Michelle Miner Photography
$350
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About
The truth is, anyone can take a decent picture, but I’m here to take the kind you’ll still care about in 20 years. I photograph real connection, warm color, and the moments that slip by way too fast: the hand squeezes, the in-between glances, and the personalities.
These aren’t “smile and hope for the best” sessions. They’re honest, heirloom-quality portraits that let you bottle this season exactly as it feels. So someday, when life looks different, you’ll have proof of how beautifully you loved each other right now
I studied photography at the New York Film Academy, but my approach has been shaped just as much by life outside the classroom—by motherhood, creative work, and years of learning how to really see people. I believe great photography isn’t about perfect lighting or poses.
I specialize in families, intimate gatherings, and warm, natural portraits. But no matter what I’m capturing, I try to turn each session into something more than a photo shoot.
We might pop a bottle of champagne, bring a dog from the local shelter, or rent bikes to ride around together. These are the kinds of sessions that feel like memories in the making—not just for the camera, but for you.
Outside of client work, I’m a mom, a lifelong dog lover, and a proud rescue advocate. I regularly use my camera to help shelter dogs find forever homes—because being seen can change everything.
My sessions are easy, intentional, and human. No pressure, no over-styling—just space for you to show up and feel at ease.
If that sounds like your kind of experience, I’d love to work together
Overview
Hired 2 times
Serves Matthews, NC
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Traditional
Candid
Artistic
Natural
Photoshoot location
Outdoors
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, value, and work quality.
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Past Customer
1 month ago
From Google
Michelle is an amazing photographer and person! I hired her for a maternity shoot and even worked out a surprise engagement shoot the same day with her. Not only did she keep a secret, but the moment and album turned out FANTASTIC. She communicated constantly, and I would recommend her 10 out of 10 times. We plan on hiring her again for all of our future family photos!
Past Customer
Dec 28, 2025
From Google
Michelle is super talented. She researched the shoot suite prior to our arrival, and already had some great ideas in mind. The photos turned out great, and Im sure I will be a repeat customer. You wont be disappointed.
Past Customer
Dec 16, 2025
From Google
Michelle is incredibly talented. Some photographers just have that innate eye for beautiful, magical pictures, and this is the one! Using natural lighting and her eye for capturing the right moment, Michelles photos of our family truly have that inherent aesthetic that makes them feel timeless and beloved and oh so special. Plus, she was just wonderful with our kids who smiled and laughed their way through our session. This is the one!
Past Customer
Dec 8, 2025
From Google
Michelle creatively (and magically) made our chaos into unforgettable family photos. We have two littles, a puppy, and a jealous older dog - a lot to manage! We have a wide variety of candid and posed shots to choose from to capture this moment in time for our family. Michelle was efficient with our limited attention spans and created a fun atmosphere for both our kids & dogs (adults too). The photos themselves were natural, not over-engineered or over-edited, and provided to us digitally quite quickly after our photoshoot. Highly recommend!
Past Customer
Dec 1, 2025
From Google
We used Michelle Miner for two separate types of photos-- photos of our son's first birthday party and our family fall photoshoot as well. Both times she was professional, super communicative, easy to schedule and work with and so natural to be around, especially when posing for photos can be super awkward. As a Mom herself, she knew how to engage our toddler son, how to get him to smile, and how to make the photos seem candid but just what we wanted! We are IN LOVE with our photos and have gotten tons of compliments from anyone who sees them. We HIGHLY recommend booking with Michelle.
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Michelle Miner