ABOUT MICHELLE

EDUCATION & STYLE

Art has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember, starting with crayons and moving through acrylics and oils. That experience of creation, looking at light, seeing tone and judging composition prepared me for photography. And it continues to allow me to grow. My work has been defined as clean, elegant, and romantic with a feel of blending the old with the new to create something fresh yet timeless. The colors are crisp and the tones feel real, true to the day they were taken. 

I create images that emphasize your connection and energy by concentrating on emotion, movement and laughter. My style fuses several elements, including an editorial fashion sense, a taste for distinctive colors and textures, a natural & relaxed shooting approach, and a strong passion for capturing “real life” moments. Combining these elements and my distinct shooting approach, I'll create photographs that capture your beauty and tell your story. 

My photographic education began at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where I received my BFA in Photographic Illustration concentrating in Advertising Photography. RIT and my time abroad studying fashion photography in Prague and London, really shaped my photographic style. From there, I moved to New York City and worked at Coach, photographing everything from handbags to scarves, and in J.Crew's fashion studios.

In my past life as a wedding photographer, I was a member of and featured in numerous publications and organizations. Below are just a few!

Located in New England and Available for Travel

Based in Suffield, Connecticut (close to Western Massachusetts) and photographing personal and business portraiture, including headshots, business branding, model portfolios, beauty, and boudoir), and commercial work in studio and on-location throughout New England (Hartford CT, Springfield MA, Boston MA, the Berkshires, Worcester MA, New York City, Providence RI, Brattleboro VT) and abroad.