Fueled by his own frustrations with purchasing photography for his home, Matt Michaud founded Fiveships Fine Art Photography ( fiveships.com ) out of his Midlothian house in 2009. The online gallery, officially launched in March, sells prints by 50 photographers from around the world, including local shooter John Henley.
"We want to give photographers a great outlet to show and sell their work, and we want to give consumers a place to go to find the perfect piece for their homes," says Michaud. In the future, he hopes to offer art consultations for clients seeking help with interior design, matting and framing, as well as an online feature allowing customers to see what the finished product will look like hanging in their home.
