Westcott Top Pro Photographer

After nearly 30 years of experience, her passion for transforming photographs into treasured memories for families only continues to grow. Michele Celentano is the author of “Photographing Families – Tips for Capturing Timeless Images”.  She has appeared on CreativeLive.com for a three day workshop about photographing families that was viewed globally by more than 30,000 photographers. Most recently Michele released on online course dedicated to family portraits. She has served as a judge and chairman for WPPI international print competition.

Michele is one of an elite group of photographers to be sought out by Canon USA to represent their company as an Explorer of Light.  Only 50 photographers nationwide hold this honor.  Michele and her images have been featured in numerous advertisements for Canon and their professional line of cameras.  She is a regular and popular presenter for Canon at trade shows through the county.

Michele was awarded her Craftsmen Degree from the Professional Photographers of America and the Accolade of Photographic Mastery from Wedding and Portrait Photographers International.  Her artwork has been published in literary works such as Rangefinder, American Photographer, Shutterbug, Studio Photography as well as numerous books on the art of photography.

In addition to running her portrait business, Michele continues to travel internationally to teach and lecture on the subject of portrait photography.

 

 

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Articles by Michele Celentano

Family portrait using FJ400 strobe

Capturing Generational Family Portraits with Off-Camera Flash

Photographing family portraits, especially across multiple generations, brings both rewards and challenges. In this session, photographer Michele Celentano shares her approach to capturing a four-generation family portrait using off-camera flash. Her tips can help improve your family photography, especially when working with different age groups and lighting setups.

Mastering Family Portraits: Pro Tips Posing, Lighting, and Location Scouting

Family photography is a beautiful way to capture precious moments that families will cherish for generations. However, it presents unique challenges, from posing large groups to working in varied lighting conditions. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into essential techniques for mastering family portraits, with insights from Michele Celentano, a renowned family portrait photographer and...