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.
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…
She did it! Momma Chavaleh made it happen, and brought sweet baby girl Novie in to the world! You can find her maternity session from this summer here on my Blog. “I ended up pushing for almost four hours, which was much more than I expected, and I wasn’t fully prepared for that part of the…
Hey there mama-to-be! So, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information (or lack thereof) about giving birth. But don’t worry, I’ve got you! Ive done it twice! Here are 10 things your doctor probably didn’t tell you about giving birth in Bangor Maine that will help you feel more prepared and in…
If you are in that stage of your motherhood that you get to start looking at options for maternity and newborn photography- congrats to you! You are probably like me, and have scoured facebook groups and made your own post asking for suggestions on who to use. Unfortunately, that usually leaves you with 100 or…
Pregnancy is a transformative experience filled with anticipation, joy, and sometimes anxiety. My role as a photographer is to create a safe and comfortable environment where mothers-to-be can express their emotions and celebrate their changing bodies. Wether I’ve known you for years or meeting for the first time at your photoshoot, I want you to…
Norah and her gorgeous family visited Maine for their vacation this year, and Im so glad they did! We chatted about location, and found out that they were actually married here a few years ago on Otter Cliffs and that was such a special place for them! But…with two precious kiddos in tow, we all…
Oh hi! Im Jenny Writing a blog makes it feel like I’m in 2007 again sneaking on the computer at night trying to be cool and find some trendy things to write. Anyone else, or just me? Well these days I spend my time hangin with my babies and taking pretty pictures of moms and…