I'm Michelle
Because you shouldn’t have to choose just one moment to remember, this is your way to hold on to the whole story.
Because some moments are meant to be seen as they unfold, movement, emotion, and the beauty of this season, just as it was.
This sweet family has two beautiful babies, just 19 months apart. Our session was full of smiles, giggles, and exploring! I love being able to capture your most special memories and turning them into treasured keepsakes. There are so many seasons that you will experience together during these little years of raising babies – so many moments that you want to just freeze and experience over and over again. Having family portraits done allows you to do just that! We even designed a gallery wall for them after our session. I believe that your luxury portrait experience should not end after your photo session date – your memories should be turned into tangible artwork that adorn your walls for you to enjoy always.
I adore shooting outside at this time of year. My favorite field is so green and beautiful during springtime, and creates a dreamy ambiance for portraits. Their adorable daughter loved exploring close by, and picked flowers for her baby brother. Nothing gives quite the same organic and natural light as does photographing outside! It gives a completely different look and feel to your portrait session than shooting in studio – though both provide lovely images you will forever cherish.
One of my favorite aspects of fine art lifestyle portrait photography is offering a gorgeous selection of high end wardrobe pieces for my clients to choose from. This takes the stress away from outfit planning and coordinating, and leaves you feeling pampered and taken care of on the day of your session. You will receive outfit planning ideas prior to our session for everyone in the family, as well as the option to have your hair and make up professionally done for an additional fee (something almost every one of my clients takes advantage of – as they should!).
Family portraits shouldn’t be about posing perfectly, getting “the shot”, or worrying about your kids behaving. My organic and natural approach to capturing candid imagery allows you to just be yourselves – revealing genuine smiles, abundant laughter, and your personalities to shine. It’s during those in-between moments where your bond as a family is beautifully caught on film. Your portrait session is a time to celebrate you and the beautiful life you have created together!
Clothing borrowed from client wardrobe collection.
Hair & Make-up: Unique & Flawless
Contact me to book your family portrait session today! Whether they’re done outdoors enjoying the warmth of nature this summer, or in my home-studio for a more fine art feel, we will capture your most treasured family memories and turn them into tangible keepsakes to fill your home and your heart.
These photographs become treasures passed through generations. Your children will one day hold these images close, seeing themselves through your loving eyes and discovering the quiet grace that surrounded their earliest days.
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Michelle Popp Photography is a Wilmington NC newborn photographer also specializing in family, maternity, and baby photography serving all of Wilmington, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Jacksonville, Figure Eight Island, Leland, Surf City, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
Pure, Organic & Timeless
If this season feels tender, beautiful, or just a little fleeting, it may be His way of inviting you to pause and hold it close. I’d be honored to walk with you.