Portraits

I chose Michael to shoot my son’s senior portraits and could not be happier! His willingness to work with our dogs and my son’s car, his flexibility to roll with location and weather changes and his integrity to come back and reschedule time lost due to crowded locations sold us on him! We will use Michael again and recommend him always!”
Curt Kowalewski, Berea

“Great photos and a wonderful guy! He was very communicative through the whole process. He’s easy to work with and a funny guy. He has great location and pose ideas. We are extremely pleased with how our photos came out!”
Petr Kowalewski, Berea

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Michael Murray Photography for my daughter’s senior pictures, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! From the very beginning, Michael took the time to understand my daughter’s vision, suggesting beautiful locations that perfectly captured her personality and style.

His experience as a landscape photographer really shines through in his work. He has a remarkable eye for selecting the most stunning backdrops, and each setting he chose enhanced the beauty of the photos. The entire experience was both enjoyable and relaxed, making my daughter feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

The final images are simply breathtaking, and we will cherish them for years to come. I highly recommend Michael Murray Photography to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer!”
Kristi Waski, Independence

“Mike was very creative and instantly made us comfortable with the session. His photos were just what we wanted! Highly recommend!”
Erin Sabo, North Royalton

“Mike was amazing. He took care as he directed me and paid close attention to details to get the best shots possible. Highly recommended!”
Krista Shingary, Broadview Heights

“Mike gave us an amazing experience! He acted as a personal guide to the best locations within Cuyahoga National Park and was simultaneously able capture unique images of my son for his senior portraits. Mike went above and beyond to get the best shot. We highly recommend him!”
Nicole Betteridge Elick, East Liverpool

“Michael was great! Reached out to me right away and setup an appointment for my daughter’s senior pictures. He took some great pictures! He was also super quick in getting the proofs and edits done. I was very satisfied and glad I used his services.”
Christina Ascherl, Medina

“Working with Michael was fluid. As if everything fell into place exactly the way it needed to. He was super easy to work with and got me my gallery with ease. 100% recommended to my friends and other likely clients.”
Danny Bottros, Strongsville

“Michael took my daughter’s senior pictures, and we truly enjoyed the shoot and the pictures. He was very professional, but also responsive to our ideas. He had fun ideas and wasn’t afraid to do what it took to try and get the shot. Highly recommend!”
Lori Krzywicki

“Michael did the photography at my college graduation and the pictures turned out great! I love the picture he got of me walking the stage!”
Mercedes Jura

“Excellent photos. Mike is easy to work with and provides stunning photos! Will be checking back for more. 😀 Thanks again!”
Sara

“Mike did terrific! Mike made the shoot comfortable and fun, He’s creative, adventurous and am sure he is a great father and friend.”
Jonathan Gabyak

Family

“Michael did an incredible job with our family lifestyle shoot, capturing natural moments that truly reflect our personalities and dynamics. His attention to detail and relaxed approach made the entire experience enjoyable, and the photos turned out absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend him!”
– Merav Bannet, Beachwood

“My husband, dog, and I loved working with Michael! He had excellent communication leading up to our session and was so easy to work with.

Our dog is fearful of strangers and he respected her boundaries, which I really appreciated. He has a great eye for beautiful backgrounds and our pictures are amazing! He has a true talent for photography and getting the perfect shot. Thank you, Michael! We’ll be booking with him again in the future.”
Lauren Stokley

“Mike was great to work with! He was very quick to respond. Super easy to work with. He’s helping me with a nature photo that we’ll be using as wallpaper as well as family photos. He even went above and beyond to edit a few pictures so I could use them as my Christmas card the very next day!”
– Victoria Conrad, Peninsula

“Michael took great pictures and was willing to pivot with possible weather coming. Everything turned out great, and he has fast turnaround!”
– Theresa LiBassi

Nature

“I first saw Mike Murray’s photos online and instantly fell in love with his work.

I had some guests coming into town to get married and wanted to do something special for them. I contacted Mike about what I wanted to do for them and he came up with the amazing idea of putting their wedding date and names onto canvas with one of his photos. The photo of a single bird flying over a lake was absolutely breathtaking! Such vibrant colors; it was absolutely perfect! The bride actually cried when she opened her gift.

I now own eight of his photographs that I proudly display in my home. Mike’s photos reflect an unwavering commitment to capturing extraordinary moments. With his approach, he clearly makes a continuous effort — one frame after another — until the desired shot materializes.

His efforts are akin to marathon runners. They don’t focus on the entire race. Instead, they conquer each short segment, one step at a time. Bravo Mike for what you accomplish and the photographs you create every time you see something.”
Jo Ann Jordan Kidikas, Kent, Ohio

“I absolutely love the picture of the Brecksville bridge from the Cuyahoga River that I purchased. The ordering process was easy, the artist reached out that evening to ensure the order was received, it arrived quickly and the quality was perfect. Follow-up communication from the artist again was great to make sure everything was correct and that I liked the print. The overall experience was flawless!”
Carrie Silver

“I’ve been enjoying Mike’s photos online for years. His photos have a way of making things very familiar to me more beautiful than I remember. They bring me a lot of joy. He helps me appreciate the beauty around here. I finally own one of “Tree Farm Trail” photos; now I have the beauty in my home. Mike takes an ordinary, familiar landscape and makes it absolutely beautiful.”
Laurie Zahar, Strongsville, OH

“We are thrilled with the bridge picture. WE LOVE IT!”
Cindi Mcllnay, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

“I’m a fan of Mike Murray’s photography because he has an eye for composition. He can capture the depth of a moment, not just the image. I have his work in my home and office.”
Paris Wolfe, Chardon, OH

“Mike’s photo brings me joy to look at. It’s my favorite area to run on the towpath, in Peninsula. Mike made the purchase of the digital image super easy.”
Bryan Warnick, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

“After seeing and admiring Michael’s beautiful work of the CVNP, I was so excited to find out he had these prints in a calendar for purchase!! So of course, I ordered one and I love it so much!! The prints are amazing and high quality!! Ordering was easy with fast shipping!!”
Janelle Couch-Reynolds, Wadsworth, OH

“Mike takes the most beautiful photos I’ve ever seen. It’s no wonder—he makes his subjects look good by using lighting and angles to bring out their best features. Absolutely stunning work.”
Lorna Henderson, Tallmadge, OH

“I’ve followed Mike on Facebook for some time and have ordered calendars for gifts and for me! Beautiful images printed in very high quality on very nice paper! Mike has a natural talent for capturing evocative atmosphere and with great composition.”
Robert Weeks, Wickliffe, OH

“Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of my favorite places to hike and Mike’s imagery captures it beautifully. He was very responsive to my request and provided my digital image quickly and professionally.”
Cheryl Lace, Bath, OH

“I spotted this fantastic print while browsing online for nature photography to add to our home. But it was the ease of ordering and Michael Murray’s professionalism that sealed the deal! Top-notch quality from a local photographer!”
Janice, Sagamore Hills

“WOW! Mike, this is amazing!”
Rachael Ekey, Westlake, OH

“Your photos are awesome. Breathtaking!”
Denise Caruso, Brunswick, OH

“I met Mike at the Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival. I found him to be very personable and professional. His work is diverse and amazing. I personally enjoyed the under the bridge photos (Mike- make sure your buddy knows your bridge photos are not in vain). Thank you for sharing your God given talents with others.”
Bob Duda

“I love the photos I bought after Michael agreed to guide a friend and I down a creek to a hidden waterfall. I thoroughly enjoy viewing Michael’s photos. I have personally been to the same locations he shares with social media groups. However, I cannot capture them the way he does. He truly knows the right time of day and vantage point to produce an exquisite photo! Please keep sharing your beautiful photos!”
Sue Milligan Russell, Adventurous Souls Hiking Group, Medina

“I began following Mike’s CVNP photographs on a social media page. Mike’s pictures are easily spotted because they are superior to the others. He captures the lighting, reflections and colors, so many beautiful colors of ALL creation. And the way animals seem to show their personalities to Mike can be, well, comical really. Purchasing a print from Mike was a breeze, as it turns out he’s a great communicator too! Unsure of exactly what I wanted, he sent me a lot to chose from… the hard part was choosing. They were all magnificent! Thank you Mike, for capturing the beauty of the world we share! God bless. #hikingwithhim”
Judy Watkins, Stow, Ohio