nat + matt, engaged.

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IMG_5594-1 I've known Natalie a loooong time. Like 15 years. She's one of my sister's best friends. When she got engaged to Matt and asked me to take their engagement photos, I was so excited! They are so fun and playful and sweet together. She gave me total artistic freedom, and they were so easy to work with.

Matt: "On a scale from 1 to the best models you've worked with, where are we?" Me: "Well I usually work with toddlers, so you're pretty high up there."

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I'm so very happy for them. I can't wait for their wedding!

xo, Michelle

Follow me @maryandluna on your favorite social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. See my art in my Etsy shop or on maryandluna.com. 

if you’re interested in a session with me for you and/or your kids in Orange County, CA, visit my website or email me! maryandluna@gmail.com

best of 2015

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IMG_2311*-34 I'm still in New Year's reflection + planning mode, so I thought I would gather up my favorite images specifically from my sessions in 2015. The year itself felt weird, but I remember all the sessions clearly. 2015 saw my biggest photography improvement so far, for sure. My style and my eye were more clearly defined and fine-tuned. I gained a lot of confidence in my ability to do this. I'm really proud of what I made last year, both in photos and fine art. I always wish to do more, create more, shoot more. I feel like I'm just starting and the possibilities are waiting for me.

So here is my best of 2015: 

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Here's to 2016 and more beautiful people and families and stories and art. 

xo, Michelle

Follow me @maryandluna on your favorite social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. See my art in my Etsy shop or on maryandluna.com. 

if you’re interested in a session with me for you and/or your kids in Orange County, CA, visit my website or email me! maryandluna@gmail.com

upcoming event: Harvest Faire

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harvest postcard copy I will be at this cool event Saturday in Long Beach, CA with a table full of my art!

Join in the festivities and magic with old-world villagers and minstrels as they delight you and your children with stories, crafts, games, and music. Enjoy the abundance of the harvest in the village cafe with homemade soup, bread, pulled pork and delicious desserts! Visit our village bazaar filled with Waldorf arts and crafts such as beautiful felted items, jewelry, capes, fairy wands and more!

For more information regarding the faire call us at 562-434-8200 or email us at info@maplevillageschool.org

Come with the family if you live in the area! Something fun to do :)

xo, Michelle

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utah session: toddlers + an orchard

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IMG_2171*-6 I went to Utah on vacation and I did something I've never done: a travel session! I really love to travel, I love new scenery, and every time I travel I think "I wish I could get some kids to take photos of here!" So I reached out to my cousin's friend Mari, who is a stylist, and asked if she wanted to do a session of her cute babies! I'm so incredibly grateful for the word "yes." 

The littles were quite emotional during our session (that happens during golden/witching hour!), but they were still playful and adorable and I loved chasing them around. I loved the fall vibe that you just don't get in orange county.

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Wardrobe by: free babes, happy hannas, duchess and lion, & wrare doll. 

ahhhh the cuteness. 

xo, Michelle

Follow me @maryandluna on your favorite social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. See my art in my Etsy shop or on maryandluna.com. 

if you’re interested in a session with me for you and/or your kids in Orange County, CA, visit my website or email me! maryandluna@gmail.com

peyton is two!

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IMG_1463*-14 On the fall equinox, we chased a newly two year old toddler and the toddler chased bubbles. This tiny nugget belongs to my longtime friend Nicole, and I've been documenting her life since she was born. It's so fun to look back & watch her grow as my photography also grows.

Here are my favorites from our mini-session:

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Toddlerhood is my favorite.

xo, Michelle

Follow me @maryandluna on your favorite social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. See my art in my Etsy shop or on maryandluna.com. 

if you’re interested in a session with me for you and/or your kids in Orange County, CA, visit my website or email me! maryandluna@gmail.com