI 48708. That is 1.1 miles south of the Bay City city center. Its Google category is "Video production service", with Entertainment agency, Event planner, Graphic designer as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.77.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Image Matters Creative Design lists its address as 84 S Tuscola Rd, Bay City, MI 48708. That is 3.0 miles southeast of the Bay City city center. Google files it under "Marketing consultant" and also Commercial photographer, Graphic designer, Website designer. Its 5.0 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.88 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.4 9 Google reviews
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Blank Canvas Studio is at 721 Washington Ave Ste 203, Bay City, MI 48708. It sits about 0.5 miles north of central Bay City. Google files it under "Photography studio". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.69.
★ 5.0 4 Google reviews
Open 24 hoursWeekend hours
You will find Studio 301 at 301 E Midland St, Bay City, MI 48706. That is 1.1 miles northwest of the Bay City city center. Google files it under "Photography service" and also Commercial photographer, Photography studio, Video editing service. Its 5.0 stars rest on 4 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 5.0 8 Google reviews
Indigo Moon Photography is at 214 3rd St, Bay City, MI 48708. It sits about 0.8 miles north of central Bay City. Google files it under "Portrait studio". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.91. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 5.0 4 Google reviews
Corrion Photography is at 1277 S Pine Rd, Bay City, MI 48708. That is 5.0 miles southeast of the Bay City city center. Its Google category is "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 4 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 4.0 1 Google review
You will find Picture Me Portrait Studios at 3921 Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706. That is 2.5 miles north of the Bay City city center. Google files it under "Portrait studio". After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.81. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Bay City address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
| Business | Street | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 509 Collective Studios | 509 Center Ave | (989) 318-3855 |
| Amy Thompson Studio | 721 Washington Ave Ste 203 | (989) 327-2462 |
| Bespoke Studios | 916 Washington Ave Ste 305 | (989) 755-7708 |
| Betzold Photography | John F Kennedy Dr | |
| Love Arrow Wedding Photography Saginaw Michigan | 2047 Reppuhn Dr | (828) 702-1690 |
| Painting with Pixels LLC | 502 King St | (989) 522-4736 |
| Photography Studio & Gallery | 4101 Wilder Rd | (989) 316-2255 |
| Rogers Projects | 721 Washington Ave Ste 304 | (989) 545-5751 |
| The Shoot and Share Studio | 916 Washington Ave #100 | (989) 323-3985 |
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studio Ghoul | 72 | B | 5.0 | 94 | 1106 N Birney St |
| 2 | Arielle Roth Boudoir | Inclusive Michigan Boudoir Photographer | 70 | B | 4.8 | 45 | 916 Washington Ave Ste 310 |
| 3 | Ashlee Feinauer Photography | 68 | B- | 5.0 | 25 | service area |
| 4 | DEN Photography | 64 | C+ | 5.0 | 27 | 1801 S Warner St |
| 5 | Creative Grace Studio | 63 | C+ | 4.9 | 8 | 916 Washington Ave Ste 308 |
| 6 | Avram Golden Photography | 63 | C+ | 5.0 | 7 | 113 3rd St |
| 7 | Elemental Marketing | 63 | C+ | 5.0 | 2 | 509 Center Ave |
| 8 | Two Birds One Stone Co. | 62 | C+ | 5.0 | 18 | service area |
| 9 | All Things in Focus | 61 | C+ | 5.0 | 3 | 3960 Sequin Dr |
| 10 | Chronicled Keepsakes Photography | 60 | C+ | 5.0 | 8 | 927 N Wenona Ave |
| 11 | Great Lakes Drone Works | 60 | C+ | 5.0 | 2 | Center Ave |
| 12 | Arielle Roth Photography | Michigan Lifestyle & Wedding Photographer | 59 | C | 4.2 | 5 | 910 Center Ave |
| 13 | Picture Perfect | 59 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 7026 Mackinaw Rd |
| 14 | Boudoir by Alexa | 57 | C | 4.9 | 79 | 916 Washington Ave Ste 308 |
| 15 | Ohno Design | 53 | C | 4.4 | 9 | 823 N Farragut St |
| 16 | INDIE SPoT | 52 | C | 4.7 | 22 | 1321 Broadway St |
| 17 | Image Matters Creative Design | 52 | C | 5.0 | 2 | 84 S Tuscola Rd |
| 18 | Blank Canvas Studio | 51 | C | 4.4 | 9 | 721 Washington Ave Ste 203 |
| 19 | Studio 301 | 50 | C | 5.0 | 4 | 301 E Midland St |
| 20 | Indigo Moon Photography | 49 | C- | 5.0 | 8 | 214 3rd St |
| 21 | Corrion Photography | 47 | C- | 5.0 | 4 | 1277 S Pine Rd |
| 22 | Picture Me Portrait Studios | 43 | C- | 4.0 | 1 | 3921 Wilder Rd |
Bay City has 32,320 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Bay City city). The median age is 40.7, and the median household income is $49,420.
70.1 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $97,600. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 31 photographers with a Bay City mailing address: 9.6 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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.
| City | Distance | Photographers | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essexville | 2.8 mi northeast | 1 | 64 |
| Portsmouth Township | 3.7 mi southeast | 1 | n/a |
| Kochville Township | 7.6 mi southwest | 1 | 62 |
| Kawkawlin Township | 8.8 mi northwest | 1 | 77 |
| Auburn | 9.4 mi west | 3 | 65 |
| Buena Vista Township | 9.5 mi south | 1 | 66 |
| Linwood | 10.7 mi northwest | 1 | n/a |
| Williams Township | 11.4 mi west | 1 | 50 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 6Water Damage Restoration Companies 9Mold Remediation Companies 5Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 2Plumbers 14Roofers 15HVAC Companies 20Electricians 26Dentists 50Med Spas 4Pilates and Fitness Studios 17Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 12Cafés and Coffee Shops 27Restaurants 59Real Estate Brokerages 51Dance Studios 9Everything in Bay CityPhotographers in Bay County
Our October 2026 data lists 31 photographers with a Bay City mailing address. 22 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Studio Ghoul has the highest TownAnswer score in Bay City: 72 out of 100, from 5.0 stars and 94 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
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.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Essexville (2.8 miles), Portsmouth Township (3.7 miles), Kochville Township (7.6 miles), Kawkawlin Township (8.8 miles).
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?
Bay City is in Bay County. See every photographer in the county on the Bay County page.
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.
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.
