rpunzelr ~ {Michelle}. Get yours at bighugelabs.com

 

Hello!

I originally bought my camera to take pictures of my daughter and then eventually I found flickr. I started posting here back Oct/Nov 08. Before flickr I never knew what the term bokeh was...and now it's pretty much a big part of what I try to capture in each and every one of my photos. It to me is how I paint with the camera and brings them to life for me. I love the immediacy that you can achieve with the camera as opposed to painting or drawing. Not that I don't love painting it's just that between work and taking care of my family it doesn't leave much time for painting anymore. I am constantly trying to learn and am inspired everyday by the work I see here by other photographers.

 

Thanks!

  

I'm a Getty Images Artist

  

What I use...

Canon 5D Mark 2

Canon Digital Rebel XTi (backup)

Canon 50mm 1.8

Canon 50mm 1.4 new

Canon 85mm 1.8 (Got it!)

Tamron 70-200 2.8

Tamron AF28-75mm f2.8

Canon Zoom EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 III stolen :(

Photoshop CS4

Kelly Moore b-hobo bag holds my gear.

 

On my wish list...

85mm 1.2L

135mm 2.0

Canon 5d Mark II (*sigh* Someday.) I GOT IT!!!

50mm 1.4 GOT IT!

Canon 70-200mm 2.8L

  

Oh, I also use an iBook G4! Now I have a MacBookPro! :)

 

All my images are All Rights Reserved. They should not be reproduced in any way, and unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. If you wish to use any of my images for any reason/purpose please contact me.

 

Thank you.

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  • JoinedOctober 2008
  • Current citySouthern California
  • CountryUSA
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Testimonials

plant hall (deleted)

Michelle is definitely one of the top "bokeh-inators" on Flickr!! hehe She is one of my sweetest contacts and so very talented also. Please take the time to view her amazing photostream if you haven't already. You'll want to dive into all the yummy bokeh and find yourself lost in a sea of beauty. Michelle… Read more

Michelle is definitely one of the top "bokeh-inators" on Flickr!! hehe She is one of my sweetest contacts and so very talented also. Please take the time to view her amazing photostream if you haven't already. You'll want to dive into all the yummy bokeh and find yourself lost in a sea of beauty. Michelle is a very genuine Flickr contact, she always has something sweet to say or something that leaves me giggling. Thanks for feeling sorry for me and adding me as a contact... I really do appreciate it.. LOL. You rock babe!! Don't ever change! xoxoxo

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August 20, 2009
Fabiela says:

Michelle is 'one' of my favourite Flickr contacts - I adore her work sooo much and I have to agree with Angela, Michelle is 'The Bokeh Queen!' Her photo stream is an inspiration to many here on Flickr - her work is sooo dreamy, the colours and light is just exquisite and her toy shots never fail to put a big smile … Read more

Michelle is 'one' of my favourite Flickr contacts - I adore her work sooo much and I have to agree with Angela, Michelle is 'The Bokeh Queen!' Her photo stream is an inspiration to many here on Flickr - her work is sooo dreamy, the colours and light is just exquisite and her toy shots never fail to put a big smile on my face! Sometimes, I am just speechless by the quality of her shots! Michelle - you are sooo talented! ^_^

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August 10, 2009

If you have'nt already checked out Michelles wonderful stream, then be prepared. Her work is gorgeous! I simply love what she does with light, her images are truly an inspiration and certainly ones I look forward to seeing. Her images of toys are so unique and always make me smile! Michelle is a very talent photogr… Read more

If you have'nt already checked out Michelles wonderful stream, then be prepared. Her work is gorgeous! I simply love what she does with light, her images are truly an inspiration and certainly ones I look forward to seeing. Her images of toys are so unique and always make me smile! Michelle is a very talent photographer, I am glad we have come together in Flickrland and have become Flickr buddies!! ;-)

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August 8, 2009

Michelle is the queen of bokeh, in my humble opinion. She can take the ordinary and make it extraordinary... just from her photos backgrounds. Michelle's photos always make me feel as though I have entered a dream world. They are always so beautiful and cheerful and light-filled. Michelle is also one of the best … Read more

Michelle is the queen of bokeh, in my humble opinion. She can take the ordinary and make it extraordinary... just from her photos backgrounds. Michelle's photos always make me feel as though I have entered a dream world. They are always so beautiful and cheerful and light-filled. Michelle is also one of the best Flickr contacts I have. She always leaves wonderful comments on her contacts photos, she always participates in my group themes and she has just recently become a wonderful asset as a new admin to the Shades of Yellow Friday group. Michelle is just an all-around wonderful person. Big hugs, Michelle, and thank you for being you! :0)

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June 17, 2009
grandiose song (deleted)

Michelle's has inspired me in more ways than she knows! You will see some wonderful work in her photo stream. Lots of love goes into all of her images from sooc to post processing she has shown that she can consistently bring beautiful images to her portfolio . Her processing is second to none. Her photos are always go… Read more

Michelle's has inspired me in more ways than she knows! You will see some wonderful work in her photo stream. Lots of love goes into all of her images from sooc to post processing she has shown that she can consistently bring beautiful images to her portfolio . Her processing is second to none. Her photos are always gorgeous, with layers of rich, textured color that never gets boring. I get excited every time I see one of her flower images or something she has taken for a theme group, because I know it will be inspiring and beautiful. I feel lucky to have Michelle as a contact and so honored to be the first to write a testimonial for a talented photographer.

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June 10, 2009