Free Intro to Photo Field Guide
Congratulations on starting your photographic journey!
Use this guide to equip yourself with the knowledge you need to start shooting in manual mode. I highly recommend printing it out and going on a photo adventure, learning “in the field” each of the skills within this manual. It is a great big world out there, and there are so many things to photograph, so enjoy the journey! Now go and take some photos!
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Visiting the US Virgin Islands – the Ultimate Guide
So you plan on visiting the US Virgin Islands? I completely support this decision! If you are a US resident, you don’t need a passport; these islands are significantly less crowded than other islands (looking at you, Oahu). They can be a pretty inexpensive flight, depending on the time of year you visit. While there…
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What Clothes to Pack for Your Norway Trip
Want to know what clothes to pack for your Norway trip? In this straight-forward post, I’ll tell you what to pack and what to leave behind.
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My Complete 2-Week Itinerary from my EPIC trip to Norway
An all-encompassing, honest itinerary of my 2-week adventure in Norway.
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Exploring Japan Like a Local: A Complete Guide to Japan’s Public Transit
Written 30 Nov 2023 Updated 14 Jan 2025Note from Michelle: This article was first written November of 2023, all prices and price conversions were made at this time and are subject to change. Keep an eye on current currency equivalents if you are planning a trip or using Japan’s public transit system. The ELK app is a…
Michelle Holiman is a fine art photographer drawn to wild landscapes, wildlife, and chasing the kind of light that makes a place unforgettable. Her work is rooted in a lifelong love of the natural world and the desire to translate how a scene makes her feel into a work of art.
Michelle holds a BFA in Photography from Southern Utah University and has spent more than a decade working as a professional photographer. Her photographs have been exhibited at the Southern Utah Museum of Art, the Utah Hogle Zoo, and in private exhibitions throughout Utah, as well as published in news features, professional publications, calendars, and books.
Travel and time outdoors are central to Michelle’s creative practice. Whether she is hiking through a foggy forest, watching wildlife in a remote landscape, or standing at the edge of a rugged coastline, she looks for images that communicate more than simply what a place looks like. She is especially interested in the sense of scale, atmosphere, and wonder that all humanity feels when looking at the beauty of nature.
Michelle’s photographs are available as fine art prints and are created for those who want to bring a sense of the natural world into their homes and spaces.
When she isn't behind a camera, Michelle is usually planning her next adventure with her spouse, Cameron, hiking in the beautiful forests of Oregon, or at home with her two cats.