I cannot wait to create beautiful images of your family!
(pronounced "YE-lee")
My passion is creating timeless works of photographic art. 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 marked my 20-year anniversary in the photographic profession.
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This Is Me
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family
I am sure that I am no different than you, my family is my world! My husband and I celebrated 35 years of marriage in 2024 and we have two adult children. Because family means so much to me, I want to celebrate your family with you by creating amazing images that you will always treasure!
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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. I carry my warm style of decorating into my portraiture, creating images for you with depth and emotion.
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my photographic education
I am a member of Professional Photographers of America, earning the degrees of Master Photographer and Certified Professional Photographer with PPA. I am also a member of American Society of Photographers and Professional Photographers of Iowa where I have earned top-10 photographer status 6 times.
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my philosophy
My unique approach to my business is pretty simple - to treat others the way I would want to be treated and to create for others photographic products that I would want for myself. My goal is for every client to be thrilled with their images, therefore I guarantee my work. Everyone is beautiful! My job is simply to reveal that beauty!
FIND US in the midwest
Portraits by Michelle is an Iowa-based business. My husband and I made our home here in 1996.
Our studio specializes in fine art portraiture. We are your premier source when you are seeking personalized art of your family.
We serve the following Iowa cities - Algona, Mason City, Spencer, Okoboji, Spirit Lake, Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Clear Lake, and the surrounding areas of Iowa and Minnesota!
Fine Art Photography Serving Northwest Iowa
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