Michelle East Studio - Art Work Memphis

Hi All!

I had a great opportunity this weekend to attend a Pastel Workshop taught by one of my favorite local art teachers Anne Enochs. You can see her work and learn about all of her classes at http://www.anneenochs.com/. I have taken her drawing, pastel and color classes and have learned so much in each!

I am still a better photographer than pastel artist but I had fun and that is all that matters! So broaden your horizons and take a chance, get out of your comfort zone, & learn something new!

Cheers!
Michelle

On Location in New Orleans- Michelle East Studio

As part of my travel this summer, I went on location to New Orleans, LA. I had not been there in many years and was so pleased to see how well most everything looked after hurricane Katrina. The french quarter was a delight! The food was excellent, the architecture enchanting and the people charming!

Above you can see some of the fine art photographs from the area. More will be posted to my website http://www.michelleeastphotography.com/ in the next week or so. These prints are available for purchase. Please contact me if you would like more buying information.

More to come! Happy Summer!

Michelle

Head Shots for Writer- Paris Tn, Michelle East Studio

Enjoyed a great time in Paris, Tn on Kentucky Lake this past week. I had the pleasure of photographing a writer named Linda White. She needed some head shots for an upcoming publications called White Cocoon.

We met at the largest winery between Memphis and Nashville. http://www.pariswinery.com/ It was a hot day but that did not deter us! We walked the vineyard and found some wonderful areas to photograph. The vineyard offers daily wine tasting of their fantastic wines and made the journey well worth the drive!

New Artwork Memphis Artist Michelle East

Hi everyone! I have just returned from a workshop held in St. Francisville, LA. Right outside of Baton Rouge. At this workshop I had the pleasure of learning under Corel Painter Master Jeremy Sutton. www.Jeremysutton.com

to see his wonderful work! I learned so much about color and tones in my work. Can't wait to continue practicing what he taught us, though I will never do him justice.

One of the paintings that I did while at the workshop was of this gentleman John. I photographed him in window light inside of a historic plantation Butler-Greenwood.

He came dressed in his reenactment clothes complete with gun and saber!

After the photo session, I painted him in Corel Painter X. Now that I am home, the next step is to print this painting out on canvas and add some texture with my pallette knife and oil paints. The finished work will be 20x24 combined media on canvas!

Come take a look next time you are in my studio! More to come from my trip!

Michelle

Maternity, Baby, Newborn Photography Memphis Tennessee

Here is an awesome image of a past session. The parents have just ordered a

20x20 canvas for

their child's nursery! Don't you just love it! He is so alert for a newborn!

Above is mom before she gave birth to her little cutie! She was a beautiful maternity subject! I just love working with this sweet family and watching their little one grow!

All for now, Michelle

Twins @ Michelle East Studio Memphis Germantown Children Photography Art

What a great morning I had with these two sweet twin boys!

I just loved how beautiful mom looked when she snuggled up to her babies.

Come say Hi - I will be at Spoiled Sweet Boutique's open house from 10-1 on May 16th!

There will be a display of my work on the walls and you never know, your child may be featured!

Spoiled Sweet Boutique is now open at 2011 Exeter Rd. in Germantown, offering great baby and children's clothing and gifts as well as in-house monogramming services and the largest selection of hair bows in the Memphis area.

COME TO THEIR OPEN HOUSE ON MAY 16th! Located near Hobby Lobby and Bed, Bath and Beyond!

~Spoiled Sweet Boutique will be holding an open house on Saturday, May 16th. Michelle East from Michelle East Art & Photography (http://www.michelleeaststudio.com/) will be in the store booking in store photography sessions with a great package deal. Little Lasting Impressions (http://www.littlelastingimpressions.com/) will be on site to do hand impressions for beautifully crafted ceramic keepsakes. Candice Boatright of The Paper Bee (http://www.thepaperbee.com/) will be there to introduce her stationery line that will always be available at Spoiled Sweet Boutique. ~

Pet Photography at Michelle East Studio in Germantown

Spring Portraits at Michelle East Studio

What a beautiful bunch of children I had the privilege of photographing this spring! There are more to come- so keep checking back!

Enjoy the wonderful weather!

Call me for May sessions as soon as possible, I am almost booked up.

All for now,

Michelle

Paintings at Michelle East Studio

New Painting Available at Michelle East Studio!

Head Shots Michelle East Studio

First Session in our new Studio! Michelle East Studio

What a great session today with this beautiful 6 month old!

New Website Michelle East Studio

I am in the process of uploading portraits to a new website!

This will be a site for me to show my Travel Images, Pet Portraits and Paintings!

The Travel Images are for sale! Color or BW. Sized starting at 11x14 on Masonite.

$124

They can be ordered by emailing or calling our studio.

This site will be updated often. Especially after a trip! Planning trips to the plantations in St. Francisville, LA in June, Gulf Shores in July and maybe(-keeping my fingers crossed) Italy in the fall!

http://www.michelleeaststudio.com/

Also, if you have a pet whom you would like to have some keepsake images of, please call me!

I am looking for some well behaved dogs or cats who could "model" for me! This would be a free session! The images will be used to build my pet portfolio! Call me asap if you are interested!!

Till next time,

Michelle