2021 Wisconsin Portrait Photographer of the Year!
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Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary portraits?
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Master photographer, author, teacher, International Photographic Competition juror and entrepreneur, Michael Mowbray is deeply involved in all aspects of the photography industry. His DeForest, Wisconsin-based studio focuses on seniors, headshots, family, and commercial photography, while his MoLight brand of lighting equipment has quickly become a leading national retailer of online lighting products. Michael is the author of the popular photography books Shoot to Thrill and The Speedlight Studio (Amherst Media). He is in demand on the national photography speaking circuit with his programs on Headshots, Lighting, and Business. Photographers enjoy his podcasts "Monday Morning Cup of Mo" and "Photo Happy Hour".
Since opening Beautiful Portraits by Michael in 2001, Michael Mowbray has gone on to win many awards for his portraiture and was named a medalist in the PPA International Photographic Competition in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2021. He has had the highest scoring wedding portrait in Wisconsin eight times. He has won the prestigious Kodak Gallery Award five times, and the Fuji Masterpiece Award for Outstanding Wedding Portraiture three times. Michael was recently named 2021 Wisconsin Portrait Photographer of the Year, and has also been named one of the Top 10 photographers in Wisconsin multiple times and “Best of Madison” by the readers of Madison Magazine.
My Story
Hey! I know I'm supposed to write some witty and engaging personal details, like how I love lattes and yoga and long hikes in the mountains with my kooky Pomeranian named Ralph. Well, I drink my coffee black, I have zero flexibility, long hikes are for when your car breaks down, and I'm allergic to dogs. But, I do love being creative. I enjoy helping people look their best and feel their best. Life is too short to get crappy pictures and have a lousy time while doing it. A photo session should be fun, creative, and enjoyable. It should feel like it breezed right by, whether it was a short headshot session or senior portrait session with multiple locations. When you feel good and are having fun, it shows up in your photos. That's what I do...I mix a little fun with a whole lotta skill in order to craft extraordinary images. Let me create something extraordinary for you and let's have fun while we do it. :) And, yes, I painted my headshot. Sometimes I'm a little extra. #bedifferent