What Michael Photography Is About

Michael Photography is about capturing memories.

I'm Michael, with my wonderful wife Teresa.

I am often asked what got me into this profession. My answer is pretty simple. After the lackluster "experience" of having my own senior pictures taken, and then a few years later having wedding pictures taken, I said "I can do it better!" Like so many others have done and are now doing, I bought a nice camera and some equipment, and was having fun taking nice pictures for other people. That year was 1983. I needed more. Having the tools is the beginning. Fully understanding how to properly use the tools makes a huge difference.

I had enrolled in and entered the doors of the Winona School of Professional Photography in Chicago, Illinois on Jan 14, 1990. After walking through the doors of Winona and admiring hundreds of amazing photographs did I truly understand and view photography as much more than taking pictures.

Photography is a form of "art". The camera is nothing more than one of the many tools that are used to record and capture what I envision in my mind. Proper posing, lighting, composition, communication with the client, ... all make a difference in the final product. The burning desire.....the passion... the drive .....to become better at this profession had only just begun.

Some people take pictures. I desire to create unique and special images for our clients. Capturing the memories...for you, your family, & your friends. Memories that will last. THIS is what I do. THIS is what I am about.

Photography is not just a profession, but also what I really enjoy doing. I have the best job in the world!

I am a FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot.

We use only top quality products. We are a Professional Studio, conducting ourselves in a Professional manner, using Professional Equipment, that has a Professional Photo Lab that handles our printing.

I study and train to produce the highest quality images for our clients.

I invest in professional grade cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, and software.

We treat every client to be our best client, and to not only be our client, but a friend.

We have an actual studio that clients can come to, and our business is registered with Genesee County, and also with the State of Michigan. I am a Professional Photographer, who produces a quality product, at an affordable price. We provide value. Seminars and conventions are constantly attended in order to keep abreast of new trends and technology. Many of our images have received numerous awards from the Professional Photographers of America and Senior Photographers International, along with our photography labs' annual wedding image contest. But, our success is not about how many ribbons and awards we have received (which are many). Our success for over 30 years has come about because of continually striving to please our clients! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read about my business, and what I have to personally offer you. Read some of our testimonials and Google Reviews. Schedule an appointment with Michael Photography. You will be glad you came to us!