--- title: "Mars Photo and Design — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/mars-photo-and-design-pfvwus-pf~344260745 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~344260745.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Mars Photo and Design" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ba2341d800f6041d_0188-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "14220 Ivanhoe #2, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312, United States" latitude: 42.5592 longitude: -83.0029 phone: "(248) 739-2220" website: http://michael_raffin.houzz.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 463 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Mars Photo and Design Original Houzz profile: [Mars Photo and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/mars-photo-and-design-pfvwus-pf~344260745) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Sterling Heights, MI - **Serves:** Continental USA. - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2018), for Design Photography, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - Houzz Photographer - 25,000 Ideabook Saves I am an Architectural and interior photographer, with over 17 years experience. ### Services Provided - Architectural and interior photography - lifestyle and business headshots. ### Areas Served - Continental USA. ### Typical Job Cost $900 - 2,000 Pre Production meeting / Shoot date includes 50 to 70,000.00 dollars worth of grip gear and lighting, and photographers' assistant. anywhere from 8 to 15 shots in a full day depending on a few variables (location(s), detail, styling, etc) Edits and delivery of images are usually done within 2 to 3 days. Every job is unique and quoted separately, please contact me at mraffin@marsphotoanddesign.com ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Mars Photo and Design | | Address | 14220 Ivanhoe \#2, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312, United States | | Phone | (248) 739-2220 | | Website | http://michael\_raffin.houzz.com | | Followers on Houzz | 463 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/marsphotoanddesign - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/miaphoto/ - Blog — www.marsphotoanddesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Mars Photo and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/mars-photo-and-design-pfvwus-pf~344260745) - **Website:** http://michael_raffin.houzz.com - **Phone:** (248) 739-2220 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2018), for Design Photography, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c., Nov. 2015** > I have hired Michael on several occasions and the experience is always exceptional. He is extremely passionate and talented about capturing the essence of every exterior and interior environment of each home. Photography requires a vision very similar to design. He can foresee precisely how he wants the "shot" to present itself in it's truest sense. He has an innate ability of extracting the most visually appealing aspect of each photograph to depict it in the way the designer always intended it to be experienced. In essence, he is an extension of it's creators and is an equally important member of the Team. I have complete trust in his judgement and defer to him because of his exceptional gift of photography and passion for amazing architecture. **★★★★★ — DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, May 2015** > Mars Photo and Design has done a great job of photographing our finished remodeling projects, including bathrooms, kitchens, and offices. The rooms are beautifully lit and staged and the final photos always turn out gorgeous! Michael is fun and easy to work with, and has a very fast turn-around time. Highly recommend! **★★★★★ — M.J. Whelan Construction, Dec. 2014** > Michael has done multiple interior and exterior residential photo shoots for us now and we have to say he is an extraordinary, talented and creative photographer. He has a just a great eye for design and detail as well as being an absolute pleasure to work with. He has great suggestions and is great to collaborate with. Our gorgeous photos speak for themselves! **★★★★★ — just\_to\_review, Nov. 2014** > I've worked with Michael on a few different photography projects, including lifestyle and interior shooting. Both times, our agency received high quality, professional photos, perfect for the clients' needs. Michael's expertise shows in his work. For the interior shots, please visit Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort's website, located here, to see the great work in the site page's masthead: > > http://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/resort.aspx > > Best, Stacey **★★★★★ — paragonprentiss, Nov. 2014** > I have used Mars Photo and Design on a number of Apartment Communities, I have Managed over the past 10 years. Mars Photo has provided us with Extremely Beautiful photo's, that we have been able to use for all of our Print and Online Ads. We were given Hi and Low resolution photo's that showcased our communities in a very desirable way, such as large room by room images, Beautiful well maintained amenities. We have always appreciated the extra steps he would take, to make sure each site looked perfect with his vast knowledge of proper lighting and photo improvement via photo shop as needed. He is also very knowledgeable about the proper staging of each room and exterior area's that he photographs, again to create the best images he can, which also included the most challenging of areas. > > I highly recommend Mars Photo, you won't regret hiring this company, largely because of high end photography as well as his vast knowledge of imaging software, art design, staging and the benefits of excellent lighting techniques. **★★★★★ — plouffe11, Nov. 2014** > Mike did an excellent job working with a client of mine on a big, last minute photo shoot! He exceeded my expectations and my clients. I would recommend Mars Photo and Design to anyone looking for a photography company that is professional, creative and easy-to-work-with. Thanks again for the hard work Mike - I look forward to referring business to you in the future! **★★★★★ — dbalaker1, Nov. 2014** > I am a marketing director for a large property management company and Mars Photo and Design did a remarkable job shooting my properties . **★★★★★ — toddwire, Feb. 2014** > I have worked with Michael on a few project and he is amazing!!! He is truly a gifted photographer with an artistic eye. ## Selected projects - [Signature Flight FBO Burke Lakefront Int'l Airport Cleveland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/signature-flight-fbo-burke-lakefront-int-l-airport-cleveland-pj-vj~2080378) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - [Valley Ranch Apartments, Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valley-ranch-apartments-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~2080485) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [855 Main Royal Oak, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/855-main-royal-oak-mi-pj-vj~2080471) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Singh Homes/Charleston Park South Lyon, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/singh-homes-charleston-park-south-lyon-mi-pj-vj~2080462) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - [DreamMakers Kitchen and Bath Ann Arbor, MI Portfolio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dreammakers-kitchen-and-bath-ann-arbor-mi-portfolio-pj-vj~2080456) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [MJ Whelan Company Portfolio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mj-whelan-company-portfolio-pj-vj~2080442) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [TRU LUX Salon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tru-lux-salon-pj-vj~2080436) - Location: Sterling Heights, MI - Photos: 9 - [AZD Architects Turtle lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/azd-architects-turtle-lake-home-pj-vj~2080428) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [AZD Architects Orchard Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/azd-architects-orchard-lake-home-pj-vj~2080424) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [AZD Architects Bloomfield Hills Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/azd-architects-bloomfield-hills-home-pj-vj~2080417) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [AZD Architects Birmingham Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/azd-architects-birmingham-home-pj-vj~2080411) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Signature Flight FBO Gerald Ford Int'l Airport](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/signature-flight-fbo-gerald-ford-int-l-airport-pj-vj~2080348) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Eight55 Royal Oak](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eight55-royal-oak-pj-vj~1603896) - Location: Sterling Heights, MI - Photos: 17 - [Dayna Flory Interiors and Patrick Dyke Home Designer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dayna-flory-interiors-and-patrick-dyke-home-designer-pj-vj~1349017) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Interior and exterior architecture shots of a Private Residence in West Bloomfield, MI - [MJ Whelan Addition of Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mj-whelan-addition-of-private-residence-pj-vj~1348991) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-pj-vj~1188483) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [DreamMakers Bath and Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dreammakers-bath-and-kitchen-pj-vj~1078356) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [MJ Whelan - Private Residence Mid Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mj-whelan-private-residence-mid-century-modern-pj-vj~1078316) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [MJ Whelan Construction, Consultation Office / Milford, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mj-whelan-construction-consultation-office-milford-mi-pj-vj~804050) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [MJ Whelan Private Residence / Dunham Lake, Highland, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mj-whelan-private-residence-dunham-lake-highland-mi-pj-vj~804042) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 [See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/mars-photo-and-design-pfvwus-pf~344260745) ## Ideabooks - [michael\_raffin's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6747760/list/michael-raffin-s-ideas) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/michael-raffin) ## Community Q&A **Q: The signage "we're glad your here". Is that wallpaper or stenciled on** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Its wallpaper made by a local company here in Detroit. I believe its the Detroit wallpaper company...a cheaper and just as stunning alternative is to just paint your wall black and have a local printer print the vinyl...I believe the going rate is about 3 to 4 dollars per square foot with the cut out vinyl.... **Q: who makes the fish wallpaper? it's so whimsical!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Please contact Dayna Flory Interiors in Birmingham, MI **Q: where can I find these wall coverings?** *(in Photo Questions)* We are struggling to find the right wall covering(s) for our powder room. This is the best I've seen. Congrats on great design. A: Contact the interior designer Dayna Flory in Birmingham, MI **Q: Where did you find this vanity or is it custom?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Please refer to the interior decorator above **Q: Love those drapes!!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where oh where did you get those drapes??? A: Please see the interior decorator above **Q: Great piece!!! I need one!! Where is the gold piece from??** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Custom made in Ferndale, MI. Please see the interior designers above... --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*