She was born and raised in Texas, and has resided in such scenic places as the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, the Catskills of New York, and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She has enjoyed photography most of her life, and has been a professional photographer since 2002. Michelle began her photography career taking scenic nature shots of the Texas Hill Country, and won numerous contests with those photos. She has expanded into commercial, product, stock, web site, weddings (including engagement and bridal portraits), events and parties, senior and graduation, family, baby and children, and scenic photography.