Nicole Murphy Photography is at 308 Cleveland Ave #111, Ishpeming, MI 49849. It sits about 1.4 miles north of central Ishpeming. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Portrait studio as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 38 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan
Photographers in Ishpeming, MI (2026)
2 photographers with a Ishpeming address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best photographer in Ishpeming, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring photographer in Ishpeming, MI on TownAnswer is Nicole Murphy Photography, with a score of 57 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews). Next are Peninsula Photographics (46). We scored 2 photographers with a Ishpeming address.
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.
Ishpeming at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 2 photographers with a Ishpeming mailing address. 1 list a website, 0 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 Ishpeming is Nicole Murphy Photography with 38 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.9 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 Ishpeming, 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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Peninsula Photographics
★ 4.0 1 Google review
46scoreC-
Peninsula Photographics lists its address as 450 Co Rd PB, Ishpeming, MI 49849. It sits about 1.8 miles west of central Ishpeming. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Photo restoration service, Wedding photographer. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.81. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicole Murphy Photography | 57 | C | 4.9 | 38 | 308 Cleveland Ave #111 |
| 2 | Peninsula Photographics | 46 | C- | 4.0 | 1 | 450 Co Rd PB |
About Ishpeming
6,181residents
$52,754median household income
34.8median age
69.8%owner-occupied homes
$111,900median home value
2,514households
Ishpeming has 6,181 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Ishpeming city). The median age is 34.8, and the median household income is $52,754.
69.8 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $111,900. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 2 photographers with a Ishpeming mailing address: 3.2 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 Ishpeming
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 Ishpeming
| City | Distance | Photographers | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negaunee | 4.4 mi northeast | 6 | 56 |
| Ely Township | 7.3 mi southwest | 1 | 54 |
| Negaunee Township | 8.3 mi northeast | 1 | 53 |
| Ishpeming Township | 10.8 mi north | 3 | 67 |
| Champion Township | 13.7 mi northwest | 1 | 60 |
| Marquette | 14.4 mi northeast | 28 | 66 |
| Harvey | 15.2 mi east | 1 | 47 |
| Gwinn | 16.9 mi southeast | 2 | 47 |
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Questions
How many photographers are in Ishpeming, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 2 photographers with a Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming?
Nicole Murphy Photography has the highest TownAnswer score in Ishpeming: 57 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 38 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 Ishpeming are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Negaunee (4.4 miles), Ely Township (7.3 miles), Negaunee Township (8.3 miles), Ishpeming Township (10.8 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 Ishpeming in?
Ishpeming is in Marquette County. See every photographer in the county on the Marquette 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, Ishpeming 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.