Michelle Ferreira was born and raised on the traditional lands of Djilang, Australia and at the age of 14, she moved to Lisbon, then back to the antipodes in her mid-twenties. 

Michelle completed her Bachelor of Graphic Design at IADE - University of Design in Lisbon. Later she decided to pursue her passion for photography and is currently at RMIT (Melbourne) doing a Master of Photography. Throughout her career, these two disciplines intertwine, complement and blend in composition, colour, and layout. As a multidisciplinary designer, Michelle can translate design elements from the digital sphere into the physical space. She specializes in Logo design and brand identity; Print work such as catalogues, brochures and posters; and Photography, included in her print work and her personal creative practice. Her photography is an intersection of documentary, surreal and abstract landscapes. The work engages emotions to convey empathy and reveal the beauty of nature, both the obvious and unassuming. 

She has lived, created and exhibited worldwide – Australia, Portugal, Czech Republic, Malaysia, and New York through group and collaborative projects; exhibitions include CLIMARTE Gallery, Pingyao International Photography Festival 2022, Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2020 and Red Gallery in Melbourne. She was recently awarded the Creative Climate Awards 2023 (New York) and the Head On Landscape Award 2022 (Sydney).