Archive for July, 2010

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…One week left to register…

Explore Photo Worshops

don’t forget to enter in the code “michelle” to receive $100 off the registration.

For me…well, I am off to Walt Disney World…first time ever…perhpaps I’ll come back a princess…

and since I can’t have a post without pics…how about a couple my prince and princess…

I don’t think I ever shared these…although they are several months old…

and yep…Lukas has zero front teeth…it’s about a 2 inch gap…LOVE IT!

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Jennifer O. (Romeo and Mae) 

Your kids are seriously cute!

 ( Aug 12th, 2010 6:28 am)
jennifer adams 

these are beautiful, you have gorgeous kids!

 ( Jul 17th, 2010 10:21 am)
jael deyoung 

these are just beautiful.

 ( Jul 17th, 2010 9:42 am)

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…Angie and Matt…

…it was a gorgeous July Saturday when Angie and Matt said their “i do’s”.  Tears were shed, laughter was heard, and love was felt by all who were present.  It was a joy being a part of your wedding day Angie and Matt.  Thank you.

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how dang sexy is that shot of Angie’s legs…geesh…I guess that is what happens when you train for marathon’s…

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Angie 

Michelle, you did an amazing job! I am so excited to see the rest! Thank you for posting them :)

 ( Jul 27th, 2010 11:50 am)
Jami 

Michelle, these are just SO beautiful!!! I want to get married all over again so you can shoot my wedding. Marvelous work!!!

 ( Jul 15th, 2010 9:35 am)
Tiffany Robbins 

These pictures are amazing; they leave me wanting to see so many more!!! What a beautiful day for one beautiful couple!

 ( Jul 15th, 2010 7:43 am)

Jul

8
…gray…

…all day it is has been on the verge of stormy weather…if you looked out the window there were dark clouds to the east, west, north, and south…yet it never rained.

…kinda like my mood today…on the verge of a major storm…

…just a lot of little incidentals that add up to one big “SCREAM”…

…but this afternoon the rain finally did come down and the kids and I splashed and laughed and played in it for as long as the sun would let us…

…SO…MUCH…FUN…

so many times I thought “man I should run in and get my camera”…but you know what I didn’t…

…doing so would take me out of the fun equation…and sometimes I have to remind myself I am a mommy first and photograher second and actually allow myself to be “in” the moment.

I did take mental pictures though

I wonder if they will remember our “rain dances” when they are older?…sigh…

I wanted to stop by and share with you guys that all your voting paid off!!!  I am officially a nominee for Best STL Family Photographer…now you have to vote on the finalists…you can vote everyday until August 31.  Just follow this link and vote for your fav!

http://www.parentsconnect.com/parents-picks/st-louis-mo-usa/best-st.-louis-family-photographer

Also photogs don’t forget about the Explore Workshop in August!!  www.explorephotoworkshops.com

Now how about these moments that I did capture with my camera…

Amy, Jordan, and Rose came all the way from West Plains, Arakansas for their family shoot!  Amy is a fabo photog down that way!!  I sure hope they thought it was worth it!!  I just adore these shots!!

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Oh and other fun news!!!  My styled wedding shoot from a few weeks back was featured on the fabulous Elizabeth Anne Blog!!  How cool is that???

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Gina 

Congrats! I’m off to vote! (Did you get my e-mail, btw?)

 ( Jul 9th, 2010 8:14 am)

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…Happy belated 4th…

…I have been super busy these last few weeks…work…life…and over this 4th of July weekend I couldn’t help but reflect on how lucky I am to have it all…

did I mention that I HATE sparklers…my granny always said we shouldn’t hate anything…but 20 kids and 20 sparklers…that’s enough to send me off the deep end…thank God for the booze that calmed my nerves, but I must admit my voice is gone from screaming…too many near tradgedies…

I think I have mentioned this before…but we breed really good looking kids in Missouri…don’t you agree??

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Emi 

Couldn’t agree more! How is it that every client you have is drop dead gorgeous!?

 ( Jul 6th, 2010 5:40 pm)
elizabeth pellette 

wonderful work as always Michelle.. such a treat to stop by your blog and see what you have been up too.

 ( Jul 6th, 2010 4:11 pm)
Stephanie 

um, yeah you do! Holy, the face on the first child…What a beauty! And oh those littls girlies on the bottom. Love your styling on the jacket shot– I know that’s all you! Lovely, Michele! The girls in the 2nd set–omg. Those faces!!! And great lookin seniors too. You rock!!!

 ( Jul 6th, 2010 3:07 pm)
Amy 

Michelle! I can’t wait to see the others. The girls look so sweet and the jacket/dress Addison is wearing looks wonderful in the pictures. Thanks for the teaser.

 ( Jul 6th, 2010 12:58 pm)

Jul

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…Ron and Jodie…engaged

So I have to say that once again…I am saddened by this post…not because I don’t love the shots I am about to show you, but because I can’t show you every.single.shot from their shoot.

Ron and Jodie are two of the most creative people I have ever met.  When they said they were going to bring some things for their shoot…I had no clue they meant they were going to scour STL and IL for the coolest finds ever, pack them in their car and drive an hour for a fabulous engagement shoot.  I have to mention that Jodie made the boutineer and bouquet you see in these pics…I was beyond floored! …and seriously check out their save the dates…

Can’t wait for their December wedding!!! xoxo

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Thanks Ron and Jodie!!!!

stayed tuned for more total cuteness…lots of kiddos to be shared…

and did I mention I spent last week shooting the Matilda Jane Fall 2010 line…it completely and totally ROCKED MY SOCKS OFF…

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Katie 

Jodie, you must go in business with what you created for the boutonnieres and the bouquet!! I can’t wait to see what you two create for your wedding!

 ( Jul 9th, 2010 3:43 pm)
Denisha 

This couple will always cherish these pictures! Oh to be young and in love, and to have such an amazing photographer capture it! Love, love, love!

 ( Jul 2nd, 2010 3:01 pm)