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Modeling portfolio session in Raleigh is the title of this blog post.  My posts about modeling portfolio building are designed to show interested parents exactly what we are doing here at Michelle Studios in Raleigh to get the children involved in the child fashion industry. As you might imagine I stay super busy, often working very long hours. These posts hopefully answer many questions parents have about just what we are all doing.  We are surely having a blast.  

If you are interested in a modeling portfolio session in Raleigh for your child this blog post may interest you.  Here at Michelle Studios we are having an adventure.  We are making dreams come true for lots of children. Go back one step HERE to read about more dreams coming true that I just finished posting. Sam, below had a dream. It is being realized. So many cute videos and behind the scenes cell snaps, thanks Gina, can be seen on my Michelle Studios Facebook page.  I am fortunate to have so many nice customers. They have fun so they leave me great reviews.  You will have to read his mom’s review.  Thank you so much lady. 

Raleigh portrait photographerThis post is an extension from previous blog posts. They link together so the information is easy to find.    The children have gotten so much coverage that the posts are simply too long.  You may want to start here with Izzi’s story.  That is where it started. What I mean to say is  the idea to offer this type of session to the residents of Raleigh and surrounding areas like Cary, Garner, Clayton, Holly Springs and Apex.  I have always provided models with updated head shots but now it’s a service that I advertise.  Why you might ask?  Well it’s great for the kids self esteem.  Just ask any of them.  They make lots of new friends.  Adventure and traveling is fun.  Also,  many children, like Izzi, love runway.  It’s exciting with all the lights, cameras and people cheering for them. If they stopped doing it today, they have still had a one of a kind experience.  Mom’s love it too. I just got off the phone with one very excited mom. As a Raleigh children’s photographer that just makes me smile too.

Wanda Beauchamp  is a designer I started following when Izzi’s mom brought some of her outfits to our photo shoots.  Now it’s the first place I look for fashionable clothing for the children doing a modeling portfolio session in Raleigh. You will see many of her designs on the children in my portfolio.  Thank you so much Vanessa for introducing me to Wanda’s designs. On that note, Izzi’s mom got this amazing outfit maybe 6 months ago.  She posted an image that she took of her beautiful daughter in it. I simply could NOT wait to photographer her in it.  No surprise it published within literally two minutes of me entering it in a child model contest. I have photographed this beautiful child every year since the week she was born.   For sure she is my muse… Not only is she beautiful but she is a fun little kid.  She is currently a signed working model with Marilyn’s Agency.  Way to go girlie… and yep lots of NY agencies want her too. 

Most important, Izzi loves the adventure, traveling, making new friends.  She also loves her sweet parents, darling brother, Jesus and horses. As an animal lover, she is my kind of girl.  Izzi’s parents are absolutely amazing.   Another local photographer recently messaged me on Facebook saying how lucky she felt I was to be Izzi’s primary photographer. I have to agree.  Thank you Vanessa and Greg, I appreciate you two for bringing her, each and every time.  I feel like you are part of my family.

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Picturesque Child Competition

Model Source 

Kid Model Magazine

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Child Couture Magazine

Designer Child Magazine

Young Model Magazine

It Girl Magazine 

Child, Teen, Tween Fashion Magazine

These are some of the adventures Izzi has had in New York

Fashion Week in New York 

Pink Lemonade Love Baby J

Recently Ms. Ava came in for some head shots for her agency.  I photographed her as a newborn as well.   Watching them grow up is so much fun.  I did not get her involved in modeling and acting, her mom did however, I did love doing her most updated portfolio.  All models will need head shots done occasionally and many agencies allow parents to choose their own photographers.  Here is a link to her digital portfolio ...Directions USA Model and Artist Management. 

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So we did not think they would use the Steampunk images… but they did.  This is my favorite, isn’t she gorgeous.  Ava has been doing this a very long time, just like my Aedan.  Ava, her mom and Aedan all agree that ACTING CLASSES make you much more marketable to a talent agency. 

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