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catching up ::: sheridan, wyoming photographers

Poor neglected blog. It feels like I fell off the map this past week. Life simply got in the way of work and blogging. So here I am, trying to get back in the saddle. Juliet has been suffering from the croup this week. Thank you daycare. As anyone knows, having a sick child pretty much puts everything else on the back burner. Bad weather and more sickness forced me to postpone two shoots this week, which in retrospect, with Juliet being sick, was a good thing.

In addition, this week has been filled with a lot of discussion and planning for a huge upcoming event that will be announced very shortly! For all those who have been emailing me about the mentoring and my post processing secrets, this one will be for you! It’s a BIGGIE! Stay tuned for that announcement within the week. Also, I’m curious who all is going to WPPI this year? I’d love to try and meet up while we’re there. I know Shannon will be there and we’ll be getting together, but anyone else attending that would like to meet up, leave me a comment and we’ll get something planned. It’s always fun to put an actual face with a blog!

These photos were taken a week or so ago when we caught a break in the weather and had a 40 something degree afternoon. Chasing an unruly toddler, that happens to think that running away from the camera is about the funniest thing ever, is SO frustrating. We didn’t give up though and all in all, I think we managed to capture some awfully cute images despite her silly shenanigans. You’ll see I’ve been playing a bit with some lighter looks (there should be three images with a caramel fade). Give me your thoughts on that. I’m constantly getting asked if I sell actions and for those lighter looks, I did actually create some actions. If there’s enough interest, you might see them as a giveaway on the blog.

Keep on the lookout for the big announcement and in the meantime, enjoy the images!

43 comments

Adorable! Love your work!

You are AMAZING!

I want to know where I can get this girl’s boots from?!?!! I must order some for my daughter!!!

Oh my what a doll!!! These are beyond cute!!! Love love love! Wish I was going to WPPI…but have a Wedding during that time…have fun :)

Michelle, your processing is always to-die-for amazing!!! The color are so rich and beautiful… pure ART! Her sweet expressions tug at my heart!!

beautiful work, michelle! you have such a strong style and it works so well with this sassy little one! precious!

jaymee

one year I’ll make it to WPPI but not this year…on a happier note these are just awesome! The green boots, the pink hat, the whole collection is just amazing as usual. love it. : )

Gorgeous photos as always. I wish I could go to WPPI…that would rock. Have a great time!

These are beautiful!! What a gorgeous little girl. I’ll be at wppi too. We should definitely meet up!
-Shellie

Oh my gosh, she is sooo cute, and I love her little outfit! The colors are just amazing :)

Hi, Great pics! I will be heading to WPPI and would love to meet up, but let’s try to get together before then, any trips to Billings planned in the near future?

Oh gosh…how cute is she??? Love that last shot and her little laugh…adorable! Love her green shoes!

I just love all of her expressions you captured, such a beautiful girl!

I would never know she made this shoot such a challenge!! Good for you for getting out with your own kids for a shoot! Looking forward to your announcement & love the new blog layout!

You definitely have “IT”, Michelle. That quality that just makes a photo a joy to look at. There is such a “wow” factor to your images. Love love love your colors!

What a fantastic session – she is too cute!

Indeed great photos I especially love the well controlled DOF in all of them, well done!

How cute is she?!? These are beautiful!

I love them. I really like how creamy her skin looks ( love some pointers on that if you have them ) compared to the backgrounds. Beautiful.

Oh my goodness Michelle, you got so many adorable shots!!!! The 3rd shot (one where she’s looking away) is perfection!!! :)

These are the cutest, most perfect images ever. Haha, how do you… What is your secret plskthx :)

It’s good to read about you still alive & kicking, Michelle!

Love these, Michelle! :) She is so so so so so adorable. Seriously adorable. :) And I wish I was going to WPPI!! BOO to living so far away. But yay to WPPI 2011 (maybe)! :) Maybe then I’ll finally get to meet you!!! Can’t wait to hear all the news! :) xoxo

What a great little model! Your pics are amazing. I can’t wait to hear what you have in store for us with the processing secrets!

she’s beautiful just like her mama! The last one is my favorite. You just can’t get any cuter than that!

Those are fun, and adorable. Love the color. Have fun at WPPI!

Michelle, these are some of my all time favorite images of yours!!! They are purely gorgeous as is little Juliet! My favorites are those that show off your signature processing.

Nonnie

Beautiful, awesome, perfect! These are amazing. I love every one of them! Great outfit!!!! Love you all!

Can’t wait for the announcement and LOVE the boots! :)

Hope little Juliet is feeling much better. These shots are just gorgeous! I adore her green boots! Too cute!

gorgeous images…i love the expressions and happiness you captured…and her outfit and the urban setting is just awesome!!

Sarah Radabaugh

She is so beautiful, and looks so much like you! I love the shot of her peeking around the lamppost. Great boots too!

Julie

Great pictures, beautiful girl and I love the outfit. I bet Juliet loves the furry vest too!

Wow..Michelle you deserve a medal. Gold one. I know how busy little ones can get…you did an awesome job. If I look at the photographs I can tell little girls was full of energy…but your photographs make it look like she was enjoying modelling. Wow…her parents will LOVE these pictures.
Your post processing is fantastic…you should do a workshop, I am sure there will be lots of interest ;)

AWESOME and ADORABLE! Great softness to these!

Love you guys!!

Ugh. I love those boots. I just found them here on clearance and they had every size but the one I needed. Sooo sad. Very cute catch up. The light is beautiful.

Believe me, Melinda, I worked HARD for those smiles and eye contact!

These are so cute! My son rarely looks at the camera when I am chasing him around so I am jealous of all your daughters smiles and eye contact.
I love the idea of mentoring. I would be all up for that.

thanks for the shout out :) and i’m SO super excited to meet up with you!!! yay!!

i’m in love with these…and your daughter! she is beautiful. these shots of her are just amazing! perfect light, perfect colors!!

this layout is cool, but i kinda dig the old post them all version, but i bet the more you use it, the more you like it????

vegas!!!! :)

Beautiful images as usual!! I am glad you are all doing well! I prefer all the images posted but that is jmo. :)

Love the color. I had looked at doing this kind of layout too, it did take a while to load them all.. but they were worth the wait. So beautiful! I love the colors!!

Oh my, these turned out AMAZING!! The lighting was soooo fantastic. You know me , I really like both styles of editing. It is easy to get drawn in to the bold rich colors, but I like the variety :) Perfect images for sure!!

She is so beautiful … sorry she’s been sick – hope she gets better soon! Love these photos and the colors are amazing!

You rock! Gorgeous photos as usual.

I SO want to go to WPPI but it’s probably too late now. Hope your baby feels better soon!

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