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  • Welcome to my blog!

    I'm Michelle, a portrait and wedding photographer in Huntington Beach, California. Loving living in the beautiful OC that is filled with so many colorful, fun places to create gorgeous memories! I love that I get the opportunity to make people feel and look beautiful through my photography. I hope you enjoy my work! Please contact me at michelle@momentsbymichelle.com to inqure about portrait or wedding rates.

    Leave a comment if you like something or have a question and you'll make my day!

    Look foward to hearing from you!

Rylee’s Senior Portraits at the Mission

Rylee is such a beautiful girl! I was so excited to be able to shoot her at the Mission. She seriously was a photographers dream. I could’ve shot her for hours more! Love these images!

katie Hatch - January 11, 2013 - 2:17 pm

These are beautiful Michelle!

Sherry Delaney Deke - January 12, 2013 - 12:11 pm

Love, love, love them!!

Janni Kimble - April 26, 2013 - 9:49 pm

What a beautiful photo. She is so pretty!

And the Winner Is…

Hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving full of love and laughter! We are so excited to announce the winner of the Sign Shine Shoppe Giveaway HERE!

And the winner is…

BRENDA! “I like the Peace, Joy, and Love sign…and all the other ones too!”

Congratulations Brenda! You’ve won your choice of Holiday sign from the Sign Shine Shoppe!

If you didn’t win, be sure to check out The Sign Shine Shoppe on Etsy.. HERE to see new signs posted weekly! So many beautiful signs to choose from! You can even order customs! Love!

Also remember to support the Sign Shine Shoppe by liking their shop on Facebook by clicking HERE!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving again and is prepping for a beautiful Holiday season!

Congratulations again Brenda! Be sure to contact Amy from the Sign Shine Shoppe to claim your sign by emailing amygibson84@gmail.com!

Happy Happy Holidays! Let’s Celebrate with a Giveaway!!!

My Little Sister Amy just opened and Etsy shop The Sign Shine Shoppe! It’s super cute! You HAVE to check out her amazing signs! She even does customs! Check out these amazing Holiday signs! Can’t wait to put some up in my home this Holiday Season! How cute would these be on your mantle next to your stockings, or hanging on your door!

How would you like one of these amazing Holiday Signs for FREE!

THE GIVEAWAY: The winner of this giveaway will win their choice of one of the 4 Holiday signs feautured in this blog. Contest Ends Wednesday the 21st of November!

TO ENTER: Go to TheSignShineShoppe on Etsy, browse through her beautiful signs and leave a post on this blog which is your favorite.

BONUS ENTRIES:
1. Head to The Sign Shine Shoppe on Facebook by clicking HERE and LIKE TheSignShineShoppe!
2. Share this giveaway on Facebook!
3. Blog about this giveaway and leave the link for us to see.
4. Twitter the Giveaway
5. “Like” Michelle Photography on Facebook by clicking HERE!

Make sure to Leave a Comment letting us know about each entry!

GOODLUCK! Can’t wait to see who wins!

katie Hatch - November 15, 2012 - 2:23 pm

I liked TheSignShineShoppe :)

katie Hatch - November 15, 2012 - 2:25 pm

Shared on my page :)

Tanya J. - November 15, 2012 - 3:26 pm

I love the peace joy love one and the All I Want for Christmas is You.

Francesca Campbell - November 15, 2012 - 5:11 pm

I LOVE te All I want for Christmas is You sign so much! So great!

Francesca Campbell - November 15, 2012 - 5:14 pm

posted to facebook!

Dana M - November 15, 2012 - 6:14 pm

I love the Merry Christmas sign. So classic!

Dana M - November 15, 2012 - 6:15 pm

I like the Sign Shop on Facebook.

Dana M - November 15, 2012 - 6:16 pm

I like Michelle Photography on Facebook.

Dana M - November 15, 2012 - 6:18 pm

Here’s my tweet about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/D_HB/status/269263009703137281

sara walk - November 15, 2012 - 8:49 pm

I love the “have yourself a Merry Little Christmas” sign. Super cute!!

Erika - November 15, 2012 - 8:54 pm

I liked her etsy shop!!

Erika - November 15, 2012 - 8:54 pm

I liked her Etsy shop!

Erika - November 15, 2012 - 8:56 pm

LOVE the outline of the deer. and the surf sign. and the all of the holiday signs. okay, pretty much everything. :)

Erika - November 15, 2012 - 8:57 pm

I liked the sign shoppe on facebook

Erika - November 15, 2012 - 8:58 pm

LIked Michelle on Facebook!

Shelley - November 15, 2012 - 9:04 pm

I like the have yourself a merry little Christmas. But wow they are all really cute!

Erika - November 15, 2012 - 9:09 pm
Helen - November 15, 2012 - 9:19 pm

So cute! It’s hard to pick one. For Christmas I like PEACE JOY LOVE. I also love the Thanksgiving signs: give thanks, There is always, always, always something to be thankful for, and just Thankful. I love how happy they all are!

Erin - November 15, 2012 - 9:43 pm

Love all of Amy’s signs :) already liked her on Facebook

Erin - November 15, 2012 - 9:44 pm

And liked Michelle’s photography

Erin - November 15, 2012 - 9:45 pm

And tweeted it :) great giveaway!!

Alli - November 15, 2012 - 9:52 pm

No matter how many times I look at etsy I honestly can’t choose my favorite… I LOVE the holiday ones:)

Emily - November 15, 2012 - 11:56 pm

I love the reindeer ones!! I also liked the sign shine shoppe on fb!

Emily - November 15, 2012 - 11:56 pm

I love the reindeer ones! I also liked the store on fb!

Kelli - November 16, 2012 - 7:50 am

I Liked the Sign Shine Shoppe on FB!!

Kelli - November 16, 2012 - 7:53 am

I Love the All I Want for Christmas is You Sign!! :0)

Kelli - November 16, 2012 - 7:54 am

I Liked Michelle’s Photography on FB!

Brenda - November 16, 2012 - 12:47 pm

I like the Peace, Joy, and Love sign…and all the other ones too!

Brenda - November 16, 2012 - 12:48 pm

Sign Shoppe liked on facebook!

Brenda - November 16, 2012 - 12:49 pm

Michelle Photography liked on Facebook!!

Alma Bosek - November 20, 2012 - 10:14 am

Love the photography and the signs! Entering twitter, FB and comments to win!

Crysta Liu - November 21, 2012 - 12:34 pm

LOVE all the signs and photos! Gorgeous work ladies :)

Luanne Watson - November 21, 2012 - 1:07 pm

I love all of them, but the Peace, Love, Joy is probably my favorite.

Chelsea - November 21, 2012 - 9:33 pm

Love the “You are loved always”. Would look so cute over my baby boy’s crib!

Melissa & Derrick Get Hitched!

Loved this beautiful little wedding at the Newport Beach Temple. Melissa and Derrick were glowing and it was the perfect day filled with friends and family. Loving these images and this gorgeous couple! Enjoy!

Smith Family Sneak Peak Mission San Juan…

Just a few shots of one of my favorite families to shoot! Love this beautiful family! I feel so lucky to have gotten to see their family grow each year! Can’t wait to see what we come up for their beautiful Holiday card! Enjoy!


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