Michaela's Photography

Olympia Family Photography .... Michaela's Photography

Lela turned one!  Here is Lela's Newborn session ... it is so fun watching these little ones grow!  I just adore this family!  We decided to have their consultation while shopping!  I love to style a session and believe it's worth the extra time and effort.  Lela's mom has a lot of black & gray in her wardrobe so we dressed dad the same... and we decided to let Lela shine with bright bold colors... of course that was so fun for me! ... getting to pick 3 outfits for a sweet little girl!  The cost was around $100... not all on Lela either... there is no need to go out and buy a new wardrobe... just get together what you already have and purchase a few new pieces to pull it all together.   It was also nice to just see each other again before the session... it's a great time to chat and catch up!  The session took place at their family farm.  Lela was a super busy girl, she's very independent and there was so much for her to see and explore! 

I haven't been blogging much lately, I've been so busy with fall sessions and photographing several HS Seniors.  Keep checking back I'll be posting lots more soon!    ~Michaela

 

 

 

 

An adorable little girl and pig tails.... Olympia Lifestyle Photographer... Michaela's Photography

A sneak peek for mom.... I had such a fun time photographing her! ~Michaela

Spring Mini's with Nibbles..... Olympia Children's Photographer

The sweetest little sisters!   Big sister is the friendliest little girl and sweet as can be.  I LOVE photographing little girls!  Baby sister is usually super friendly as well but this day she was happiest being close to her Mommy and Daddy.... I love how her sweet little hand his holding onto her Daddy for comfort.  ~Michaela

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A Dreamy little girl session.... Olympia children's photography

I loved styling this shoot... Mom trusted my vision and I loved shopping for girls clothes!  This is just a little peek for Mom before she goes on vacation.  I have so many more beautiful images from this session... I can't wait to share!  All of the props and clothes in these images are available for your dreamy little girl session!  ~Michaela

Warning: Extreme cuteness!.... Olympia lifestyle baby photography

Oh My Goodness!!!  She is such a doll baby.......

(I made the little smock she's wearing, I modeled it after a smock I wore when I was a baby.)  ~Michaela

BettyAnn & Pennies from JaJa....

This is my sister Betty's little girl.... BettyAnn... how cute is that?  BettyAnn is appropriately named after my sister, she has her same sassy attitude. 

My dad always had a bubble gum machine full of candy and whenever the kids came over he would give them pennies for the machine.... the kids also called him JaJa... JaJa means Grandpa in Polish.  Since my dad has passed away... the kids believe whenever they find a penny on the ground it's from JaJa!!!  What a sweet way to remember my dad, I've been thinking about him so much, I just can't believe he's gone.   ~Michaela

Delightful Delaney and Delaney Jewelry Design

A belated Valentines post.... Delaney and I spent some time at Sprinkles Edible Art.... I just love her dainty little hands frosting the cupcake... and after some cupcake goodness we went outside for a session about town.  I had such a fun time photographing Delaney, she's just full of little girl sweetness! 

Delaney's Mom and I met almost a year ago, she's a jewelry designer and when I told her I was looking for someone to create photo jewelry tiles.... well, we've been inseparable ever since, she's become such a close friend.  Keri has spent the last year perfecting the process and has come up with the most beautiful clay photo tiles.  And I am so excited to offer a beautiful work of art from a local artist and Mom.  Check out her website!..... 

http://store.delaneyjewelrydesigns.com/servlet/StoreFront

Miss Mallory at Rutledge Farm...

Mallory's Mom and I had big plans for her session today.....  A red polka dot dress  with the chickens..... Pink tutu and rubber boots etc etc etc.... the car filled full of props.... AND ....Miss Mallory wasn't having any of it.... She was NOT in the mood for dress up.  The sun was shining pretty bright, there wasn't much shade, it just was seeming like we might have to call it a wrap and reschedule.  Then out of no where the magic happened.... all it took was a few minutes, it wasn't in the plan at all and that's what I love about photography! .....  The unexpected... a magical little moment!!!  and I especially love the challenges and surprises of photographing on location! 

OMG what a sweet little punkin!!!  This 1st image makes me so happy!!

~Michaela

Tutu Sessions....

I live in the land of boys, my home is filled with superheroes, cowboys, tonka trucks, balls flying everywhere, spitting and burping contests.... you get the idea!

On my honeymoon 14 years ago, I purchased a beautiful little tea set for the little girl I would have some day.  I have an attic full of lovely little girl things!  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my little boys and all their "boy...ness", and I've given up on the idea of having my own little girl.  I just enjoy other peoples little girls! 

I have been having so much fun making tutu's recently and came up with some different color combos and concepts.  So all you Mom's out there with lovely little girls....

Please indulge me in some tutu sessions!!  The possibilities are endless!!!

Bear Bottoms........

Miss Mallory's First Birthday Session.  She's such a sweet happy baby, I just love her!  Her room is decorated in brown and pink with lots of Teddy Bears.  In these images the bear looks alive, like he's there to protect her, looking over her shoulder and looking at the same thing she is!  I'm thinking for her 2nd Birthday session, we'll have to have a Teddy Bear Tea Party!!  ~Michaela