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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. 

 


2010 Baby & Child Portrait Contest

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I am excited to announce my participation in this year’s Baby & Child Portrait Contest, hosted by Miller’s Professional Imaging.

Here’s how it works:

Schedule & complete a session with me before June 21, 2010.  This can be a newborn session, family session, child session, etc. (sorry… maternity sessions don’t count).  As long as you’ve got a kid involved who is 12 years old or younger, you are eligible to participate!  I pick the best image of your kiddo, and enter it into the contest (one image per child). That’s it. Simple, huh?

Prizes/How to WIN:

There are 4 categories:  humorous, color, black & white/sepia, and special needs. Each month the top 5 images in each category (as voted by Miller’s Imaging customers) will make it to the final round in July.  These images (20 in each category) will be  judged by a separate panel of esteemed photographers.  The 3rd place winners will win $750, 2nd place winners $1,000 and the first place winners in each category will win $2,000!!!  There will also be a GRAND PRIZE WINNER of the whole contest who will win $5,000 CASH!!!  (click here for official rules)

THE FAMILY OF THE WINNING CHILD’S PORTRAIT GET THE CASH PRIZE!!!

So… what are you waiting for???! Book your winning portrait session with me now!

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