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Author Archives: Michelle

fair play

I braved the heat yesterday and headed to the OC Fair with my husband. With all the bright colors and crowds, I was totally looking forward to getting some awesome pictures of the place. I slung my camera over my shoulders, threw a second lens in my purse, and even dropped in a few extra...

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just because {mini-session}

She smiled a lot. And laughed even more. That’s a wonderful way to go through life, and a great thing to be able to capture in a photograph.
Especially when there is no special reason to do so. No birthday, holiday, or other occasion to mark. Other than the fact that it was a beautiful day...

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quirks and all

I love capturing beautifully imperfect pictures, especially of children. Kids all seem to have so many little quirks… facial expressions and gestures that are so unique to them. And while I can appreciate the beauty of a traditionally posed photograph, I appreciate seeing their real life beauty much, much more. I love the personality that...

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hittin’ the gym {keepin’ it real}

(note: I’m trying something new here… I’m going to be posting little snippets of my life called “keepin’ it real,” showing some pieces of the REAL ME. After all, it’s not fair for me to ask you to be so vulnerable in front of the camera for me if I’m not willing to open up...

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mini-sessions {q&a}

I’ll be offering mini-sessions again this Sunday, July 11th at The Wedding Pantry. Walk-ins are definitely welcome, but reservations are recommended. Click here for details and to reserve a session time.
I’ve been getting some questions about these shoots, and thought I’d answer them here. (And if you have questions besides these, PLEASE feel free to...

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OneTen {trunk show}

Saturday was a good day to be at The Wedding Pantry…
After “following” her on Twitter for a while now, I finally had the chance to meet Jane Jeon in person, as she was hosting a trunk show for her jewelry line, OneTen Jewelry. I had a blast just hanging out with her and a few...

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john lincoln

There’s just something special about babies… they don’t do a whole lot, yet they are totally captivating. With their little gestures and their tiny pieces, they are such a marvel to me. Mini miracles. So I was happy to be asked to capture pictures of John Lincoln, at two months of age.
Here are a few...

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to Dadoo… {happy father’s day}

There’s a saying that “anyone can father a child, but it takes a great man to be a dad.”
My father is a WONDERFUL dad. I have so many amazing memories of my childhood because of him. From the BIG moments (like the trips to various amusement parks) to the little moments that have taken me...

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mini-books

Just a reminder… the first day of mini-sessions are coming up QUICKLY, on Saturday, June 26 at The Wedding Pantry. There are still a few spots left, so make sure to snag one for yourself and get one of these cute mini-books in the process. Each mini-session includes 15 minutes in front of the camera...

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mini-sessions {dress up days at the Wedding Pantry}

Strut Your Stuff.
(and some of ours, too…)

There’s something fun about playing dress-up. I don’t care HOW grown-up we are all supposed to be… the idea of trying on something new is almost like trying on a new persona… testing it out; seeing if it fits. It’s what makes shopping so fun.
The Wedding Pantry gets...

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