Love Michelle Photography

Love Michelle Photography Warm & connected family & senior photography for those who value images as meaningful as they are beautiful.

https://lovemichellephotography.com
San Diego, CA
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Should you have professional hair and makeup done for your maternity photo session? Since my maternity sessions include ...
05/14/2026

Should you have professional hair and makeup done for your maternity photo session?

Since my maternity sessions include professional in-home hair and makeup, I'll admit I'm a bit biased (hint: the answer is yes).

But I've still written about the pros and cons of it in my latest post, and you can read it here: https://lovemichellephotography.com/2026/05/08/should-you-get-hair-and-makeup-for-maternity-photos/

And thank you to Erin and Mark for graciously letting me use their new maternity portraits here. Doesn't she look just beautiful??

Hello Moms, TODAY is the last day to claim your Mother's Day portrait special! Here's a question I've been getting: Q: D...
05/09/2026

Hello Moms,

TODAY is the last day to claim your Mother's Day portrait special!

Here's a question I've been getting:

Q: Does the session itself have to happen this week?

A: Nope, just claiming the offer - the session itself can take place anytime in the next 90 days.

Here's what you need to know about this special:

Mom, this Mother's Day, be in the photos - and feel beautiful while doing it - I’ve created a Mother’s Day Portrait Experience just for you.

For $249, you’ll receive:

-a relaxed outdoor photo session with your children (or whoever you'd like to invite).
-a personalized in-home styling consultation
-professional in-home hair and makeup artistry
-images are purchased separately, and with your purchase, I'll gift you my gorgeous 8x12 metal desk print (a $300 value).

Who will you celebrate this Mother's Day?

**I am giving away UNLIMITED sessions at the $249 promo price from now until Mother's Day, May 1oth.

Call me today to claim your special: 619.277.1187

"The only thing I'm really nervous about is that I'm awful at posing. I'm really stiff and it ends up looking awkward." ...
05/01/2026

"The only thing I'm really nervous about is that I'm awful at posing. I'm really stiff and it ends up looking awkward."

Samantha is a graduating senior at PLNU, and this is what she told me during our pre-session discovery call when we were planning her graduation photos.

I reassured her that we won't be posing, just running and playing and talking and acting a little silly.

And boy, did she ever kill it! You'd never know from these photos that she was afraid of looking awkward and stiff.

Great job, Sam. And congratulations!

Mamas, did you know you receive professional hair & makeup included with every session, from an artist I send to your ho...
04/08/2026

Mamas, did you know you receive professional hair & makeup included with every session, from an artist I send to your home?

I do it because when you finally get to show up in the pictures, you deserve to look and feel beautiful and confident. ❤️

Staying in town for spring break? Have someone in your family the loves animals? Add this to your activity list! TL;DR: ...
03/25/2026

Staying in town for spring break? Have someone in your family the loves animals?

Add this to your activity list!

TL;DR: big animals, really close, so cool.

Lions, Tigers and Bears is Southern California's only fully accredited animal rescue, animal sanctuary and educational facility for big cats, bears and other exotic animals.

It's located on 142 acres outside of Alpine, we were so impressed not just with their mission and the large (LARGE!) animals themselves, but with how well done their habitats are. And it's a far more personal experience than the zoo, with a very knowledgeable tour guide walking small groups (ours was about 12 people) around, giving us all the back stories and feeding the animals. Try to get Summer - she was awesome.

And you get really close to these big carnivores!

You buy tickets on their website here: https://www.lionstigersandbears.org

Did you know that one of my specialties is taking family photos in our national parks? (Like these ones, from a recent D...
02/18/2026

Did you know that one of my specialties is taking family photos in our national parks? (Like these ones, from a recent Death Valley National Park session).

The national parks I've held family sessions in so far:
-Glacier National Park (x3)
-Yellowstone National Park
-Joshua Tree National Park
-Death Valley National Park (x3)

Next up on my national park wishlist: Yosemite, Grand Teton, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks.

This sweet family were visiting Death Valley from Philly and wanted to document their trip in a significant and lasting way. Now they'll have a beautiful album the whole family can enjoy; a meaningful way to remember their trip together.

You can read about what it's like to have family photos taken in Death Valley here: https://lovemichellephotography.com/2024/04/20/choosing-death-valley-national-park-for-your-family-photos-everything-you-need-to-know/

And if your family loves the national parks as much as mine does, let's talk about taking home from your next visit something far more lasting than a few souvenirs. Just DM me to get the conversation started. 🌲❤️

One of my keys to a relaxed newborn session that also leads to more meaningful and natural images is this: Arrive early....
02/03/2026

One of my keys to a relaxed newborn session that also leads to more meaningful and natural images is this:

Arrive early.

I always arrive about 30 minutes before the session start time. Why is this?

Because I like to reduce my client's stress in every way I can, I arrive early to take that stress of session preparation off their shoulders.

So when I arrive, I'm not just scouting for good light - I'm also tidying and decluttering the spots I'm going to use, and helping them pull together outfits that will photograph beautifully.

Because I was postpartum once too, and I know what it feels like to have that extra help.

How does this lead to better images? Because the more stress I can reduce for my clients(especially postpartum!), the more calm and relaxed they feel, which just naturally leads to better images. And that warm-up, get-to-know-you time before I pull out my camera really helps, too.

Want more tips for relaxed, meaningful images? I've got a link in my bio for three of my favorite prompts that are sure to produce candid, emotive images you and your clients will love. Just click my profile name above to get there.

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