About the Artist

After a successful career in the corporate world, I realized that I wanted something more from life, something more emotionally fulfilling. While my pictures of landscapes and buildings were technically beautiful, I felt that there was still something missing for me. I realized the true power of photography lies in the ability to preserve and document all the precious moments we share with our loved ones. In today's crazy world it is so important to take an hour or two, enjoy each other's company, capture that fun filled time so that we can look back at that special day and smile.

Photography allows me to create family heirlooms you will treasure for generations. Words fail to describe how inspired I become when I see people interacting, the tenderness and affection with which they treat one another or a child's innocent curiosity.

What else can I say? It is an honor and privilege to be a wedding and portrait photographer.

I am a member of the Professional Photographers of America ( PPA ). I am also fully fluent in Spanish.

Client Comments:

Best candid shots I have ever seen. Beautiful pictures that help us remember what amazing day our wedding was. - Kara C.

Dear Michele, we can't thank you enough for taking amazing engagement and wedding pictures. We will treasure them always. You will be the first person we call to do baby photos. Best Wishes! - Alisa and Tim B.

We could not have picked a better photographer! Everything with Michele Shirley Photography was perfect starting with our first meeting lasting up until the last minute of the wedding! The pictures came out absolutely beautiful! Through Michele's pictures, my husband and I are able to relive our wedding day. Michele went above and beyond our expectations. - Tanya and David