I cannot wait to create beautiful images of your family!
My passion is creating timeless works of photographic art, whether it is a family portrait, a piece of art, or even a beautiful headshot. I treasure time spent with my clients and getting to know the wants and needs of each person and together creating images that are as precious and unique as each guest. I strive to create the highest quality products with meticulous attention to reveal the beauty that is each person. 2025 marks my 20-year anniversary in the photographic profession.
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This Is Me
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family
My family is my world. My husband and I celebrated 35 years of marriage in 2024. We are parents to two adult children. If I could, I would spend my every day with them.
II
decorating
I love all things of beauty, including interior decorating. I enjoy incorporating many different types of art in my home, varying shapes, textures, and types of fabric. My style leans towards contemporary and is warm and homey.
III
travel
My husband and I both love to travel. We are not ones to spend a lot of time sitting when we travel. We enjoy seeing everything there is to see and dining on local cuisine. My camera is usually on my shoulder ready to shoot at all times on our excursions.
IV
faith & friends
My faith and my friends keep me grounded in the things that are most important to me. I love special "catch-up" lunch times or great phone conversations with my girlfriends. I am reminded over and over again of my many blessings!
FIND US in the midwest
Portraits by Michelle is an Iowa-based business. My husband and I made our home here in 1996. This small town with an agricultural focus was the perfect place to raise our family.
We specialize in fine art portraiture. We are your premier source when you are seeking a family portrait, images of your children, a new headshot, or amazing pieces of personalized art for your walls.
Fine Art Photography Serving Northwest Iowa
