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 1 time
Serves Matthews, NC
Background checked
1 employee
6 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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Photography style
Traditional
Candid
Artistic
Natural
Photoshoot location
Outdoors
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Past Customer
2 weeks ago
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
3 weeks ago
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.
Past Customer
1 month ago
From Google
Michelle Miner did an amazing job with the Christmas photos she took of my family. She provides a top notch service that is unmatched. I especially liked the way she was around my child and dogs, very friendly and easy going. I will definitely be using her again!
Past Customer
3 weeks ago
From Google
We booked a family Thanksgiving photo shoot, and she showed up on a HOLIDAY with the biggest smile and the best energy! Not only did she take time out of her own Thanksgiving day, but she made the entire session feel easy, fun, and totally stress-free (which is saying a lot with a whole family involved!).The photos came out gorgeous warm, natural, and perfectly captured the vibe of our family. Shes professional, creative, patient, and seriously talented. If youre looking for someone who goes above and beyond, shes your girl. We are SO grateful and will absolutely be booking with her again!
Past Customer
Nov 20, 2025
From Google
We recently had a family photo session with Michelle and had a wonderful experience. She was very professional with great communication before, during, and after the session. Most importantly to us, she clearly knows how to work with young kids. We have 3 (ages2,5,7) and wrangling them to take pictures is no easy task. She had a nice balance of patience and efficiency (knowing we only had their cooperation for so long). We love how the pictures turned out! We would definitely use her for future family pictures!
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Michelle Miner