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Like most families you may have a photo collection that consists of the official photos such as the wedding album, the posed school and graduation photos as well as many holiday snaps. Imagine adding to your collection a beautiful professionally shot family portrait, maybe even including the pets, that lovingly expresses the story of your family at one brief, irreplaceable moment in time. Why settle for only your snapshots in the album, when you can have a work of art for your walls that displays to the world what is important to you and the ones you love?

A Family Portrait is a once-in-a-lifetime event for most of us. A beautifully created, tastefully framed Family Portrait of adequate size becomes an Heirloom you will treasure forever. It makes an eloquent statement. It is a lasting testament to you and others about your feelings toward your spouse, your children and your children’s children. It will bring you more enjoyment than any other possession, especially when the children are grown and gone from home. At John Michael’s Photography we take pride in providing these types of services to you at a substantially lower cost than our competitors.
At John Michael’s Photography nothing is more important to us than family. Our Fort Myers Florida location offers varying backgrounds, both indoors and out. We are experienced and knowledgeable in family portrait photography. Our goal at John Michael’s Photography is to create a relaxing, fun environment that facilitates beautiful photography for you and your family.

Our Philosophy

Since 1998, John Michael’s Photography has been creating beautiful portraits of the most important aspects of life for families. Through the years we’ve had the pleasure of specializing in a distinct variety of photography. Our repertoire includes weddings, family portraits, childhood photography, senior portraits, school and sports league, individual and business photography. Through every stage of life we have been here, watching our clients grow and change. Helping our clients capture some of those amazing moments has been incredibly rewarding as photographers and incredibly humbling as a professional photography studio.

We’ve also grown and changed over the years as we continue to keep our photography creative and fresh while maintaining our commitment to quality, service, and to offering a great photography experience. John Michael’s Photography and our photographers are committed to establishing and maintaining relationships with our clients that last for years to come.

About Our Studio

Our studio is located in Fort Myers Florida. Fort Myers is a beautiful community that includes beaches, parks, commercial and residential properties. We have tree-lined streets, front porches, white picket fences, lush grassy lawns, golf courses, and of course some of the most impressive sunsets on our many beaches. Our unique location, offers us endless outdoor areas to photograph in, as well as several beautiful indoor locations capable of accommodating everything from family photography to newborn portraits. We have been professional portrait photographers for weddings, couples, families, high school seniors, and sports leagues all across Southwest Florida in Lee County including areas like Naples, Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, Port Charlotte, Charlotte Harbor and many other areas across this beautiful country. We are completely open to locations, whether it is at your home, the beach, a park, or out on the golf course. That is your choice. There are no limitations to size. It can be 1 single person or 50 people.

About Us

A family team, John, Deanna and Christopher are the heart and soul of John Michael’s Photography. John’s experience in photography, along with his graphic arts background gives him a unique approach to his photographic work, while Deanna’s hairdressing design skill, creative eye, and feminine sensibilities foster the “touchy feely” side of John Michael’s Photography. John’s son Christopher is “learning the business” at the young age of 14 and show’s his natural talent in the work he produces. As a family portrait photographer, John enjoys photographing families in a natural, relaxed way. John also enjoys exercising his talents as a professional photographer when it comes to weddings, events, senior portraits, portraits of children, school and sports teams, and couples portraits. The studio also has a wonderful, hard working support staff, dedicated to producing those amazing photographs and professional portraits in a timely and proficient manner. Together, they make a great team, and the best part is they have fun!

Call us today to book your session! 239-560-6901

John Michael believes that receiving your pictures should not be a hassle, but a gift.
Rather than charging “bookoo” money for prints, packages, and ownership, John gives you a FREE large resolution photo CD– the ability to make enlargements and use your pictures in any way that you choose.

When you select John Michael’s for your professional photographic needs, you only pay for the package that meets your needs. This includes digital photo enhancement to ensure the best quality pictures at no extra charge.
In addition, John will also print any individual pictures at your convenience for a small additional fee.

Our services are at standardized rates and are not complicated or pricey and we come to you! Simply put, you will know exactly what you’ll spend before you arrive for your session. Our rates always include master retouching of your finished images which guarantees to make you look your best. The session fee includes approximately one hour of photography, 25-50 images. We also include a private online proof gallery with viewing and print ordering for 4 weeks.

• Executive Headshots: $75.00 delivered on CD ready for web and print.

• Individual Portraits: $150.00 includes CD and 11 X 14 in color or black and white.

• Model and Glamour: $275.00 delivered on CD ready for web and print.

Retouching services that we provide:

John Michael’s Photography takes great images and makes them even better with professional retouching services. Retouching is provided on your final order to soften lines and eliminate blemishes- all at no charge.

Plan and Prepare…

At John Michael’s Photography, we understand that you want a variety of portrait styles. While mom and dad may want to display formal poses, friends may prefer a more casual style. Offers may vary from studio to studio, however at John Michael’s you’ll always have a wide variety of session options to choose form to meet your portrait needs.

Clothing Suggestions
• Bring multiple outfits (formal and casual) that express who you are
- Solid colors and long sleeves photograph best
• Bring matching shoes, socks, and accessories to complete your outfits
• Iron wrinkled clothes prior to your session
• Consider bringing an additional suit, letter jackets, uniforms, sports equipment, and musical instruments to express your interests, making your portraits personal.

Just for Girls
• Paint your nails (clear or neutral colors work best)
• Style your hair before your session, choosing a comfortable style you know looks good
• Apply concealer and powder if necessary to minimize blemishes and then stop worrying! Portrait retouching on your final order can eliminate small blemishes and under-eye circles
• Apply make-up before you arrive and bring product with you for touch-ups if necessary
• Limit sun exposure prior to your portrait session avoiding burns or tan lines
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Friends and family are welcome to assist you with your session or join in on the fun!

Just for Guys
• Trim and clean your finger nails
• Style your hair before your session and bring a comb or brush for touch-ups if necessary
- Consider getting a haircut approximately one week prior to your session
• Shave before your session
• Limit sun exposure prior to your portrait session avoiding burns or tan lines
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Friends and family are welcome to assist you with your session or join in on the fun!

Visit our Web-Site at www.John-Michaels.com or
Call us at 239-560-6901 to book your session today!