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!!
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???
Jul
6
…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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Couldn’t agree more! How is it that every client you have is drop dead gorgeous!? ( Jul 6th, 2010 5:40 pm)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)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)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
2
…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
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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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)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) |
Jun
29
Explore Photo Workshops
…registration is open until July 23…don’t miss your chance to come!
Find out all the info here
Enter in the coupon code “michelle” and receive $100 off the registration fee!
quick note* this workshop is NOT open to those in the St. Louis metro area or the Cape Girardeau, MO area…
Jun
27
…Jen and Erich…
One of the best things about shooting weddings is that I get to learn about people who love each other…and how that love came to be…
Jennifer and Erich began dating in high school, but knew each other long before then…their mothers have been best friends since high school…how neato is that??
and not only do they love each other…but their families LOVE them together…adoration for the individuals they were and the wedded couple they now are, was felt from every direction and I am so thankful for having been a part of it all.
Here is a little peek into the gorgeous day of their nuptials…
and I couldn’t not post Jen’s fabulous shoes…check these puppies out…
Thanks for choosing me Jennifer and Erich…I adore the two of you!!!
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Three things: Couldn’t wait to get a peek after our conversation last weekend. Sooo lovely, Michelle. And can I just say, I miss you!! You are just as beautiful on the inside as out. ( Jun 29th, 2010 12:12 pm)Gorgeous work! Love the ones of the bride and groom by themselves! ( Jun 28th, 2010 2:47 pm)Michelle these are GORGEOUS just like the rest I have seen! Jenn, you are beautiful, and Erich…do I really need to say anything? ( Jun 28th, 2010 11:40 am) |
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Congrats! I’m off to vote! (Did you get my e-mail, btw?)
( Jul 9th, 2010 8:14 am)