Two young blonde siblings in neutral tones sit close together holding hands in soft natural light.

Everything is a poem.

Intimate black and white close-up of a child embracing an adult wearing a floral crown.
Black and white photo of a young child hugging an adult while standing in calm water.
Black and white image of three children huddled together looking down at something.
Black and white photo of a woman with floral crown tenderly holding a child in a meadow.
A close-up black and white photo of two women embracing tenderly in an outdoor setting.
Two girls in white dresses share a joyful piggyback ride along a rural path.
A blonde woman in a white maxi dress raises her arms on a wooden dock by a serene lake.
Two young women in white dresses walk and laugh together across a grassy hill in black and white.
Intimate black and white close-up of a child embracing an adult wearing a floral crown.
Black and white photo of a young child hugging an adult while standing in calm water.
Black and white image of three children huddled together looking down at something.
Black and white photo of a woman with floral crown tenderly holding a child in a meadow.
A close-up black and white photo of two women embracing tenderly in an outdoor setting.
Two girls in white dresses share a joyful piggyback ride along a rural path.
A blonde woman in a white maxi dress raises her arms on a wooden dock by a serene lake.
Two young women in white dresses walk and laugh together across a grassy hill in black and white.
A blonde woman in a cream dress smiles softly surrounded by yellow flowering greenery.
Black and white photo of two women in flowing dresses dancing joyfully on a grassy lawn.
Two young women in flowy maxi dresses hold hands on a dirt path at golden hour sunset.

Photos + Clay

artist based in smithville, texas

In a time when the lines between people and technology blur more each day, I remain unapologetically tethered to human connection.


At the core of everything I create is a simple yet profound truth transcending time: we all seek love and belonging.


My purpose in this lifetime is to unapologetically love the people, places, and things that are often overlooked and underappreciated.


My art is my way of reminding others to try and do the same.

Close-up of a woman in an olive linen dress with small white flowers tucked into the pocket.

What my clients have to say...

over 41,000 followers on instagram and fB

Michelle’s artistry speaks for itself - just look at these photos of my baby girl. They are nothing short of magical.


What isn’t as obvious is where the sparkle in her eyes and the joy on her face came from in these photos. That was every bit Michelle! She’s like your child’s favorite auntie and best friend rolled into one, taking them on an adventure (sometimes into a canyon river) and drawing out the version of them you thought only you, as a parent, could see. She sees the true them at their core and creates art from it. She made my daughter feel beautiful, confident, and genuinely like the princess she is.


Michelle plans everything to a T - from the perfect location to the best lighting - yet you barely even notice the camera because you’re too busy enjoying the experience.


If you’re lucky, you get to tag along and watch the magic happen. You aren’t just getting stunning photos at the end of the session; you’re creating a beautiful memory while doing so.


Literally the best money I’ve ever spent - I felt like I owed her so much more. Michelle doesn’t just have a gift; she is a gift.

Wendy Arnold

texas