Michele Reyes Photography

Introducing . . .

2010-03-16T21:02:00.000-07:00

Ka'imihaleakua Hozhoni Reyes
7lbs 11 oz • 19.5 inches
born March 12, 2010

I had my baby : ) I seriously am in heaven just holding her. I never thought finally having my baby girl would mean so much to me. It feels like a dream and I never want to wake up. Isn't she the most precious thing ever?
I am doing good and will be doing newborn pictures as usual : ) Let me know if you need a session!

mum

2010-03-09T22:33:00.000-08:00

I've done Sarah's maternity pictures before. I hope that she loves these more than the first set. Otherwise, I'd feel like I wasn't improving as a photographer. I love the way they turned out. I am excited for her to see the rest. We are due within a week of each other, but I have assured her I am ready to do her newborn pictures when her baby girl comes. It'll be fun to meet her little one! Oh, by the way - mum is mom - it is how Sarah writes on her blog.

Sleepless

2010-03-08T21:12:00.000-08:00

I got together with an old friend of mine recently and asked if I could use her newborn baby for some posing practice. We spent a good amount of time trying to get this sweetheart to sleep. She had her mind made up that she wasn't going to. So I took another 10 minutes, took some pictures I am use to doing and called it good. I guess I'll be practicing those new poses on my little one next week. I am having her this week! I am so excited. And just so people know - I will still be doing newborns as usual. Let me know if you need a session : )

Love and Joy

2010-02-22T22:37:00.000-08:00

This little sweetheart is sure to be Daddy's little girl. I still can't believe we actually got a picture of her sleeping in Daddy's army helmet. It took some good patience and balancing but in the end we got some keepers : ) Enjoyable session - love the newborns!

Gorgeous

2010-02-12T06:48:00.000-08:00

So I just posted about how much I love doing newborns. Well, maternity pictures goes right along with that. I think a mother-to-be is one of the most beautiful things in the world. The hope, love, and selflessness that is bundled all together is so neat to capture. I know (believe me - being 8 months pregnant right now) that we don't always feel beautiful as we waddle along and watch our bellies take over our bodies, but I hope to take pictures that shows just how beautiful motherhood is.

Brand New

2010-02-11T20:52:00.000-08:00

This sweetheart was my first newborn in my semi-new studio. I was so excited to have a newborn session. I am quite partial to my newborn shoots. It makes me laugh inside when people say they don't know how I can be so patient. Not to mention the chances you take with no diapers. But I love the whole process of soothing and seeing these perfect little ones and their perfect little bodies. I think I am going to live in my studio for the first week after I have my baby girl, just taking pictures of her.

cousins

2010-01-23T05:05:00.001-08:00

I was so happy that these two mom's took me up on my mini-session promo. It was great to see the kids again and meet the newest little one : ) It was a fun, energy filled session, and I am happy with what we got. I love doing what I do : )

8 weeks to go . . .

2010-01-20T03:14:00.000-08:00

I wanted to give a shout out to my good friend Jodi from A Yummy Life Photography. She did these maternity shots for me. She is up in Salt Lake and does some really fun work. You can check out her blog here :)
I will still be doing sessions up until the baby comes and will do newborn pictures as they come for the month or so following having my baby (newborns don't keep : ). I don't know if it is just the fact I am getting closer - but I am antsy to do some newborn pics. If you know of anyone send them my way : )
Oh, and I don't think I've ever posted to this blog that after three boys, I am finally having a girl!

Baby Blue

2010-01-08T22:02:00.000-08:00

This little one came all the way from Alaska to visit family. In the middle of it we snuck in a session. I glad we did - I loved photographing his beautiful blue eyes.
I have to say that I absolutely adore this last picture. Though I am completely biased as the photographer, I think it was worth the whole session. I love motherhood and love getting pics of both mom and baby. I love his pursed lips and mom's beautiful smile. Sweet.

cheeks

2010-01-05T08:50:00.001-08:00

I didn't do any session over the holiday - just enjoyed time with my family. But I had to sneak in a quick session with my 6 month old nephew. He is the perfect age for pictures and so adorable I had to do some shots of him. His mom is my sister and I adore her. I'll get these to you soon Jess : )

refreshing

2009-12-15T22:18:00.000-08:00

It has been such a long time since I have had regular sessions coming. It was such a pleasure to take pictures of these two beautiful girls. It made me realize again just how much I love having a studio and doing sessions. Now if I could just a get some newborn sessions, I'd have my full fix for the time being. Enjoy your beautiful girls Amanda : )

One Left

2009-12-09T12:52:00.000-08:00

Here is handsome little TJ. His family is a good friend of ours.
Just posting to let everyone know I only have room for one more session before the end of the year. Email me if interested : )

I am ALIVE!!!

2009-11-10T21:45:00.001-08:00

It has been quite the past few months with moving, etc. I don't have my studio up as of this moment, but I will very shortly. My family and I will be out of town for a couple weeks for the Thanksgiving holiday, but I will be doing a few sessions when we get back (so the first of December). Let me know if anyone is interested. I'll only be doing a few sessions before the holidays.

Brynlee

2009-08-18T01:25:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to show these pictures to Brynlee's mom. Most people leave my studio wondering if we got anything good (at least with the older babies and toddlers that decide to do their own thing). I hope that when the pictures come back they are pleasantly surprised at the fun shots we actually got. And though she is not smiling in these particular pictures, I promise we got some Whitley : )
Enjoy : )

Duncan

2009-08-15T11:00:00.000-07:00

I was a little nervous when one of the first things Duncan's parents told me was he was a light sleeper. And while we did spend our fair share of soothing, it turned out great. Lots of love in this cute little family.

Shayley and Maile

2009-08-12T03:21:00.000-07:00

I love this cute family. Darling girls, sweet mother and a father who obviously treats all three of his girl's like princesses : ) Shayley fought sleep, but in the meantime we got some cute ones of her older sister. Then like magic, Shayley melted in Daddy's arms and it was a great session.
Enjoy : )

Lucas

2009-08-10T20:45:00.000-07:00

I am just trying to plug through my editing, so I'll make this short.
I think the Caucasian/Asian combo have the cutest babies!

Pause

2009-08-10T09:19:00.001-07:00

So, I feel a little like I am missing in action. It's been way too long since my last post.
I have a ton of sessions I am getting to and will post more soon. This is a pic of my darling niece. Gorgeous. Enough said.

I do have an important update to post though.
We just sold our home (hooray!) and I will not be taking appointments for studio work until we are settled into our next home. I have no idea how long it will take, so I'll keep you posted.
I will still be available to do 0n-location session, but in a very limited way (Maybe only two or three a month). So stay tuned. I am excited for a new and improved studio with some actual space : ) Now I need to get packing.

nohea

2009-07-22T18:27:00.001-07:00

It was fun to see how much Nohea has grown since I first met her as a newborn. It was hard to crack a smile, but I promise we got some, Tanei. Nohea is such a cutie. Love the big, brown almond eyes.

Keira

2009-07-14T22:54:00.000-07:00

Ooooo. . . love the name. Keira is proof that you can still get some great shots at 4 weeks old. Not that I would recommend it, but if you just found your dream photographer (hopefully me: ) and missed those first few days, pictures are still possible : )
Darling little girl, Heather!

Jack

2009-07-07T22:48:00.001-07:00

So, I still haven't figured out how to get these pictures bigger on my postings. I also hate to do extra steps in posting - so I'll just leave it alone for now until it drives me totally crazy and I finally get a customized blog.
Anyway, here is darling boy Jack. I so enjoyed meeting and working with his mother. Isn't she so gorgeous? I love the cute little hat. And to fully appreciate the last picture click on it to see it larger. So cute. I love, love newborn babies.

Julia

2009-07-06T14:00:00.001-07:00

Look at this dark-haired beauty. Julia's mom is one of my dear friends. I am so happy for her new addition to the family. Julia is blessed to have such a sweet and loving mother!

Worth Every Mile

2009-07-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

I loved every minute I spent with my sister and her new baby boy. How precious are these?
Getting out of my studio and working with natural light has been such a fun experience. My on location sessions apply to newborns as well : ) Thanks for letting us visit Jess! Love ya!

Eva

2009-06-27T22:28:00.001-07:00

There are a ton of cute pictures of this little girl. I just am out of time to do photography stuff. Leaving out of town to do newborn pictures of my newest nephew : ) I am so excited!
Enjoy.

comments

2009-06-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

Since there is an unwritten law for a photographer to make a post without a picture - here is my son's 3 year picture. Isn't he going to be a heartbreaker?
But now to my real reason for posting. . .
I was inspired by another photographer to make it a goal to make a comment in response to comments given (see my post just before this one if that doesn't make sense).
I just like the personal-ness of that. I'll do that for now (while I can - cause you know someday I'll have 40 comments per post . . . LOL). It'll be fun : )

PS. I am not happy with blogger right now - my uploaded pictures look funky to me and I don't know why.