ABOUT MICHELLE

Hey there, I’m Michelle and most days you can find me cozied up on my couch working on my laptop with my cutie patootie dog, Bear sleeping next to me (usually with his tongue out - lots of cute examples on my Instagram).

I am known for my endless passion for creativity, love of nature and animals, never leaving home without some type of camera, and my ridiculous knowledge of the Friends TV show.

I am an undefeated Boggle champion within my family and will go to great lengths to get authentic New York style pizza. My favorite movie is Back to the Future and my biggest addiction is television (well-written, dramatic, suspenseful mysteries or competition cooking – yes, please!).

I am a storyteller, a photographer and an educator. I love to learn and be inspired and provide the same for others.

The people I love to photograph are down-to-earth and cherish photography. Who aren’t afraid to be silly, have fun and be themselves. And if they are a little shy in front of the camera (because really, aren’t most of us?) they’re open to giving it a go.

Documenting real life and the beauty in the little, everyday things is one of my favorite things to do.

I love to travel and explore new places, especially on road trips. But my happy place is hanging out at home with my husband and our dog and a glass of wine.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is my alma mater where I studied art, design, film and theatre— which led me to my previous careers in theatre, film and television production.

I also adore working for Lake Affect Magazine as the Staff Photographer, which I’ve been doing for the past 9 years.

But enough about me. What about you? Let’s talk!