About Michelle Hazell aka Ellenaturel - The Artography of Michelle Hazell

Michelle Hazell also known as "ellenaturel" from an early age has been fascinated with photography. Although she does not remember taking her first photo, she had always known that it was her calling. Yet, like many of us confronted with the misgivings of life and the expectations to conform to certain traditional ideals, Elle dabbled with different aspirations until she did a photo shoot for the first time for a clothing line. This experience awakened her passion for photography. It was literally a wake up call. She decided to be true to herself and pursue what she believed was her destiny. The freedom to capture that moment in time, opened her optical eye to a cognizance; stories are just half of the truth, it is written in pictures. Breathing new air from an old life, doubt was cast aside and the pursuit of destiny was quested.

Elle calls herself an “Artographer,” a term pioneered by her to relay the unlikeness she has among other artists; though ‘art’ and ‘photography’ only convey the occupational side of her creations. The extension factor that sets the standard in her city is her avant-garde mind’s-eye for brilliance in photographic texture. She honors traditional methods and keeps the basics tastefully intact, but abstract energy, heavy tonality, and edginess balanced with solemnity lead her creative hand to achieve a sense of purity for her audience. She has made this technique her life, allowing her to free your perception into seeing a piece of her own prism—a true new world of potential to valiant change.

Elle has now become a professor of photography, shaping the lives of students who cross her path. Through her classes, she not only teaches the technical aspects of photography but also how to integrate mindfulness, creative intention, and spiritual awareness into their practice. As a facilitator of workshops and photo walks, Elle invites participants to explore the deeper dimensions of their craft—encouraging them to become more aware of themselves and their creative process. These workshops blend the art of photography with techniques for personal growth, allowing individuals to deepen their connection to both their art and their inner selves.

Ellenaturel has worked with many artists, companies & great leaders in the industry such as Nike, Samsung, CN Tower, The Remix Project, OVO, Jessie Reyez, Post Malone, Director X & More. One thing that is especially praise-worthy about Elle is her character. Although her work is unquestionably unique, she has the maturity and sense of artistry to recognize that she still has much to learn and that her best work is yet to be done. She continuously embraces growth and evolution, understanding that her journey as an artist is ongoing. Her legacy has already begun to take shape, and it will undoubtedly continue to resonate for the foreseeable future.