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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 mainly focus on weddings & lifestyle/portrait photography.

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 this is real life. It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. 

 


Leilua Hula

I recently took up hula dancing. Yes, hula dancing! It's always been something I've admired and have been interested in learning how to do. So when some friends invited me to join them for a night at the studio they go to, I couldn't pass it up.

The studio is called Leilua Hula, and is located in Rancho Santa Margarita. Being only about 10 minutes away from where we live, both my husband (Tony) and I went to check it out. We jumped right in the first night, not knowing what to expect. But hey, it's not a spectator sport, right? The class we attended that night was a "hularobics" class. And let me tell you, it can be quite a workout. Well, from that first night, both Tony and I were hooked.

I brought my camera to class one night, and got some photos of the guys' class that follows my own. Here are the boys in action (Tony is there in the white tank top):

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A few of the girls were practicing their moves on the sidelines:

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And here are a few shots of the studio itself:

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While there, I was also able to get some quick shots of Lorna's adorable granddaughter:

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