let’s get photos that are
sooooo totally you!
stress-free photo sessions that’ll have you feeling like the badass you are
in Bend, Oregon
ALL sizes, shapes, colors & gender expressions welcome!
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ALL sizes, shapes, colors & gender expressions welcome! 🌈
ALL sizes, shapes, colors & gender expressions welcome!
🌈
ALL sizes, shapes, colors & gender expressions welcome! 🌈
coming in 2026:
HYPE SQUAD
minis
Picture THIS: you + me and a handful of other awesome womxn, all CHEERING EACH OTHER THE F- ON as you strut your stuff, step into your POWER, and keep the photos as PROOF that you are an INCREDIBLE being.
each person will get a few rounds in front of the camera & can change outfits each time (a pop-up changing tent will be available)
The photoshoot will be scheduled for a specific date & location (TBD), and will last around 2 hours
OVERVIEW:
you’ll get 15+ digital images, lightly edited in my signature style
and you’ll ALSO get my brand new HYPE SQUAD BOOK so you’ve got tangible proof to revisit whenever you need a reminder of how awesome you are! ($35 value)
PSSSST: Feeling nervous in front of the camera is tooooootally normal. And part of my reason for doing this photoshoot AS a small group is so you can SEE how it’s not just you feeling this way. We’ll all be cheering each other on & fixing each other’s crowns & gowns as we go. Community & collaboration over competition, forever and ever.
limited space
$99
like my vibe?
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but first…
are we a good fit?
FULL DISCLOSURE: I don’t want to work with just ANYONE who will pay me. Because in order for me to give you my best, and get the BEST out of YOU, I need to make sure that our hearts are aligned.
What this looks/feels like:
You support diversity, LGBTQIA+ equality, trans rights, etc.
You believe in women’s rights, empowerment, bodily autonomy, and equality.
You believe in freedom of speech, and the READING of books over banning them.
WHY THIS MATTERS:
In order to create in the way that I do, I need to be able to offer a SAFE SPACE where my clients can be their most vulnerable selves, and I cannot do that unless I feel safe as well.
You are not a MAGA/Trump supporter.
I’m Michelle Simmons,
(she/her)
your feel-good photographer extraordinaire
Formerly known as The Suitcase Studio, I ran my own photo biz for 15 years before burnout hit HARD & I had to give it up for my own good.
But now that I’m in a muuuuch better mindset, I MISS making magic with people in front of the camera!
Accolades & expertise: I was featured in CLICK Magazine with an article about my self-esteem-building photo sessions for tweens & teens, and was also voted one of the HOT 100 Senior Photographers by Senior Style Guide. My biz/branding photos have been seen in magazines, on billboards, and even on The Today Show.
And everyone who’s ever stepped in front of my camera has said the experience was much more FUN than they’d ever imagined.
Utilizing my background in psychology, I work hard so you don’t have to! I’ll make it an uplifting, stress-free photo experience, so not only will you walk away with photos that you actually LIKE, but will make you FEEL GOOD about yourself!
what they’ve said…
“Michelle is an incredible photographer. Meaning, if you are at all nervous about having your picture taken… you can breathe a huge sigh of relief. Michelle does an amazing job bringing out your inner model!! You will be seriously happy when you see yourself in these photos.”
"I love how she would play music based on how you wanted the photos to come out, and that she let me pick the music. I appreciated how she let me decide where I wanted to have the pictures taken and that she kept things very personal, just between me and her. I felt very comfortable and I was able to be myself."
“She truly captures the true “me” in the photos. I have a very branded business and she understands how to capture it the best. I definitely recommend Michelle for anyone who wants to LOVE their pictures. The hardest part is picking the best shot because there are so many!”
