Hi friend! I'm Michelle!
I am a family & wedding photographer based in McMinnville, Oregon. I have 15 years of experience as your professional memory preserver!
I am a mom to 4 teens; I understand how life can feel like absolute chaos one minute & the next you're reminiscing over sleepy morning snuggles & tiny toes & loveys long forgotten. The time we have with our babies as babies so just too short!
I want a session with me to feel like you are just relaxing with your favorite people in my presence
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I want you to run around + play games + be silly + just be the family that you are so the real memories are what is being captured!
I want to capture the heart of your family!
artist.
storyteller.
plant hoarder.
craft nerd.
I'm all about the untamed moments, the unposed and unruly!
my love languages
1. Sunshine & warm oceans
2. plant cuttings & coffee
3. cozy clothes & canceled plans
This or that:
Travel > Big house
Flights > Road trips
wait, you driving? I'll grab the snacks & happily be a passenger princess!)
Summer > Winter
I love a good snow day but this is the valley & sadly winter usually means Gray & rain!
ocean > lake But the cold Oregon coast has me yearning for the Keys again!!
Chelle's version
night in attending to my plants > night out (I adore a good planty project)
Country > City
dogs > Cats (i said what i said)
Sunset > Sunrise
Thrifting > Target
Coffee (all day long ) > tea
Michelle is an exceptional artist with a gift for highlighting the unique beauty in all of us. It is almost like an expression of her deeply kind personality, that sees good in everyone she meets. She has been my go-to photographer for personal and professional photos for decades! I know with her the product will be incredible and the process will be relaxing and fun. I have recommended her to so many people, and seen her amazing senior photos, newborn stills, family pics, head shots and more. I couldn't be more grateful to Michelle!
- Rachel J.
"Michelle is an exceptional artist with a gift for highlighting the unique beauty in all of us"
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"It was such a fun time working with Michelle! She encouraged our family to be silly and playful, which made the experience so much more relaxing and fun!"
- Rachel J.
"It was such a fun time working with Michelle!
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"Michelle is so pleasant to work with and makes each session fun!"
- Julie M.
"Michelle is so pleasant to work with and makes each session fun! She’s especially great with kids and somehow manages to take all the best shots even when they’re not cooperating. We’ll definitely use her for all of our photography needs!"
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"Michelle is one of those crazy talented artists"
- Rachel
"Michelle is one of those crazy talented artists that can take any situation and find the beauty in it. She has been our family’s go-to photographer for years."
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"It was such a fun time working with Michelle!"
"It was such a fun time working with Michelle! She encouraged our family to be silly and playful, which made the experience so much more relaxing and fun!"
- Ginger
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- Kat
I did a Boudoir shoot with Michelle and I cannot stress enough how much FUN I had. She picked an excellent location for us and I felt so empowered and comfortable the entire duration of our shoot. She also maintained proper communication before and after the shoot as well, which I really appreciated. It was honestly like I was with a dear friend throughout the session because I couldn't stop smiling. She has an acute attention for detail and is very patient. I can't reccomend her enough. If I could give her 7 stars, I would. Will definately be designating her as my forever photographer!"
"Will definately be designating her as my forever photographer!"
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"My pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined. "
"I was looking for fun & unique family pictures… I wanted a bit of magic! My pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined"
- Jessica S
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"Michelle’s photos are magical"
"Michelle’s photos are magical. I choose her time after time, as she has such a unique eye for her subjects. Be it humans, animals, or objects, she has a gift for capturing the moment"
- Aleisha R.
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"she’s just an amazing photographer and a super sweet and funny person"
We looovvee Michelle 💕 She photographed our wedding as well as an outdoor session at Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge. Our pictures came out amazing, we still can’t decide which one to have printed out large because we love so many of them! Michelle is great with guests and family, keeps it light and fun so everyone stayed engaged and happy. She’s great at helping people like me (who don’t know what to do with their face or body 😂) by giving amazing direction and laughing along with the bloopers. Can’t speak highly enough of her, she’s just an amazing photographer and a super sweet and funny person! 10 out of 10 would hire again for any photo sessions we do in the future!
- Danielle P.
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"I cannot say enough about how wonderful my experience with Michelle was! I had a very random vision, and she brought it to life and I had so much fun the ENTIRE shoot. She made me feel so comfortable and good about myself - and the photos turned out AMAZING!!"
- Rachel F
"She made me feel so comfortable and good about myself "
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LET’S DO THIS!!
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