I am starting 2018 by shining the spotlight on some of the entrepreneurs I had the pleasure of working with last year. I met some incredible, talented entrepreneur women running their own businesses. It was a real pleasure to help them articulate and visualise photos that tell the story of the services they offer and the products they create. Collaborating with them and, at times, with a team of assistants, makeup and hair artists, and models was one of the most rewarding experiences I have had as a photographer.

Through the first months of this year, I will be sharing some of their stories, and of course some of the lovely photos we created together. First up is Claudette Bull-Buttay from www.bulltraduction.com.

Claudette is a professional freelance French to English translator who came to me as she was re-doing her website and wanted headshots to match the look and feel of her new website.

After studying languages and translation at university in the UK, she moved to France to take up her first professional position in the luxury hotel industry and after 12 years’ experience in marketing and translation, in 2007 she chose to setup her own business providing quality translation services.

Claudette serves the food, hotel and tourism sectors both on the Swiss and French side of the lake, and wanted photos that portrayed her professionalism and friendly personality. After some TLC in makeup, it was actually quite easy for me to capture her beautiful self and the results speak for themselves!

“From my perspective, I love the fact that the content I am entrusted with is constantly evolving to keep up with current trends and I have the privilege of working with passionate professionals. In return, they receive translations which are totally tailored to their needs, performed with great attention to detail. Many of my clients are long-standing and with whom I have built up a relationship of trust.” – Claudette

“I chose Michelle for a photo shoot that would provide me with head shots for my new business website. The process couldn’t have been smoother or more professional from start to finish, from the very first email contact through to receiving the finished images (in a beautifully-wrapped little pouch). Michelle made me feel very comfortable during the shoot which took place in her studio and outdoors, and made it into a really enjoyable experience. I was delighted with the finished photos and have received many compliments on how great they look.”– Claudette