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Hi all! And thanks for wanting to learn more about me. My name is Michelle Miller and I am a professional (and now award-winning) photographer in Peotone, IL. I cater to the Chicago and outlying suburban areas. I reside in Peotone Illinois. I'm an on-location photographer serving Peotone, Chicago, and outlying suburban areas in northeast Illinois including Monee, Manhattan, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Inverness, Barrington, Schaumburg, Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Palos Hills, Hoffman Estates, South Elgin, St. Charles, Mt. Prospect, Oak Lawn, Naperville, Bradley, Burbounnais, Channahon...and all of Will and Cook County. Michelle Miller specializes in studio and on-location natural light newborn, babies, infants, children, high school seniors, and family portraiture. My areas of specialty are newborn, babies, children, and high-school senior portraiture.

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My TTV (Through the Viewfinder) Display

June 19, 2008 – 2:27 pm

A photog friend sent me a link to tara whitney’s blog and as such, I was inspired to do one of my own.  I love this look and thought it would be perfect in my new, freshly painted office with my girl’s softball pictures.  The look is called TTV which stands for “Through the Viewfinder” and is actually supposed to be accomplished by using your camera to take a picture of the viewfinder of another camera…but, there is a way to fake it ;)  Many people have made ttv frames that can be inserted on your image in photoshop and that’s what I did here.  I came across a flickr group that is devoted to this technique and through them I found a designer that made the sort of ttv frame I was looking for.  I wanted something with not really thick edges and lots of dust particles and this one has exactly what I was looking for.  So here it is :)  Each image is 12×12 mounted on styrene.  I stuck them to the wall using Scotch brand wall safe stickies. 

 

And a close up of the frame edges….

 

Here are the digital images that I had printed for this display :)

 

By michelle | Posted in Children, Products | Tagged , | 11 comments         Hide Comments | Add a Comment
  1. kathy wolfe   -  

    i LOVE THIS LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!!!

  2. Jessica   -  

    love this, yours turned out amazing!

  3. Heather Gibb   -  

    Love this display! I saw it on Tara’s and thought it was a great idea. The images you used are super!!

  4. Leah Profancik   -  

    Very cute display!

  5. nina pomeroy   -  

    I LOVE this! It’s on my list of things to do this summer for my family too. This is such a great keepsake of a special time in a family’s life together!

  6. PamN   -  

    Jaw-dropping fabulous! These images are perfect like this!

  7. Ganell Kopp   -  

    I really like this. Wish I had a wall that this would work on!

  8. ritz rivera   -  

    Wonderful idea and theseimages rock! Love the close-up one with the helmet.

  9. Bev   -  

    What a wonderful idea. I am going to try one with pets!
    Thanks

  10. Susan Braswell   -  

    This is the coolest thing. I want to do one of those so bad. I am about to do a session with my own girls this weekend when we go on vacation.

    Thank you for sharing and the images are FABULOUS!

  11. Teri Eddy   -  

    Love this! Beautiful display!

Newborn Model Search Details!

May 21, 2008 – 4:08 pm

I have had some ideas for newborn poses swirling around in my head for quite some time…rarely do I have time to “experiment” during regular sessions as much as I would like too so what I am looking for are newborn models to carry out my “vision.”  So what I am looking for are either single newborns, twins, triplets, etc.  Multiples do not have to be identical.

 

*My goal of this session is to get “The Shot” that I am after.  This is not a regular full newborn session.  I anticipate the session lasting anywhere between 1-3 hours and could take place either indoor or outdoor and either natural and/or studio lighting.

 

*You benefit because the session is free and you will receive a mounted 11×14 from this limited session. You may purchase additional images at regular pricing.

 

*I come to you for the session.

 

*A signed model release is required.  I will more than likely be using the image(s)for promotional use.

 

*Baby(ies) must be less than 7 days old at the time of session.

 

*email me at michelle@michellemillerphotography.com before your baby is due to book the session to ensure availability.

 

*Book quickly as there are only a limited number of spots available!

 

By michelle | Posted in Newborns | Tagged , , | 4 comments         Hide Comments | Add a Comment
  1. Brandy   -  

    Can’t wait to see what you’re doing!

  2. Brittany Merrifield Holder   -  

    I soooo LOVE your newborns - can’t wait to see what you do with your little models!!!

  3. Michele   -  

    Michelle, I can’t wait to see what you come up with for this. Your newborn shots are wonderful.

  4. allie   -  

    woah. NICE. considering how fabulous you are with newborns… you’re gonna be busy, girlfriend!

Newborn Model Search Underway!

May 20, 2008 – 11:30 am

Details coming very soon so stay tuned :)

By michelle | Posted in Newborns | Tagged , , | 12 comments         Hide Comments | Add a Comment
  1. LV   -  

    oh my!! this is incredible!!!

  2. Julie   -  

    I just love this image - it is perfection!

  3. Katie Welsh   -  

    Ah, now that is perfection!

  4. Ganell Kopp   -  

    This is so precious.

  5. Renee Giugliano   -  

    Do perfect and gorgeous!

  6. Libby Brady   -  

    One of the sweetest newborn portraits I have seen. Perfection!

  7. Laura Veraska   -  

    beautiful!! so sweet.

  8. Stacy   -  

    Beautiful!! Look at that sweet peaceful face.

  9. allie   -  

    utter perfection. look at those little teeny features. Just perfect baby, perfect image. beautiful.

  10. June   -  

    Gorgeous!

  11. CarmenM   -  

    It doesn’t get any better than this. Beautiful!

  12. PamN   -  

    Oh how fun! Bet you get a ton of people wanting to do this!

Her first real game :)

May 13, 2008 – 7:58 pm

It was so exciting!!!!!  She did great and more importantly, she had the time of her life!!!

By michelle | Posted in Children | Tagged | 15 comments         Hide Comments | Add a Comment
  1. sue   -  

    hahahahah LOVE LOVE THE LEG !

    Sue

  2. Anna Mayer   -  

    Oh, this is just too stinking cute!! You go girl!!

  3. Nina Pomeroy   -  

    That is just the cutest shot!!!

  4. Kirsten   -  

    How cute! Looks like she had a great time!

  5. Danna   -  

    this is the best shot ever!!!! Her expression is awesome she looks so proud and happy!! Great great moment to capture.

  6. Tracy Besek   -  

    Holy moly that’s an awesome shot. She looks like a pro!

  7. Jessica   -  

    What an awesome capture!!

  8. Tennille King   -  

    I LOVE the smile while still maintaining her form! Great shot!

  9. ritz rivera   -  

    awww, that is so neat!!! great shot!

  10. allie   -  

    wow- this is a fantastic shot- she is AWESOME! :D

  11. kathy wolfe   -  

    what a shot!!! she’s a superstar!!!!!!

  12. Christy   -  

    How sweet. Nothing like a little girl with her first pink softball glove!

  13. Michelle   -  

    GREAT shot! What a cutie!

  14. Kimberly   -  

    What a cutie! I’ll be watching for her on ESPN!

  15. PamN   -  

    How cute! Great capture - love her happy face!

My oldest daughter’s first PROM!

April 26, 2008 – 8:07 pm

It’s hard for me to post these….I can hardly believe she is going to her first prom and I’m so sad!!!!  The years really do go by so fast.  She looked beautiful and was so excited :)

I wish I didn’t have to shoot these in front of my stairway….Bugs me big time with all the rails in the images but this was the best spot for the light at this time of day and I didn’t have much time….

BTW, red satin is almost impossible to photograph LOL!

By michelle | Posted in Seniors | Tagged , | 48 comments         Hide Comments | Add a Comment
  1. Angie   -  

    These are great Michelle.
    LOVE the last one.

  2. gina   -  

    I think you did a great job with the dress!! Fun pics she will cherish for sure! :)

  3. hong   -  

    Your daughter looks so beautiful and sweet. Her brilliant smile bring happiness to all.

  4. Emily Korff   -  

    These look gorgeous, Michelle! That dress is perfect for her, and the images are beautiful.

  5. nina pomeroy   -  

    What a fun couple…great shots to remember such a special occasion!

  6. tracey cleek   -  

    gorgeous girl! really-very stunning!

  7. Natalie   -  

    Michelle she is beautiful!! By the way I tagged you details are on my blog .
    http://www.photographybynatalieb.blogspot.com

  8. Kristi Hibbetts   -  

    Gorgeous! I think you did a great job with the satin…

  9. Stacy   -  

    GORGEOUS!! Love the red dress - looks stunning on her! I can’t believe you have a high schooler!

  10. Heather Lickliter   -  

    Wow!! She’s gorgeous!

  11. Melanie   -  

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these! I would be sad too if it were my daughter. She’s a beauty!

  12. Sue Wyszczelski   -  

    LOVE THE DRESS…awesome shots!

  13. Sandra Lemin   -  

    Wow! she is gorgeous! photos are great.
    sandra

  14. Karen   -  

    Wow! Carly is gorgeous. Love her hair. Beautiful dress. I hope she had a fabulous time.

  15. ritz rivera   -  

    G O R G E O U S…these are so fun and playful - love the silly faces…I am sure she will cherish these for many years to some, how cool is her mom :)

  16. Shellie Gansz   -  

    Your daughter is gorgeous! Such a fun series of images!

  17. Julie   -  

    You have a gorgeous girl there…she is stunning! I love these images too (especially the last two - very classic looking).

  18. kathy wolfe   -  

    great prom pics!!! She looks beautiful - love her dress!!! I remember my sons 1st prom… ah, the memories…

  19. Corey   -  

    She is gorgeous!! I hope she had a fabulous time!

  20. Sarah   -  

    Awww….Michelle…she is GORGEOUS! She looks so pretty!

  21. June   -  

    She is stunning! Wish I looked like that for my senior prom :) What a beautiful girl!

  22. Tonya P   -  

    What a beauty. I hope she knows how darling she is. They make a great couple.

    Tonya

  23. Jana Kunz   -  

    Beautiful images! They grow up so fast.

  24. Doe   -  

    GORGEOUS! So beautiful… (and I hear you about red satin! Still you’d never know from these stunning images)
    I hope the prom was a wonderful experience!

  25. Anna Mayer   -  

    wow, just beautiful! She is really lovely. You must be so proud!

  26. Stacy S   -  

    Gorgeous daughter you have! Love her eyes & smile! Wow-prom… the time does go by- doesn’t it?! :-)

  27. Lorri   -  

    Teenager?? She’s gorgeous!!! She looks like a movie star in that last shot! Great dress!

  28. Heather Gibb   -  

    What a fun couple. Your daughter is beautiful and looks so full of life!

  29. Mary Beth   -  

    These are so fun. I love how you captured her personality!

  30. Anna-Karin   -  

    She is a beautiful young lady! Love her sassy haircut.
    Looks like they are a fun couple and will probably have a great prom night.

  31. jessica   -  

    She is beautiful, Michelle!! You must be so proud!
    Beautiful dress!

  32. Teresa   -  

    These are great pictures. Carly is just gorgeous, cute boyfriend too:0) I can’t believe she is a junior already, time is flying by.

  33. Lisa Adkins   -  

    Great looking couple! Your daughter is beautiful…. I know you are proud. :)

    Lisa

  34. kimberly   -  

    your daughter is beautiful! she has flawless skin! looks like she is in for an AMAZING prom!

  35. Meggan   -  

    AHH! What a cute couple! Love the crazy faced one! :) Hope they had a nice time!

  36. Debbie Shoro   -  

    How fun! They both look gorgeous! You must be so proud! Great photos too!

  37. Susan Braswell   -  

    A teenager?! prom?! she is beautiful and I love all of these. That second to the last is my favorite for some reason. Her boyfriend has a killer smile - :)

    hope they had fun and she made her curfew ;)

  38. Ruthi David   -  

    WOW, these are AWESOME. I love them all! Your daughter is gorgeous. What a bittersweet day!

  39. Stephanie   -  

    Love them! Wow, your daughter is gorgeous. Love her style! Thanks for sharing. :-)

  40. Sarah Pierce   -  

    Wow, what a gorgeous girl–natural beauty! Love her dress too. They make a cute couple. :)

  41. Sarah   -  

    Ohhhhh she is just gorgeous! Love the dress - she looks fantastic!

  42. Karaline   -  

    They are adorable! She has great style!

  43. Ruby   -  

    Just when I think Carly can’t get any prettier….she does. She looks absolutely stunning! And these pics are straight out of 17 mag. Great Job Mom and HAVE FUN CARLY!

  44. Melissa-P   -  

    Hope she has a great time, she looks stunning. That dress is to die for, she’s a doll.

  45. Julie   -  

    Awwwwww…Michelle your baby is growing up. It’ll be ok mom!
    Carly looks beautiful. Such a pretty girl, I bet she has a great time!

  46. Marnie of Crescendo Photography   -  

    These are great! They look like a 17 magazine couple and her eyes are gorgeous! Her hair is great and suits the dress perfectly! Well done as a mom and photographer!

  47. Gen   -  

    Beautiful images- your daughter is gorgeous Michelle =)
    Gen

  48. Joy V.   -  

    Fabulous dress, great picture and super cool haircut! You are so fresh. Love it!

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