Michelle Cross: a photographic journal

Let me preface by saying that people like Amrit Sadhana don’t come around every day. Aside from being an absolute joy (really, she takes the words sweet and kind and wonderful to a whole new level), she is one of the more photogenic people I’ve ever met. I will say I haven’t had much of any experience with bad picture takers – everyone that gets in front of my camera seems to be ridiculously gorgeous and a breeze to photograph. But Amrit Sadhana? She was a real, real breeze.

In need of new head shots for a, wait for it, upcoming opera she’s the Lead in!?!, we spent the morning in San Juan Capistrano’s historic district. The day was beautiful, the girl was stunning, and the soft dewy light made me swoon.

Now, if only every morning could start this way I’d be in heaven!

Seriously? Seeeeriously?! This isn’t even fair.

Happy Weekend,
Michelle

It all started with a blind date. And prom. Jill’s friend was dating Shawn’s friend and when both said friends discovered Jill & Shawn’s apparent lack of dates to the high school prom, they seemed to have the perfect solution.

What could have been brutally awkward and slightly uncomfortable, turned into one of the most unexpectedly fun dates of their lives. That night Jill and Shawn danced. And a few days later they dated. And after a few years they decided that they’d be happy to continue doing more dancing and dating for the rest of their lives.

Jill and Shawn, I’m so excited for your wedding this August! From our short time traipsing around Smith Rock State park I can already tell I really, really like you. Your witty comments resonate with me and your personalities are so.much.fun. I feel like we could talk about anything and somehow you’d both find a way to make it absolutely hilarious.

And funny a bride & groom?! Well, it just may be one of my more favorite things.

Thanks for being so great,
Michelle