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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. 

 


After-Wedding Session

Perfect idea for weddings that fly by too quickly (or for those unfortunate people that didn’t like how their wedding pictures from another photographer turned out):

Book an “After-Wedding” session! It gives you a chance to get all dolled up in your finery again, and get those shots that you weren’t able to capture on your actual wedding day. This is your time to PLAY! Spice things up with a few new accessories (colorful shoes or sunglasses, or even tennies, if you’d like). Choose your location… want some pictures of you in your wedding gown on the beach? Go for it! Or maybe walking along the streets of downtown? Fabulous!

And for the more daring, you might consider a “trash the dress” session. This is not for the faint of heart, but can be QUITE glamorous. From wading in the ocean, to lying on the sandy shore, we can get the dramatic shots you’d like.

Below is a sample of an “after-wedding” session.  These shots were taken a few months after the actual wedding day.

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