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Hello everyone!  Well, it’s over thank goodness!  My appearance on Channel 3’s Your Life A to Z! was fun!  But like I said, glad it’s over with.  It was neat to see how things happen behind the scenes.  The staff was really nice to work with, but after the tragic loss of their colleagues and friends the mood in the studio was understandibly somber.  I was amazed when I walked into the station and saw the overabundance of flowers and balloons they had received.  It was a moving experience to say the least.  

Some of you that were not able to watch the segment have asked if I will be uploading a clip.  I am working on it and it should be up sometime within the next couple of days.  The last few weeks have been non-stop.  Things have been crazy busy.  Things are "sord-of" winding down even though I know it’s really only the calm before the storm (meaning the soon to be holiday rush).  I have finally gotten to many of your emails and phone calls.  Thanks for patience - hope to get caught up with everything soon!  Also, thanks for your congratulatory messages to me, I’m glad many of you had the opportunity to watch! 

I also wanted to share a recent newborn session.  Meet baby Colton and his beautiful parents!  He’s just super cute and tiny - only about a week old!  I love, love, love photographing babies at this stage.  Here are a few from their session.  Be sure to scroll to the last image, I think that one is great and funny!  Can you sense their dog is need of some serious attention?!  Poor doggies I’ve seen it over and over again in my line of work, they and rightfully so, get dethroned by baby.  But of course it takes them a while to adjust to the fact they are no longer number one in the household - for this poor pup it has only been a week, he needs a little more time.  =)  Seems to me like he’s saying:  "Will someone pleeeeeeaaaaasssse play ball with me, I’m begging!"  

I was invited to appear on Channel 3’s morning show called Your Life A to Z!!!  Well, I was first shocked but then very honored and excited for the opportunity.  The show will air on Tuesday, July 31st at 9 a.m. and for those night owls or nursing moms you can watch on Wednesday, August 1st at 2 a.m.  They have asked me to provide them some of my images so they can air them during the segment.  Please be sure to watch as your portrait may have been selected to appear on the show!!!  Don’t forget to tell your family and friends to be watching.  Okay that’s if for now folks!  Just wanted to share my joy!  Hope all of you, my beautiful ~ wonderful clients are doing well!  =)

Michelle Morales Photography will be closed between Tuesday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 8th as Michelle will be enjoying sometime with her family.  All inquires received during this time will be responded to beginning Monday, July 9th.  Thanks for your understanding. 

Michelle Morales Photography was featured this week on the front page of the My Sweet Connection website!  My Sweet Connection is a website owned by KTVK Arizona News Channel 3 "Arizona’s News Family".  It is a great resource guide and gathering place for Arizona women.   Here are a couple screen shots and the a link to the featured article: http://www.mysweetconnection.com/shoparizona/gallerytour/062507.html

Well after nearly a year I decided to revive my photo blog.  Things got way too crazy to continue it after I started but I’m hoping to do better this time. 

Just wanted to say I’m back up and running.   And hello world - yet again!

I hope everybody had a great labor day weekend!  I spent the extended weekend with my family at a beach front home in Oceanside.  It was beautiful and so relaxing.  I have always loved the ocean and being able to live right in front of it for a few glorious days was amazing.  I love feeling the gentle rays of the sun warm my body, the feel of the fresh ocean breeze caressing my skin, the grindy soft sand between my toes and listening to the awesome pounding of the waves.  For me it is a sacred place.  A place I love to meditate on Gods creation, His awesome power, wisdom and love.  A place where I fall in love with our Earth all over again and thank God for our beautiful home.  I included an image from one of the beautiful sunsets we were able to enjoy while there.  I discovered I loved every moment at the beach from sunrise to midnight - it always has something special going on.  I enjoyed taking a walk along the shore at night, admiring the moons silvery smooth reflection off the ocean water and watching these fun little birds that seemed to glide across the water as they searched for their midnight snack.  I enjoyed sharing stories with my family everynight by a bonfire, learing more about my parents lives, who they admire and why, about my siblings most memorable childhood memories, and more fun and interesting details.  It was our first vacation as a family together again after siblings have all been married (okay the baby is engaged but you know what I mean).  It was nice.  Nice is an understatement.  A moment forever ingrained in my heart and mind.  As a mother, I also had the pleasure of watching my children play and enjoy themselves.  Hearing their laughter as they jumped the waves, building castles in the sand and searching for seashells was an adventure and will be a forever treasured memory that fills my heart with joy.  I hope that all of you also had a fantastic time spent in the company of those you love and cherish.   

And talking about those you love, while away, I decided I wanted to do something special for my customers.  I know many of you love sharing your images with family and friends so as a thank you gift from me I will be offering those that call before September 30 to schedule their portrait session 25 4x6 portraits of your favorite image from the session.  Sessions can be take place anytime this year (my calendar permitting) but you must call before September 30th to receive the complimentary images.  I hope you enjoy sharing your special portraits with those you love and those that love you!

Summer is almost over!  We will soon be able to go outside again during the day, let our kids go out and play and actually be at the park while the sun is out (gasp) what a concept!  With the weather getting nicer and the end of the year fast approaching my calendar is filling up fast.  The last session I will take this year to guarantee delivery by December 15 is Saturday, November 11.  Please be sure to book your session soon to get the best selection of dates and times. 

I am happy to announe the creation of the new photoblog for Michelle Morales Photography!  The photoblog will be the place to check out the latest happenings, view recent sessions, sneak peeks, favorite images, special offerings, etc. 

I hope you enjoy viewing life through my lens…