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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. 

 


Kristen’s Maternity Session

Kristen and Jason are expecting their first child in a few short weeks, and asked me to take some pictures of them before their daughter's arrival. The nursery was totally awesome! The walls were painted a bright salmon color, and the room was decorated with white furniture and brown accents… it was the PERFECT place to use as a backdrop. (The wall was my favorite!!!) Kristen went all-out for this session, with makeup artist Marci Star on hand to not only apply makeup to Kristen's face, but also to airbrush her belly. The results were amazing, as you can see. 

Here are a few favorites of mine from the session:

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Kristen and Jason haven't decided on a name for their daughter yet, though they've both agreed that it will start with the letter "K." But they both have their favorites… 
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And, one of my absolute favorites of the day: 
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April 4, 2009 - 2:27 am v - you did an amazing job. I love the one with the flower

April 4, 2009 - 6:56 pm Ronalyn - Holy Shizah! What I can I say.. YOU TOTALLY ROCKED THIS ONE!! Can I get a "what, what!" You seriously blew me away!! I LOVE them all.. from the silhouette, to the cupped hearts, to the ribbon.. to the "K".. LOVE IT!!!! That's a great start to a portfolio!!!

April 4, 2009 - 9:27 pm Mom - As professional as it gets. Some of them look straight out of a magazine. Are you going to submit them to a baby/healthcare magazine? Not only are the pictures great, but you can feel them. Great job.

August 14, 2009 - 11:29 am Photos Featured on Website for Star Looks {thanks, Marci!} » The Suitcase Studio Blog - [...] few months ago I had the pleasure of working with Marci Star while doing an in-home maternity shoot for Kristen and her husband, Jason.   Marci was hired by Kristen to be her makeup artist for the photoshoot, and Marci did a [...]

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