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Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan

Top-Rated Photographers in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

140 photographers with a Grand Rapids address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best photographer in Grand Rapids, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring photographer in Grand Rapids, MI on TownAnswer is Valerie Visser Studios, with a score of 78 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 223 Google reviews). Next are J Photography of Grand Rapids, LLC (76) and Lifeline Media (74). We scored 113 photographers with a Grand Rapids address and list 27 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Geskus Photography Inc ↔ GPI has the most Google reviews (473).

Grand Rapids at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 140 photographers with a Grand Rapids mailing address. 119 list a website, 127 have claimed their Google listing and 2 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 Grand Rapids is Geskus Photography Inc ↔ GPI with 473 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 5.0 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. Can you see a full gallery from one shoot, not only the best shots?
  2. What is in the package: hours, edited images, prints?
  3. When do you get the images, and in what format?
  4. Who owns the copyright, and what use does your licence allow?
  5. What is the deposit, and what is the cancellation rule?

Photographers in Grand Rapids, 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

10

Arrae Photography

★ 5.0 48 Google reviews

70scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

You will find Arrae Photography at 240 Front Ave SW #204, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. It sits about 1.3 miles west of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Wedding photographer", with Commercial photographer, Portrait studio as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 48 reviews, which our method reads as 4.97 after the review-count adjustment.

(616) 291-7901WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

11

Chrystin Melanie Photography

★ 4.9 59 Google reviews

69scoreB-

Weekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google

Chrystin Melanie Photography is a service-area business. Google does not show its street address, and its map pin sits in Grand Rapids. That is 4.0 miles south of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Wedding photographer", with Service establishment, Photographer as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 59 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment.

(305) 562-0279WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

12

Kara Hanes Photography

★ 5.0 55 Google reviews

69scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google

Kara Hanes Photography serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Grand Rapids. That is 0.4 miles southwest of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Wedding photographer" and also Service establishment, Photographer. Its 5.0 stars rest on 55 reviews, which our method reads as 4.97 after the review-count adjustment.

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16

Crowned Creative Studio

★ 5.0 34 Google reviews

69scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

Crowned Creative Studio is at 240 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. That is 1.3 miles west of the Grand Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Commercial photographer, Photography class, Portrait studio as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 34 reviews, which our method reads as 4.96 after the review-count adjustment.

(616) 328-4208WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

20

GR Studio Space

★ 4.9 40 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

GR Studio Space lists its address as 740 Curve St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It sits about 2.0 miles southwest of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Photography studio", with Event venue, Portrait studio as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 40 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment.

(616) 723-3236WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

21
68scoreB-

Weekend hoursClaimed on Google

You will find Motivity Pictures Video Production Grand Rapids at 2922 Fuller Ave NE Ste 205, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. That is 3.9 miles north of the Grand Rapids city center. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Film production company, Video production service, Photography studio. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.96.

(616) 304-6255WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

23

Sprout and Blossom Birth & Beyond

★ 5.0 26 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

Sprout and Blossom Birth & Beyond lists Grand Rapids without a street address. It sits about 0.9 miles southeast of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Doula, Pregnancy care center as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.95.

(616) 369-3339WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

30

jenQphotography

★ 4.9 27 Google reviews

67scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

jenQphotography lists Grand Rapids without a street address. It sits about 4.7 miles east of central Grand Rapids. Its Google category is "Wedding photographer", with Photographer as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.89.

(616) 450-5967WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

Ranked 41 to 113

#BusinessScoreRatingReviewsPhone
41Samantha Joy Studio655.010(616) 209-8555
42Ryan Velting Photography655.04(616) 460-4661
43ShutterBooth Grand Rapids & West Michigan644.642(616) 915-5656
44KMellema Photography LLC645.030
45Starlight Media, LLC644.930(616) 890-6455
46Andi B Photography645.028
47LR Photos645.025
48Flying High Drone Photography645.03(616) 255-1639
49Holly Kell Creative635.024
50Ivory Keys Photography635.024
51La Reverie Photography635.019
52M-Buck Studio LLC634.715(616) 742-5749
53Michelle Corinne Photography635.015(616) 340-2447
54Amanda VanVels Photography624.820(616) 819-8875
55Abbey Moore Photography625.017
56Geronimo Photography LLC625.014(616) 460-7406
57Studio Phrené625.013(616) 322-3093
58Lavender Sage Photography625.07(616) 287-2141
59Cathy Seaver Portrait Photographer625.04(616) 892-9300
60Bird + Bird Studio614.820
61Mid-July Media Wedding Videographers615.011(616) 773-0599
62Olivia Annalise Photography, LLC615.011
63John Dimond Photography LLC615.09(616) 365-3046
64Elegant Designs615.03(989) 323-1511
65Sam Brown Photography615.03(616) 216-1354
66Alexandria Blake Photography605.022
67Xavion Meeks Photography605.012(616) 262-3416
68Anika B Photography605.09
69Laylow Films and Photography LLC605.09(901) 483-5019
70Mayra`s Glamour Photography605.06(616) 581-4901
71AmandaannH Photography605.02(734) 776-0696
72The Bigger Picture595.014(616) 206-7800
73Geskus Photography Inc ↔ GPI584.1473(616) 453-4170
74Jamie Lynn Cheeks Photography584.611
75David Sparks Commercial Photography585.010
76Love Photography KB585.06(616) 264-9040
77Indie City GR LLC585.04
78Maddox Photography584.01(616) 366-8583
79Creative Layne575.014(616) 881-6578
80Lowing Studios575.013(616) 530-7440
81Mystic Pixies Grand Rapids574.513(616) 383-8916
82Lauren Crawford Photography575.09
83Tim Kamppinen Photography575.09
84Create GR575.03(616) 321-7070
85Pamela Fallon Photography575.03(616) 819-9719
86Aaron Geller Photography564.221(616) 310-5005
87Dana Walsh Photography565.02(989) 560-2886
88DaVinci Weddings555.01(616) 322-0247
89Grand Rapids Photographer555.01(616) 855-4079
90Hannah Elicegui555.01
91Kawan Moneek Photography555.01
92Rachel Rollins Photography544.88(616) 706-8536
93Hopelynd545.03
94Rachelle Rae Photography545.03(616) 438-7860
95Steven Huyser-Honig's Michigan535.04(616) 241-6080
96Kristine Weilert Photography535.03
97Bloom Booth525.01(269) 929-8418
98Dan Watts Photography525.01(616) 268-6199
99Huisman Photography525.01(616) 301-5664
100Kalm Photography525.01(616) 308-6161
101Pure Reflections Photobooth LLC515.06(844) 949-0202
102Brian Kelly Photography & Film515.02(616) 439-0083
103Proton Studio495.03(616) 291-6031
104annier photography495.01(616) 893-9503
105Empowered Beauty Boudoir Photography485.02(517) 614-4690
106Sarah Nokomis Photography485.02(814) 713-2281
107Deborah Hoag Photography485.01
108Photography by Alexis485.01
109Dutch Mama Doula & Photographer475.05
110Jim Hill Photography473.85(616) 365-8866
111Dan Davis Photography474.52(616) 364-6000
112Kerri Banyas Photography464.01(616) 299-9551
113Elizabeth Digital Designs445.02

Not scored yet

These businesses have a Grand Rapids address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.

About Grand Rapids

198,535residents
$69,108median household income
32.3median age
54.0%owner-occupied homes
$244,500median home value
80,222households

Grand Rapids has 198,535 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Grand Rapids city). The median age is 32.3, and the median household income is $69,108.

54.0 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $244,500. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 140 photographers with a Grand Rapids mailing address: 7.1 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 Grand Rapids

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 Grand Rapids

CityDistancePhotographersTop score
East Grand Rapids2.7 mi east470
Wyoming5.5 mi southwest1170
Walker5.7 mi northwest471
Comstock Park5.8 mi north264
Northview6.0 mi northeast366
Kentwood6.2 mi southeast1166
Grandville6.4 mi southwest669
Plainfield Township8.1 mi north163

Other local pros in Grand Rapids

Personal Injury Attorneys 72Water Damage Restoration Companies 45Mold Remediation Companies 29Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 21Plumbers 54Roofers 79HVAC Companies 94Electricians 92Dentists 193Med Spas 76Pilates and Fitness Studios 137Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 57Cafés and Coffee Shops 128Restaurants 271Real Estate Brokerages 255Dance Studios 40Everything in Grand RapidsPhotographers in Kent County

Questions

How many photographers are in Grand Rapids, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 140 photographers with a Grand Rapids mailing address. 113 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 Grand Rapids?

Valerie Visser Studios has the highest TownAnswer score in Grand Rapids: 78 out of 100, from 5.0 stars and 223 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 Grand Rapids are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: East Grand Rapids (2.7 miles), Wyoming (5.5 miles), Walker (5.7 miles), Comstock Park (5.8 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 Grand Rapids in?

Grand Rapids is in Kent County. See every photographer in the county on the Kent 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

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.