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Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan
22 photographers with a Petoskey address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring photographer in Petoskey, MI on TownAnswer is Paul Retherford Photography, with a score of 75 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 92 Google reviews). Next are Kara Beth Photography (71) and Photography by Paquette (69). We scored 13 photographers with a Petoskey address and list 9 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Photography by Paquette has the most Google reviews (103).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 22 photographers with a Petoskey mailing address. 17 list a website, 15 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 Petoskey is Photography by Paquette with 103 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
Paul Retherford Photography lists its address as 325 E Lake St Ste 25, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 2.8 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Commercial photographer, Aerial photographer, Photography service. Its 5.0 stars rest on 92 reviews, which our method reads as 4.98 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Kara Beth Photography at 2437 Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770. It sits about 5.9 miles northeast of central Petoskey. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Artist, Photography service, Wedding photographer. Its 5.0 stars rest on 77 reviews, which our method reads as 4.98 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google103 reviews
You will find Photography by Paquette at 648 Alcan Dr, Petoskey, MI 49770. It sits about 5.8 miles east of central Petoskey. Google files it under "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 103 reviews, which our method reads as 4.98 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google
baby’s breath photography serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Petoskey. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Service establishment as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.96.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find EVA Boudoir Photography at 1104 Emmet St, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 2.5 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Photography service, Photography studio as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 4 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
You will find Glass Lakes Photography at 324 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 2.7 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Google files it under "Wedding photographer" and also Art gallery, Portrait studio, Photographer. Its 5.0 stars rest on 9 reviews, which our method reads as 4.91 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
Rachel DenBoer Photography lists its address as 3160 Jensen Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 5.6 miles southeast of the Petoskey 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.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Northern Territory Photography at 318 W Mitchell St #7, Petoskey, MI 49770. It sits about 2.3 miles east of central Petoskey. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Photography service. Its 5.0 stars rest on 3 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours
K. Coston Photography lists Petoskey without a street address. That is 2.8 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Its Google category is "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.88 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours
You will find Northern Territory Imaging and Design at 507 Alcan Dr, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 5.7 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Google files it under "Commercial photographer" and also Art studio. Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.87 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Scenic Michigan Scenic Michigan is at 445 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770. It sits about 2.9 miles east of central Petoskey. Google files it under "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.87 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Emmet Drones is at 1170 Bay View Rd Ste C, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 3.5 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Its Google category is "Aerial photographer", with Mapping service as extra categories. Its 3.0 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.64 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.0 7 Google reviews
You will find Picture Me Portrait Studios at 2160-2170-2180, 1850 Anderson Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 2.1 miles southeast of the Petoskey city center. Its Google category is "Portrait studio". Its 4.0 stars rest on 7 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Petoskey address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
| Business | Street | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A13 Studios | 1523 US-131 | (231) 675-3188 |
| Birch Creek Photography, LLC | 616 Petoskey St #202 | (231) 445-1927 |
| CMA Photo | 6950 Channel Rd | (231) 347-4499 |
| Idunn Arts / JMD photography | service area | (810) 252-2388 |
| Laura Holmes Photography | service area | (248) 224-4236 |
| Northern Michigan Aerial Services | 965 Kemp Rd | (231) 838-1786 |
| Northernbear Photography | service area | (231) 622-2778 |
| Sunshine Photography | service area | (231) 373-7729 |
| Wildflower Moon: Photography & Design | service area |
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Retherford Photography | 75 | B+ | 5.0 | 92 | 325 E Lake St Ste 25 |
| 2 | Kara Beth Photography | 71 | B | 5.0 | 77 | 2437 Harbor-Petoskey Rd |
| 3 | Photography by Paquette | 69 | B- | 5.0 | 103 | 648 Alcan Dr |
| 4 | baby’s breath photography | 69 | B- | 5.0 | 36 | service area |
| 5 | EVA Boudoir Photography | 62 | C+ | 5.0 | 4 | 1104 Emmet St |
| 6 | Glass Lakes Photography | 61 | C+ | 5.0 | 9 | 324 E Lake St |
| 7 | Rachel DenBoer Photography | 59 | C | 5.0 | 4 | 3160 Jensen Rd |
| 8 | Northern Territory Photography | 57 | C | 5.0 | 3 | 318 W Mitchell St #7 |
| 9 | K. Coston Photography | 53 | C | 5.0 | 2 | not listed |
| 10 | Northern Territory Imaging and Design | 52 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 507 Alcan Dr |
| 11 | Scenic Michigan Scenic Michigan | 49 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 445 E Mitchell St |
| 12 | Emmet Drones | 48 | C- | 3.0 | 2 | 1170 Bay View Rd Ste C |
| 13 | Picture Me Portrait Studios | 43 | C- | 4.0 | 7 | 2160-2170-2180, 1850 Anderson Rd |
Petoskey has 5,856 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Petoskey city). The median age is 41.0, and the median household income is $74,196.
61.1 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $364,100. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 22 photographers with a Petoskey mailing address: 37.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Harbor | 0.5 mi west | 1 | 59 |
| Resort Township | 2.5 mi south | 1 | 70 |
| Harbor Springs | 4.8 mi north | 3 | 56 |
| Bay Shore | 4.9 mi west | 1 | 57 |
| Bear Creek Township | 5.3 mi east | 1 | 65 |
| Horton Bay | 6.6 mi southwest | 1 | 67 |
| Little Traverse Township | 7.1 mi northeast | 1 | 67 |
| Hayes Township | 7.2 mi west | 6 | 71 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 5Water Damage Restoration Companies 2Mold Remediation Companies 2Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 2Plumbers 19Roofers 11HVAC Companies 9Electricians 10Dentists 26Med Spas 10Pilates and Fitness Studios 18Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 9Cafés and Coffee Shops 19Restaurants 38Real Estate Brokerages 43Dance Studios 2Everything in PetoskeyPhotographers in Emmet County
Our October 2026 data lists 22 photographers with a Petoskey mailing address. 13 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Paul Retherford Photography has the highest TownAnswer score in Petoskey: 75 out of 100, from 5.0 stars and 92 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: Bay Harbor (0.5 miles), Resort Township (2.5 miles), Harbor Springs (4.8 miles), Bay Shore (4.9 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?
Petoskey is in Emmet County. See every photographer in the county on the Emmet 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.
