I really enjoy photographing engagement portraits. It give’s me a chance to get to know the couple. This couple is just adorable, and I’m looking forward to photographing their wedding in Winnipeg this summer!
Who doesn’t LOVE looking at good food photography?
I’ll buy a recipe book just for the photos. I use to shoot for ciao magazine (pre digital) and loved it! In 2000 I followed my heart to teach photography at Red River Community College and gave up shooting for some magazines. 15 years later and RRCC has eliminated all the part-time photography courses. The last course I taught ended a few weeks ago.
I had a student that truly inspired me. He is a chef and I absolutely LOVED his food photography. Chef’s certainly have a artistic eye for plating food, and the Manitoba Club has a great one!
I find myself wondering what’s next on my photographic journey. Remembering my love of food photography, I spent a day in the studio with my lunch + camera. Here’s the result…
I love apples, I eat one every day. But this is the first time I’ve ever photographed one. I may need to continue this, as there are so many possibilities.
On the edge Apple 
Rad Apple
Apple Chair
Apple Kin
Apple Wood
I think this is my favourite… I can see this on the wall in my kitchen, Apple Art!!!
Imperial Properties has a lot to smile about in the board room, it has quickly become one of the leading property management service providers in Winnipeg and Regina, delivering a broad range of solutions for multifamily residential, commercial and condo properties.
The firm takes a client-focused approach to its work, ensuring that its solutions fit its clients’ needs well. Its team also emphasizes the core principles of teamwork, honest discussion and accountability.
Imperial Properties, a respected property management firm serving the communities of Winnipeg and Regina and their surrounding areas, has received a Top Choice Award for the third year in a row. I’d like to Congratulate Imperial Properties and the team for a job well done.
For more information contact Imperial Properties
I had the opportunity to photograph the Dentist’s and staff at Edge Dental. They are located in Tuxedo Edge Centre at 2020E Corydon Avenue, in Winnipeg. 
Edge Dental is a boutique-style dental practice, can you believe this reception room?WOW! 
Edge Dental welcomes patients of all ages and provides a wide range of services, including: general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and neuromuscular dentistry. Dentist (in white coats) from Left to Right. Dr. Charlene Solomon, Dr. Reynaldo Todescan Jr. Dr. Alanna Junaid, and Dr. Alan Winchar. 
Edge Dental is also a provider of professional teeth whitening and sports mouth guards. In my 15 years experience with photoshop, this is the first group photo that I didn’t whiten anyone’s teeth! 
If you need a root canal, dental crown, veneers, TMD/TMJ treatment, periodontal treatment or just a great dental cleaning, call them today as they are accepting new patients.
I was honoured to meet and photograph the founder of K-Tel International Mr. Phillip Kives. I had no idea the head office was here in Winnipeg. I remember some of the items and records produced when I was a teenager. After a little google search I was amazed at all the products he promoted and I took this photo of him the day before his 86th birthday. 
There is a 3 part series on youtube that is really quite fascinating to watch. Check them out for a blast from the past!
I’ve partnered up with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money. This partnership has been in the works for a few months and I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be a part of it though jewelry designer Hilary Druxman.
I was mesmerized and humbled by all the beautiful Philanthropy Necklaces created by Hilary. All proceeds will be invested in research and breast health education and community health programs that are supporting groundbreaking work across the breast cancer spectrum throughout the Prairies region. Hilary created this beautiful necklace. Its a Sterling silver pendant on a 16-18″ chain. Accented with a small pink tourmaline.
With each necklace purchase, you’ll receive a certificate for a complimentary portrait session from Photography by Michele. This can be used for individual, kids, couple, family or all of the above. 10% of the print orders will be donated back to the Canadian Breast cancer Foundation!
What better way to say you care than by saying it with a KISS?
check out Hilary Druxman online, or head downtown for a visit, You’ll be glad you did!
Doctors Manitoba’s vision is “A vibrant medical profession and a healthy population in Manitoba”. One Strategic Theme covers Advocacy Innovation and Leadership and proposes that “Members feel that Doctors Manitoba is projecting a positive public image for physicians “.
With that background Doctors Manitoba looked at making a positive contribution to improve the health of Manitobans. With a view to achieving this, Doctors Manitoba looked at some of the projects other medical associations supported. Several medical associations have programs supporting health and fitness.
Most notable is Doctors Nova Scotia which has promoted a Kids Run Club for over a decade encouraging school children to participate.
In Spring 2013 the Board approached Sport Manitoba to look at developing a partnership. The focus would be to encourage children from the lower socioeconomic spectrum to focus on their fitness and health.
In June 2013 the Board approved the sponsorship of the new program called Fit Kids Healthy Kids.
Doctors Manitoba is pleased to report that the first year has been a resounding success. Michelle Johnson and her team of summer students and volunteers have had a positive impact on the lives of literally thousands of kids. Over 7,000 inner city and aboriginal children have been introduced to Fit Kids Healthy Kids.
Doctors Manitoba original commitment was for 2 ½ years. However, based on the success of the program, Sport Manitoba and Doctors Manitoba are in discussions to increase the funding commitment to 5 years. Doctors Manitoba is looking to directly engage physicians in this project in 2015.
Interested in getting involved with Fit Kids, Healthy Kids?
Please contact Rick Sawyer at rsawyer@docsmb.org
I just love photographing kids! Especially when they are this cute.
Annika is 1 year today, and came into the studio yesterday for her portrait and to smash her birthday cake. This is fun to watch as anything can happen!
Such a happy beautiful little girl, she was a pleasure to photograph. What can I say, it’s hard to take a bad photo of this cutie pie.
Still pretty adorable after consuming all that cake! LOL
Happy First Birthday Sweet Annika!
I think 6 months old is the perfect age to photograph kids, all they do is sit and play with their toes. They haven’t figured out how to crawl away and are easily entertained.
Love this little princess ….
she just loved being photographed! 
very curious about what’s on the street! 
Red chair for the Christmas season…..ok! 
just look at that smile…. 
Seriously, is there anything cuter than a baby wearing a santa hat? 
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!
Michele
Yesterday…… I photographed free ride so far away
Now it looks as though the jpegs are here to stay
oh, I believe in yesterday….. LOL Seriously, who doesn’t like the Beatles?! 
In 1980, four young Winnipeg lads got together with an idea of a band which brought together the “World’s Greatest Entertainers”, live on stage.
Since the four lads grew up with the Beatles, everyone suggested
“Let’s do the biggest things that happened to Rock ‘n’ Roll!” and almost 35 years later Free Ride is still going strong.
It was a honour to meet and photograph them, and they even hummed a few bars of “Michele my belle” 🙂
check out some future show’s on their website
