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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. 

 


Update-Your-Profile-Pic PARTY! {contest}

SPEAK UP with a new profile pic & let your image speak for itself.

If you’ve been using that same boring profile pic for your Facebook or Twitter account, or even on your blog, it’s time for an update.

Express yourSELF!
Change that profile pic of yours and show the world who you really are.

In conjunction with the SPEAK UP! exhibit (at CSU Pomona from April 1-30), I am giving away a FREE “update-your-profile-pic party” to one lucky winner.

Here’s how it works:

  • One lucky WINNER will host the party at their pad, where I show up with a background, lights, & props.
  • The host can invite as many guests as they think I can take pics of in a 2-hour period.
  • Some props will be provided, but guests should feel free to personalize the pictures even more & bring their own! (Or hosts can even designate a party THEME!)
  • Within a couple of days after the party, I will post the party images to the Suitcase Studio’s Facebook page. Each guest will appear in a minimum of one photo, and that photo will be tagged with their name so it can easily be found.
  • Guests can keep & use those images that I post.
  • The host will receive a mini-book with all of the final images included.
  • Additional images & products may also be purchased from my online gallery, which will be linked to my website after your party.

Nitty-Gritty Stuff:

  • Open to local southern-California residents only (sorry… no long-distance traveling for this).
  • Each guest must provide me with their email address & facebook profile name.
  • Each person must sign a model release so that I am able to post their pictures up on Facebook.  They must also become a “fan” of the Suitcase Studio’s facebook page so that I can “tag” the photos appropriately.
  • Please keep the props and images rated PG, as I run a family-friendly business. Any image deemed questionable will not be posted.
  • For the safety of all guests involved, please do NOT bring your pets to be used as props.
  • Images may not be modified in any way, and my logo must remain visible.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN:

Go to your blog, Facebook account or Twitter account and post the following (exactly as shown below):

RT @suitcasestudio: WIN an “update-your-profile-pic party” with the Suitcase Studio. Go to www.SpeakUp.theSuitcaseStudio.com for details.

Please note: The link you post must be on a public account. I can’t verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts & they will not be eligible to win. You can enter up to three times total – one entry each per blog, Facebook and Twitter account. Post the URL to your link(s) in the comment section for THIS BLOG ENTRY. Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, April 30. Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org when the contest has closed, and the winner will be contacted within 24 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize & set up the session.

Good luck everyone!

April 16, 2010 - 3:30 pm Shaun Simmons - I am in. I love your pics, but of course you knew that ;)

April 28, 2010 - 2:03 pm christine - Check me out! Twitter - Christine426: http://twitter.com/christine426 Twitter - Sunshine Sweets: http://twitter.com/Sunshine_Sweets Facebook - Me: http://www.facebook.com/christine.quimbo?ref=profile

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