THE TANYA MICHELLE EXPERIENCE
YOU BRING THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE. I'LL TAKE CARE OF THE REST.
You don't need to know how to pose, what to do with your hands, or how to make your kids cooperate perfectly.
That's my job.
I'll give you direction when you need it, fix the little things you don't notice, and probably make a fool of myself at least once if it gets a genuine laugh. But I'll also know when to step back and let a moment happen exactly as it is.
Because the photographs you'll love most aren't always the ones we planned.
They're usually the ones that felt like you.
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
I want the entire experience to feel easy—from that first email to the moment your gallery lands in your inbox.
You won't be left wondering what happens next, what you're supposed to wear, where we're meeting, or whether you should somehow already know how to pose.
You don't. I promise.
I'll help you plan, answer your questions, give you direction and make sure you feel prepared before we ever start taking photographs.
And once we're together? Your only job is to be present.
Love on your people. Laugh too loudly. Chase your babies. Kiss your person. Let the wind mess up your hair.
I'll take care of remembering it.
01. SAY HELLO
Tell me what you're dreaming up, who's involved and whatever details you have so far. I'll send over availability, pricing and everything you need to decide if we're the right fit.
THE PROCESS
02. LET'S PLAN
Once your contract and retainer are complete, you're officially on my calendar. From locations and outfits to timelines and all the little details in between, I'll help you feel completely prepared.
03. SHOW UP & BE YOU
You bring the people you love, and I'll take care of the rest. I'll give you direction when you need it, leave room for the real moments to happen, and afterward, you'll receive a beautifully edited gallery that lets you relive it all.
LOCATION GUIDE • STYLING GUIDE • CLIENT CLOSET• PLANNING + SUPPORT
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME
DIRECTION WITHOUT THE AWKWARDNESS
I'll guide you enough that you never wonder what you're supposed to be doing—but leave enough room for the real moments to happen.
REAL OVER PERFECT
I want movement, belly laughs, windblown hair, tiny hands, crooked smiles and all the beautifully imperfect things that make your people yours.
HELP FROM BEGINNING TO END
Locations, outfits, timelines, lighting, logistics—you don't have to figure everything out alone.
PHOTOGRAPHS THAT FEEL LIKE YOUR LIFE
Beautiful matters. But feeling something when you look at your photographs years from now matters more.
frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IF WE'RE AWKWARD IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA?
Perfect. Most of my clients tell me this before we start. You don't need any experience in front of a camera. I'll give you plenty of direction, prompts and things to do so you aren't standing there wondering where to put your hands.
WHAT IF MY KIDS DON'T COOPERATE?
Then we'll photograph that too. 😂
Seriously, kids are kids. They don't need to sit perfectly still and smile at me for an hour. We'll play, move, take breaks when needed and let them warm up in their own time. Some of my favorite photographs happen when things don't go according to plan.
DO YOU HELP WITH LOCATIONS AND OUTFITS?
Absolutely. Once you're booked, I'll help you choose a location that fits the look and feeling you want and provide guidance for outfits so everything photographs beautifully together without looking overly matched.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?
As early as you can—especially for weddings, military homecomings and popular fall dates. That said, it never hurts to ask. If I have the date available, it's yours.
DO YOU TRAVEL?
Yes! I'm based in Southern California and photograph throughout Southern California and Arizona, and I'm always open to traveling farther for the right story.
WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?
Depending on the type of session/event, you will receive your gallery anywhere from 2-12 weeks.
You don't have to wait for life to look perfect.
If this season matters to you, it's worth remembering.
Tell me what you're planning, who you're bringing and what you never want to forget.
READY TO MAKE SOME MEMORIES?
TELL ME YOUR STORY
