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My article and business was featured! ~Being braver and stepping out from behind the lens in 2014… Rhode Island Photographer, Ventura County Photographer

Hi Friends! If you get a chance, please come read my article that was featured on Shutter Showcase. Its mainly geared to photographers, but it may be useful for others as well! Thanks for reading!   ~Breaking out of my online shell~  {Excerpt only, Full article featured on the Shutter Showcase blog} It’s a new…

  • Melissa HillasFebruary 26, 2014 - 11:40 am

    Fabulous article – great job! :-)ReplyCancel

  • Heather @ Housewife HeatherFebruary 26, 2014 - 9:03 pm

    I love looking at your beautiful photos & now to see you in them, working, it brings a new beautiful angle to your work! Good luck with stepping out of your comfort zone!! Seems like a very attainable goal that you are ready to reach!!ReplyCancel

  • Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks)February 26, 2014 - 9:51 pm

    Love your goals! So great to engage more!!! Love your photos too of course!ReplyCancel

  • Nzingha Stewart gets my vote! Worked under her last year when she directed, “Michael Jackson: Our Icon.” Before that, had been following her music video career for years. Her insight and creativity are unmatched.ReplyCancel

Too sweet not to share… another fun feature ~Rhode Island Photographer, Southern California Photographer

Well, hello there! This adorable Valentine’s session has been posted before, but its too sweet not to share it again! Rosenberry Rooms featured these images and even more of my work from that fun day on their blog here: Please come and have a look when you get the chance! ***** Its been very cold here…

Featured and Interviewed! ~ Rhode Island Family Photographer, Southern California Family Photographer

~Hello friends!~ A few of my goals in 2014 is to take time to let my audience get to know me better- to allow others to know the real person behind my work. I usually let my work speak for itself, and that’s it. This year I am trying to be brave and come out…

  • TeraJanuary 24, 2014 - 3:34 pm

    I really enjoyed reading your interview Shell! You’re an inspiring person. I hope one day I’m as cool a mother as you :)ReplyCancel

  • melJanuary 24, 2014 - 7:41 pm

    Beautiful shot and great interview!ReplyCancel

  • Chelley @ A is for AdelaideJanuary 24, 2014 - 9:08 pm

    Your interview was wonderful! I can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store for all of your awesome clients.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa HillasJanuary 25, 2014 - 8:41 am

    Fantastic interview! Sounds like 2014 is shaping up to be a great year! :-)ReplyCancel

Ciao 2013~ It’s been fun!

Happy New Year Friends! What an action-packed, fun-filled, wonder-full year we had! Its hard to believe my camera traveled to 11 US States this year and 2 Canadian Provinces. Lots of laughs, a few tears, but many, many amazing memories made. I treasure each and every session I was able to be a part of. Get…

  • Shawna CaseyJanuary 4, 2014 - 6:15 pm

    I am still here.:) I enjoyed everyone of your shots. My fave that really grabbed my attention and made me hold my breath for a sec. was the first prego/sib. Black and white. The reason is her eyes and you did an amazing job of capturing a very beautiful and timeless shot of the two. It truly reminded me of Dorothy a Lang e’s work during the depression. It was not simply the black and white but more so the emotion you captured in the image her face said so little and so much at the same time. Amazing stuff and you should feel so proud of the work you do. I only wish I had your talent. You know how to “shape” and create that meaningful backdrop and you know what most can’t do, you know lighting. I know that feeling a smidge as far as that passion for photography and while I don’t truly know the camera I do love snapping away. Here’s to 2014 and more great pics.ReplyCancel

  • ShellJanuary 4, 2014 - 6:20 pm

    Wow! Thank you so much for such a beautiful heart felt comment Shawna! I am truly touched! Hugs to you! Happy 2014!!ReplyCancel

  • SheriJanuary 4, 2014 - 10:12 pm

    Michelle, you are SO amazingly talented. These moments that you captured are absolutely beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Miranda PJanuary 5, 2014 - 2:13 pm

    The woman lying in the flower field. Your work with children and young families is always fabulous, but this one touched me because it captures a mature woman being playful. There is so much joy and beauty in her face!ReplyCancel

  • MaryJanuary 5, 2014 - 7:59 pm

    Wow! Your work is so impressive and I agree with one of the comments above, you really know lighting! They’re all beautiful, but I especially like the ones of a mother and her son playing and laughing. Those combined with the video that you feature show that you capture the essence of who the families are and really capture their personalities!! Truly I was drawn to your photos, then I see you’re based in RI and CA and work in several areas close to my heart! (Ventura County is where I grew up and Ojai is where I eventually plan to make my way back to!) Currently living in SE Mass an work in Newport, so I can very much relate to the places you love to shoot! I wish you much success in 2014!ReplyCancel

  • Aimee Campbell PhotographyJanuary 6, 2014 - 5:53 pm

    Wow! Gorgeous work as always!ReplyCancel

  • JoyJanuary 6, 2014 - 9:17 pm

    Amazing photos!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie KayJanuary 6, 2014 - 10:19 pm

    Beautiful pictures!! What a fun way to review the year.ReplyCancel

  • KirstenJanuary 7, 2014 - 11:07 am

    I love the sun kissed look of your work. I want to move to a warmer climate! I miss summer!!!ReplyCancel

  • AndreaJanuary 7, 2014 - 9:09 pm

    So hard to choose a favorite! I adore the baby in the suitcase and the girl in the VW bus–looks like an album cover!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jill VZApril 28, 2014 - 4:53 pm

    WOW, JUST WOW!!! So beautiful! What a gorgeous group of images! Your clients are very lucky!!!!ReplyCancel

Some Super Exciting News!

Guess What??!!?!?! I have been informed that I won Best Photographer of The West Ventura County! Wow!!! I am humbled to say the least… When my friend Niki told me she entered me, I was so grateful, but wasn’t sure if my little boutique photo studio really had a chance at competing with such huge…

  • DagmarMay 15, 2011 - 5:27 am

    You’ve earned it my girl. YOU are the one that ROCKS!!!!
    Except the fact that you are beyond wonderful at what you do because you’re heart is totaly in it.
    Soft congrats hugs DagmarReplyCancel

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