Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Stephanie Lynn Photo LLC is at 7901 S 12th St, Portage, MI 49024. It sits about 2.9 miles west of central Portage. Its Google category is "Photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.97.
Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Top-Rated Photographers in Portage, MI (2026)
24 photographers with a Portage address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best photographer in Portage, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring photographer in Portage, MI on TownAnswer is Stephanie Lynn Photo LLC, with a score of 69 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 45 Google reviews). Next are Kimberly Marie Photography, LLC (69) and Natalia Mae Photography - NMP Studios (65). We scored 20 photographers with a Portage address and list 4 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Rachel Skye Photo has the most Google reviews (57).
Portage at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 24 photographers with a Portage mailing address. 19 list a website, 23 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
1 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 23 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed photographer in Portage is Rachel Skye Photo with 57 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 Portage, 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
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Kimberly Marie Photography, LLC is at 7127 Sparrow Ridge St, Portage, MI 49024. That is 1.2 miles north of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Wedding photographer", with Commercial photographer, Photographer, Photography service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.96.
Claimed on Google
Natalia Mae Photography - NMP Studios is at 8842 Portage Rd #102, Portage, MI 49002. That is 1.6 miles southeast of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.75.
Claimed on Google
You will find Brook Thompson Photography at S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49024. It sits about 0.4 miles north of central Portage. Its Google category is "Photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.95.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Lear Creative lists Portage without a street address. That is 0.6 miles northeast of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 12 reviews, which our method reads as 4.92 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
You will find Emily Jayne Photography-Kalamazoo Photographer at 824 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024. That is 2.3 miles north of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 23 reviews, which our method reads as 4.95 after the review-count adjustment.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Kzoo Studios lists its address as 8135 Cox's Dr Suite 216, Portage, MI 49002. That is 2.1 miles east of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Photography studio". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.90.
Claimed on Google
Angelworks Photography is at 2120 Oak Leaf Trail, Portage, MI 49024. It sits about 2.8 miles southwest of central Portage. Google files it under "Photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.93.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google
ElijahMPhoto is a service-area business. Google does not show its street address, and its map pin sits in Portage. That is 3.3 miles north of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Service establishment. 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
Samantha Taylor Photography lists its address as Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024. That is 1.2 miles west of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.89.
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Amanda Yassay Photo
★ 5.0 26 Google reviews
59scoreC
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Amanda Yassay Photo lists Portage without a street address. That is 0.6 miles northeast of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Photography service". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.95.
Claimed on Google
You will find Becky Anderson Seniors/Black Tutu Squad at 7950 Moorsbridge Rd #306, Portage, MI 49024. That is 2.2 miles west of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.90.
13
Rachel Skye Photo
★ 5.0 57 Google reviews
58scoreC
Claimed on Google
You will find Rachel Skye Photo at 7151 Carlsbrook Ln, Portage, MI 49024. It sits about 1.4 miles northwest of central Portage. Google files it under "Wedding photographer" and also Photographer, Photography service. Its 5.0 stars rest on 57 reviews, which our method reads as 4.97 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
Imaginarium Pictures is at 7127 S Westnedge Ave #2nd, Portage, MI 49002. That is 1.1 miles north of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Wedding photographer" and also Commercial photographer, Photo restoration service, Video editing service. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.89.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
JCPenney Portraits is at 6580 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49024. It sits about 1.7 miles north of central Portage. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Portrait studio. After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 4.04. JCPenney Portraits has 14 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Wm Christiansen Photography is at 5330 Portage Rd Suite 101, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 3.3 miles northeast of central Portage. Its Google category is "Photographer". Its 4.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.81 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
Blue Fire 360 is at 724 W Centre Ave Ste 103, Portage, MI 49024. That is 0.4 miles northwest of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Photography service". Its 3.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.75 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
Portraits by Mydalis lists its address as 8135 Cox's Dr Ste 210, Portage, MI 49002. That is 2.1 miles east of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Photographer". After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.70.
Claimed on Google
You will find Daniall Poulsen Photography at 2375 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 1.6 miles east of central Portage. Its Google category is "Photographer". Its 4.5 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.82 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
Captured By Stacy is at 1289 E Osterhout Ave, Portage, MI 49002. It sits about 2.4 miles south of central Portage. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Portrait studio. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.87.
Not scored yet
These businesses have a Portage address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
21
Casually Unique Photography
No Google rating yet
n/anot scored
You will find Casually Unique Photography at 2205 Hemlock Ave, Portage, MI 49024. That is 2.7 miles northwest of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Photographer". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google
Mathew J. Photography serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Portage. That is 0.3 miles northeast of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Service establishment as extra categories.
23
Steve's World Unfiltered
No Google rating yet
n/anot scored
Comes to youClaimed on Google
Steve's World Unfiltered serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Portage. That is 3.3 miles north of the Portage city center. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Service establishment as extra categories.
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Steve's World Unfiltered
No Google rating yet
n/anot scored
Comes to youClaimed on Google
Steve's World Unfiltered is a service-area business. Google does not show its street address, and its map pin sits in Portage. That is 3.3 miles north of the Portage city center. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Service establishment.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephanie Lynn Photo LLC | 69 | B- | 5.0 | 45 | 7901 S 12th St |
| 2 | Kimberly Marie Photography, LLC | 69 | B- | 5.0 | 34 | 7127 Sparrow Ridge St |
| 3 | Natalia Mae Photography - NMP Studios | 65 | B- | 4.7 | 33 | 8842 Portage Rd #102 |
| 4 | Brook Thompson Photography | 65 | B- | 5.0 | 27 | S Westnedge Ave |
| 5 | Lear Creative | 65 | B- | 5.0 | 12 | not listed |
| 6 | Emily Jayne Photography-Kalamazoo Photographer | 64 | C+ | 5.0 | 23 | 824 W Milham Ave |
| 7 | Kzoo Studios | 63 | C+ | 5.0 | 6 | 8135 Cox's Dr Suite 216 |
| 8 | Angelworks Photography | 62 | C+ | 5.0 | 14 | 2120 Oak Leaf Trail |
| 9 | ElijahMPhoto | 62 | C+ | 5.0 | 4 | service area |
| 10 | Samantha Taylor Photography | 62 | C+ | 5.0 | 4 | Oakland Dr |
| 11 | Amanda Yassay Photo | 59 | C | 5.0 | 26 | not listed |
| 12 | Becky Anderson Seniors/Black Tutu Squad | 59 | C | 5.0 | 5 | 7950 Moorsbridge Rd #306 |
| 13 | Rachel Skye Photo | 58 | C | 5.0 | 57 | 7151 Carlsbrook Ln |
| 14 | Imaginarium Pictures | 57 | C | 5.0 | 3 | 7127 S Westnedge Ave #2nd |
| 15 | JCPenney Portraits | 56 | C | 3.7 | 36 | 6580 S Westnedge Ave |
| 16 | Wm Christiansen Photography | 54 | C | 4.0 | 1 | 5330 Portage Rd Suite 101 |
| 17 | Blue Fire 360 | 53 | C | 3.0 | 1 | 724 W Centre Ave Ste 103 |
| 18 | Portraits by Mydalis | 52 | C | 4.3 | 6 | 8135 Cox's Dr Ste 210 |
| 19 | Daniall Poulsen Photography | 52 | C | 4.5 | 2 | 2375 E Centre Ave |
| 20 | Captured By Stacy | 52 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 1289 E Osterhout Ave |
About Portage
49,259residents
$83,212median household income
38.5median age
69.1%owner-occupied homes
$262,300median home value
20,844households
Portage has 49,259 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Portage city). The median age is 38.5, and the median household income is $83,212.
69.1 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $262,300. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 24 photographers with a Portage mailing address: 4.9 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 Portage
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 Portage
| City | Distance | Photographers | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 5.4 mi north | 58 | 77 |
| Vicksburg | 5.8 mi southeast | 3 | 69 |
| Pavilion Township | 5.9 mi east | 2 | 66 |
| Schoolcraft | 5.9 mi south | 2 | 45 |
| Prairie Ronde Township | 7.9 mi southwest | 1 | 56 |
| Kalamazoo Township | 8.2 mi north | 1 | n/a |
| Oshtemo Township | 8.6 mi northwest | 4 | 64 |
| Comstock Township | 8.9 mi northeast | 3 | 66 |
Other local pros in Portage
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Questions
How many photographers are in Portage, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 24 photographers with a Portage mailing address. 20 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 Portage?
Stephanie Lynn Photo LLC has the highest TownAnswer score in Portage: 69 out of 100, from 5.0 stars and 45 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 Portage are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Kalamazoo (5.4 miles), Vicksburg (5.8 miles), Pavilion Township (5.9 miles), Schoolcraft (5.9 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 Portage in?
Portage is in Kalamazoo County. See every photographer in the county on the Kalamazoo 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, Portage 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.