Michelle Kautz

Michelle (Shelley) Kautz is an accomplished photography professional with significant experience in product photography and team management. Currently serving as a Macro Product Photographer at Helzberg Diamonds since October 2024, Kautz brings a wealth of expertise from a 26-year tenure at Fossil Group, Inc., where roles included Photography Manager and Senior Photographer, overseeing a team and executing high-quality product imagery for e-commerce and print. Kautz's career began at Vista Photographic/Mark Lazarow Photography, specializing in high-end weddings and portraits. Kautz holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography from the University of North Texas, complemented by a music minor.