Michelle Moore bio picture
  • "Michelle Moore is fashion editorial and high school senior portrait photographer working in both Seattle and Los Angeles. She had the pleasure of shooting her first Magazine Cover last October with 90210 star Jessica Lowndes and has worked with many local and national magazines on editorial and celebrity assignments. Michelle loves helping high school seniors see their inner and outer beauty with her boutique-like portrait experience, and bringing awareness to healthy body image through her fashion and celebrity editorial work."

    Looking for learning opportunities? You can purchase my Clickin Moms ["Senior Success" Breakout] for only $50. Receive over two hours of video and a gorgeous 45+ page PDF to learn tips and tricks about lighting, location, editing and more!
    Watch my [FRAMED] interview and experience a Fashion shoot with me!

    Please visit my [Official Fashion & Commerical] portfolio.
    Check out my side project, [salt&prep] a teen style blog + senior portrait inspiration - started in 2010!
    You can find me on: [pinterest] / [facebook] / [instagram]
    Bio image taken by [Kristen Marie Photography]

Remember… words to inspire you on a Monday

I preach this (or a version of it) on a regular basis to my readers on my [Fanpage], so I thought it would be time to share over here on the blog! I am constantly reminding others (and mostly myself) of this mantra…

Remember… everyone starts somewhere. You never know where someone is on the path of their journey, but it is certainly different than YOUR path. Enjoy your own pace and successes & failures – for we ALL have them in our own time.

Don’t be discouraged – and don’t be afraid to believe in yourself! I have to take a break “from it all” every so often to gain perspective on my OWN journey as an artist. Thank you for reading and please please pass it along. Thank you and have a FABULOUS week!! XOXO

Bobbie Brown - Love love love this! Thanks so much for posting :)

Susan Evans - Great words of inspiration for everyone – especially those of us who are in the “starting somewhere” phase. Thanks Michelle! I have been enjoying your Breakout session videos too!

Michael from Lensbaby - Great advice Michelle!
It’s been inspiring to see your photographic journey progress; keep it up!

Linda - Amen, needed to hear this!! In this day an age, in a print saturated world it is hard not to covet other photographers work and style. To wish yours was somewhat better, more like hers and less like your own, more bright, less red, more Nikon and in the style of vintage meets polaroid. Sometimes I just wanna scream!! Thanks, i needed your words today.

90210 star Jessica Lowndes Music Debut – “Nothing Like This” EP

Today 90210 star, [Jessica Lowndes], premieres her first 4-song EP entitled, ["Nothing Like This"]. I had the great pleasure of working with Jessica again this past fall in LA on these photos, and I am very excited to finally share one of the images that is being used for her new EP Cover. Hopefully I will get to share more images from this really fun shoot in the near future!

I definitely recommend downloading her music – she has an amazing voice. From talking to her while she had her hair & makeup done, I get the impression music is truly her number one passion. Her face lights up when she talks about her songs. I know she is really excited to bring her music to the world – so have a [listen]! Enjoy! XOXO

For more images of Jessica, a look back at our [ZOOEY Magazine] shoot from 2010. One of my favorite editorials to date!

Jessica Lowndes 90210 Actress Photographed in Beverly Hills for her Nothing Like This EP Album Cover by Celebrity Photographer Michelle Moore

Photography, [Michelle Moore]
Makeup, [Stevi Christine]
Hair, [Christine Symonds]
Shot on Location in Beverly Hills, California

JL FAN - Jessica looks great in the photos you took and sounds amazing on her new EP. Love her! I am a huge fan and can’t wait to see what more she has for us in the future!

Dana - Since 90210 started I have been in love with Jessica’s look. I fell in love with the session you did with her last year and she looks fabulous here as well. You are both so talented!

Sarah Boland - I first saw Jessica on 90210. She is beautiful and so talented!! Great Pics. :) -SB

Anna - I would check fan pages because I’ve seen the others you took of her on them a while back, and I wouldn’t doubt this one is on there!

Lone Wolf Magazine - You are such a wonderful photographer. We love the softness and colour!

Lone Wolf Magazine

s h e r r y - That is a wonderful photo! :) Love the light, and her hair!!

Looking towards Spring, Class of 2012 Senior Representative, Anna

Happy Monday! The sun is shining in Seattle – and gives us excitement for the upcoming Spring & Summer months. Here is a look back from this past year at one of our Class of 2012 Senior Reps, Anna. Anna was photographed in one of our gorgeous Seattle Parks with the beautiful tall grass, and lovely back-lit sun. I love that she brought her dog to her session, she followed us around the entire day and was so well-behaved! We are always happy to accommodate you bringing your pets, just be sure to chat with us before-hand. Thanks!

Class of 2012 – it’s NOT too late to book your session before graduation! [Email us] to book your session in time for graduation announcements.
Class of 2013 – if you are ready to get your pictures done this spring and spread the word to your friends before summer in exchange for a discount on your session – there are still a few days left to [Apply to be a Rep]!

Class of 2013 looking to get your pictures done in the summer or fall? – be sure to BOOK EARLY as we have already starting filling up sessions in August and September!! SPACE IS LIMITED for 2012 – [contact us] ASAP!

Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore
Summer Senior Portraits at Discovery Park of Class of 2012 Senior Rep Anna photographed by Michelle Moore

Hair & Makeup, [Jenny Bowker]

Check out our favorite [Gear]. This session shot with a Canon 1Ds MK II + [85mm 1.2L]

Elena - Beautiful! A fan here from CM! What park are you at?

Diana - gorgeous images!! She reminds me of the actress from Two Broke Girls.
She’s in tos of other movies too, but I can’t think of them lol.
Awesome work as always michelle!

Clickin Moms “Senior Success” Breakout Session, Jan 19th – Feb 2nd, 2012

Happy Friday! In case you missed the big announcement yesterday, my [Clickin Moms] “Senior Success” Breakout Session is NOW LIVE! Just [Visit this link to Register]. UPDATE You can [Purchase the archived information] still for only $50! You do NOT need to be a Clickin Moms member (or mom!) to sign up for this really amazing and exclusive learning opportunity!!

I have spent the last 2 months putting together all the content (outlining, video, writing, speaking, etc) and I am so proud to share with you the final product. It was truly a labor of love and I hope you enjoy it! Please note you do NOT need to be a High School Senior Portrait Photographer to enjoy this information!! While that is my niche, almost 100% of this information can apply to ANY portrait photographer working on location – or a Fashion Photographer, lifestyle Photographer, and anyone wanting to incorporate Professional Makeup Application into their workflow.

Go ahead and [Sign up NOW!] Only $50 ENJOY!!
And if you’re on the fence check out what people are already saying -

I cannot believe how much Michelle shares in the break out session. I am in awe and totally inspired now! The best part is that this breakout session isn’t just for those shooting seniors but any portrait photographer. Not only does Michelle provide a detailed PDF but 3 videos explaining things!! I love being able to watch her work and hear her further explain things. This is a MUST have breakout session! Thank you Michelle for putting this together.” – [Heather N.]

I just got finished with her material and wow, she is absolutely amazing!!! She held back NOTHING and I can’t wait to incorporate her ideas. If you are wanting to take the breakout session; just do it! It was worth it.” – Michelle C.

I couldn’t agree more! I cannot even tell you how excited I am to grab my camera and run out there! I’ve only finished part of the material and I’m BLOWN away! The awesome thing is I really feel it applies to more than JUST seniors…you can use it for anything!” – Teran S.

I wanted to focus my business on seniors this year and when I saw a breakout session with Michelle I was soooo excited!! I took it as a sign that I need to pursue this and focus on senior photos. The breakout session was so good. So informative!! I LOVED it and was very inspired by it! Thanks Michelle for sharing your amazing talent!! LOOOOOOOOOOOVE your work!” – [Sandrine H.]

**UPDATE** Check out this [full review] by Photographer Meredith Sledge over on her blog. Thanks Meredith!

**UPDATE** “Michelle, I wanted to thank you and share my senior/junior model session with you… First time I used my reflector alone, (gold and white sides), used sidewalks, alleys, urban setting, different poses in the same space… Your “Senior Success” Breakout was so helpful and gave me so much confidence! My blog is boring, and needs a makeover LOL, but I am proud of myself and thankful for your willingness to help other aspiring photographers. Senior sessions are my very favorite ones to shoot, they are so happy and full of life…. Looking forward to your next offer, I will be first in line!” – [Jodi M. Norris-Farres]

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A HUGE shout-out to [Anne Raynor] for creating such a beautiful 45+ page PDF of beautiful content, [Joel Clare] for filming, and the talented [Jenny Bowker] for guest starring – along with [Kate Magee]. Also a MASSIVE thank you to [Ross Laing] and [Michael Cross] for editing together and making my videos look perfect and polished!! And I could not have done this without the amazing support of my fiancé. Thank you!!!

Jibz Actions - Please come to Ohio!