Michelle Gustafson

Michelle Gustafson is a skilled freelance photographer and digital technician with extensive experience in portrait, travel, documentary, and lifestyle photography. As the creator and owner of Michelle Gustafson Photography since 2011, Michelle has developed a strong portfolio, including a year-long documentary titled "The First Year It Was Spring," focusing on a family's first year with their child in Missoula, Montana. Previously, Michelle served as a Digital Tech and studio assistant at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, supporting visiting photographers and sharing expertise in Adobe software. A former photojournalist intern at the Missoula Independent, Michelle collaborated with writers and editors on feature stories. Michelle holds a Photography certificate from the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, a B.S. in Hospitality Management with a French minor from Northern Arizona University, and participated in a study abroad program in Business and Economics at L’Université Robert Schuman.