client testimonials

Your engagement and professionalism with both our leadership and the store team was exceptional – we were lucky to have you and thanks for doing so much to get some great pictures.

Executive Vice President and CFO
ARKO / GPM Investments, LLC

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He always makes our teams at A New Reason to Smile and Bull City Dental feel comfortable and captures our true personalities. His work consistently reflects the heart of our offices. He is thoughtful, accommodating and a joy to work with!

Desiree T. Palmer, DMD

"John Michael is great! He made our photo session easy and enjoyable. He has a great vibe and makes you feel comfortable. He was patient and committed to finding the perfect shot for our business. I highly recommend John Michael!"

-Rachel Hall, Co-Owner, Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts

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“For the past three years, we’ve had the pleasure of working with John Michael Simpson as our official photographer for the Annual OCHAR Awards Gala, and his work is simply exceptional. John Michael has a gift for capturing both the big, memorable moments and the subtle details that make each event special. His professionalism, creativity, and ability to put people at ease make him a true standout. We’re always thrilled with the photos — they perfectly reflect the energy, joy, and elegance of our events.”

Ashley Johnson, CEO, Orange Chatham Association of REALTORS®

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"We've had the great good fortune to work with John Michael over the years.  He has done several photoshoots of my team, and our bands.  Professionalism, flexibility, and amazing results have always been our experience with him."

- David Joseph, Owner, School of Rock Chapel Hill

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I recently worked on a photoshoot with John Michael showcasing a spring menu. John Michael was easy to make a plan with, asking relevant questions and was flexible as we made changes to our originally scheduled date. He was creative and detail oriented during the shoot, was open to my ideas and feedback, and was a pleasure to work with throughout the day. John Michael delivered a beautiful and clean final product that I am so excited to utilize. I would recommend him highly!

Caroline Coleman - Group Rooms Manager
The Carolina Inn / Hyatt

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