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Michelle Stevens

Master Photographer, CPP

I love to shoot and am blessed to have the opportunity to work with so many fabulous clients, many of whom become friends! After many years as a successful wedding and portrait photographer, I have switched my focus to headshots, marketing and lifestyle photography. While I loved shooting weddings, I enjoy the freedom and creativity that I now have to create images that promote amazing people and their brands.

Photography Background & Education

Lots of people ask how long I have been shooting, and the answer is: a long time! I shot my first wedding at age 17, and signed my first commercial storefront lease at 18. I received my Commercial Photography degree though Hennepin Technical College, back when film was the only medium and the smell of developer meant that you were about to see your photos for the first time! I also have a Master Photographer degree through Professional Photographers of America, which is attained through education, receiving merits for images or albums submitted to international competition, and through speaking/teaching photography. I’m also a Certified Professional Photographer, which is awarded through a portfolio submission and peer review process as well as written exam on technical photographic knowledge.

Recognition & Awards

I have been very lucky over the years to have won numerous awards including the prestigious Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece awards. I have work represented in the International Loan Collection of Professional Photographers of America and was nominated for a Grand Imaging Award a few years ago. I was also named Photographer of the Year or Wedding Photographer of the Year for 5 straight years through Professional Photographers of Oregon.

 

My work has been featured on the cover of Professional Photographer magazine, and I currently shoot for two magazine in Oregon; Real Producers and Lake Oswego Living.

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