Aleia Michael Photography

{my babies 2011 Christmas card photoshoot}

2011-12-02T09:46:00.000-08:00

{ Langley's Farms }

2011-08-13T15:54:00.000-07:00

These two little guys are so sweet! This farm was one of the funnest locations ive done a shoot at. Definitely worth checking this place out....

{ my beach babies }

2011-07-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

I had a week off between semesters so we made an escape to Pacific Beach for eight days.... now its back to the hustle and bustle and Im longing for those lazy hazy beach days...

{ Alex }

2011-07-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

awe...to be 15 again

{ I miss taking pictures....}

2011-06-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

My little sister Rachelle asked me to snap a couple of pictures of her in my backyard for her facebook. I am so glad that she did because I had almost forgotten how much I LOVE to take pictures! Dental Hygiene school has taken first priority in my life the last year and a half, which has left very little time for hobbies. But alas next month I start my (5th) and final semester of school. I cant wait to have more time to take pictures again! Rachelle has helped to make going back to school less of a burden by babysitting my little girls for me. I am so lucky to have her for a little sister and I am so proud that she will be starting dental assisting school in a few weeks. Hopefully she will decide to pursue being a hygienist in the future;)

{ I cant get enough of my cute nephews }

2011-02-04T09:21:00.000-08:00

{ my neice & nephew }

2011-01-25T17:21:00.001-08:00

I sure do miss these kiddos! We are headed up north this weekend to visit them and me and my girls can hardly wait!!

{ my babies 2010 Christmas card }

2010-12-29T19:29:00.000-08:00

{ for Paulo }

2010-12-11T19:24:00.000-08:00

cute little buddy!

{ sneak peek for Laura }

2010-12-06T21:32:00.000-08:00

{ Maylee Gray }

2010-12-01T20:51:00.001-08:00

welcome to the world sweet little Maylee Gray! her mom asked if I could try to recreate the same picure that I took of her big sister back in April of 2008 (the bottom black & white picture)

{ sneak peek for Bailey }

2010-11-20T13:33:00.000-08:00

Dont I have the cutest nephews;)

{ Halloween 2010 }

2010-11-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

my BAMBINOS...

{Faith}

2010-09-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

My little Faith baby... given her name so that I would never forget the difficult time in my life when she was born. Seven years later she is still reminding me to keep the Faith during tough times.

{Sylus}

2010-07-25T12:01:00.001-07:00

Sylus...cute name, for a cute little boy

{my Beach Babies}

2010-07-20T22:25:00.000-07:00

Even though it was cloudy most of the time we still enjoyed our 4th of July on the Pacific Beach this year:)

{sneak peek for Laura)

2010-07-13T00:05:00.000-07:00

{for Laura}

2010-06-06T11:35:00.000-07:00

this is the MOST beautiful little boy I have ever seen!

{for Tara}

2010-05-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

{Joscelynn}

2010-05-12T16:25:00.000-07:00

so if any of you were wondering what I looked like as a little girl, this is it! Isnt my sisters niece the cuttest thing ever;)

{look who.....}

2010-04-23T09:48:00.000-07:00

has a FRIEND who is a BOY ;)

{Happy Engagement}

2010-02-09T08:52:00.000-08:00

Congrats on your engagement:)

{Rachelle}

2010-01-06T13:01:00.000-08:00

My baby sister ROCKS my camera again...

{Mr. R}

2009-12-27T10:38:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!

{Apology}

2009-11-19T12:52:00.000-08:00

I just wanted my peeps to know where I have been lately... First of all I was diagnosed with the dreaded swine flu and both of my girls caught it shortly after, keeping us down for almost three weeks. Second I have received several emails requesting Holiday photoshoots and have not replied... simply for loss of words. I am taking some time off from taking pictures to TRY and mend my family. Photography started out as a little fascination and grew to be a great passion and outlet for me. There is something magic about capturing life's happy moments and sweet smiles that just add such joy to my life and I hope to be behind the camera again soon. I appreciate the inquires and referrals and hope that I haven't hurt or offended anyone. Aleia

{sneak peek for Meagan}

2009-10-09T10:58:00.000-07:00

{Cody & Somer}

2009-10-05T11:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Engagement!

{for Tara}

2009-09-28T19:33:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe that this little guy entered the world as a three pound baby...

{Aydnn}

2009-09-06T19:24:00.000-07:00

smiles like this brighten my days....

{for Mike}

2009-08-30T21:40:00.000-07:00

Thank heaven for sisters!

{Ragen}

2009-08-24T09:41:00.000-07:00

I was so looking forward to this photoshoot, this bride is so spunky and fun! Youre lovely Ragen!

{Happy Engagement}

2009-08-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

{sneak peek for Ashleigh}

2009-07-22T11:43:00.000-07:00

Im so glad that we were finally able to get together for pictures! Such a handsome little feller!

{meet Maddie}

2009-07-17T14:26:00.000-07:00

such a sweet little girl...even in 110 degree weather:)

{Rachelle}

2009-07-13T14:02:00.000-07:00

My baby sister has been staying with us this summer. Four years ago she moved out of state and I hadn't seen her since then. She is so grown up. It has been a learning experience to have a teen in our house...myspace, all nighters, makeup & messes. Good times! She is such a great help with my girls and we all love having her here. My two year old calles her "Sea Shell", too cute. Im sure you will be seeing more pics of Rachelle, she has more photoshoot ideas up her sleeve than I do {wink,wink}. Love ya sis!

{Independence Day}

2009-07-07T10:42:00.000-07:00

I had a little fun with the fireworks...a tripod & SLOW shutter speed can produce some awesome images (SOOC)

our new boxer pup, BRUNO

There is nothing better than a small town 4th of July! The horse and float parade down main street, hometown football games and yummy fry bread, fresh kettle corn... sitting right under the booming fireworks and smelling the sulfur in the air...afternoon shower storms, 4 wheelers, crawdad fishing, cousins & family, cool mountain air & lots & lots of dirt:)

I finally got my camera back from the shop...whoot,whoot!

{San Diego 09}

2009-06-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

A week on the beach just isn't long enough {sigh}. I so enjoy our annual trip to Cali! This year I could hardly wait to try out some of my new photography skills and was SO disappointed when I had to leave without my camera because it wasn't done being fixed yet:( The beach is so much more scenic than our lovely AZ desert;) Thanks to my MIL who let me play with her camera while we were there. I feel the same way about my camera as I do my toothbrush (I wouldn't want to share) so I really appreciate it! My girls are the hardest to take pictures of so when I'm able to get a few good ones... I am in love!

{a special bride and groom and a special wedding}

2009-05-26T00:52:00.000-07:00

Lets just say I haven't been too lucky with cameras lately! Just my luck, my camera broke one week before this wedding... and then on the day of the wedding my rental camera died as I'm shooting pictures of the the bride and groom with their family. My camera has been at the doctor for almost three weeks now and it feels like Ive had my arm cut off {wink,wink}. The good news... I survived my first wedding:)

{sneak peek for Nicki}

2009-05-18T00:56:00.000-07:00

really...there is NOTHING better than a newly born baby!

{for Meagan}

2009-05-10T15:57:00.001-07:00

Despite my camera braking after shooting literally 10 pictures, I still think we caught a few cute ones;) I cant wait to get my sights on these big baby blues again soon!

{for Sherry}

2009-05-05T23:10:00.000-07:00

Sherry, can you guess which one is my fav? Hope this wont embarrass you too bad;)

{laura}

2009-04-21T22:06:00.000-07:00

Trying my hand at bridals... You're going to be a stunning bride Laura!

{my sweet niece}

2009-04-12T14:04:00.001-07:00

I was finally able to meet my darling niece who lives out of state. What a sweetie pie...I am already missing her and all of her brothers and sisters!

{I just love little freckled faced boys & chapped lips}

2009-03-16T21:54:00.000-07:00

maybe one day ill have one of my own {sigh}...

{sneak peek for Laura}

2009-02-27T10:27:00.000-08:00

It was so nice to meet you! Mr. C is amazingly cute!

{young love}

2009-02-23T13:13:00.000-08:00

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this photosession! You guys rocked these pictures! I have been dreaming of shooting at this location for a long time...thanks for making the trip! You guys were awesome company and I am so happy and excited for you! CONGRATS on your engagment!

{sneak peek for Nicki}

2009-02-07T10:08:00.000-08:00

Thanks for letting me try out a new location! Your little guy is too cute...I had a blast!

{my Valentine}

2009-01-31T12:07:00.000-08:00

above: FRONT below: BACK

this year my lil' Valentine will be forgoing the Dora valentines and helping her mama with a little free advertising {wink, wink}.

{my baby BIRD}

2009-01-20T10:52:00.000-08:00

I have been in love with this outfit since the day I set my eyes on it. My aunt gave this to me about 5yrs ago and I never got around to having my oldest daughters picture taken in it:( I have been dreaming of this photoshoot for a while now...just waiting for my baby to get big enough to fit into it. These pictures make my heart pitter~patter!

{MR. B}

2009-01-14T17:23:00.000-08:00

{for Katie}

2009-01-08T09:55:00.000-08:00

{sneak peek for Andrea}

2009-01-06T08:33:00.000-08:00

{DOO-DAH}

2009-01-01T11:03:00.000-08:00

Having fun playing with my new backdrops that my hubby bought me for Christmas! These were shot indoors using natural light.

{sneak peek for the Grimsleys}

2008-12-23T16:53:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Guys!

{sneak peek for Andrea}

2008-12-09T10:21:00.001-08:00

It was so nice to meet you! I look forward to seeing you again soon;)

{Welcome to the World Baby R.}

2008-12-03T23:36:00.000-08:00

I hope you still love me Baby R. :)

{ a new challenge}

2008-11-29T12:16:00.000-08:00

10 of my cute "little" cousins...STINKERS!

First, let me start off by saying...don't I have the cutest family! When my uncle asked me to take pictures of all 12 of his family members (not counting one who is serving a mission) I thought to myself, "who better to practise on"? {wink, wink} Large groups are definitely a lot more challenging than my children shoots! Hats off to all you family and wedding photographers!

{BIG show case for Tara}

2008-11-24T12:43:00.001-08:00

I sure like a smiley face but I am such a sucker for a poker face! These kiddos were so awesome at giving me serious looks too(they were naturally shy). I couldn't decide between b&w or color either, HUM? Anywho, still editing them Tara...lots more to see:)

{teaser for Liz}

2008-11-20T08:35:00.000-08:00

You picked a great location! I really enjoyed meeting you guys and had a great time! I hope you had a great time too, despite the bird poo {wink, wink}.

{winner}

2008-11-17T20:31:00.000-08:00

I cant wait to meet your "three wonderful boys"!

{sneak peek for Aleisha}

2008-11-13T16:18:00.000-08:00

Thanks for going along with my crazy location!

{WINNER}

2008-11-10T08:29:00.001-08:00

I am so excited to meet Andrea and her child/children? I had a great time at the shedinthestix boutique last weekend. I will be at Simonton Elementary School in QC this Saturday Nov 15 from 10:00-2:00 for their boutique/fall festival. I will be raffling off another free photosession...stop by for another chance to win!

boutique time

2008-11-05T09:27:00.001-08:00

come check it out and enter my raffle to win a free photosession!

{TOO cute}

2008-10-20T20:07:00.000-07:00

Boutique update...

2008-10-18T22:20:00.000-07:00
Unfortunately, the Shed In The Stix Boutique will be postponed until Nov 6-8:(

{boutique time}

2008-10-16T15:03:00.001-07:00

I am so excited for this boutique! Why...because Aleia Michael Photography will be one of the participating vendors! I will personally be there the entire time on Thursday and all but the last few hours on Friday. Saturday I wont be there at all but my display will still be set up. Stop by and check it out and enter my raffle to win a free photosession:)

shedinthestix.com

J Bird turns two

2008-10-02T00:03:00.000-07:00

HOLIDAY PHOTO SESSION SPECIAL

2008-09-22T07:07:00.001-07:00
Pictures make GREAT Christmas gifts!

I still have openings in October and November for Fall/Holiday photo sessions. Any session scheduled after the month of November will NOT be eligible to purchase Christmas cards and images will NOT be received in time to use as Christmas gifts.

Holiday Photo session Special:

photo sessions scheduled in the month of October and November will have the *$100.00 print minimum waived. (Regular photo session fee applies, see website).

I am also offering a mini photo session for $75.00. This session is for those who are looking to be photographed for Christmas cards only and are required to purchase a minimum of 25 Christmas cards.(*$100.00 print minimum waived).

5x7 flat front and back Christmas cards $40.00 per pack (25 cards & envelopes in a pack)

Several other 5x7 Christmas card designs to choose from!

5x5 flat front and back Christmas card $45.00 per pack (25 cards and envelopes in a pack).

To book your photo session visit my website under the Contact section or email me at: aleiamichaelphotography@yahoo.com

sistas

2008-09-19T15:29:00.003-07:00

sneek peek for Shannon

2008-09-02T13:58:00.000-07:00

such a pleasure to photograph your family! These are just a few....

Mr B

2008-08-14T12:57:00.000-07:00

click to enlarge this HANDSOME little face! Yum!

officially in biz...

2008-07-25T11:18:00.000-07:00
Check out my new website that officially launched today! I am still working on building my portfolio but I am for hire now. Kinda strange to think about charging for something I LOVE to do!

bird

2008-07-17T17:04:00.001-07:00

Sweetness

2008-07-07T21:13:00.001-07:00

meet Miss M

2008-07-06T23:53:00.000-07:00

first time Ive been chased off of a property while catching this photo! Yikes

more from Cali...

2008-06-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

Beach Shots

2008-06-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

sneak peek for another jamie

2008-05-21T13:10:00.000-07:00

Not so cool when you lock your keys and camera equipment in your car the first 20min of the shoot...sorry guys!

sneak peek for Jamie

2008-05-12T12:55:00.000-07:00

Senior Pics

2008-05-04T12:21:00.000-07:00

sneak peak... your gorgeous!!!

FINAL PROJECT COMPLETE

2008-04-30T22:04:00.001-07:00

My final project is complete.... Its due one week from today. This by far was my favorite assignment because I got to choose the subject that I would be photographing. This project is also very near to my heart because it is my cousins fiance and their first new little baby! I am still on a high and somewhat baby hungry:)

my "final" school project in the works...

2008-04-14T13:04:00.000-07:00
Thanks again! They turned out great!

2008-03-28T10:42:00.000-07:00

Project 3

2008-03-27T21:15:00.001-07:00

This is what I have been working hard on... I turn it in on Monday

Project 2

2008-02-26T20:17:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow Project 2 is due. The assignment is 30 motion images and 30 depth of field (short/long) images. Here are a few of my favorites...

2008-02-23T22:19:00.000-08:00

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Project 1

2008-02-05T06:54:00.000-08:00
My first "project" is due Wednesday. The assignment is a total of 40 photographs of the instructors choice. I must have taken at least 400 pictures. These are a few of my favorites. Some of them look awesome when you click to enlarge them.

2008-02-05T06:46:00.001-08:00

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"Homework"

2008-01-28T19:54:00.000-08:00

a couple from my first "homework" assignment...

2008-01-21T14:04:00.000-08:00

2008-01-21T13:57:00.000-08:00

2008-01-21T13:45:00.000-08:00

2008-01-21T13:18:00.000-08:00

2008-01-14T20:29:00.000-08:00

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