Well hello there.
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Well, it’s 2021 and it’s time for a change. Instead of being the woman of mystery behind the camera, I’m going to commit to sharing more about who I am, what makes me tick and what inspires my art and photography. I mean after all, if I’m there on one of your most important days, holding your babies, or making your grandma smile, you deserve to know me!
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Born and raised in California, I lived most of my life in Paradise, (yes the one that burned down in 2018). I attended Chico State and got married in 2000. After graduating with a degree in Anthropology, I moved to Utah with my husband for a few years. As much as I loved Utah and it will always be a second home, California called me back and in 2004 we moved back home.
After moving back home we would be blessed with three amazing children. Being a mother has given me one of life’s greatest gifts and challenges. I really have my children to thank for my photography business. It was when they were very little that I no longer found the patience to take them to big box store photo sessions and instead decided to pick up the camera and just take their photos myself! I also have two bonus daughters (ok nieces) who I have had the honor of watching grow along side my own kids.
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Now that my kids are older (10, 12 and 15) I have found more time to explore other passions and mediums of art. I have started a small side hustle with paintings, logo design and other small jobs. While photography and art are my passion, I also am a licensed real estate agent, loan officer and substitute teacher. I guess I’m a Jane of all trades.
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I am so excited that I have continued to be able to grow in my photography and this year I celebrated 10 years in business. Never in a million years would I believe that I would have the opportunity to meet so many amazing people through photography. Family session, engagements, weddings and more, being called for each of life’s moments is truly and honor.
I have committed myself this year to continuing to grow my business and craft. I cannot wait to learn from my peers at conferences and retreats and turn that knowledge into more amazing photos for you. But mostly I am so excited to be able to continue to do what I love and get to know you as you get to know me a little better!
So thank you for taking the time to listen to a little about myself and where I come from. It means the world to me!
~Michelle