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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. 

 


Speak UP! {Cal Poly Pomona}

A few months ago I had the privilege of photographing students at Cal Poly Pomona as part of the Speak Up campaign. My pictures were used in part to create these posters that will be posted up around campus in order to help promote awareness of the Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center.  I just saw the proofs today, and I think they are absolutely phenomenal. It is still a heady experience for me to see some of MY work put to good use like this:

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Designer Credit: Trinkel Delapaz, a student of GAS Creative at Cal Poly Pomona

And just a reminder: my favorite images from this photoshoot will be on display in the on-campus gallery at Cal Poly Pomona during the month of April.  I’ll post more details as they come.

February 3, 2010 - 10:54 pm Ronalyn - CONGRATS MY FRIEND!! SO FREAKIN PROUD!!!

March 29, 2010 - 7:39 pm Speak UP! {exhibit} » The Suitcase Studio Blog - [...] know I’ve mentioned Speak Up! quite a few times on this blog before (here and here). But it’s all been leading up to [...]

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