think pray gift licensing

We’re excited to share Michelle’s photo art pieces are now available in retail shops across the United States and available for purchase on-line. Eleven of our favorite pieces have been added to a fun 12×12 secret message board wall art piece from Think Pray Gift. They make a great gift for weddings, Christmas, birthdays, and graduations! Happy Gifting! Michelle and Kris

matt senior portraits…

What a fine young man with so much potential! It was an honor doing his senior shoot, plus creating a large canvas art print and storyboard on metal. Below are some favorites…

simply roses…

nature’s sketchbook photo art blends 1 (photo transfer texture)

A commercial project from this summer featuring a few roses and vintage blue ball jar. delicious colors.

this is life 5 scrap.words

See more ideas for printing and displaying wall art using art made from this project on our Cottage Arts’ blog here.

nature’s sketchbook photo art blends 4 (texture/bokeh overlays)

All images shot with the Canon 7D and Canon 28-135 IS or Tamron 28-75/2.8 Lenses. Most shot near sunset outdoors.

stylin’ seniors

Haven’t posted any recent senior shoots, so want to get caught up! I take on a limited number of seniors each summer, and loved this year’s…

Here are some faves…lots to share, so click on thumbnails to open lightbox viewer.

gifts of the garden…

Painter’s Canvas Photo Art Blends 5, Positive Vibe (word art)

Each year I am gifted with organic produce from a neighbor in exchange for photographing his bounty. What a blessing to our family he is!

Nature’s Sketchbook Photo Art Blends 3, Scrap.Templates 36

Nature’s Sketchbook Photo Art Blends 3

See my blog post on making wall art out of these images on our Cottage Arts’ blog here.

And, here are some favorite garden shots from this year. All shot with Canon 7D and most with Canon 50/1.8 lens.