a growing golden family session

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IMG_5104-29 I absolutely love being able to document all the milestones of a young family. This is my bestie Nicole (who frequently appears on here!), and we found the most beautiful golden light to capture her growing family. Her little girl is experiencing her last months as the only child before her baby sister arrives this winter.

These colors and the cuteness of toddlerhood just make me have all the heart-eyes!

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I can't wait to meet baby Rory in a few months!

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

norway photos: part 3, Bergen!

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The last installment of my Norway photos! I'm going to live in the dream of that country forever. Our last stop: the beautiful city of Bergen and Hardangerfjord!

train from Voss to Bergen

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the dream!

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tiny little streets

Bryggen, the oldest part of Bergen.

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The Floibanen, a funicular up the mountain.

view from Mount Floyen

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the top of Mount Floyen was my dream world. I was so in heaven.

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Damsgard manor.

found flower crown

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a pride parade!

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fjord cruise through Hardangerfjord

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frolicking in Eidfjord

Voringfoss waterfall. a little snowy & beautiful!

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just the prettiest place...

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See parts one and two. I love you, Norway.

xo, Michelle

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norway photos: part 2!

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I'm continuing to share my Norway photos! It's been 3 months and I still can't believe it was a real place because it was so beautiful! Our second stop: the Oslo-Bergen railway to Voss & its surrounding fjords!

Oslo -> Bergen

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Voss

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Flamsbana Railway from snowy Myrdal to the fjord town of Flam

snowy and very very cold. beginning of June!

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a little nod to beloved Field Trip (click photo for blog post)

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the lake in Voss

Do you feel swept away by the cold northern beauty yet?

Check out Part 1: Oslo if you missed them! I'll post the final set of photos next week :)

xo, Michelle

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norway photos: part 1, Oslo!

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Three months ago, I was wandering around beautiful Norway with my sister. What we saw of the country left me in such a state of awe, from the fluent English to the architecture & design to the unbelievably unspoiled landscapes. Norway was an absolute dream for this nature-loving-hippie-artist. When I look at these photos, I'm swept away all over again to this cold, northern place. I'll make a post on each place I went. First up: Oslo!

oslo cathedral

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oslo opera house

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Akershus Castle & Fortress

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chasing bubbles

the royal palace

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Damstredet

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Radhus (city hall)

Radhus (city hall)

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Nobel Peace Center

inside the Nobel Peace Center

inside the National Gallery

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Bygdoy island

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Folkemuseum

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Viking ship museum

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Fram museum

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Vigeland park

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If you ever get the chance to go to Norway, do not hesitate to say a big YES.

More photos next time!

xo, Michelle

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