Michelle East Photography Studio - December 2010

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays from Michelle East Studio and family!

Michelle East - Award Winning Photographer Memphis & Germantown

This week I have been looking for inspiration in my fashion life and I turned to the one and only Coco Chanel!
I recently saw the movie on DVD -

Coco Before Chanel (2009)

Amazon.com: Coco Before Chanel: Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Anne Fontaine: Movies & TV

I found Coco to be quite amazing and intriguing!  Such elegance and polish... so french!
This led me to research more about this woman. I have gone looking for quotes and pictures today
and even ordered a biography about her life on Amazon. I think it will be fun to get a glimpse of this lady and how she rose from poverty to become one of the most famous fashion designers of all time.
I will keep you posted regarding this fabulous woman but for now, here are a few quotes by Coco-

A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. 

As long as you know men are like children, you know everything! 

In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.

Fashion fades, only style remains the same.

Till next time darlings,

Michelle East Studio Art Show at Memphis Botanic Garden

Please join me for a wonderful Christmas Party and Opening Reception 

Sunday Nov. 28th from 2-4 p.m.

at the Memphis Botanic Garden. 

There will be live music, food and lots of art by some great artists in our area. I will be there and two of my works will be on display for viewing and purchase. Part of the proceeds go to the Memphis Botanic Garden.  

Hope to see you there!

Michelle East Photography Studio Germantown TN, Newborn Portraits and Children's Portraits

Celebrating Life!

Newborn Portraits from some super sweet couples this week!

Thank you for choosing me to photograph this once in a lifetime occasion in your lives.

I appreciate my incredible clients!

Congratulations on the birth of these sweet new babies!

Michelle East - Germantown TN Artist and Photographer

This week I was asked to provide a picture of a client for a funeral.  I think that this is one of the hardest parts of my job.  Usually I am celebrating with a family, capturing pictures of a new baby, a birthday or holiday pictures. This week was different.  Amidst the usual portrait sessions, I had to take time to go back through my archives and find a picture to celebrate a life that has now ended.


This has left a mark on me as I talk with the newly widowed woman.  It makes me sad and in a questioning mood.  This could be me. I could lose my husband or my life.  This could be any of us at any time. It makes me think - what am I spending my time doing? I only get one go around, each day is an important exchange that may never happen again. 


I feel like I have been challenged to really think about how I spend my time.  Family, friends & neighbors are so important.  My passion is art and I want to create art that will give meaning to others. Whether that be through portraiture or paintings. I want others to smile, cry and laugh at what I create. It is not me that must come through but the gift of life.  


CELEBRATE LIFE! 

Michelle East Photography Studio Newborn Portraits and Children's Portraits

This morning I had the pleasure of photographing 

these sweet little girls!

Gorgeous smile!

Such a beautiful girl!

New baby with her big sister! 

Big sister did a great job of holding the new baby.

Introducing two week old little E!

I am so blessed to have the opportunity to watch my clients families grow. It seems like yesterday when I photographed big sister for her newborn portraits.  Thank you to all my clients who are now more like friends, for choosing me to capture these priceless moments in your lives.  It is my great joy and honor to be your photographer.

All the best,

Michelle East - Art Show at Design By Consign in Germantown TN - Had a lovely time!

A big thank you to everyone who came out to Design By Consign in Germantown last night. We had a great turn out of over 50 people!

A few of my favorite works... above, 

The Lady in Red.  Mixed Media on Metallic.

New 8x10 Canvas titled Plantation Path.

  

The event was catered by Ziparo's Cateringhttp://www.ziparos.com - Germantown.  Love their food! Thank you Design by Consign and Ziparo's it was a lovely evening of art, home decor, food, wine, friends and fun!

Michelle East - Germantown TN Artist - Plein air painting this week!

What a week to be painting outside! Wind, Rain and High Humidity!
But we press on as we learn from plein air painter master
Camille Pryzewodek, how to see light in nature.
http://www.przewodek.com
I am learning techniques handed down from Monet through the years
from France to the US.

Can't wait to show some of my work as the week progresses. But for now, here we are!

 

Camille Przewodek










We are studying in the historic building. The Madison Center for the Arts.
XXOO,
Michelle

Michelle East Photography Studio - Fall Sessions

Great fall session with this wonderful family! I have been photographing this little guy since he was born. He has so much personality and a fabulous smile.  

One of the favorite parts of my job is seeing families grow and making friends with these sweet little people. I love documenting their changes and providing high quality photography for families to look back on for many years to come.

If you would like to book a fall session, there is still time. I have a few openings for the first two weeks of November.  Call me right away if you would like one of those spots.

Till next time,

Michelle East Art & Photography featured at Design By Consign in Germantown

Please join me at Design By Consign on Nov. 1st from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an evening of shopping and food! Can't beat that combination!  I am the featured artist for the First Monday Event and plan to have many new pieces of artwork on display and available for purchase. Featuring seasonal paintings, notecards and mugs.


Design By Consign is located at 9030 Poplar Pike Suite 107 (near the intersection of Poplar Pike and Forest Hill Irene) in Germantown.
Phone for the store is - 901. 751.1570.


Ziparo's Catering will have wonderful food out for us all to sample! Yum!
The have great pasta, sauces and salads! You have to try!
http://www.ziparos.com 


Of course there will be so many great items for your home furnishing needs and special discounts only for that night! :)
An interior decorator is available to answer questions and give decorating advice.


I went to the October event that they had and I bought the cutest asian style wine rack for my dining room!  Lots of things in my home and studio come from Design By Consign.


Till next time,

Michelle East Photography - Little Feet Boutique Advertising Session

Last week was lots of fun with these adorable kids!

Little Feet Boutique

5847 Getwell Road, Suite A8

Southaven, MS, 38672

662-510-5015

Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

We got together with some cool outfits from Little Feet Boutique, located in Southaven, Mississippi and did a photo session!

Great Holiday Fashion!

Look for these images to appear in Clipper ads and other advertisements for Little Feet Boutique!

Remember that my specialty is photographing children! I love working with your kids!

Till next time,

Holiday Deadlines for Portraits with Michelle East Photography Studio

Deadline for Portraits to be taken-
November 6th
Deadline for Portraits to be ordered-
November 13

Looking forward to working with your family this holiday season!

Holiday Portraits at Strasburg Children's Store in Germantown, Michelle East

Please join me for in store holiday portraits at Strasburg Children's Store, Saddle Creek Shopping Center. Call the store at 901.757.2255 to make your appointment.  Hope to see you! 

Till next time,