Michelle has had the eye and the passion for photography since childhood.
People called her a “shutterbug” starting as far back as middle school, as she was known to have a camera handy. She also recalls staging a “photoshoot” for her Barbies when she was in elementary school. She even had that roll of film printed into a small photo book. Those images were lost years ago, unfortunately, but the memory is a fond one she holds close.
Michelle is a self-taught photographer. A few good snapshots that she took of her nieces in the late 90’s sparked her interest in photography. In 2001 her father, who was also a photographer, noticed her growing interest in the field, gave her his Pentax camera, which fanned that spark into a passion. She would go to bookstores and read the photography books and take notes. It wasn’t until 2009 that she began taking her skills seriously and legitimately began pursuing photography as a profession by taking classes and shadowing seasoned photographers.
In 2012, she began her professional photography career. Naming her photography business proved trickier than anticipated. After considering the use of her own name or initials, she decided to create a name that was uniquely her own rather than using her name or initials. She chose True Light Images, a name that reflects her ability to see and capture the light within the subjects of her art. It also reflects her approach to photography, as she prefers to keep her images as true to life as possible rather than relying on heavy Photoshop edits. To her, photography is about preserving life’s fleeting moments. Each photograph becomes a time capsule, capturing a memory as it happened and allowing it to be treasured long after the moment has passed.
Photography is her soul, her drive, her passion. And her goal is to provide memories and beautiful images that will stand the test of time.
Her photography blends an editorial aesthetic with a personal touch, creating images that feel both polished and authentic.
Before each session, she enjoys connecting with her clients and learning more about them, allowing her to create images that feel genuine, personal, and uniquely theirs.
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