Color Me Pink I Boise Photographer

Posted on May 6, 2012 by admin

Its 1 am, sappy love songs are playing on my itunes and my productivity as flown out the window. I start getting distracted and one thing leads to another. I eventually find myself looking through images of my trip to the United Kingdom this last November, remembering some good times. I stumble upon a few images and I just have to tell their story!

I catch myself laughing because it’s way to rare to actually be working on a personal piece. There is so much freedom and refreshment when you don’t have to worry about pleasing a client or worrying about the business side of things. I always love those moments when I remember why I fell in love with photography in the first place…enjoy!

Julie & TJ Wedding Preview I Boise Photographer

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

I was honored to be a part of such an amazing couple’s day yesterday. Here is just a little preview of their beautiful wedding….more to come!!

Michalski Family I Boise Photography

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

This is one of my favorite families! Anyone that has the privilege of knowing them, feels apart of their family. They are full of life and love. It was so fun photographing them. Their daughter was such a doll I had to feature her as my current blog header image. I’m excited to continue to photograph their ever growing family.

Sisters I Boise Photographer

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

Being the only girl in my family, I have always wondered what it would be like to have a sister. I’m blessed now with two sister-in-laws and love them, so when I have an opportunity to photograph sisters I always cherish their interactions together and their friendships with each other.

Rock & Worship Roadshow 2012 I Boise Photographer

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

NRT (www.newreleasetuesday.com) was one of the sponsors this year for the Rock and Worship Roadshow. Therefore, I was able to get some backstage access, instead of just the photo pit so I’m going to share some of those images with you! I hope you enjoy them!

Seeing Potential I Boise Photographer

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Wow, I think I had to brush away some cobwebs on my blog before i could start typing. Sorry for those looking for updates here, hopefully you haven’t all given up. I keep thinking i’ve posted all my ideas and events that have happened, but sometimes my priorities push my “great ideas” to the back burner.

I was privileged to be a photography/art judge for the 2012 Fine Arts Festival this year. A nation wide competition for the youth ministries (grades 6th-12th). Its just me and two other judges as we start at an isle of work and try our best to help guide up and coming artists to improve their work and hopefully find ourselves being inspired.

Isn’t that how photography/art works? Looking at a subject and in your mind seeing what it could be. Visualizing the end result before you even press the shutter button. Seeing something beautiful that to the plain eye could just be ordinary or even just fair. Thats why I always shy away from showing clients too much before the finish product, because often times the general public has a hard time visualizing with you.

I have high hopes for this up and coming generation of artists and excited to hear how the few that we offered invitations to nationals in Nashville do.

2012 Fine Arts

Monday Make it Work I Boise Photographer

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

Click, open, read, reply, organize, repeat. This is what my screen looks like this morning as I did much needed damage control and reorganization of my emails. Its amazing how quickly they can get out of hand! The business side is often not the artist’s strongest side and definitely not the most look forward to part of the job description. However, it is a major necessity…so as I wanted to to just close my computer and pick up my camera…I’m reminded of my man Tim Gunn’s trademark words this monday morning…”Make It Work.”

Grateful I Boise Photographer

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

As I was making my list of “101 in 1001 days” I was browsing other’s bucket list and I realized how lucky I was to have already experienced a lot of what people had on their lists. What amazing opportunities I have already had and am so grateful for…so I decided I would share a few of my favorite “checked” bucket list items.

1. Visit New York (saw: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, NBC Studios, Lincoln Center, Juilliard, Times Square, Ground Zero, Cathedrals, Carnegie Hall, Museum of Art, John Lennon’s Memorial in Central Park)

2. See a Broadway Show in NY (Lion King & Phantom of the Opera)

3. Travel to Central Asia

4. Volunteer at an Orphanage

ya scuchio potebe...thinking of all these kids this week!

5. Visit a California beach

6. Travel to England

7. Travel to Scotland

8. Travel to Ireland

9. Photograph a Music Festival

10. Expierence all forms of transportation (trains, planes, ferries, double decker buses, taxis, underground subways)

11. Visit a European Castle

12. Volunteer putting flowers on the Rose Bowl Parade on New Years

very detailed work and it was a crazy trip...but worth it! Volunteering at the Rose Bowl Parade

13. Photograph Yellowstone in the different seasons

just a few of MANY images I have from getting to live right next door for 3 years...©Michelle Gillatt

14. Go to school for Photography!

15. Have worked published & be on a magazine staff

16. Spontaneous Spring Break/Road Trip with a group of friends

California! (one of many amazing road trips with friends)

17. Play music for a Musical(s)/Plays

In the 10 years I have played the flute, I have been given many great opportunities and had some fun performances...two of my favorites being able to play in the "pit" for Oklahoma and Bye Bye Birdie

18. Travel to Disneyland/Disneyworld

Disney World 2009

19. See European Art

Chatsworth Manor...Derbyshire, England @2011 Michelle Gillatt

20. Be surrounded by loved ones around the Holidays

with some of my beautiful cousins on Christmas

I feel like one lucky lady to have already lived the life I have. I’m excited for future opportunities and adventures!

Day Dreamer… I Boise Photographer

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Ever had one of those days where you felt like you just kept daydreaming or zoning out? Where your mind can’t seem to focus on one thing, and instead your imagination keeps invading your day whether it was invited or not? Well that sure happened to me today. It was just one of those days where I wanted to dream again…so here are a few images that i’ve worked on recently to celebrate just that…

here is to all you dreamers out there! stay creative.

Christmas Parties Marathon! I Boise Photographer

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

This last week I’m reminded of how many wonderful people im surrounded by in my life. It is always fun and much needed to take a break from work and just build relationships with the people you see everyday! And its ok to have some fun!! I know the Holiday Season is hard for many, bringing painful memories or hard times…so lets not forget to bless at least one person we know that could use a helping hand, and lets have some fun this Christmas!

Below is just some images from our 200 bike give-away, food boxes give-away, and some christmas partying!

one excited cutie receiving a bike

kids rocking out at the Christmas Program

food give away

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