preserving the season you're in
michelle lara photography
Orange County & inland empirE
family, maternity,
& newborn photographer
Meet THE Photographer
MICHELLE
Hi, friend! My name is Michelle. I am an Inland Empire based photographer specializing in all things motherhood, baby, and family related. As a mother myself, I've come to realize the bittersweet reality that there are seasons we eventually have to say goodbye to (*cue the tears*) and new seasons to welcome in with a warm hello.
In 40 years I want to be able to look back on the different seasons I'm in and remember the FEELINGS I had - the way it felt to snuggle my baby as a first-time mama, my toddler's sticky hands across my face, the feeling I have when my children look to me like I am their WHOLE world. These are the moments I hope to preserve despite the changing seasons of life.
This has ultimately become my goal when it comes to capturing these moments for you and your family moving forward. Allow me to freeze time and preserve the moments you want to remember for years to come.
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It was not until I became a photographer that I realized the true significance of being able to have a tangible, physical representation of a memory. I naturally have this fear of forgetting, so I find myself taking a billion photos of my family everyday. These are the moments I never want to forget... But what if I do? Lately I've asked myself, "50 years from now, will I truly remember or even know how to scroll back and search Dropbox for thousands of photos from all those years ago? What memories am I passing on to my grandchildren? An iCloud password I probably won't remember by then?". My mindset and priorities have shifted ever since. I WANT memories in hand to look back on, whether it be for myself, my children, grandchildren, my CLIENTS. Allow me to be the family photographer who preserves the season you're in with not only the digital images - but with archival, museum grade prints and albums you can cherish for decades to come.
Love, MICHELLE
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it is my top priority to bring you A stress-free experience and imagery that is
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Cassie N.
ONE YEAR MILESTONE
"Michelle has a keen eye for an amazing photo! She is extremely patient. My daughter would not stop running around the entire photoshoot, yet she was able to capture such beautiful photographs. I’m glad Michelle was able to capture such a memorable time in our lives."
