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I’m Bethany Michaela and I photograph lovers of every kind as they celebrate living and traveling this world with intention, and I’ve been loving this journey for over seven years!

I want your photographs to live for many, many generations. I don’t follow trends, I simply document you, your story, sincerely and organically. And no matter who you are, love is love! I am and will always be an equality-minded wedding & elopement photographer.

My first memories are of holding and wondering about my grandfather's camera - a curiosity that's carried me through life and a decade into a career dedicated to discovering moments to capture memories in the making. For me, taking photos is an expedition of where you've been and how you've grown together. A celebration of where your love is taking you next. Whether you've just said "yes" or looking to say "I do," I will sit and design a style and direction just for you. Every image will elicit the same warmth you're feeling now, a celebration of a love that is only yours.

My work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Anthropologie, BRIDES, 100 Layer Cake, Hey Wedding Lady, Bridal Musings, Ruffled Blog, Huffington Post, and The New York Times.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints

Reviews of Bethany Michaela Photography

Charis
Charis Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Authentic, stunning work!

Bethany was an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. She not only captured our special day and all the amazing moments that came with it, but she truly captured us—our personalities, our emotions, and the essence of our relationship. Every photo feels authentic, timeless, and full of heart.

Beyond her incredible talent, Bethany was so kind, patient, and professional throughout the entire process. She made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera and brought such a calm, joyful energy to the day.

We couldn’t be happier with our photos and the entire experience. I would recommend Bethany to absolutely anyone looking for a wedding photographer—you won’t just get stunning images, you’ll get someone who genuinely cares about telling your story beautifully.
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Stephanie Sent on 02/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Not a one trick pony

You hire Bethany you get a professional at capturing unforgettable moments but more importantly you get a communication specialist who can anticipate and name needs before you even know they are a need.
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Emily Sent on 11/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany is an incredible photographer and she captured our wedding day perfectly. We’re so happy she was a part of our wedding day. We love all of the candid photographs of our friends and family from throughout the day. She did an amazing job highlighting all of the moments that were most special to us and captured some moments throughout the night that we had even missed! I honestly forgot she was there sometimes - which as someone who is awkward in front of the camera finds it hard to forget! We will be cherishing these photographs for many years to come. Thank you Bethany!
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Clara Sent on 10/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany was a wonderful presence on our wedding day. She captured everything perfectly. I get so many compliments on our photos. She also had them to us extremely quickly. My friends waited 3 months + for their wedding pics. We had ours before we were back from the honeymoon!
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Gabriela Sent on 10/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
she was made the incredible pictures of our wedding. She was very helpful and made us very relaxed! The result was perfect!
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Andrew Sent on 10/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Linda and I could not have asked for a better photographer than Bethany. She was attentive to what we wanted in our wedding photography, while still bringing a unique and creative vision to the process. We enjoyed the ease with which we could communicate with Bethany. She was both professional and fun during the picture taking process, She made our pictures available promptly following our wedding and continued to be an energetic, creative and helpful presence as she guided us through the process of creating our wedding album. From start to finish, Bethany was an outstanding resource. She documented our wedding day in a way that we will always cherish.
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Laurel Sent on 10/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany is one of the best NYC photographers, hands down. She did our engagement photos this spring, and has photographed my apartment and done some portraits of me in the past as well. Without a doubt, she's amazing. She makes you feel at ease and casual, like you're hanging out with a dear friend, whether you know her or not. She has a perfect mix of documentary and styled photography that feels very natural. She's creative, kind, and flexible. She works hard to give her clients exactly what they want, and is great at communicating her vision. Book Bethany, you will NOT be sorry you did!!!
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Sunah Sent on 09/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany is fantastic! She was available on short notice for our impromptu engagement and we had a great time at the shoot with her. We love the final photos and have several prints around our apartment. We can't recommend her enough!
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Charles Sent on 08/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany provided the best service for my engagement. The pictures were perfect and it was great doing business with her. Her rates are reasonable and well worth it. I highly recommend her and will definitely do buisness with her again.
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Danny Sent on 08/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing! I planned to propose to my girlfriend in NYC and had been looking for someone to capture the moment since neither of us had family up there. I asked a few friends who lived in New York for some recommendations and Bethany's name came up. She was incredibly thorough and we had the entire proposal planned and scheduled 2 months before the big day! I wanted her to take "incognito" photos of us before the proposal, obviously capture the moment itself, as well as some pictures afterwards. She completely blended in to the surrounding and played it so cool that even I couldn't spot her for a while! She was just another tourist taking some pictures of the city haha. Her work was incredible, and we now have memories that we can show our family and friends.
My only advice is that if possible, don't pop the question next to a handicap sign, although she did an amazing job of angling her shots to exclude the sign when possible! If I could give more than a 5 star review, she would get it.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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Bethany Michaela Photography frequently asked questions

Bethany Michaela Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Bethany Michaela Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Bethany Michaela Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Bethany Michaela Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Bethany Michaela Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Bethany Michaela Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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