As the holidays are fast approaching, I find myself racking my brain to come up with cool gift ideas for my family and friends. If you find yourself in the same situation as I, consider a gift card to the Michelle Reed’s School of Photography.  I have been working as a professional photographer for 17 years now and I absolutely love what I do. Whether I am photographing families, executives, weddings, events, food or luxurious Naples real estate, I am constantly learning, and I […]

What I love most about my job as a professional photographer is the diversity that photography offers. I started my career as a professional photographer 17 years ago. Over the years I have had the opportunity of photograph weddings, events, land development, food, real estate, fashion, boudoir, you name it, I have probably photographed it. My life as a professional photographer is never boring!  I received a call from Eduarda, marketing director for Orlean , a worldwide co […]

​Lauren and Casey say “I do” at the Burrough’s Home in Fort Myers, Florida. I have photographed many weddings over the years, but this wedding was over the top with amazing details.  What made this wedding so special to me, is that Lauren is my cousin, and I have had the pleasure of watching her mature into a beautiful, intelligent, successful business woman.We all knew that Casey was “the one” the minute we met him. He compliments Lauren in the best of ways. Casey and Lau […]

From the first moment that I met Maggie we connected. She is one of those clients that you just want to hang out with. Five years ago I had the pleasure of photographing Maggie’s wedding, so I was excited when she reached out to me to photograph her professional head shot for her real estate company. We met at this amazing home in the downtown Naples area. Maggie’s father, Art Canada, owner of Grand Bay Building and Development, Inc.  was the architect […]

Meet Courtney Blansett. Courtney is an amazing senior at Clewiston High School. ​ Clewiston was once a small-town paradise for people trying to live the American dream. As times changed and economies flopped, the town reflected these struggles.  Aggravated assault charges and violent crimes surpass national averages, and, in a town with roughly 7,000 people, risks remain high. Of the 7,000, 30 percent of the population are children.Clewiston’s Schools are at the heart […]

This photo shoot was very intense and so much fun! It was the first time that I had every photographed for a real estate land developer, and to be honest, I had no idea what to expect.   ARGO is a leading-edge land development company with more than 25 years of experience. They have a dedicated team of driven industry experts that rivals the largest developers in the Nation with a streamlined and nimble operation which enables them to provide a competitive advanta […]

This wedding was very special to me, because I have known Julia for over 13 years. I was hired back in the day to photograph Judy Vaux’s three beautiful daughters, and that is when it all began.  During our beach session, thirteen years ago, I learned that Judy was an elementary school teacher at Osceola Elementary, where Trevor (my son) was attending at that time. I fell in love with Judy, and requested her as Trevor’s third grade teacher. Honestly, it brings tears to my eyes j […]

Have you ever heard of a Calamondin? Me neither, and I have lived in Florida my entire life.  This adorable, bright and cheery little citrus fruit packs an amazing punch! Not only with flavor, but it is a nutrient powerhouse. I must admit, that this photo session has been very educational for me. Calamondin is a native fruit from the Philippines (known as Calamansi). Although many believe that it originated in China and has spread out through South East Asia, India, Ha […]

I am very excited to announce that our work was just published in the DIY Wedding’s Magazine. To view the images from this amazing and fun wedding, click on the following link: http://www.diyweddingsmag.com/farm-weddings-kelly-greg-cold-creek-farm-dawsonville-ga/. To read all about this fun couple, check out our blog post at: ​http://www.michellereedphotography.com/blog/diy-rustic-wedding-in-the-georgia-mountains_Thank you Kelly and Greg for hiring me as your wedding photogr […]

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending a week in Islamorado, Florida with my family. I absolutely love being in the Florida Keys and on the water. In my mind, there is nothing more beautiful. The turquoise water and warm ocean breeze calms my soul. And after the crazy season that I just experienced, it was a welcomed breath of fresh air.  We always rent a house when we travel to the Keys, and this trip was no different. We like to walk out the door and have access to our […]