It's the Holidayzzzzz

It is that time of year again.

The time of year to search for that perfect gift.

We go out from store to store, parking lot to parking lot, Amazon.com…you know what I'm talking about. Dealing with traffic, packed parking lots, stressed out workers and tired kids in tow.

Well look no further.
 I have a the Perfect gift just for you!

Extended Family Portrait Sessions
Booking Now for December 27th-30th

If you have family visiting from out of town or you want to give your "local" family something amazing, than look no further. Book your
"EXTENDED FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION"
with me & have fun while making memories?

It's a 3 in 1.

Let me tell you why…

1. It is a gift that keeps on giving. Memories for a lifetime made in an afternoon of fun, sun and    laughter.

2. You don't have to wrap it, ship it, bake it, make it or think about it any further.

Leave all the planning and details to me.

3. It'll be FUN!!!!! Guaranteed.

Here are some fun local things to do…..

* Going to Disneyland??? Have me tag along and capture your memories at the Merriest place on earth.

* Spend a morning at the beach in search for dolphins and exotic seashells.
* Visit L.A.'s historical botanical gardens and museums with me in tow.

* Go on an adventure hike with a waterfall and a view of the ocean. 

Grandparents and parents alike will enjoy this unique and personal gift.

*The joy will last longer than that Gucci bag you were eyeballing at Neimans.

December 27th-30th

Limited number of sessions available.

Call 310-936-1548

or email

info@michelepanizphotography.com 

for package pricing and details.

Have a Happy & Safe Holiday Season. 

May Your Days be Merry & Bright.

First Day of Kindergarden....

My "first born" Jatin. First day of Kindergarden 9/13/2010

With a big smile and a steady hand

I lead my eldest son to Kindergarden on Monday.

We had been getting excited about the idea of

Kindergarden for the entire summer. Staying up late fantasizing about all

the new opportunities and friendship he will build, reminiscing about the friends I had in Kindergarden and the games we loved to play. It always lead me to smile.

As the day drew near I felt a twinge of sadness. My love, my heart, my first born was being ripped away from me and taken into a world were I could not protect him. As I led him to his playground we ran across a bunch of our friends. We quickly reunited and the children ran off to play leaving the adults to stand around in a circle having the "can you believe they are starting Kindergarden" discussion. The sadness returned.

I led him to his classroom and pulled him close to me. He quickly hugged me, said "I love you mommy" and ran off into his new world, a new chapter for both of us. I had such an overwhelming feeling of both sadness and pure joy as I watched him fumble around his pencil box and figure out how to hang his backpack behind his chair. He peered out the window to where I was standing and waved to me. He had on the largest grin I had ever seen and I knew at that moment we

were all going to be alright.

My baby Kingston. Age 2.5 years. First day of Preschool 9/13/2010

Los Angeles Children's and Family Photography

Another one of my favorite families.

Lucas is just over a year now and I shot him soon after he was born,

what a cutie pie. He practically leapt into my arms

at the park!!!

He was so fascinated with my camera that after

every shot he came around to me to look at the picture on the display.

We had a blast shooting but soon enough it was nap time and little Lucas needed to get home.

I look forward to shooting them again next Holiday Season!!!!

Another Manhattan Beach Shoot

Aren't they the cutest family ever?

Those eyes just entrance you....

We had fun shooting on the beach, though someone was a little bit tired.

I won't say who......

It was jam packed in Manhattan Beach thanks to the AVP

so we had to trek it north a little bit to a

less crowded strip of sand.

But it was so worth it.........

What beautiful stuff we shot.

Little Maddie was so cute.

I can't wait to shoot her again.

Riley and Sky

I had the opportunity to shoot a young girl and her horse this past weekend.

Riley has owned Sky for a few years now and her parents wanted a couple of photos of them together, aren't they both stunning?

I was so excited to do this shoot, I grew up around and riding horses and still have my little girl dream of owning one on large sprawling acreage.

Needless to say we shot some beautiful stuff. I made Riley get up at the crack of dawn but it was so worth it, the lighting was very beautiful..