Best Friend Photography

Portraits by Michael Stahl (also known as Best Friend Photography) is a boutique studio in Montclair, New Jersey, specializing in fine art black-and-white portraits of pets, people, and families. Award-winning photographer Michael Stahl captures deep emotional connections, creating timeless, handcrafted images that feel more like paintings than snapshots. The studio offers pet portraits, senior photos, professional headshots, and “Then and Now” sessions, all in a comfortable, loft-like space. Michael and his wife Wendy, who assists with design consultations, are deeply involved in the Montclair community and support local animal shelters and adoption efforts.