Into The Light
Grounded in love and an appreciation for depth, my approach focuses on co-collaboration and building genuine relationship.
Together, we’ll harness the power of connection and ritual to shine a light on the sacred and capture natural moments flooded with truth.
After you’ve booked, I’ll send you resources to help you plan for your shoot (styling support is always available). I’ll also provide a link for you to schedule an (entirely optional) creative call so we can get to know each other better before the experience!
02. Planning Your Session
I prioritize co-creation and intentional collaboration in my work. While I may be the artist, your honest engagement is essential for creating meaningful art. My approach to photography is unconventional; instead of telling you how to pose, I guide you through embodiment practices before shooting. This can include conversation, meditation, playing a game, singing, dancing, breathing together, and more, all aimed at bringing you into the seat of your power and wisdom.
For editing, I follow a ‘less is more’ philosophy. I shoot in bold, direct light, using natural contrasts to highlight your story rather than relying on heavy editing. The result is artful, candid photography that speaks volumes — striking, vivid images that reveal the true depth of your heart and capture the sacred beauty in your life.
03. The Experience
I create images that become timeless works of art in your home, cherished and passed down for generations. Each package includes prints of your images, with sizes and quantities depending on your package selection.
When your full gallery is ready, you'll receive my hand-selected favorites along with print recommendations. Once you've chosen the photographs you want to display, I'll handle the entire printing process for you!
04. Gallery Delivery
Docu-Style SessionS
for families
$1295
Flexible payment plans are available.
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THE SESSION
I’ll meet you in your home or a place that holds meaning for you. Most often, this is where these sessions feel the most true—within your own space, where life naturally unfolds and everyone can simply be themselves. This is where your rhythms live, where your connection is most honest.
If your life extends beyond your walls, we can follow that too. Maybe it’s a walk to your favorite ice cream spot, an afternoon at the lake, or time spent in the hills. Wherever you feel most like yourselves, that’s where we can go.
These sessions are especially meaningful for documenting the everyday, welcoming a new life, or honoring a specific season or transition within your family. The ordinary and the extraordinary live side by side, and both deserve to be seen.
Real and Unrehearsed
THE PROCESS
We begin by arriving. There’s no rush to start. I give space for everyone to settle into the moment and find a sense of ease together.
From there, I follow what’s real. I’m paying attention to the energy, the connection, the subtle exchanges. I’ll gently guide when needed, but mostly I’m there to witness and shape what is already unfolding—making space for the quiet, fleeting, and often overlooked moments that hold so much meaning.
This is a co-creative process. I am not just documenting what is happening, I am holding space for it. For the way you love, the way you move through your days, and the subtle and powerful ways your life expresses itself.
Each session is shaped around you. There is no set structure, no focus on time or number of images. What matters is creating something honest, thoughtful, and lasting.
THE GOODS
You’ll receive a thoughtfully curated collection of images that reflect your life as it truly is—rich with connection, nuance, and feeling.
Every session includes a complimentary album. This is an essential part of the experience. Your images are meant to be held, revisited, and lived with. Not lost on a screen, but integrated into your home and your life.
portraits for the feminine spirit
Wildly Radiant
$695
Flexible payment plans are available
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THE SESSION
This experience is an invitation to honor yourself as you are, in this exact moment. The body you live in, the body that is changing, the body that has carried you through so much. There is power here. There is beauty here.
These sessions often mark something. A threshold, a transition, a reclaiming. For some, it is a celebration. For others, it is a moment of witnessing before the body changes. Each one is deeply personal and held with care.
THE PROCESS
We gather in a place that feels meaningful and begin by creating space for you to arrive fully.
There is no expectation of how you should show up. Instead, we allow space for you to soften into yourself, to feel, to connect, and to be present with your body as it is.
From there, we create together. Not from performance, but from presence. I will guide you when needed, but much of this work is about allowing your natural expression to come forward.
This is a process of witnessing. Of honoring your strength, your tenderness, and your becoming.
There is something here for you
THE GOODS
You’ll receive a collection of images that hold you in this moment.
Images that honor your body, your story, and your evolution. Something you can return to, again and again, as a reminder of your power, your beauty, and your light.
Each session also includes a complimentary 8×12 canvas. A tangible piece of your story, meant to live in your space as a daily reflection of all that you are.
Sessions
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Flexible payment plans are available.
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THE SESSION
I do not offer a set price. This work begins with a conversation, shaping the session around what you need, whether a simple portrait or deeper documentation of your creative process.
This portrait experience is more than a session. It is an opportunity to be seen in a way that feels honest and aligned.
Whether you are a dancer, painter, ceramicist, musician, stylist, teacher, or guide, you bring something essential into the world. My approach is rooted in presence and attentiveness, creating space for what is true to emerge.
THE PROCESS
We begin by connecting. I take time to understand your work, your process, and what you are wanting to express.
From there, we create in a way that feels natural to you. This may be a quiet portrait session or time spent documenting you within your creative practice. I’ll gently guide when needed, but the focus is on allowing your process and presence to lead.
These images are not about performance, but about revealing. The strength, the devotion, the way your work lives in and through you.
This is a collaborative process. Together, we create imagery that reflects not just what you do, but who you are.
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Because every artist and process is different…
THE GOODS
You’ll receive a curated collection of images designed to support your work and how it moves out into the world.
These portraits can be used for promotion, storytelling, and connection, while also serving as a visual record of where you are in your creative journey.
Weddings, Elopements, Grand Adventures, and More
Starting at $2750
Flexible payment plans are available.
Custom package
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I love love, and any reason to travel. I’ve flown to Spain to shoot a week-long wedding, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. If you have a wedding, elopement, vow renewal, or any other kind of ceremony or perhaps even a once-in-a-lifetime adventure planned that you want documented, reach out via my contact form so we can discuss a completely custom package for you.
“Michelle has been our family photographer since we returned to Boise in 2018, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Not only is she a close friend of many years, but she also brings a special touch to every photo shoot. As a photographer myself, I can be quite particular about the direction of the shoots, but Michelle has a remarkable way of blending her vision with mine. Her communication is top-notch, making sure that we both achieve the desired outcome while keeping the process enjoyable and fun. What sets Michelle apart is her genuine care for her clients. She takes the time to get to know each person, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and open, allowing her to capture authentic, cherished moments. Her artistic eye is exceptional, and she’s continually honing her craft by attending workshops, seeking out new experiences, and educating herself.
One of the most personal experiences we shared was when I invited Michelle to photograph the home birth of my third son. It was an incredibly intense and sacred moment, and I trusted Michelle completely to handle it with the care and respect it deserved. She did an unbelievable job, capturing the raw beauty of that experience without ever intruding on the intimacy of the moment. Michelle is not just a talented photographer but also a person of great integrity and kindness. She’s become an extension of our family, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who can turn precious moments into lasting memories.”
Anthea
“Michelle is an extraordinary photographer. Her creativity, passion, and expertise radiate in every shot she takes, making each photo truly frame-worthy. My husband and I were thrilled to have her capture both our engagement and entire wedding weekend. For our engagement session, Michelle expertly selected stunning locations in Boise, ensuring the light and scenery were perfect. She guided us with poses, helping us feel completely at ease. We loved our photos so much that we used them for our save-the-dates and wedding website.
During our wedding weekend, Michelle was present at every event, capturing a beautiful mix of candid moments and posed shots of individuals, couples, and groups. Beyond her incredible photography, she was a calming and reassuring presence during the emotional and hectic moments, helping me stay centered and making me feel comfortable and beautiful all day long. We are incredibly fortunate to have had Michelle with us to document such a monumental moment in our lives!”
