Michele Crockett Photography

05/30/2026

Day 5 ✨

I missed a day, but I’m making a point of embracing presence over perfection.

My heart is full.

One of the things that has resonated most deeply while being here is the power of community and connection. It’s become clear just how much both I and the students long for it for those moments of shared experience, conversation, support, and belonging.

The other realization is that meaningful change happens in volumes. Small actions, repeated over time. One conversation. One connection. One moment of courage. They may seem insignificant on their own, but together they create something much bigger.

Feeling grateful for all of it.

Xx,
Michele

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Day 2 on the Toronto Island ✨

Inspired by softer light felt.

The colors, especially pink which showed up everywhere.

The connection of people to share what they love.

I think magic really does happen when you slow down a little.

But just a little.

Just enough to see it.

Xx,
Michele

05/05/2026

Don’t hire me as your photographer.

Seriously… don’t do it.

Don’t hire me if you want to feel awkward, stiff, or like you have no idea what to do with your hands.
Don’t hire me if you’re okay blending in, rushing through it, or feeling unseen in your own photos.

But…

If you want to feel seen, like really seen…

If you want someone to notice the little details (the way you hold yourself, your energy, your story)…

If you want to feel celebrated, guided, and actually enjoy being in front of the camera…

Then I’m your girl!

Because this isn’t just about photos.

It’s about how you feel when you see yourself!

And you deserve to feel incredible!

✨ Ready when you are!

Happy Monday!

Michele

05/01/2026

Did you know your visual brand is often your very first introduction?

Before a call.
Before a conversation.
Before you ever say a word.

And it matters.

Branding photography isn’t just about a “nice photo”, it’s about how people feel YOU.

When you replace that 5-year-old headshot with something that actually reflects who you are today, something really interesting happens:

1. People trust you faster�
2. You show up with more ease and authority (without trying so hard)�
3. The right clients recognize themselves in you, and saying yes feels natural

Because your energy translates, believe me!
�And your visuals carry that long before you enter the room.

Your brand isn’t just sitting there… it’s either supporting you or it’s not.

So I’ll ask you, is your current image still telling the story of who you are now?

I would love to know! Comment below.

Xx,
Michele

04/29/2026

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04/29/2026

First or Second?

First is The Visionary. Focus on the future, looking toward the next big goal.
Second is The Relatable Expert. Soft, approachable, and authentic.

As an entrepreneur, you need both. You need to be the authority AND the person people want to work with.

Pro-tip: If your photo is over 5 years old, you’re missing out on the opportunity to show how much you’ve evolved. Step into the frame!

04/28/2026

"There’s only about 5 years between these photos…
But the difference isn’t just time, it’s GROWTH

Growth in confidence.
Growth in clarity.
Growth in how I show up.

So much can shift in five short years.

And I see this all the time…

Women still showing up online as a version of themselves they’ve already outgrown.

So I’ll ask you this.

Are you showing up as who you were…
or who you’ve become?

Your headshot should reflect:

• Who you are now
• The level you’re stepping into
• The energy people feel when they’re in the room with you

Because people connect with people.
And your presence speaks before you ever say a word.

An updated headshot isn’t just a photo.

It’s a claiming.

A quiet, powerful moment of saying, this is me, today.

If you’ve evolved (and I know you have)…
your image should rise to meet you.

I would love to connect and hear more about who you are and how you want to show up!

Xx,

Michele

04/27/2026

Reflecting… I turned 50 this weekend.

If I’m honest, I thought I would feel fear. The weight of time passing. That quiet thought, I have lived more years than I have ahead?

Then a bunch of events happened, the best ones due to my amazing sister showing up! As she often does! Planning the perfect blend of a beachy art trip. And some just by chance. The chance ones just so happen to be the ones that stopped me in my tracks.

Something shifted, and as the day unfolded, the universe had something else planned for me. I held in my hands a dying woman, who was most likely in her 80’s. I knew what to do, how to help her, how to make the situation a little less stressful for everyone, and …. the shift.

A deep, steady gratitude for how fully I’ve lived.

Fifty feels like a threshold.

A quiet, powerful crossing.

I know who I am in a way I never have before.

I trust my instincts.

I care less about approval and more about alignment.

There is a steadiness here, and also a spark, like something is just beginning!

To deeper creativity.
To new adventures.
To creating meaningful work.
To connection that feels true.
To taking up space fully, unapologetically.
To joy that is chosen, not postponed.

There is so much ahead. And for the first time, I’m not rushing toward it, I’m meeting it, fully present.

For someone who moves fast, this weekend was a beautiful reminder to slow down. To be here. To take it all in.

What I want most now is time.

Time with the people I love.
Time with the people who make me smile, laugh, and think.
Time that feels rich, real, and shared.

To more meaningful CONNECTIONS.
To more INSPIRATIONS.
To more MAGIC!

I’m realizing this big, beautiful life of mine… is only just beginning.

And I am here for it!

Xx,
Michele

04/25/2026

We’re so grateful for each of you who takes the time to share your experience 🤍