"Twenty-Five Years From Now The Most Important Thing Will Be The Photographs."™
Lesa MacGregor and Haley Keyes are the artists behind Elle Michelle Photography. This partnership was created on the foundation of delivering unique images that capture the fleeting moments of your event and pursuing excellence in fine photographic art. Their photojournalism and hospitable style is explored in various forms of photography from personal and corporate events to cultural and fine art. They visualize and shoot photojournalistic style events and fine art wedding photography in the North Atlanta and Athens area. Also available for Destination Weddings in USA, US Virgin Islands, and Europe.
Lesa MacGregor
Owner/Photographer
Lesa is a Georgia native and was educated in the graphic art / interior design and music fields.
Having parents that nurtured her love of art and music,
she has made a living doing the two things she loves most. Working with some the best in the Interior Design Industry, Kathryn Lynch Designs, and the Music Industry, Jan Smith, Vocal Coach to the stars.
During her life, the love of art and the countryside in which she was raised became a passion.
With that passion, came another: the passion for capturing those moments in the
Georgia countryside, forever, with photographs.
Her photography gained notoriety and led to many opportunities with family,
friends, local businesses and organizations.
As her portfolio was building, the idea that photography could be another way to earn a living began to arouse the artistic, right-brained person that she has always been.
Lesa’s photography has appeared in various media including The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Athens Banner Herald, website newsletters, calendars, cookbooks, etc…
As a designer and mural artist, her eye for detail has always solidified her photography.
She has an extensive self-taught knowledge in graphic design. She has designed a variety of media such as corporate bulletins, newsletters, bulk publications, scrapbooks and photo albums.
She has also volunteered her time and talent within the community providing media for North Georgia Leisure Magazine, Cobb County/Kennesaw Awards Ceremonies, Kennesaw Business Association, Ga Music Hall of Fame, churches and non-profit organizations such as CHOICES an Obesity Awareness organization, CRUTCHES4AFRICA ( donations of walking aids for those crippled by disease), and Animals Deserve Better event “Pawcasso Art Show and Silent Auction” and countless hours and talent donated to various benefits.
Haley Keyes
Photographer
Becoming the mother of one incredible little boy solidified Haley's talent in photography. She has been shooting with Lesa since her talent became apparent at an early age. From the bugs crawling on the flowers in the garden to the children at church, Haley always saw the potential in the little moments. Her photography reflects the amazement in the details. With a creative eye Haley captures moments that will leave you wondering how she could be in the right place at the right time to capture such candid moments.
Self taught by a strong desire to make a living doing what she loves, Haley utilized her position as a teacher to take daily photos of her students which furthered her calling to shoot professionally. She currently is shooting as lead and 2nd photographer with Elle Michelle.