Keeping it REAL…

I'm Michelle Carrillo... owner & photographer of the Suitcase Studio.

I think I see things a little differently than most people. I don't find beauty in perfection. I don't go for the perfectly posed photos, or smiles that have been practiced in the mirrors. Instead, I'm here to capture the REAL stuff... the moments that happen in-between those poses. The imperfect smiles, the nervous laughter, and even that crazy face you make when you think that no one else is watching.

To help keep it real, I shoot on-location here in Orange County, California. (No stuffy studio!) I travel to where you are... to whatever place showcases you and your style. My goal is to document real life, and thus, I primarily focus on natural light lifestyle portraits.

From pics of recent clients to thoughts & images of my own life, I'm here to share this journey with you. Keepin' it real... one moment at a time.

BECAUSE REAL LIFE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO BE BEAUTIFUL.

One Hot Mama…

Mona wanted to take some boudoir pictures for her boyfriend for Valentine's Day. They were meant to be a surprise but he found out… and then offered his home for the photo shoot. Awesome. Perfect background. Mona said that she had never done any modeling before, but I couldn't believe it. She was a beautiful woman and by the end of the evening, she seemed a total pro.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from her shoot: