MMB Imagery Blog | Chelsea, MI Photographer

SEE YOUR TRUE LIGHT

Award winning photographer, Michelle Massey Barnes, creates photographic experiences that celebrate personality and passion. Her work is infused with soul, authentic self, and love.

Here are a collection of creative explorations. Join Michelle for photographic journey of celebration, strength, and self discovery. It will change the way you see yourself.

Jan

Still Holding On To The Light

January 1, 2023This year I have completely and absolutely lowered the bar. The only resolution I am setting for myself is to get through 2023, and I am going to hope and pray that there are a few more fun times than there were in 2022. Not that last ...

Dec

Dance Portraits Inspired by Radiance

When I think of Sarah, I think of radiance. Sarah has a story of radiance and resiliency, and she carries it with her with every leap, turn, and extension. Sarah is a dancer. Her movements are as beautiful as her heart. She was also born ...

Jun

Go Ahead and Judge: Reemergence Part 2

REEMERGENCE PART 2I cringed when I first looked at the photographs. I thought to myself, “I hope no one judges me as a photographer based on way these turned out.“ Oh yikes. That was some pretty awful self talk.Realizing we need ...

May

Portraits, Tradition, and Hmong Inspired Reflections

TRADITIONI loved this session so much. These portraits were taken just over a year ago, but because of the challenges of Covid and the challenges of caring for a child requiring out of state medical care, it has taken some time for me to be ...

May

The Beauty of Simplicity In Portraits

THE BEAUTY OF SIMPLICITY IN PORTRAITSI love monochromatic dark tones in both the background and in the clothing selections. It is elegant, strong, and romantic all at the same time. I loved incorporating this look into my session.I love these ...

May

Beautiful Portraits of Women Over 40 in Ann Arbor Michigan

Beauty has no boundaries. It does not diminish with age. It does not “grow old,” it only grows, evolves, and continues to expand. Although it can be easy for us to see the beauty in others, as women we often struggle to see the ...

May

Reemergence Part 1

REEMERGENCE Three years ago if you would have told me that I was going to go through one of the most difficult stretches that I could imagine and when I came out on the other side I would create a portrait that I would call Reemergence, I ...

Apr

Moab Reflections - Windswept Landscapes

WINDSWEPTI hear the winds sweep through the canyon.whistling, rustling, retreating to silence. Do the winds hollow out more than sandstone?Perhaps they empty out aching hearts or sweep away sadness the way clouds dance across desert ...

Apr

Ann Arbor Portraits - Contemporary Style

JUDY’S TOP 20 I love everything about this session. Judy has so much passion and so much style. It was an absolute delight to photograph her, and I feel like her unique personality really comes through.Brittany Martini, an incredible make ...

Apr

Contemporary Headshots - Refresh Your Brand

UPDATE YOUR HEADSHOT AND REFRESH YOUR BRANDBrittany is an incredible make up artist. She wanted headshots that were modern, clean, and fashion inspired. We went with a white background with a black turtleneck for a modern twist on a classic ...

Apr

Happy Spring and A Studio Full of Chickens

SPRING IS FOR CHICKENSHave you ever wanted to photograph a chicken? Well, I have. Meet Pearl, Edith, and Stephanie. (Stephanie is the human.)I don't know many people that would show up at my studio with 2 chickens in a crate while decked ...