Photographer in Raleigh, Michelle Prince with Michelle Studios.
When I hear the words from Ed Sheeran “We keep this love in a photograph, we make these memories for ourselves,” I know why I love being a photographer in Raleigh. I want to document memories for clients and for myself. In retrospect, I am so thankful to have my own portraits of my family. Sometimes our families include animals.
RIP my beautiful beast, I thank God in Heaven that I took the time to make portraits of you.
Having portraits made can be very meaningful at the moment or in the future. Here is a little bit about me and how I started my career as a photographer in Raleigh.
My name is Michelle and I have been a photographer in the Raleigh and Triangle for for over 15 years. My photography mostly focuses on children as I have never worked a day in my life that children were not part of that day. I worked in mental health and in schools before becoming a photographer. Additionally, I also ran an equine 4H program when I stepped out of a classroom. Working with the children and horses was very exciting. Some of my 4H studios even wanted photography lessons. They won ribbons at the 4H show with their photographs. First place of course…
There is nothing more beautiful to photograph than a child. Children come in all ages. I specialize in the art of newborn photography and I love it. The newborn images are so sweet. Oh how I wish I had images like this of my own children to hang on the wall.
I have two wonderful children myself, Taylor and Zach, and am so happy to have recorded much of their lives with my camera. Before I started shooting professionally, I paid a wonderful local photographer, Lundie, to do this for me. Many of her beautiful images are displayed in my home. It’s so wonderful to go back in time by looking at these images.
Having worked with children my entire life helps me to form quick relationships with the wonderful little people that I photograph. God gave me a special gift. I have always known that my gift was the ability to interact with young people in a way that makes them feel heard, important and valued. Many parents have commented that their children, even the shy ones, seem to warm up to me quickly.
I love photographing high school seniors as well. We always have a great time at the sessions. I am adventurous and creative which tends to appeal to teenagers. We always scout out unique locations so that their high school senior images are unique and tell a story about them.
I am excited and proud to say that I have been honored by being published in Inspire Fine Art Photography Magazine, Child Model Magazine and This Magazine several times. These are the some of the award winning images below with links. Recently Izzi and I made the front cover and a four page lay out in Model Source Magazine. My copy is displayed in my studio.
I was also recognized by Expertise as one of the best newborn photographers in Raleigh in 2017, 2018 and now 2019. I feel honored and am thrilled to have been recognized for these achievements.
What I do when I am not working is spend time at the barn. That’s me on Yogi
Photos compliments of Diane Mckinney Photography. Thank you Diane…
I love children and animals. My therapy comes from hanging out at Carriage Farm. Hanging out with my daughter at the barn is my favorite thing to do.
In summary, I am a portrait photographer in Raleigh. Being a portrait photographer means I take photos of people. I love to photograph people of all ages but I do specialize in children. Clearly, I love children and animals. I spend my working time with them as well a my free time, if I am lucky.
RIP my beautiful beast, I thank God in Heaven that I took the time to make portraits of you.
