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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. 

 


here comes Santa CLAWS…

This is Jasper’s first Christmas, so of COURSE I’m going overboard. While my husband rolls his eyes and looks the other way, I decorate my dog.

Thank goodness my pup is such a wonderful subject for the camera. Seriously. Between his natural demeanor and the training I’ve given him so far, he is WONDERFUL in front of the lens… even when I’m mere inches from his face. Commands went something like this: “on your bed,” “down,” “wait.” Then I use a piece of food to guide him to look where I want to, ask him to wait again, take a picture with one hand, and say “okay” and give him the food. Repeat. Several times. Costume change. Repeat again. Ta-Da! I still didn’t get a chance to create “the shot” I was after… so I’ll have to do this all again when my home is decorated for the holidays. Oh, darn.  ; )

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