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!

Hair & Makeup, [Jenny Bowker]

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

Now booking Class of 2012 & 2013 – [send us an email] for more information and availability.
PLUS – Only two weeks left to apply to be a [Class of 2013 Senior Rep]!

PS, Please don’t forget to check our latest announcement – Coming January 19th our “Senior Success” Breakout Session opens with [Clickin Moms]. Best part? For $50 you’ll receive a wealth of knowledge I have put together for you to read, watch and learn – and no membership is required.
Check out our [Announcement Below] for all the details plus a chance to WIN a Free Seat AND a Year-long Membership to the Clickin Moms Forum!. Be sure to get there on January 19th as registration is limited – and will fill up FAST!! XOXO

Hair & Makeup, [Jenny Bowker]

Check out our favorite [Gear]. This session shot with a Canon 1Ds MK II, [45mm TSE] + [85mm 1.2L]

Good morning everyone! I am really excited to be a finalist for the February Cover Contest for [Lemonade & Lenses]. They are a really fun and cute Photography Inspiration Site, and just this month launched the [Premier issue] of their new magazine! You may remember my [interview with them] last October.

I’ve been selected as a nominee for the Cover Contest and I would REALLY REALLY love to be on the February Cover! I need your help to WIN – and I will be so excited if I do! To VOTE for me, please head to [the voting page] and leave a simple comment with “Michelle Moore” or “Entry #3″. I will love you forever if you vote for me, and you know I will always return the favor. You can see all the entries are AMAZING and gorgeous photographs. Thank you again SO SO much!

Hair & Makeup for Kate by, [Swink Style Bar]
Necklace by, [Brooklyn Grace Jewelry]

Now booking Class of 2012 & 2013 – [send us an email] for more information and availability.

PS, Please don’t forget to check out the blog post below – Coming January 19th our “Senior Success” Breakout Session opens with [Clickin Moms]. Best part? For $50 you’ll receive a wealth of knowledge I have put together for you to read, watch and learn – and no membership is required.
Check out our [Announcement Below] for all the details plus a chance to WIN a Free Seat AND a Year-long Membership to the Clickin Moms Forum!. Be sure to get there on January 19th as registration is limited – and will fill up FAST!! XOXO

Hair & Makeup, [Jenny Bowker]

Check out our favorite [Gear]. This session shot with a Canon 1Ds MK II, [45mm TSE] + [35mm 1.4L] + [85mm 1.2L]

If you’ve ever wanted the chance to learn from me in a very open and candid format, this is going to be your FIRST chance to do so! I’ve been working on all the content (and am putting the final touches on everything) for the forum, and cannot wait to share. All the details about how to sign up, what to do, and more will be available following my interview next week, so MARK YOUR CALENDARS, and put away $50 to take part this awesome opportunity! I’ll make sure to update you with a link directly to sign up when registration goes live on January 19th.

**UPDATE** Be sure to [Register here] for my “Senior Success” Breakout Session January 19th – February 2nd, 2012

*Please note you do NOT have to be a member of CM to take part in this amazing learning opportunity! However, CM has graciously offered all my blog readers and Facebook fans a 20% off for new memberships. You MUST be a NEW member to use this code! This expires January 31st, 2012. Please use code MOORE20 to received your 20% off a new membership!!

I’ll be covering a variety of topics in-depth, on video, in text and more! PLUS you’ll be able to ask me any question you’d like. To name a few I’ll be covering;

* A 30 minute chat with a special guest speaker about how I incorporate professional makeup application in to my sessions, and advice about how you can do the same
* A 45+ page PDF going over working on location with natural lighting with TONS of beautiful images and tricks & tips!
* A behind-the-scenes video of me shooting in a difficult lighting situation with a High School Senior
* My editing process from start to finish
* Ask any question and have it answered in a 45 minute Q&A recorded following the “Breakout Session”
* … and a special BONUS discount on something else coming from me in Spring 2012!

READY FOR THE FUN PART? We are giving away TWO fun prizes – a ONE YEAR Membership** to the [Clickin Moms Forum] – and a FREE SEAT to my “Breakout Session” coming January 19th ($50 value)!

How to enter? Please just follow these instructions:
1 – Leave a comment on this blog post with your 2012 NY resolution! (Please be sure to include your name and a valid email address)
2 – Be sure you “Like” BOTH the [Michelle Moore] & [Clickin Moms] Facebook fan pages
3 – Change your twitter or Facebook status say:
“I’m so excited for the Michelle Moore & Clickin Moms “Senior Success” Breakout coming Jan 19! http://wp.me/pnScL-1mN”

Comments are NOW CLOSED and our [Winners have been announced]. Thank you to everyone who entered!!

(**Only new members can win a FREE ONE YEAR Membership + If you purchase a 20% off a membership above and WIN this prize you will be re-reimbursed!!)

Sneak peek of Kate from our a new project coming in 2012 – check back next week after Christmas for the special announcement!!!
Hair & Makeup for Kate by, [Jenny Bowker]

I adore Anna’s style, and how well it worked with a natural setting. This beautiful sunny day in late-fall (early winter) is the perfect example of the type of beautiful portraits you can get out of Seattle year-round! It is a bit chilly, but can work amazingly well with your favorite fall wardrobe.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday - and stay tuned for a special announcement tomorrow - as well as more blog posts coming your way before the end of the year. It’s been a busy one in 2011 and it’s time I finally get back to blogging more regularly!! XOXO

Hair & Makeup by, [Jenny Bowker]

Check out our favorite [Gear]. This session shot with a Canon 1Ds MK II, [45mm TSE] + [85mm 1.2L]

Michelle Moore is available for commercial fashion and designer lookbooks in the Seattle and Los Angeles area throughout the year. Please inquire for more information by sending an email to [studio@michellemoore.com]. Thank you!!

LOOK 1&2 featuring the [Jem Wedge] in “Pewter” & “Bronze”
On Kim, Blazer – [H&M], Dress – Sparkle&Fade ([Urban Outfitters]), Tights (cut into socks) – Exhilaration (Nordstrom), Necklaces – H&M and Style&Co
On Brittany, Dress – H&M, Belt – Vintage (stylist’s own), Pendant – Style&Co, Necklace and Tights – Forever21

Look 3&4 featuring the [Uptown Girl Pump] in “Red” (on Natalie) and the [Whitney Pump] in “Leopard” (on Ari)
On Natatlie, Romper – French Connection, Tights – Forever 21, Earrings – H&M, Bracelets – Style&Co and Forever 21
On Ari, Cami – Express, Sweater – Moth (Nordstrom), Skirt – Carnation Lily Rose, Tights – Kate Space, Ring – Forever 21, Earrings – Jewel Mint

Look 5 featuring the [Uptown Girl Pump] in “Snake Floral”
On Ari, Sweater – H&M, Shorts – Aqua, Socks – All Saints, Bracelets and Ring – Nordstrom Trend Accessories, Necklace – BP (Nordstrom)

Look 6 featuring the [Ivette Wedge] in “Berry Suede”
On Brittany, Shirt – Vintage (stylist’s own), Shorts – H&M, Tights – Nordstrom, Bracelet – Juicy Couture, Ring – Forever 21, Purse – H&M

Look 7 featuring the LIMITED EDITION [Ella Bootie] in “Taupe”
On Natalie, Sweater – All Saints, Dress – Ecote, Tights – Exhilaration (Nordstrom), Bracelet and Ring – Forever 21

Photography, [Michelle Moore]
Styled by, [Stacy Zimmerman]
Hair by, [Meghann Oliberos]
Makeup for Brittany & Ari by, [Marina Pirkle]
Makeup for Natalie & Kim by, [Jenny Bowker]
Manicures by Renae Hatch for [Butter London]
Models for [SMG Models]
All shoes courtesy of [Mia Shoes]
Select re-touching by [Maria Esztergalyos]
Set Design & Concept, Michelle Moore

Special thanks to JM, AM, butterLondon, the crew at SMG and everyone who helped pull together this amazing shoot!

Seriously, [Thirst Relief] is an amazing organization. You can check our their [Vision & Mission Statement] while learning about how they provide clean drinking water to those in need. Think about it, $5 can provide 25 YEARS of clean drinking water to ONE person. 100% of the money you bid on any one mentor auction goes directly to Thirst Relief and can bring clean drinking water to HUNDREDS of people. Get ready to make a difference, and get your learn on!

The [Mentor Session Bidding] starts on eBay on Monday November 14th. Feel free to check out all the Mentors donating their time, as there will be a lot of people from all areas of expertise donating!!

UPDATED NOVEMBER 14th – [bid on my Mentor Session Auction] now until November 17th!!

ABOUT MY MENTOR AUCTION:
90 minute lunch or coffee date on me (SEATTLE only) or Skype/Phone chat to go over your most pressing photography questions! I’d love to chat with you about your photography business and questions you may have about your work, growing your business and anything else fun and involving fashion (like how much I love [pinterest]!). My principle areas of expertise fall into three categories: breaking into the fashion industry, leveraging social media for your business, and working with your clients or models to get natural looking poses. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

THE “GOODIE” BAG:
A set of Photoshop actions from [Formula Actions for Photoshop]
A brand-spanking new camera bag from [Kelly Moore Bags] (I shoot with the Mimi Bag – it’s my favorite!!)
A ProPhoto 4 Blog template from [ProPhoto Blogs] (I have been using ProPhoto since version 1 for my blog and I LOVE them!)
A gift certificate for an Album from [Asukabook] (Asukabook is my official Album company for my High School Senior Portrait clients)

I’m so excited to be a part of this AMAZING Mentor Auction again in 2012, and thrilled about all our amazing sponsors!! The goodie bag alone is well worth over $600!! Please be sure to spread the word, and BID on my auction. I’m looking forward to meeting you :)

Photo by [Kristen Marie Photography]

Happy November, and I hope everyone is having a great weekend! What are your favorite ways to wear this style? I LOVE the denim shirt paired with black skinny jeans that Hailey wore towards the end of her session. It’s a personal favorite “go-to outfit” in my own closet!

Hair & Makeup by, [Erin Skipley]

Check out our favorite [Gear]. This session shot with a Canon 1Ds MK II, [Canon 5d Mk II] + [85mm 1.2L]