Michael Betzner is a professional photographer in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Many of the videos he posts include the photo session, followed by the finished, edited photos. His results are unbelievable. He shows you the process he goes through to get the best results. Michael recently did an angel photoshoot, and you won’t believe the results.
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Michael’s friend Vanessa was a willing model. The photographer set the stage to begin his floating angel photoshoot. As Michael works, his talent is on full display. He starts with a basic idea of what he wants to portray and adjusts as he uses a combination of video and still images. He gauges the position of the sun, the general weather, and the position of the sun to ensure his finished photos meet his expectations.
Dressed as an angel, Vanessa was ready. Michael set up a stool in the water, with the top just below the surface. Vanessa entered the water, and he helped her stand on the stool. Michael moved around in the shallow water, getting shots from different distances and angles.

Michael’s attention to detail is evident as he stages this photoshoot. He directed Vanessa into various poses to accentuate the wings and gown. The lighting was perfect, creating a beautiful reflection on the water’s surface. Shooting from different angles gave the impression of a floating angel.
Vanessa was a perfect model, following Michael’s direction and adding elegance and grace to the images. Michael’s final photos are stunning. He has a talent that took this concept from visualization to reality.
To see more of Michael’s brilliant work, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. You can view more and contact him via his official website.
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