meet michele
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I’m a self-taught photographer and I’ve had the honor of photographing hundreds of families all across Austin, Texas and all over the world for more than 15 years!
Before we meet, you might like to know that:
- I will most likely hug you when I see you. And when I leave.
- I went to a technology-centered high school, but I actually wanted to be on Broadway.
- This career is way better.
- I have three children and an amazing husband who does EVERYTHING to keep this household running smoothly.
- You would probably beat me at poker. I do NOT have the ability to hide my emotions and it will be quite apparent at your session.
- I may seem scatter-brained at times, but that’s only because there are too many ideas bouncing around in my head.
- I use bullet points like they’re going out of style. They make me feel all neat and tidy.
- I get really excited when I see beautiful light or a beautiful moment between people.
- I’m fun-loving and jovial, but I like to get down to business when I’m on a mission.
- I get emotionally tied to every session. I have to. I couldn’t do this otherwise.
I’ve done commercial photography for or have been published in:
- Woman’s World Magazine
- Huffington Post
- Chic Magazine Issue 4 and Issue 2
- National Association of Professional Child Photographers – Video Interview Series Dec 2012
- The Fort Magazine Issue 4 – feature on underwater maternity photography fall 2012
- Organic Spa Magazine
- Little Bit Magazine (2 features HERE)
- First Magazine for Women
- Kids Life Magazine
- Midwifery Today Magazine
- Community News Lake Travis and Westlake
- Texas CASA
- Babycakes Scottsdale
- Baby Coco
- Vivid Design Group
And, if you really want to, you can read more about me and my work here:
- JPEG2RAW Podcast – 2012
- PIX Magazine Newborn Photography – 2012
- My Four Hens Inspired Feature – 2012
- CHIC Magazine “A Day in the Life” – 2012
- Me Ra Koh’s Amazing Mom feature – 2011
- Forbeyon’s Photographer of the Month July 2011
- The Photography Parlour – 2011 Professional Photographer Interview
- I {heart} That Shot – 2011 Family Photo Session Feature
- The Lens Loves – 2011 Newborn Photo Session Feature
- The Maternal Lens: Focus – 2011 Newborn Photo Session Feature
- Our Treasured Baby – 2011 Newborn Photo Session
- Our Treasured Baby – 2011 Lifestyle baby photography feature
- Our Treasured Baby – 2011 Photography Feature
- Inspire Me Baby – 2010 Newborn Photography Feature
- The Maternal Lens – 2010 Interview
- The Baby Cove – 2010 Featured Photographer
- My Baby Photos – 2009 Interview
- Davina Fear – 2009 Women in Business Featured Photographer
- Kristie Serra – 2009 Featured Photographer
Pinkle Toes Photography was named as one of the top 5 family photographers by a Baby Scoop Austin readers’ poll and Pinkle Toes birth photography was featured in Austin Kidbits.
Images courtesy of the following Pinkle Toes Photography, Leah Cook (formerly Life’s Little Images) and Minnette D Photography. Thank you to everyone for these cherished behind-the-scenes images and if I somehow missed you or have you incorrectly credited, please let me know.