J. Michael Photography is dedicated to creating authentic, timeless works of art that capture life’s fleeting moments. Specializing in maternity, newborn, wedding, and family photography, our mission is to tell your story with care and artistry. With an emphasis on authenticity and spontaneity, we ensure every image reflects the unique beauty of your journey. Let us help you preserve life’s most meaningful stages with heartfelt photography.
Blue Hill Maternity Photography that captures motherhood, family, and meaningful places with heart. Serving expecting families in Blue Hill, Maine.
There’s something incredibly tender about the early school years. As moms, we remember every moment so clearly—the first day they walked into the classroom at Ellsworth Elementary Middle School, backpacks nearly bigger than they were, hearts full of excitement and nerves. Pre-K and kindergarten aren’t just stepping stones in education; they are the years that shape…
I think its clear by now that mothers and their children are the air that this business breathes! So spring and Mothers Day season has us just itching for more beautiful families to get in here and take the photos they deserve! Motherhood Mini sessions are exactly the way I like to kick off the…
April in Maine has a way of keeping everyone on their toes, and Ally and Rich’s wedding day was no exception — but as so often happens, the unexpected moments became some of the most meaningful ones. This gorgeous wedding at Oxbow Brewing Co. in Portland Maine was one to remember. Ally and Rich, now Mr….
There is a unique kind of joy that comes with welcoming a third baby into a family. The rhythm of parenthood is familiar, yet everything feels new again — especially through the eyes of older siblings. Aaliyah’s Fresh 48 newborn session in Bangor, Maine beautifully captured those first moments as Adrianna and her family came together to meet their…
See highlights from a sweet first birthday and cake smash session in Downtown Bangor, Maine. Cozy winter studio milestone photos by J. Michael Photography.
Fresh 48 Photography in Bangor, Maine: Capturing Your Newborn’s First Moments with J.Michael Photography For new and expecting mothers in Bangor and throughout Central and Downeast Maine, those first 48 hours after welcoming your baby are filled with once-in-a-lifetime moments. From their first tiny yawns to those precious skin-to-skin cuddles at Northern Light Eastern Maine…
A Picture Perfect Evening : Ally & Rich’s Engagement Session in Downtown Bangor There’s something magical about downtown Bangor in the evening, when the historic brick buildings catch the golden light and the streets come alive with a gentle bustle. This was the perfect backdrop for Ally and Rich’s engagement session, where every corner offered…
Acadia National Park Family Photography When the Layton family reached out about Bar Harbor photography during their vacation in Maine, I couldn’t have anticipated how special this session would become. Just days after a hurricane swept through their Florida hometown, they kept their plans to visit Acadia National Park – a testament to their adventurous…
I got just a LITTLE bit busy this Fall season, and fell behind on blogging. Fall Mini Sessions are some of the Bread and Butter for many Maine Photographers, and no wonder why! The gorgeous Maine landscape and foliage in the fall months are sought after by many- who can resist! I personally love waiting…