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Behind the Lens
Honest, beautiful photography for families who want more than everyone smiling at the camera
about
I'm Michele
You know that moment when you look at your child and think, how are you already this big?
That is why this matters.
Family life moves fast, and the little details you think you will never forget have a way of changing before you are ready. You deserve more than photos that simply prove you were there. You deserve images that look beautiful in your home.
I’m Michele, a Twin Cities photographer with more than 15 years of experience photographing families, motherhood, babies, and all the in-between moments that matter most.
I’m here for the connection, the personality, and the little bit of chaos. And I’m here to make it all look beautiful.
Real life, lately
01
My teenagers keep me humble
They are equal parts hilarious, savage, and the reason I know exactly how fast childhood moves.
02
I have a soft spot for good light
It makes ordinary things look a little magical.
03
I’ll always be a California girl at heart
I miss the beach more than I care to admit, so the fact that my daughter is going to college in California feels like a win for both of us.
04
Kids usually like me
Which is convenient, considering my job. I’m not asking them to perform. I’m meeting them where they are.
05
My camera roll is full of real life
The good light, the chaos, the dog, the family stuff, and the moments that would mean nothing to anyone else and everything to me.
06
I am currently in my old-house era
We recently downsized and bought a home built in 1889 in the Summit-University neighborhood of St. Paul, and I love every bit of its charm and personality.
about you
You want images of your family that feel beautiful, relaxed, and worth printing.
But you are also thinking about the logistics. What everyone will wear. Whether the kids will cooperate. Whether you will even like how you look in the photos.
That is where I come in.
My job is not just to take beautiful images. It is to make the whole experience feel easier, more natural, and far less overwhelming than you expected.
You are in the right place.
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