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Find inspiration with my professional sports photographer tips to improve your action photography or learn how to successfully execute your next photoshoot.

My most recent articles
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December 26, 2022
Portrait photographe élite de sport Michèle Grenier Photo

Elite sports photography at your service

Are you a brand, organization, or company in the sports industry looking for an elite sports photography service? You’re in the right place! Please allow me […]
December 15, 2020
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The ins and outs of Luminar AI – Photofocus Webinar

This is a webinar made in collaboration with Photofocus and Skylum Software. With Luminar AI on the horizon, we want to give you a first look […]
June 8, 2020
Discover new SpyderX Kit

Discover the new SpyderX Photo Kit

Looking for tools for more consistency, efficiency and accuracy in your photographic work? Then you should discover the new SpyderX Photo Kit! Announced this morning, the […]
June 4, 2020
Getting started with Luminar

Getting started with Luminar – Photofocus Webinar

This is a webinar made in collaboration with Photofocus and Skylum Software. Join me as I show you the ins and outs of Luminar! You’ll learn […]
May 30, 2020
Sony 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens

Hands-on with the Sony 90mm f/2.8 macro lens

Looking for a way to photograph with fresh and new perspectives? From nature to portrait, to commercial and artistic photography, a macro lens might just be […]
May 21, 2020

Behind the Seen Podcast with Frederick Van Johnson and Skylum!

I’ve recently had the opportunity to chat with Frederick Van Johnson for a new Podcast series called “Behind the Seen” created by Skylum Software. In this […]
May 19, 2020
pro-looking self-portrait

Pro-looking self-portraits… from the living room!

In need of updated headshots? Looking for a new at-home creative project? Here’s how to get professional-looking self-portraits with only a camera, a window, and a […]
May 4, 2020

Try this droplet at-home macro photography project

It’s not always easy to stay creative while stuck at home. Here’s an easy and fun droplet macro photography project to do alone or with the […]
May 1, 2020
Instagram grid

Making an Instagram grid with Photoshop

Ever wonder how people were making an Instagram grid photo piece on Instagram? Using Photoshop, you can create 1×3, 2×3, 3×3 and other multiple format layouts. […]
April 28, 2020

Easy and fun home macro project

Looking for a new photographic activity to do by yourself or with the kids? Here’s an easy and fun home macro project to do with minimal […]
April 27, 2020

How to create kick-ass black and white photos

Looking to add more punch to your B&W photos? Here’s how to create kick-ass black and whites! The secret is to use a few tools to […]
April 24, 2020

How to photograph strength-related sports

Join me as I review key lessons learned on my journey as a sports photographer. You’ll learn strategies for capturing both portraits and action shots. My […]
April 22, 2020
Badass sports portraits

Five tips to edit badass sports portraits

Want to bring out the most of your action shots? Here are five tips to edit badass sports portraits to realize with any software. […] Read […]
April 17, 2020

Get rid of the early morning look in your headshots

Have you ever had a portrait session where your client seemed to come straight out of bed? In this article, you’ll learn how to efficiently and […]
April 15, 2020

I edit your photos stuck at home, part two

The “I edit your photos stuck at home” vlog is based on my post-processing workflow … with YOUR images! In this second part, you’ll learn tips […]
April 15, 2020

How To Do An Easy Macro Project At Home

It’s not always easy to stay creative in your photography while you’re cooped up at home. That’s why I propose you a fun macro project easy […]
April 10, 2020

Case study: In-depth photo editing workflow

Join me as I share my editing workflow from start to finish. Learn how I maximize dynamic range with tonal adjustments as well as color grades […]
April 9, 2020

I edit your photos stuck at home, part one

Now that I won’t be back to take pictures in a gym for quite some time, I have decided to develop a new personal project. The […]
April 9, 2020

I’m a new HoldFast brand ambassador!

I’m very humbled and excited to announce that I’m a new HoldFast brand ambassador! Their legendary Money Maker straps have been a staple for me since […]
March 27, 2020

Custom made prints of my photos in a gym

I’ve always wanted to display custom made prints of my photos in a gym. That dream recently became a reality with a very cool project! […] […]
March 20, 2020

Badass portraiture in sports photography

In this workshop, I show what it takes to capture and edit great action shots! I share my complete workflow and tell you how I get […]
March 18, 2020

Three Tips To Help You Get Your Most Beautiful Spring Photos

The nice weather is just around the corner and it’s time to take out your camera and rubber boots! Here are three simple tips to help […]
March 5, 2020

How to easily prepare your photos for printing

If you thought that printing high-quality images was complicated, be reassured. Here’s how to easily prepare your photos for printing in five simple steps! […] Read the […]
February 17, 2020
Female Weightlifter athlete celebrates successful lift sports event

Covering my first international sports event, part three

February 17, 2020
Photography quotes

Five of the most inspiring photography quotes

February 12, 2020
Female weightlifter athlete smiles during a sports competition

Covering my first international sports event, part two

February 4, 2020
Female photographer Michele Grenier with prime lenses

Why I only use prime lenses

January 30, 2020
Olympic weightlifting sports athlete black singlet team canada

Covering my first international sports event, part one

January 30, 2020
Female photographer takes pictures with camera by the river during winter

Photography without a tripod: Three useful tips

January 30, 2020
Female photographer looking at her camera

How to be more confident at your next photoshoot

January 30, 2020
Alexandre Despatie Daniel Mallard

Conceptual creativity with Dan: The golden statue

December 11, 2019
Olympian figure skater Joannie Rochette lying down on a bed of roses

Conceptual creativity with Dan: A bed of roses

December 11, 2019
Male panic Facebook deleted account

Facebook just deleted my business account… For the second time!

December 11, 2019
Before after female CrossFit athlete smiling underexposed

How to get photos with perfect exposure 100% of the time

December 11, 2019
Michele Grenier photo portrait excited with Drobo devices in front of her

Getting my new pair of Drobos up and running

December 11, 2019
Michele Grenier Photo taking photos with Sony a9

Switching from DSLR to Mirrorless: My six months review

December 11, 2019
Laptop macbook pro light open

Pimp your Photoshop workflow with AI technology

December 11, 2019
Zeiss lens

Diving into the ZEISS look at PhotoPlus

December 11, 2019
CrossFit athlete hanging at a bar during a WOD workout

Two tips to create and constantly reproduce your signature look

December 11, 2019
Michele Grenier Photo female portrait

I need a major data storage upgrade

December 11, 2019
Messy ddesk office keyboard coffee monitor

Enjoying our messy office with perfectly sorted data

December 11, 2019
CrossFit athlete exhausted after WOD workout, dripping sweat in the floor

What is CrossFit? The sport explained in 10 powerful photos

December 11, 2019
Beach volleyball athlete digging a ball in the sand

Vision vs. reality: Artistic liberties in an action portrait

December 11, 2019
Before after underexposed image waterfall

How to recover exposure, get rid of noise and stylize an image under 90 seconds

December 11, 2019
Before after Powerlifting athlete putting on his lifting belt

How I boost shadows and recover details in my images

December 11, 2019
Team Junior Kayak Canada training at Lac Beauport

Sports images: It’s about passion and heart

December 11, 2019
Male CrossFit athlete on top of a bar muscle up tattoos

Single image HDR: The sundae technique

December 11, 2019
Strongman athlete lifting atlas stone

I got my new Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 lens… and it’s incredible!

December 11, 2019
CrossFit athlete happy in the middle of the crowd

I did it… I switched to mirrorless!

December 11, 2019
Boxer Lexson Mathieu working out with punching bag

Will I switch from DSLR to Mirrorless? The final round

December 11, 2019
Female Olympic weightlifter smiles after her performance

Will I switch from DSLR to Mirrorless? My first experience with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X

December 11, 2019
female dancer in action hair flowing in the air

Will I switch from DSLR to Mirrorless? My first photoshoot experience with the Sony a9

December 11, 2019
Camera side to side Sony a9 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Will I switch from DSLR to Mirrorless? First hands-on with the Sony a9 and the Olympus OM-D E-M1X

December 11, 2019
Comparison of three professional mirrorless camera bodies: Nikon D750, Sony a9, Olympus OMD-EM1X

Are you considering switching your DSLR to a mirrorless? I am

December 11, 2019
Coach athlete with computer sitting on bleachers

How to attract and keep more clients

December 11, 2019
Female runner climbing up the stairs

5 Tips to use NOW to reach your goals faster

December 11, 2019
Underexposed image calisthenics athlete

Tips to recover tough exposures

December 11, 2019
Male model portrait edited and retouched three times

Reflections on beauty standards and photo editing, part two

December 11, 2019
before after image editing winter ducks by the river

JPEG editing: From “Oh…” to “OMG!” with Aurora HDR 2019

December 11, 2019
Contact sheet of multiple images

Editing hundreds of images in minutes with Luminar’s batch processing

December 11, 2019
Three different retouching on female portrait

Reflections on beauty standards and photo editing, part one

December 11, 2019

Combo superpower: Using Luminar 3 and Aurora HDR 2019 together

December 11, 2019
Before and after picture with and without snow runner in the winter

How to create realistic snow in Photoshop

December 11, 2019
four different editing looks on the same image

Four easy steps to kick-ass Luminar custom looks

December 11, 2019
CrossFit athlete flipping tire strongman workout

Flipping my photography challenges into opportunities

December 11, 2019
Olympic weightlifter excited after lifting

Timing the power – How to photograph Olympic Weightlifting

December 11, 2019
Long exposure dancing photography light painting

Creative lighting with Lume Cubes

December 11, 2019
Lume Cube photographer's pack

Unboxing my Lume Cube photographer’s pack

December 11, 2019
Golden hour cyclist on country road

Fixing your white balance: Your ultimate solution

December 11, 2019
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 black

Could this lens possibly become the best 70-200mm f/2.8 on the market?