About
Your Photographer
Hello, I am Virginia Macko a lifelong resident of the downriver area.
My love for photography began as a young teen when my mother gave me a Minolta X370 as a birthday gift. Having gone through a lot of loss as a young child I believe she thought I needed an outlet to express myself. To my mom’s credit, she was right.
I ended up shooting for the high school yearbook and taking pictures of everything I could. My dream was to become a journalist, but life has its way of changing.
I spent the last 32 years working in the transportation industry and found that it was time for me. After my youngest of 3 children graduated from High School, I enrolled myself in the Photography Program at Washtenaw Community College. I earned an Associate in Applied Science/Photographic Technology and graduated the program with high honors.
I believe a photograph is worth a thousand words, making those memories last forever, by capturing them in a photograph is something I love to do. Let's make some memories, tell a story, and create beautiful art.
The story behind the name
The name Image Twenty Three formerly Virginia Macko Photography was created in October of 2019. It came to me on the day of my daughter's 1-year remission. The day is significant because it is not only the day of my birth but also the day my daughter was given a new life through a bone marrow transplant. January 23, 2018
Our Approach
Image Twenty-Three takes great pleasure in showcasing a style and philosophy on professional photography. I understand that everyone has an independent expression of who they are. Here at Image Twenty-Three, our goal is to capture that unique quality, give you an experience that is fun and exciting, and to give you beautiful portraits.
What to Expect
You can expect a session that lasts a minimum of one hour, multiple looks along with outfit changes. You can choose between a studio session, an outdoor session, on location, or a combination of them. All photos are professionally edited and are available to be purchased either in a package or a la carte. Once your session is edited, you will be notified via email that your photos are ready for viewing.