The Visual Storyteller
PHOTO STORIES: The Official BLOG of Michael Chapman StudiosCreating Images & Revealing the Stories Behind Them
Maintaining UAV/Drone Licensing: FAA Part 61 Certified Professional Drone Photographer
Navigating the skies as a certified UAV pilot and professional drone photographer demands continuous learning, regulatory updates, and skill upgrades. In that effort, recently I obtained the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 61 certification. The Call...
Our Comprehensive Approach to Building Trust with Website and Email Security
In today's digital age, your security is paramount. To this end, we have invested heavily in a variety of measures to ensure that your experiences with our website and emails are not only convenient and enjoyable but also secure. Here's an overview of our initiatives...
Natchez Lens & Legacy – May 2023 Issue
Why Your Restaurant Needs a Professional Food Photographer in Natchez: A Visual Feast for Success
Intro: If you are a small, local restaurant owner in Natchez, you may have questioned the need for hiring a professional food photographer. For one thing, you may not know that food photography is even available right here in town, and another thing is concern that...
My Journey to Becoming a Certified Professional Photographer in Natchez
From a Child with a Polaroid to a Certified Professional Photographer in Natchez There's certainly a sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with becoming a Certified Professional Photographer in Natchez. It signifies a mastery of skills, a...
The Importance of Professional Real Estate Photos & Drone Imagery in Accelerating Property Sales
In today's fast-paced and highly competitive real estate market, first impressions are crucial. The initial presentation of a property with professional real estate photos has a significant impact on attracting potential buyers and driving a successful sale. This is...
Oops…I Dropped the Eggs!!!
Oops! ... I Dropped the Eggs!!! The Behind-the-Scenes of How a Conceptual Image Is Made The idea for a "Norman Rockwell" style of image was a fun concept that I had in my head and I wanted to explore whether or not I could pull off. As a boy growing up in Mississippi,...
Commercial Photography in Natchez, MS
Commercial Photography in Natchez, MS Call Us - We Are the Most Experienced in Our Area! Providing Commercial photography in Natchez presents a wide array of interesting opportunities. For example, food, beverage, product, event, real estate and architectural,...
Nurse’s Creative Headshot Portraits!
Nurse's Creative Headshot Portraits!When nurse Tye Murray contacted me for headshots and we discussed what she was wanting, I became excited. Not only did she know what she was going for, she had a lot of good ideas of her own. Furthermore, as Tye began to describe...
Architectural Photographer in Natchez
Architectural & Real Estate Photography in Natchez When it comes to photographing and videoing architecture, properties and structures, no one is more qualified than us! Uniquely Qualified! As someone involved in the building and remodeling trades for five...
A Wedding Story – Told In 25 Images
A Wedding Story - Told in 25 Photographs Will Leibfritz and Stephanie Fradella's beautiful wedding ceremony took place at St. Mary Basilica. Accordingly, husband and wife along with Will's son Cody enjoyed an amazing time surrounded by family, friends and loved ones....
Corporate Drone Photography for Natchez, Inc.
CORPORATE DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY IN NATCHEZ Michael Chapman Studios (MCS) recently completed a corporate drone photography project for Natchez, Inc, that involved utilizing our professional imaging drone. Natchez, Inc. exists as a public-private partnership...
United MS Bank: Upgrading Their Website Using a Drone
UNITED MISSISSIPPI BANK: UPGRADING THEIR WEBSITE'S IMAGES USING A DRONE Drone Photography Enhances Business Image - What You'll Uncover In This Article: Michael Chapman Studios (MCS) used a drone to enhance the marketing efforts of United Mississippi Bank. ...
Local Running Back in a Sports Illustrated Cover style
LOCAL RUNNING BACK IN A SPORTS ILLUSTRATED COVER STYLE I met Dee as the son of one of my fellow law enforcement officers, Tyrone Fleming. Tyrone and I both worked the same shift for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. When you face all the things we face on...
The Tear: When Photography Captures A Moment
Event Photography Captures a Real Moment I’m not sure why she shed her tears. Busy working the crowd at the 2016 Sheriff's Deputy Rodeo, I scanned the audience for photo opportunities. I primarily looked for the reactions of people to the show, especially the...
The Balloon Festival in Vidalia!
THE BALLOON FESTIVAL IN VIDALIA! I was recently retained by the City of Vidalia, Louisiana, to get some photographs of the 2015 Balloon festival activities along the city's amazing riverfront. Typically, as with any genre, outdoor event photography has its own...
Natchez Brewing Company: On-Location
Lisa & Pat caught in a candid moment during the portrait shoot. Meet Pat & Lisa Miller of the Natchez Brewing Company. I got the opportunity to meet Pat and Lisa during the recent Food & Wine Festival in Natchez, Mississippi. Visit Natchez had hired me to...
Performance Vocalist Ann Gabrielle Richardson
Ann Gabrielle Richardson is an amazingly talented and beautiful vocalist who possesses an intense passion for music and singing, but also loves teaching it to others. The image to the left is the image I chose of her, that will go into my...
Ceramics Artist Aimee Guido
Aimee Guido is one of Natchez' most creative and talented citizens. She warmly welcomed me for an inside look into her creative world: her painting studio (she prefers "shop"), as well as her ceramics workshop where she "throws" clay on her pottery wheel....
Musician & Artist Brandon McCranie
Creative Environmental Portrait -of Natchez Musician, Artist & Radio Personality Brandon McCranie Welcome to Brandon McCranie's zany, creative, and talented world! In my Characters of Natchez photo series, I wanted to photograph a limited number of local...
GRAPHIC DESIGN Sample of Work
Graphic Design example using our own in-house image. This gives us pinpoint control and leverage to put the exact image you need into your marketing!
BACK TO THE PAST: BALLOON GLOW!
A crew of balloonists "fire up the jets" in front of Comfort Suites in Vidalia, LA during a recent Balloon Festival. The annual event, and cooler temps, will be here before you know it!
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