Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Bryant Griffin.
Hi michelle, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My photography journey begins in Alaska when, on a whim, I entered three photos in the Alaska State Fair Amateur Photography Contest in 2005. I took two honorable mentions and a first place blue ribbon.
It was at that moment I realized I might have found my creative nitche.
I come from a long line of creative intellects and have ways been creative myself but never considered myself more than mediocre.
I took some photography classes and got my certification and started taking photos in an attempt to uncover my unique nitche.
Since then I have won multiple award and hold numerous meritorious awards for my portrait work at a nationally known Portrait Studio as well.
These images have been used in their promotional and marketing campaigns worldwide.
I ask people all the time saying, “I can capture the tenderness of a new baby, the love of an engaged couple, the energy of a child, the bond within a family, the beauty of a woman, and freeze time… what’s YOUR Superpower?”
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Although I can (and do) shoot most any subject, It has taken me a while to find my specialty.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Although I can (and do) shoot most any subject, It has taken me awhile to find my specialty.
I thoroughly love shooting (boudoir) bombshell-style photography but also find many of my clients need professional headshots and branding photos as well.
The best compliment I ever received was after a boudoir session. While looking at her proofs, the client, crying, looked at me and said, “They are all so beautiful. You brought the inside to the outside. ”
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Most people might not know that Focus on Fabulous Creative photography began out of my own insecurity.
Being overweight and pushing 50, I felt unattractive. So while building my skills, shooting teens, senior portraits, families and couples’ engagement photos, I took some seductive shots of myself.
I discovered that, even unedited, with the right angles and lighting the images I took of myself looked great and if I could do that for someone overweight and nearly 50, I could do it for anyone.
Pricing:
- Packages start at 200
Contact Info:
- Website: https://focusonfabulous.mypixieset.com
- Instagram: U.r.art
- Facebook: Focus on fabulous creative photography
- Youtube: Focus on fabulous
