Best Photographer Lansing Near Me

Andrea Zheng: Heather was freaking amazing on our wedding day!!! We seriously couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. She was able to quickly get large groups of family members to take pictures even with the language barrier. (Some of our older family members mostly speak a different language.) My husband and I are both generally very awkward in front of the camera but her energy was so contagious that she made us laugh and feel at ease throughout the day. Allie also helped us create a day of timeline and she made a super organized list of our shot requests and notes for Heather. Overall, we are very happy that we chose Allie Siarto & Co. for our wedding!!!

Yasmine Alsadi: Allie was amazing! She took my grad photos and was so sweet and kind. The photos turned out way better than expected!! Highly HIGHLY recommend! And she is great at responding to any questions or concerns and is very flexible.

Devon Sinclair: Allie and Heather were AMAZING!!! Our wedding pictures are amazing! They know what their doing!! Amazing natural looking pictures! When I tell you Heather is THE hype woman all brides need on their special day. I can say enough good things about these women!

Jess C: I had grad photos taken by Allie on MSU's campus. She was more than wonderful and made me feel really comfortable. We stopped by all the Spartan hot spots, and there were a ton of pictures taken in the short hour. 100% would recommend

Jill Mazzola: Allie was wonderful. The process for scheduling my headshots was so easy and she got me in and out quickly even though I needed multiple outfits and backgrounds. I am extremely happy with the final results. I will definitely come to Allie again when I need additional photography.

Christopher Copeland: Our daughter chose Allie for her wedding photographer after she found her web site with sample photos. We never expected that our family's special day would be portfolio-worthy - but our pictures were just as good as the ones we saw online. Allie was super responsive from the day we met until we received our final photos (which was very soon after the order).On the day of the wedding, Allie kept the shoot running smoothly and moved around to take the best advantage of the lovely venue. It was as if we had hired two photographers. After the ceremony she asked if she could take the wedding party outside for some creative shots on a snowy day. I said, "Go for it - do what you think will make the day special for the bride." The results were stunning. Large group pictures, including the shots with small children, also came out great.We were so pleased with the pictures that we splurged on prints. The archival framed photos that Allie offers are worth the price - not the same product as you can get from a regular online printing service. She spent some extra TLC on retouching and cropping, and it showed. If my budget had allowed, I would gladly have purchased a custom photo book with her design and layout services included.You won't be disappointed if you choose Allie for your own special day. Let her advise you on what will look best, and trust her judgment. Your own pictures will look just as good as what you see on her website. I can't thank Allie enough for what she did for our family. If we have another occasion like this one, we'll be calling her again.

Alexis Sears: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value

Y Song: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ResponsivenessAllie wonderfully captured the special moments of our outdoor wedding with family and friends in Michigan, and was highly responsive and thoughtful both in the days preceding and throughout the day of the ceremony (Thanks again for the tips on adjusting the boutonnières!)

Katie Terranova: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ResponsivenessShe did a wonderful job for my family and business photos!

Heather Wilson: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ResponsivenessAllie is a great photographer! The entire process from booking a session to receiving the photos was very easy. Allie is efficient, professional, and fun to work with! We are very happy we chose her for our engagement photoshoot.

Ross Meenagh: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueExcellent photographer! Professional, punctual, affordable, and makes picture taking fun. Did I mention how great the pictures turned out? Highly recommend!

Maddie Hicks: Allie is nothing short of amazing. She put my fiancé and I at complete ease while she took our engagement photos in East Lansing. We were a little nervous, but all of that melted away when Allie started our session. Allie leads you in an interactive way, and nothing looks or feels staged. We are so in love with the final product, (her turnaround time is incredible!), and we can't wait to order framed prints. Book Allie for your photography needs! It's the best decision you'll ever make.

Joe Pappas: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueI cannot express how thankful I am that Allie was the photographer who took our engagement photos. Having pictures taken isn’t always the easiest thing for myself, but Allie made it feel so natural. Thank you Allie for the wonderful experience!

E. L.: My boyfriend and I have been dating for five years but barely have any pictures together since we are both pretty awkward in front of a camera. Upon graduation, we decided to record this special moment and chose Allie as our photographer after research. This is one of the best decisions we have ever made, and we will never regret it. Allie is professional, kind, efficient, and full of encouragement. Her prompts make you smile, and she fully captures that happiness in her pictures. We appreciate her with our whole hearts!!

Rachel: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueAllie is absolutely amazing! You couldn’t ask for a better photographer. She is so knowledgeable and efficient and I got my photos back in record time!

Susan Buchholz: Allie was absolutely wonderful with our three-generation family! She is very kind and professional, and helped us take outdoor pictures on a cold December day, with amazing speed and skill! The pictures she took are absolutely incredible! Just moved to the area, and now hoping we can have regular family photo updates with her over the upcoming years! Thank you Allie!

Elizabeth Allen: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueAllie achieved the impossible (for the second time!): she not only perfectly captured the spirit of my two and four year olds, but she got smiles too! In only a half hour photo shoot , we received over 100 beautiful and perfect photos. Some staged and smiling, some playing, and some perfectly candid. We couldn’t recommend her more!

Natalie Wilk: Allie was wonderful to work with! She was easy to communicate with, worked well with our dogs during the photo shoot, and got our images back to us after only 3 days. Would highly recommend!

Trish Dyal: Allie is Amazing! I must admit that I was nervous working with a photographer that I hadn’t met before. Allie made me feel at ease, was so flexible (photo shoot location had to change 3x from the original choice due to covid etc.,), and the pictures turned out BEAUTIFULLY!!!!! I have received so many compliments on them. Thank you, Allie! Your prices and quality. They are both excellent. I would definitely recommend Allie to anyone, and will keep her in mind for other special events!

Madison Allen: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ResponsivenessAllie is an amazing photographer! She did a fantastic job with my college graduation photos.

RAJA PATEL: Good

KATIE PITYLAK: Would not recommend working with them.

Marki T.: She worked with our daughter amazing and took such lovely pictures! Very nice and welcoming studio. The little props were adorable!

Megan Schanz: We recently had pictures taken of our 7 month old loved how the pictures came out! We were very happy with the whole experience and how professional the pictures were. I would definitely recommend them to others and plan to go back again in the future!

Kayla Corey: Amber took portraits for my fiance's family a couple of years ago and was so patient and professional wrangling a group of 15+ people (5 of which were under the age of 10!) so I was looking forward to working with her again for our newborn photos. Again, she was so patient working with our active little newborn and took such care in capturing beautiful moments. The final images were STUNNING!!! We knew they would turn out great but the quality was beyond what we could have imagined. Amber is truly gifted in what she does and clearly takes joy in it as well.

Michele Reilly: As a new Grandma I am so looking forward to coming back for our 4 month shots and beyond. So easy to work with and such great pictures!

Chelsea Mcdaniel: Amber did such an amazing job with my engagement photos. I couldn't be more pleased. They turned out absolutely stunning and captured the love my fiance and I share. I'd recommend her to everyone and anyone!

Stephen Schroeder: (This is Stephen's wife posting): Amber did an AWESOME job for us. Before we discovered her, we had gone somewhere ELSE for photos of our toddler, but our little girl cried and fussed so much that we didn't get a single photo taken at that location! But Amber truly is the "baby whisperer." From the start, she made us feel very welcome, and she got our little girl laughing and playing naturally instantly--no tears. They even gave her a little stuffed duck at the end of the session! She works with you as an individual and has a great attitude towards customer service, and you feel like you made a friend by the end of the session. We were looking for top-of-the-line photography for an affordable price, as well as someone who was a pleasure to work with who was good with babies, and we found it all with Amber J Photography. Highly recommended!ADDITION: We went back a few months later for additional photos! We want to add that Amber and her husband will go above and beyond to ensure you are a happy customer. They really are very flexible and willing to work with their customers. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

Mary Bower: Amber is an artistic, creative photographer. The quality and detail of her photographs are beautiful. She is easy to work with, and despite her busy schedule, makes herself available to her clients. I have found that she was extremely helpful and provided exceptional photographic work when we were changing the marketing branding of an Association I work with. One picture is worth a thousand words! She nailed it! Thank you Amber!Mary

princessami 0223: Well Google said to describe my experience with Amber J Photography and I have to say it was nothing short of PERFECT!! I had never hired a photographer or done a photo shoot before so I was a little nervous. I am working on a long project for which I need the pictures and having consistency in the photographer is important to me. I took a leap of faith and hired Amber (even though she was just a tad out of my budget) and I am SO glad I did. The shoot came out so much better than I imagined or expected it to. I love that I feel like I am working with Amber on the shoot. She's not the kind of photographer that just tells you to do stuff and snaps a picture. She takes great pride in her work and will not put her name on anything that is not quality work, I love that about her. She also listened to all my suggestions and had a ton of great and creative suggestions of her own. Her husband Allen is also super nice. They will answer all your questions honestly and thoroughly and make sure you get exactly what you're looking for. I can't wait for my next shoot with them and I am so glad I found Amber and decided to hire her. Anyone looking for a great photographer would be crazy not to hire Amber J Photography!

Cheyne Owens: OMG I absolutely love Amber's work. Please, don't take my word for it. Go look at her gallery for yourself. During our shoot, she took as long as is needed to get the perfect shot. She is the true baby whisperer as she seems to have a natural ability to handle fussy babies. I drove from over a hundred miles away and it was so worth it!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the way the pictures turned out. The props she had were so much fun. The canvas prints are so beautiful!!! And our album turned out so much better than I could have hoped. WOW!!! Now I can see why she was so highly recommended. I have found my photographer for as long as Amber is willing to shoot. I will definitely be back!!!

Christine Ansell: Awesome! I was planning the wedding out of state and Amber and Allen were flexible and helpful! Th wedding day they were so much fun but still very professional. I would fully recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent photographer to remember your special events!

Chelsey Woodworth: My brother and I love the photos and we also really enjoyed the experience!! I highly recommend Amber J Photography and would definitely use them again in the future!!

Wendy Lidster: Couldn't ask for a more professional experience! I will definitely recommend this very talented photographer to anyone. Thank you, Amber, for making our joyous occasion more memorable than I could have imagined. A+

Katt Lidster: Such great photos.! the quality is great and the way they were taken looks like they were taken with great emotion from the people being photographed. love love love it. awesome job.!

Brittany Momeni: Amazing, super friendly, super talented, all around awesome! I loved Amber from the moment I met with her, a month before my wedding. I could tell she was very enthusiastic about her work. She took my wedding photos and oh wow were they FANTASTIC!! Every photo was beautiful and great quality. She got the photos back to me earlier than I had imagined possible. There's not a single thing I could say negative about Amber J Photography. If I could rate higher than a 3 I would. I'll definitely recommend this photographer to everyone that I can.

Amber Startzman: Great work and great people!!!

Ashley R.: I would not recommend this photographer to anyone!!!!! We met with Sarah about engagement and wedding pictures. She did a great job on our engagement pictures but when it came to our wedding pictures we were very disappointed. First of all, our pictures were not given to us in a timely manner. I had to make several attempts at contacting her before I could get a response. She came up with a bunch of excuses as to why we had not received our pictures yet. Then, when we viewed our pictures she did little to no cropping, touch ups or anything. We had many peoples heads in the pictures and they were of center. My husband and I had to go through them all cropping them ourselves to make them better. When it came to the formal pictures after the ceremony, she gave little to no directions on how people should stand or different ideas on how to position people. So the formal pictures turned out to be less than spectacular. And now worst of all, we have not received our wedding album or dvd that was included in our package. She has chosen to ignore all correspondence and every contact I have tried to make. So a year has passed and since we live out of state I have not had the opportunity to pay her visit. But believe me, when it comes to a special moment in your life like a wedding, you do not want a photographer like her to ruin it for you. She is very unprofessional.

Cyndie W: The pictures were beautiful. Rebecca really knows what she’s doing.

Hailey Montry: Rebecca made me feel so comfortable and confident while doing my boudoir shoot with her! She had such a fun energy and really made me good in my own skin.

Jennette Gill: I had the most awesome experience with Rebecca. She makes you feel so comfortable doing the shoot. She helped me decide what I should wear and helped pose to get the best shots! I would highly recommend her!!

Tori Baxter: I wanted to get a photoshoot after working covid icu. I wanted to feel good about myself. But. Im not one to wear makeup or commonly feel attractive or like my own photos.As my shoot got closer I had more and more anxiety, I dont know how to look or pose, what if I hate all my pictures and this is a waste of money?She set up hair and makeup for me and my stylist was so kind and amazing. I got to the shoot, she instantly made me feel relaxed, she has a very good calm energy, she walked me through all the posing, gave great feedback and coaching, giving honest feedback about outfits to help narrow down options. When I went to pick out my photos I was almost in tears from how many I actually liked. it was difficult to narrow it down. I felt so good about myself. Im so incredibly pleased with the process and outcome. I couldnt recommend her more highly to be honest. As someone with low self esteem this boudoir shoot is one of the best things ive done for myself in a long time. Rebecca and her team come highly recommended.

Madeline Bacha: I have worked with Rebecca on 2 separate occasions, her work is amazing. She goes above and beyond with directing and showing you how to pose. My photos turned out absolutely beautiful and I love showing all of my friends my photos! I highly recommend using Rebecca for all of your pictures needs❤️

Kimberly Baldwin: Rebecca is fantastic, she knows her stuff and how to make you look and feel your best. I have had such a distorted body image my whole life and lost a lot of weight. So doing something like this was WAY out of my comfort zone. She made me feel beautiful in an instant and I love, love, love, what she was able to achieve. She has a gift and I'm blessed to have found her. Priceless

Elizabeth Larue: Rebecca is amazing! She made me feel at ease through the whole thing. Even answered the same questions from me. Seeing the pictures afterwards made me cry happy tears. She helped give me that boost that I needed! Thank you Rebecca!!

Heather Wcisel: Rebecca is a phenomenal photographer and person. I was so hesitant to doing a boudoir shoot because I was afraid they wouldn’t look good but I fall in love with all my pictures Rebecca took.She talked me through everything and we just had a fun time laughing the whole time. I will definitely be going back again and would recommend her to everyone!

Kheri Jackson: Rebecca was AMAZING to work with!! She's got all the tips & know-how to help thru any type of photo session & she makes you feel so comfortable! No matter how nervous you may walk in, you'll walk out having made a new friend!! I would recommend her time & again!

Judy Neer: Rebecca was truly amazing. She makes you feel at home and to be yourself. She will help with whatever you need jewelry, dressing, pairing outfits . I had a wonderful experience and highly recommend.I choose to do this session simply for me turning 50!! Feels great to treat yourself with amazing professional photography. The environment is cozy and comfortable.I was impressed to see the pictures the same day and my album arrived a week later! So glad I did this!!Thank you so much, Rebecca!

Lauren Ross: Simply amazing work! The confidence you feel after a session with her is worth every penny.

Kayla Irwin: Here’s some of my favorite photos from my session!! Going into this photoshoot, I wasn’t sure what to expect and I definitely didn’t think I was going to like all of these photos of me… but I was so wrong. Rebecca is seriously amazing and made me feel so confident and helped me pose so I didn’t feel so silly.Picking out my favorite photos was so hard because I seriously loved them all so much!If you’re thinking of doing a session PLEASE do it! You definely won’t regret it. ✨🤩

L W: I had my session with Rebecca in September of 2021. I had found her ad for the Body Love campaign and after reviewing her photography style said to myself “this is it!”I had wanted to do a boudoir session for so long. After a divorce, moving back in with my mom and subsequent charges filed on my ex husband, I needed something to help me feel good. And BOY, did I feel good! Rebecca was friendly, open, and so easy to get along with.I think boudoir sessions are like tattoos, once you have one, your addicted and need to have more. I would have a boudoir session every week if possible! I had a blast and felt like a goddess!!

April Carpenter: Thai was one of the best things I could of done for my self esteem. Rebecca was amazing.

Sierra Pietroytys: Rebecca has a way of making your inner most beauty come to life. She is simply amazing! Never thought I would be doing a boudoir photo shoot but so thankful I did. This being way out of my comfort zone as I am a huge tomboy. This was a huge ego boost for me and built some serious self confidence in myself as well. I believe all woman should take this opportunity and let Rebecca help show you how beautiful you really are.

Char Smith: I am almost 50 years old and the mother of 3 grown children. I have recently lost a good amount of weight and have finally started to find the happier, healthier me. I have thought about doing a boudoir shoot for a while, but could never convince myself to actually do it. One day I saw an ad for Rebecca Houlihan and I reached out. I was so nervous about everything. But Rebecca was so helpful and positive right from the consultation, all the way through the actual shoot, and even during pick up. Brittany did my hair and made be feel beautiful, then Rebecca just continued making me feel amazing as she picked out my outfits and posed each shot. I settled in and had an amazing time. Then when I actually saw the pictures.... WOW!!! I never could've thought I could be so beautiful. I can't thank Rebecca enough for the amazing experience and the beautiful pictures I will always treasure.

Kim Stanley: Great experience, she was so nice and made me feel so comfortable. Definitely recommend getting your pictures done by Rebecca.

SAMANTHA GEMALSKY: I absolutely loved working with Rebecca for both of my sessions, that were 9 years apart. She’s so easy to work with and willing to get the best images even if it takes a lot of work from the customer and her. I would love to have her do more photographs for me in some way, hopefully within the next 9 years again. First session was senior photos 9 years ago and this time it was a boudoir session and I felt so comfortable and content in the situations. I wasn’t nervous at all for the session since I had worked with her before, so I was actually super excited to try a new type of photos for my self and for my fiancé. Giving me the options of what to bring and what types of clothes to wear helped immensely because I was honestly clueless of what to wear other than lingerie. After both of the sessions I did, I got a small photo book from my senior session and a large photo album, a metal hanging picture, a mini photo album and 3 Polaroid type small pictures. I loved every single thing I received and it was so worth it. I recommend at least doing the consultation session with Rebecca just to see your options and see if it’s something you’d like to do. I don’t think you’ll regret it at all!

Teddi Zimmerman: From the very beginning Rebecca was amazing. She helped me prepare a few months in advance, she gave me tips on what to get done before the shoot, and she gave me tips on what to do/bring the day of. I was so nervous going into the shoot, but we took one picture, she showed me the result and how good it looked, and I was immediately prepared to continue! She made me feel so confident and she guided me the whole time. Everything from hand placements to what I should do with my lips.

Lisa Carpenter: "These are the best senior photos I have seen!"; "Your photographer is STELLAR!!!!!! And I'm picky!". These are just a couple of the comments we've received regarding our daughter's senior pictures. Rebecca's talent and her eye for the perfect shot are simply amazing. She spent plenty of time with us during our first appointment to ask questions and to learn about our daughter's interests. She was able to suggest several places around the Lansing area that provided the perfect backgrounds for our photos. She's awesome at giving direction for poses, and wasn't afraid to lay on the ground to get the perfect shot. We could not be happier with our portraits!

Benjamin Diana: I was disappointed with his work. But he probably puts considerably more effort into sessions with models who look like this new advertisement- consider that this was not the signage when I chose his studio. His prices are low, but as the cliche reads, 'you'll get what you pay for .' Unless you're one of those folks, I would not indulge his political bait.

Andy Jeglic: Steve is extremely talented and accommodating. He's managed to excellently capture our family, including two large dogs and an uncooperative cat. He does great work.

John Chase: Steve is a very funny and talented photographer, and he made me laugh a bunch of times to get the best look for my pics....Very helpful at getting me to relax so I could have the best photo movement..Gorgeous studio..a hidden gem!I'll be booking another shoot within the next week...THANK YOU STEVE

Stacey Duncan-Jackson: Had a combined photo shoot (professional head shot and family photos). They are fantastic, and I have already been asked about who did the head shot by 3 people. Highly recommend!

Dong Feng: Steve does great work, fast service and reasonable price. Best place in town If you're in the need for photography. Highly recommend.

Brian Backhaus: Great photography from a great photographer.

Samantha Myers: Mr. Dean did wedding photos for myself and senior photos for my husband years before that. He does an amazing job, works hard just in preparation for the photoshoot going to the sight, if outdoors, multiple days in a row before, just to ensure the lighting will be ok for the photos. He makes amazing albums and gives good rates for his sessions and edits them while enhancing features but not taking from the actual person. My family has gone to Mr. Dean for all needs for professional photography and are looking forward to continuing business with him for a very long time.

Sara Lynne Thelen: We greatly appreciated his professionalism and the quality of his work.

Abby Rivera: Had my Senior pics done here, came out fine.

Marjorie Slocum: Great photographer! Really an artist! If you need photos taken, use Steve Dean Photography. You won't find his level of talent or professionalism anywhere else!

Andrew O'Meara: Very friendly atmosphere, professional person to work with.

Paul Henderson: She was all set up before we arrived. She listened to our recommendations and the photos were finished promptly.

UnoDeuce Multimedia: Ariniko just recently did our head shots for us and we couldn't be more than pleased. It also didn't take a lot of our time, which was good and she really did a great job! We highly recommend her and her work!

Susi Elkins: Ariniko did a wonderful job taking professional photos for our TEDxLansingEd event. She did a great job coordinating the other volunteers and gave me every confidence that we would love the photos she was taking - and we did! Thanks so much for your time and talent - it was a huge burden lifted by a kind and generous person. Thanks, Ariniko!