I love it when guests from previous weddings I’ve shot contact me to shoot their wedding! It’s such a compliment. I first met Mikey and Charles at Sheryl and Stephen’s wedding – you can see them in the photobooth section =)
Mikey and Charles wanted to have their engagement session at their home where they love to hang out. They are so cute together! I can’t wait for their wedding in July =)
I cannot say enough kind things about this family. All 6 (soon to be 7!) of them are so sweet, funny, caring, thoughtful and considerate with one another.
They are truly a family =)
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Melissa and Brandon are so genuine and kind. Their love for one another is so evident. They are so cute together =)
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Wow Michelle!! I cannot believe how well you captured our special day. You and Eric helped us feel so at ease in front of the camera and you gave just the right amount of direction to help us create amazing photos. From the bottom of my heart, thank you :)
These look fantastic! Once again you have given us beautiful pictures to go along with our happy memories.
very very beautiful they are amazing
BEAUTIFUL!!! I love what you have shared so far! I can’t say enough. They are some of the best I have seen in a long time! Can’t wait to see the whole album! Ant
Karen and Greg are amazing and their wedding was just as wonderful as they are. Karen was raised in Germany so some of the guests traveled from Germany for their wedding. Their day had some of my very favorite things: a beyond awesome venue, mermaids, a vintage car and last, but certainly not least…..lederhosen!!!!!
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Here are a few favorites from a few of the family sessions I’ve done lately:
The Bates Family at a motel – get it? Bates Motel =)
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Lately I haven’t been posting the family sessions I do because I just don’t have time, but I loved this session so much. I love the vintage truck and how it was all boy =) When I found out I was pregnant with Daphne, I wanted a boy so I could give him a mowhawk. True story.
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She’s a designer, he’s an accountant. Opposites attract =)
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Hi Michelle Great shot of these two! Classic. Karen’s one of my dearest friends from college. I’m so glad it worked out for you to shoot the wedding. See you there! Camilla Wade
My friends over at Spot on Square asked me to do a lifestyle shoot for them. We had such a fun day and I even ended up getting a boston terrier the next weekend after hanging out with their cute dog. I’m sure there will be plenty of pics to come =)
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Thats awesome!! congrats on all the success, you deserve every bit of it!=)
Tonye and Spencer are pure awesomeness and so was their wedding =)
The wedding and reception were held at a family friend’s private home. The details were to die for and I think I’m in love with Tonye’s dress.
Dress – Temperly London
Headpiece – Jenny Packham
Florist- Tropical Blossoms
DJ- Devin Christopher from Night Life Entertainment
Cater/event coordinator- Lindsey Smith from Nirvana Grill
Valet- Best Valet Parking
Dessert Catering- Magnolia Bakery
Makeup- Jessica Barton from the St.Regis and MAC
Hair- Rene Lastrapes from Reborn Beauty
Rental Company- Baker’s Rentals
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We set up a photobooth at our annual block party and here are some favorites:
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Tyler is a teenager!!! I got some portraits of Tyler and her big sister, Madi a while back and Tyler just had her 13th birthday party with a photobooth =)
Happy Birthday Tyler!!!!!!!!!!
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Nicholas just graduated from Foothill High School. He likes to surf =)
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It’s been a long time since I’ve done a session with a little one, and this little guy and his awesome parents really make me miss it. This was actually supposed to be a maternity shoot, but Sage decided to make his appearance in the world a little early, and he was released from the NICU a few weeks ago. I’ve never had a baby sleep so much after being 2 weeks old, but Sage did it twice and smiled while he was at it =)
His mom and dad are extremely down to earth, relaxed, and have an amazing sense of style in their home.
I had so much fun with you guys! Thank you for inviting me into your home and letting me hang out with you =)
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This is SOOOO adorable. I’m going to have a baby immediately so you can take pictures of it :).
These two are awesome! I can’t wait for their wedding in November!
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Wow! These look amazing Michelle! I am so excited to see the rest of them. Not only did we have a lot of fun on our photoshoot, but you also made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We are so excited to have you shoot our wedding in November. I can’t say thank you enough!!!
Salley and Ben are dear friends of mine and I love them so much! They recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary and their family surprised them with an anniversary shoot with me =)
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Such beautiful pictures! You did a great job!
I’ve been able to do a bunch of commercial work lately and I’m loving it. Every shoot is different and new and I get to meet and work with some amazing people. Sarah Sommers is no different. She is an amazingly talented young artist. I photographed her for her debut album, XOXO. I love her song ‘I Hate Valentine’s Day’, I can totally hear it on a movie soundtrack =)
Album Concept and Design: 7 style guides
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Nyisha and Roland got married at the Newland House and Museum in Huntington Beach, such a cool venue! Can you tell who my favorite guest was???
I don’t know what I’m doing here. It looks like gansta meets little teapot =)
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Wow Michelle! These photos are so much more than even I anticipated! I absolutely love them and I can’t wait for Roland and Nyisha to get home and see them! I will certainly be contacting you in the future for referrals for other clients of mine! Thank you so much for all of your professionalism and most of all AMAZING shots!
Michelle, you are AMAZING! I couldn’t be more happy with these photos. The ones of my grandma are absolutely priceless! We loved having you and Eric there capturing every moment. These pictures will stay with us forever. We are so grateful for your talent and your contribution to our amazing day!! :) Thank you!!!
I had so much fun with these two running around near their home in Silverlake. I can’t wait for their wedding in June!!!
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Sarah is going to Azusa Pacific University in the fall and she is going to study to be a teacher. She loves history and she was so sweet with Roxanne. Normally I don’t bring her on shoots btw =)
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Allie is a photographer, and it is the highest compliment to be hired to shoot another photographers wedding =)
Venue: Wilson Creek Winery
Flowers: Mums the Word Florist
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Michelle, Awesome job! Beautiful couple. Aren’t winery’s just the best to photography weddings? One of my favorites!
Madison loves to surf, cook and write. Oh and she is an amazing babysitter =) Her dad owns a vintage car so we took some portraits in the car first then we headed over to this awesome industrial park where I saw this cool wall that I’ve been wanting to use in a session for a long time.
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I love the look and feel of these images. Beautiful capture.
I can’t believe it’s been almost 3 months since I lasted blogged! I’ve been super busy and here is a little taste of what I’ve been up to from a senior session I did this weekend:
There’s more to come, I promise!!!!!
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love my brides!!!! And Katherine is no exception! She was amazing and wonderful to work with. She has a heart of gold and when she learned about my free wedding photography (which, by the way, is still open) for a couple who wants to give up their wedding gifts and instead ask their guest to donate to charity:water, Katherine loved the idea and instead of registering for toasters and towels, she asked her guests to donate to justgive.org.
Here is part of a blog post Katherine wrote:
we don’t NEED anything, we’ve been SO blessed & all our needs have been met. So we are very excited to announce that instead of getting us crap that I’ll probably break in a few months, you can now help out our favorite charities. I’m going to delete the target registry & want NOTHING but donations!! This is better for everyone! There is only a $10 minimum donation, and with 60 guests, that’s potentially $600 to help feed abused animals or foster them. and of course, the bigger the donation, the better!! so now people wont have to spend as much on the wedding gift, they wont have to wrap gifts saving not only time and money, but TREES, and most of all, you are helping the animals!
How cool is that?!?! Now, on to the pictures of their beautiful winter wedding. Who can be the first to guess correctly which Christmas movie scene is being reenacted in the very last photobooth picture? =)
Their first look was so funny. I guess Katherine’s dad didn’t get the memo that the first look was happening right outside the front door. When we shoot a first look, I always get the grooms reaction and Eric get’s the bride. I love what Eric caught =)
Venue: Ebell Club Long Beach
Flowers: Sweet Pea Florist
Cake: Jay’s Catering
Video: Goofyfoot Films
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Thanks Michelle & Eric for these amazing photos!! They are even better than we expected & as soon as I get organized enough to do so, they will be in every single frame in our house!!
What perfect photos! Everything looked so beautiful and of course the bride and her ladies are gorgeous! Love the photo booth, how fun!
Great photos and what an amazing idea!!! The world would be a better place if every couple encouraged their guests to do this sort of thing:)
We got the photobooth out and had some fun with our kids. Too bad they are shy and have no sense of humor =)
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Allie is a photographer and it is such an awesome compliment when another photographer asks you to document their wedding day =) These two are so cute together. I can’t wait for their wedding in April!
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These are AMAZING…. as usual. :)
Wow! I love them! Thank you for everything! :) I can’t wait for you to do our wedding! It is going to be spectacular! Interesting point too-I picked out some pics from the proofing gallery that were different (some the same) that we loved as well! You really got a lot of great shots and there were soooo many more that were brilliant as well! Love it!
OMG I love them!! Gorgeous :)
I feel so blessed! I keep getting these amazing brides who are so down to earth and who make photographing their day a complete joy. Sheryl is the type of person who genuinely cares for others. She always thinks of others before herself. Who else would have 15 bridesmaids? =) It didn’t just rain for their first look, it poured. Right before Stephen walked up, Sheryl said to me “It’s nice out” in all sincerity standing in the mud with the train of her dress in a trash bag – I love you Sheryl =)
Wedding Venue: Orange High School
Reception: Orange Hill Resturant
Flowers: Bella Blooms
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Michelle….I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Words will never express how grateful we are for you and Eric. YOU are the MOST talented artistic woman I know. Your gifts to all who you encounter are forever cherished…YOU are the reason for so many smiles and such happiness. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Many blessings your way!
Taylor is remarkable……enough said =)
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That’s a terrific shot in the zebra chair. Really love that one a lot.
I wish I had time to do a full post on this amazing family….but I don’t. Just when I thought I was starting to catch up too =)
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Nyisha and Roland are so adorable together:
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Amber and Adam got married on 10-10-10 in the beautiful state of Minnesota. I have never been there before and I am so glad I was able to see it during my favorite season. I would love to live somewhere where the trees actually turn red, yellow and orange. It was such a beautiful day, the weather actually felt like California. Amber and Adam live in California, but Adam grew up in Minnesota so they decided to have there wedding near his family and childhood friends.
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Absolutely love these shots. Michelle, you eye is incredible.
I love your work. I found your site a few months ago and find myself coming back all the time to see your latest work. I thought I’d make myself known since I’ve become such a blog-stalker:) You are such a talent!
Your work never ceases to amaze me.
I remember when Teague was born, so I feel really old right now =) Teague is so beautiful inside and out. She plays violin on the worship team at her church and is a cheerleader at San Clemente High. Here’s a little sneak peek from her session:
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I just need to tell you that your pictures are probably the most creative, beautiful, most inspiring things I have ever seen. YOU ARE LITERALLY PERFECT at what you do! Great great work! What camera/lens do you shoot with? The pictures are so crystal clear!!! Again your amazing!
Kaitlin
2 posts in 2 days! Unheard of! I’m slowly catching up…yay!
This family was so cute and fun!
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Out of all the props that people have brought on shoots, Michelle and Jeremy win the prize* for best prop. Oh ghetto blaster how I wish you were mine =)
*no actual prize
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These came out SO gorgeous! My brother- and sister-in-law have been raving about your work, and I totally see why. The husband and I are definitely planning on scheduling a shoot with you next year sometime. Simply lovely.
Slainte!
Erin
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