hey,
i'm michelle!
I first became interested in photography from the camera episode of Elmo's world on Sesame Street! I've loved photography my whole life. This truly is my dream job.
Fast Facts:
I have an Associates of Fine Arts Degree in Photography and a Certificate of Art and Design, Photography.
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I'm in Real Estate. I've been a Real Estate photographer since 2020 and became a licensed agent May 2022!
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Strawberry Margarita on the rocks. Always.
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I danced for 15 years. Tap was my favorite!
Why I Love What I Do
When I was growing up, my siblings and I would each get our own disposable cameras to play with. I always looked forward to getting them. I received my first digital camera when I was 11... that little Kodak EasyShare went with me everywhere. I eventually grew into DSLRs and now here we are!
I went to college for photography and have dabbled in an array of fields (will always love my Warped Tour Photographers Pit era).
I was a dancer for 15 years until injuries ended my dancing career. I love being connected to the art through local dancers and studios, having spent 22 years both as a dancer and photographer with my home studio. I've been able to photograph dancers from the New York City Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, and so many others!
Being a photographer has lead me to so many incredible people and opportunities. I can't wait to see where this field takes me next, and I hope to see you along the way!
Recognition:
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Featured on Harford Community College Social Media Pages while associating with the Harford Community College campus magazine, The Owl
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Featured on local school and dance studio social media pages, brochures, performance programs, and various marketing materials
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Featured on several social media posts and stories by preeminent members in the national and international ballet communities
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Image featured in Capture Outdoors Maryland Book sponsored by Maryland Public Television
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Image published in Baltimore Magazine | March 2020
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Images published by Maryland Theatre Guide in their review of Ballet Chesapeake's Nutcracker performance – 2018, 2019​​, 2023
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Mentored by The Aegis photographer, Matt Button, through Harford Community College Photojournalism opportunities
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Mentored by Lisa Johnson and Stephanie Cabral through opportunities with Vans Warped Tour
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Photo of the Day on the Capture Outdoors Maryland website - 2011-2013
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Selected Artist in the Center for the Arts, Harford County, Juried Exhibition at the Chesapeake Gallery 2014 - Six Images Shown
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Selected Artist in several Harford Community College Juried Exhibitions at the Chesapeake Gallery 2015-2019
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Selected Artist in several Harford Community College Juried Photography Club Exhibitions at the Joppa Hall SAGA Gallery 2015-2019
