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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. 

 


the Lucatero bunch {family photos}

I’d met Gerry before, when he was the best man for Susan & Erik’s wedding. So I was excited when he hired me for a photo session of his own. He and his wife, Kathy, wanted some updated family photos. Being a blended family with 6 kids, it was difficult to pin everyone down at the same time…but they managed to gather the group together and we all hung out together last weekend down in San Juan Capistrano.  (Just in the nick of time, too… the day before the heavy rains began.)

I had a blast!  They were a fun bunch with a great look. I swear, they all could have been models! Or in a rock band. And you could see the love between them all, which is always a great thing to observe.

Here are a few favorites from the day:

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January 31, 2010 - 2:02 pm s h e r r y - :) Love these photos! What a HUGE and adorable family! :)

February 21, 2010 - 11:54 am Erik - Awesome work!! The Brady bunch one is perfect!!

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