Michelle Gabel
Syracuse, NY, USA
Michelle Gabel (USA) is an independent documentary and editorial photographer based near Syracuse, New York.
Her long-form documentary photography projects tell complex, contemporary stories that dive into individual lives while addressing relevant social issues. She believes sharing stories that evoke empathy can enrich lives, helping viewers explore and become aware of the unfamiliar, contemplate questions about our society, environment and the world, and take action.
Michelle’s photography has appeared in various publications, including The New York Times, National Geographic PROOF, New York Magazine and ESPN, among others . Her work has been exhibited internationally as well as in the United States.
She is a member of Women Photograph and National Press Photographers Association and is available for commissions. She can be reached at michellegabelphoto@gmail.com and 315-741-9102 and her website address is https://www.michellegabelphoto.com/.
2022 - UN-STUCK GRANT, 2022 - Finalist in Women Photograph Leica Grant , 2020 - New York Times Portfolio Review, selected, 2018 - Light Work Photography Grant, 2018 - Sheffield Doc Fest Alternate Realities VR Award, 2015 - Best in Show, NPPA Women in Photojournalism, 2014 - First Place Photo Essay
- Audio capture
- Corporate
- Crisis
- Editorial
- Environment
- Interview
- Landscape
- Reporting
- Video capture
- Wildlife
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Michelle Fox, who covers her face with a bandanna at home, said it has taken her a long time to adjust to blindness. "Being blind feels like I'm in a big black room," she said.
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Michelle Fox washes her youngest daughter's face as Michelle's mom, Kathleen, reads Malana a bedtime Bible story. Michelle and her two daughters live in an addition to her parents' home.
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Michelle still struggle with the constant darkness and credits her faith, family and friends with helping her find joy. She has forgive her ex-husband, who is still in his children's lives. "What it gets down to is with God's help and everybody's help... I'm getting through the darkness," Michelle said. "Because they are all my lights."