Michel Younadam

Introduction: Michel Younadam has been doing photography since high school. Realizing at an early age his passion to capture images on film was more than a hobby, he attended Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, in Moscow Russia, with his specialty being Director of Photography. In 1989 Michel moved to Chicago and began his career. For the past 25 years, he has attended conventions on both the state and national levels, winning awards for best wedding album, and children's journalistic portraits. Michel was a pioneer in digital photography. Being one of the first in the Chicago area to completely use digital photography for weddings in the journalistic style, he paved the way for many colleagues. Michel's personality is warm and inviting. Along with his energy, passion for lighting and details, his photographs tell a store all their own. Digital photography allows him to get photos you did not even know he has taken, giving him a great journalistic style. Tim Whaley, photographer and owner of Timothy Whaley & Associates writes, "Anyone who meets Michel, loves Michel. He has the unique ability to put his clients at complete ease in front of the camera and by the end of the shoot, they often feel like they have a new best friend. The quality and creativeness of Michel's photography matches his vibrant and authentic personality. One can tell that he shoots from the heart and puts his unique brand of creative flair into every image he produces." Michel now resides in Iowa, bringing the love for photography to a new audience.