Giving is Awesome

I love to give. I love to see someone's eyes light up when receiving something totally unexpected. I'm feeling giving, feeling like giving my gift...the gift of custom photography.

You know someone.

You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunterring selflessly despite extenuating circumstances. You know someone who cannot afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year round reminder of their families spirit, love and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it!

I want to know who they are and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography. $1025 worht to be exact. A session including a high res digital negative cd with print release will be awarded to the deserving winner.

Oh, the best part is that the person who nominates the winner will receive a $100 print credit. What better reason to show love could there possibly be?

The rules:

You cannot nominate yourself and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services.(Being unable to make the annual ski trip does not qualify as a sincere financial need.)

The session must take place in Southern California and I will choose the location.

Tell me who you know and why they deserve my work. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself.

You must email me the full story at Michelle@MichelleJohnsonPhotography.com by Christmas Eve. I will announce the winner on December 26th. I can't wait to read your entries.

Open your heart this holiday season and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

xoxo

Michelle

Lake Arrowhead Photographer/Engagement Photography/Max and Leanne

I am so excited to photograph this adorable couples wedding next year up in Lake Arrowhead at the Twin Peaks Pine Rose Cabins. While everyone else is scorching hot in the valley we will be up in gorgeous Lake Arrowhead with soothing temperatures. I love photographing at new places at the Pine Rose Cabins at Twin Peaks looks like a beautiful venue.

Max and Leanne are so fun! We had a great time playing around on their engagement session. This sweet couple was referred to me by Lane and Michael, visit their blog post here.

Thanks Max and Leanne for a fun photo day and I will see you soon. Enjoy your sneak peak.

I love to pop the colors on the photos. These 2 are so cute.

So sweet, I love Leanne's eyes here.

Vintage engagement photography fun...

Sexy Leanne.

See you next July at your Lake Arrowhead Wedding...

Pilgrim Congregational Church Wedding/ Pomona Photographer/Niki and Ryan 11.14.09

Niki and Ryan's wedding day was absolutely beautiful. The weather was perfect and the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Pomona was the perfect location for this wedding. The Pilgrim Congregational Church has a gorgeous brick exterior, featuring a landmark bell-tower. It is a perfect backdrop for photographs.

Niki looked so lovely on her wedding day and Ryan was so handsome in his Marine uniform.

What a special day for Ryan to marry the love of his life and be honored by so many family and friends. It was so neat to see so many of the guest dressed in uniform.

Here is a sneak peak at their wedding day.

Niki has the prettiest eyes.

This one cracks me up!

The inside as well as the exterior of Pilgrim Congregational is breathtaking.

Vintage Wedding Photography, so fun...

Beautiful photo with the bell-tower in the distance.

Love those eyes again.

The reception was held at Imagine That in Upland.

How precious is this little guy.

A great big Thank you to all of our service men and women who protect us and our awesome country that we get the pleasure to live and be free. Merry Christmas!

Padua Hills Theater Weddings/ Chantrelles Fine Catering/Cat and Darin

Cat and Darin are the sweetest couple. I fell in love with them the moment I met with them. I was thrilled to hear that their wedding was going to be at the newly renovated Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont. It would be my first wedding back since the remodel so It was very exciting. Chantrelles Fine Catering and their staff have turned Padua Hills Theatre into the most sought after wedding venue in the area. My associate Eric and I shot the wedding together and our photos are truly magical. The lighting, the bold colors, everything was perfect. Here is a small sneak peak. I know you will enjoy it.

The sunsets at Padua Hills Theatre are breathtaking. See for yourself!

I loved Cat's bouquet. It was so colorful and bright!

Cat was such a gorgeous bride and so confident in front of the camera. I love brides like that!

The ceremony site at Padua Hills Theatre is like a fairy tale.

I loved Cat's pink shoes. So fun!

The banquet room is gorgeous.

Darin was so sweet with Cat during the first dance.

Thank you for having us at your special day. God Bless you both!

Claremont Photographer/Claremont Family Photographer/ The Casas Kids

Another adorable photo session. I was so excited that I got to take these pictures of the Casas kids. They were so sweet and full of personality. They live and play in Claremont so what better place to take their photos then down at a park in Claremont. It was a super quick photo session with beautiful results. Enjoy...

Sweet Baby Christian

Adorable Ricky

Hilarious Eric

Canvas Portraits...

I am so excited to offer these awesome Canvas Gallery Prints. I ordered these of my family for our teen room. They are so fun and full of personality. I am going to group them in a square. So cute! They come in different choices. These canvas prints will be a hit! Call me to order yours today from your past session or with a new upcoming session. Happy Saturday...

Objects of my affection. My kids and camera. You can't get any better than that!

Me and the kids...

My sweet kids...

Mark and the kids...

Claremont Photographer/Claremont Family Photographer/ The Johnston Family

I am so lucky! I got to spend another day photographing in Claremont with this adorable family. The Johnston's first came to me last year to have their pictures taken. Last year they drove all the way to Claremont from San Clemente for the photo session. I was so thrilled to hear that I was the only photographer that their little daughter Carissa liked and they were so in love with their photos. What an awesome complement. I was so pleased when they called again this year for me to take some updated photos with their Niece Angelica in them. They are taking care of Angelica and wanted her to be included in these special photos. Carissa was so excited to see me and we had so much fun taking photos. This year we met in Claremont again, as there are so many photo spots to choose from. Here is a quick peak... Enjoy

Here's Angelica... Super sweet!

Carissa being adorable...

Michele and David...

Thank you so much Johnston Family... See you next year!