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Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Top-Rated Photographers in Traverse City, MI (2026)

79 photographers with a Traverse City address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best photographer in Traverse City, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring photographer in Traverse City, MI on TownAnswer is House of 301 | Jules Brown Photography, with a score of 73 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 57 Google reviews). Next are Dan Stewart Photography (72) and Kristina Sobel Photography LLC (72). We scored 59 photographers with a Traverse City address and list 20 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Dan Stewart Photography has the most Google reviews (226).

Traverse City at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 79 photographers with a Traverse City mailing address. 66 list a website, 67 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 Traverse City is Dan Stewart Photography with 226 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 Traverse City, 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

03

Kristina Sobel Photography LLC

★ 5.0 157 Google reviews

72scoreB

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google157 reviews

Kristina Sobel Photography LLC is a service-area business. Google does not show its street address, and its map pin sits in Traverse City. It sits about 0.4 miles south of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Wedding photographer", with Aerial photographer, Service establishment, Photographer as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 157 reviews, which our method reads as 4.99 after the review-count adjustment.

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14

allen-kent photography

★ 5.0 64 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Comes to youClaimed on Google

allen-kent photography serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Traverse City. It sits about 0.4 miles south of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Commercial photographer, Service establishment, Photography class. Its 5.0 stars rest on 64 reviews, which our method reads as 4.97 after the review-count adjustment.

(231) 499-8857WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google

Farrah Julin Photography | Northern Michigan Wedding Photographer is a service-area business. Google does not show its street address, and its map pin sits in Traverse City. That is 0.4 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Service establishment. Its 5.0 stars rest on 12 reviews, which our method reads as 4.92 after the review-count adjustment.

(734) 626-2962WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

20

Michael Poehlman Photography

★ 4.6 9 Google reviews

65scoreB-

Weekend hoursClaimed on Google

Michael Poehlman Photography lists its address as 1129 Woodmere Ave Ste H, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 0.6 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Photographer", with Commercial photographer, Portrait studio, Wedding photographer as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 9 reviews, which our method reads as 4.76 after the review-count adjustment.

(917) 734-2755WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

22

Carson Suttle Photography

★ 4.7 23 Google reviews

63scoreC+

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google

Carson Suttle Photography serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Traverse City. It sits about 0.4 miles south of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Service establishment. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.76.

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24

Something Blue Wedding Films

★ 5.0 7 Google reviews

63scoreC+

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google

Something Blue Wedding Films is a service-area business. Google does not show its street address, and its map pin sits in Traverse City. That is 0.4 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Wedding photographer", with Service establishment, Film production company as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 7 reviews, which our method reads as 4.91 after the review-count adjustment.

(231) 632-0483WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

26

MHR Photo

★ 5.0 6 Google reviews

63scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google

MHR Photo serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Traverse City. That is 0.4 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Photographer" and also Service establishment. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.90.

(248) 920-6629WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

31

Cedar Sage Photography

★ 5.0 11 Google reviews

61scoreC+

Comes to youClaimed on Google

Cedar Sage Photography serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Traverse City. It sits about 0.4 miles south of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Photography service" and also Service establishment. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.92.

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Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

You will find Northern Michigan Documentary Wedding Photographer - Hallie Kohler at 1129 Woodmere Ave Ste k3A, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 0.5 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Photographer". Its 5.0 stars rest on 9 reviews, which our method reads as 4.91 after the review-count adjustment.

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Ranked 41 to 59

Not scored yet

These businesses have a Traverse City address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.

About Traverse City

15,593residents
$74,087median household income
42.7median age
63.7%owner-occupied homes
$415,400median home value
7,191households

Traverse City has 15,593 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Traverse City city). The median age is 42.7, and the median household income is $74,087.

63.7 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $415,400. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 79 photographers with a Traverse City mailing address: 50.7 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 Traverse City

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 Traverse City

CityDistancePhotographersTop score
Greilickville4.6 mi northwest169
Elmwood Township5.7 mi northwest247
Acme Township7.4 mi east167
Long Lake Township7.7 mi west271
Blair Township8.8 mi south1n/a
Interlochen10.7 mi southwest467
Cedar11.3 mi northwest150
Williamsburg11.7 mi east262

Other local pros in Traverse City

Personal Injury Attorneys 35Water Damage Restoration Companies 17Mold Remediation Companies 10Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 4Plumbers 25Roofers 39HVAC Companies 25Electricians 42Dentists 74Med Spas 29Pilates and Fitness Studios 68Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 36Cafés and Coffee Shops 63Restaurants 125Real Estate Brokerages 103Dance Studios 6Everything in Traverse CityPhotographers in Grand Traverse County

Questions

How many photographers are in Traverse City, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 79 photographers with a Traverse City mailing address. 59 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 Traverse City?

House of 301 | Jules Brown Photography has the highest TownAnswer score in Traverse City: 73 out of 100, from 5.0 stars and 57 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 Traverse City are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Greilickville (4.6 miles), Elmwood Township (5.7 miles), Acme Township (7.4 miles), Long Lake Township (7.7 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 Traverse City in?

Traverse City is in Grand Traverse County. See every photographer in the county on the Grand Traverse 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.