Natural, honest, & authentic lifestyle photography & videography for brands , couples , & families New York, California, Texas, & Worldwide

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We’re Proud to be An Inclusive Studio

Welcome to Bethany Michaela Studio, where we wholeheartedly believe all humans are beautiful and deserve to be loved and that within diversity, there is strength. We do not discriminate against race, ethnicity, gender, size, sexual orientation, or religion. Our arms are open wide to embrace LGBTQIA+ couples, interracial couples, interfaith couples, multicultural couples, and everyone else seeking to marry the person they cherish. We promise to continue to learn and be an advocate for underrepresented communities. We also pledge never to photograph at slave plantations or other venues that don't uphold our same values.

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About Bethany

I create beautiful and unique imagery that captures intimate moments and tailored narratives. My approach is graceful and unobtrusive. With confidence and consistency, I observe as your moments unfold naturally and guide you when you need some direction. I believe that you should be free to express yourself authentically and naturally. Let’s make something beautiful together.

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    The New York Times
    The Huffington Post
    Anthropologie
    Brides
    Catalyst Wedding Co.
    Martha Stewart Wedding
    100 Layer Cake
    Bridal Musings
    H&H Weddings
    Ruffled
    Hey Wedding Lady

Testimonials

Emily Okey

Weddings

She made us feel natural in front of the camera and captured moments we had missed. We will cherish these photographs forever.

John Williams

Weddings

She's professional, communicative, open, warm, and she made us feel so comfortable.

Ashley P.

Families

Bethany let us be ourselves: silly to serious! There was not a single bad photo + most importantly, we had a blast! I cannot recommend Bethany enough

Lindy Amos

Branding Photography

Bethany Michaela Studio captures the magic and the moments that matter with the unique gift of being able to turn even a half-baked brand narrative into a clear visual identity!

Camille Feliz

Weddings

Bethany is highly skilled at following her intuition on when to engage with guests, and when to step back and allow everything to just be, she demonstrated this balance all weekend beautifully.

Faiz Osman

Weddings

Something to consider for couples with different skin tones, she knows how to make you both look great! It's not about an "arty" shot; it's about the reason you're gathered together.

Emily Reid

Weddings

Bethany inconspicuously captured the happiest and most spontaneous moments during the evening. She's wonderful - professional, personable & kind.

Jeff P.

Families

Our family photos are so precious to us because Bethany caught the unique personalities of each of our children. We are amazed by the way she is able to use images to tell a story about people as they truly are, and are thankful that she was able to do that for our family.

Clara Cotton

Weddings

She was there with me, advocating for me, and helping me feel calm! The photos that resulted are beyond beautiful. I will treasure them forever!

Val

Branding Photography Branding Videography

From beginning to end, our collaboration was a pleasure: they’re clear and generous communicators, meticulous planners, and truly gifted artists.

Johnna Yates

Weddings

Bethany is a joy to work with. She was always looking out for ways to capture the range of relationships and emotions throughout the day.

Tracy Tran

Weddings

Bethany was laser-focused on telling our story through our photographs and worked with our budget. She captured candids perfectly so we could enjoy the moments we missed during our busy day. Her work is natural & organic.

Amy G.

Families

My goal was one good photo of all of us so I could get my Christmas cards ordered, pat myself on the back, and pour a glass of wine. Then Bethany blew my expectations out of the Hudson River.

Lisa Boral

Weddings

Bethany is kind and calming, smoothly handling every moment, even calming the stressful ones.

Lauren Sperber

Weddings

Organized and dedicated, Bethany made sure we got everything we wanted.

Randi H

Families

Bethany was so patient + waited for our 6-month old to wake up on her own so the photos would feel comfortable. Nothing felt forced + the entire afternoon flowed effortlessly, it was magical!

Caitlin C.

Families

The photos turned out better than I could have imagined. I seriously can't say enough good things about her and her work!

Ashley Heyburn

Weddings

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was having Bethany photograph it. She listened to our vision, of capturing the feeling of the day, and nailed the execution.

Linda A.

Families

Bethany has documented my kids for years, through beautiful details to infusing play + adventure in her shoots. No one else has been able to do what she has. She’s the best family photographer in North Texas to New York.