rpunzelr ~ {Michelle}. Get yours at bighugelabs.com

Hello!
I originally bought my camera to take pictures of my daughter and then eventually I found flickr. I started posting here back Oct/Nov 08. Before flickr I never knew what the term bokeh was...and now it's pretty much a big part of what I try to capture in each and every one of my photos. It to me is how I paint with the camera and brings them to life for me. I love the immediacy that you can achieve with the camera as opposed to painting or drawing. Not that I don't love painting it's just that between work and taking care of my family it doesn't leave much time for painting anymore. I am constantly trying to learn and am inspired everyday by the work I see here by other photographers.

I'm a Getty Images Artist

Thanks!

What I use...
Canon 5D Mark 2
Canon Digital Rebel XTi (backup)
Canon 50mm 1.8
Tamron AF28-75mm f2.8
Canon Zoom EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 III

On my wish list...
85mm 1.2L
135mm 2.0
Canon 5d Mark II (*sigh* Someday.) I GOT IT!!!
50mm 1.4
Canon 70-200mm 2.8L


Oh, I also use an iBook G4! Now I have a MacBookPro! :)

All my images are All Rights Reserved. They should not be reproduced in any way, and unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. If you wish to use any of my images for any reason/purpose please contact me.

Thank you.

Photos of rpunzelr ~ {Michelle} (15)

  • Things I Love Thursdays ~ Tea time by Lyubata
  • by ~ A d i ♥ ~
  • {TILT} - "I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it." - Alice Walker by JeneilSPhotography
  • TILT - of things golden and glowing! by Saint Claire Studio (waiting for spring)
  • by Niki :D
  • Inspiration {not mine} by puremaguire~Kay Maguire
  • The Beauty Within by fullofbliss(away)
  • 64/365 {8 march} by *shiver
  • TILT - Non-wintery Blues by Saint Claire Studio (waiting for spring)
  • TILT {Spring Color Edition} by Rivendell♥Photography
  • Flickr, THANK YOU for.. 10,000 views! [Please read] by ~ A d i ♥ ~
  • EGO by Julie Grath
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rpunzelr ~ {Michelle}'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (3,558)

  • by AnilinA VerdeAzul
  • by Cezi_7
  • limitless by sneekk
  • Low Light - Longer Exposures by Jared_R_L
  • A Woodland Poet... by {machel spence} aka..."mushroom queen"
  • Concentrate by Jessica Kirste
  • guess where we were last weekend.... by ⓛⓈⓁⒶⓃⒹg i r l
  • Dining at The Amanita Terrace (~.~) by fullofbliss(away)
  • Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson by puremaguire~Kay Maguire
  • Cooper's Hawk by *GloriousNature*bySusanGaryPhotography
  • she rests in beauty by littlemisspatricia
  • ☼ Little me in a big world ☼ [Explore #99] by NY_Girl
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Testimonials (5)

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    ⓀⓘⓂ {away until summer} says:

    "Michelle is definitely one of the top "bokeh-inators" on Flickr!! hehe

    She is one of my sweetest contacts and so very talented also.
    Please take the time to view her amazing photostream if you haven't already. You'll want to dive into all the yummy bokeh and find yourself lost in a sea of beauty.

    Michelle is a very genuine Flickr contact, she always has something sweet to say or something that leaves me giggling.

    Thanks for feeling sorry for me and adding me as a contact... I really do appreciate it.. LOL. You rock babe!! Don't ever change!
    xoxoxo"

    20th August, 2009

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    Fabiela says:

    "Michelle is 'one' of my favourite Flickr contacts - I adore her work sooo much and I have to agree with Angela, Michelle is 'The Bokeh Queen!'

    Her photo stream is an inspiration to many here on Flickr - her work is sooo dreamy, the colours and light is just exquisite and her toy shots never fail to put a big smile on my face!

    Sometimes, I am just speechless by the quality of her shots!

    Michelle - you are sooo talented! ^_^"

    10th August, 2009

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    ❀giz72❀{Cuckoomoon} says:

    "If you have'nt already checked out Michelles wonderful stream, then be prepared. Her work is gorgeous! I simply love what she does with light, her images are truly an inspiration and certainly ones I look forward to seeing. Her images of toys are so unique and always make me smile!
    Michelle is a very talent photographer, I am glad we have come together in Flickrland and have become Flickr buddies!! ;-)"

    8th August, 2009

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    astanse♥(Angela Stansell) says:

    "Michelle is the queen of bokeh, in my humble opinion. She can take the ordinary and make it extraordinary... just from her photos backgrounds. Michelle's photos always make me feel as though I have entered a dream world. They are always so beautiful and cheerful and light-filled.

    Michelle is also one of the best Flickr contacts I have. She always leaves wonderful comments on her contacts photos, she always participates in my group themes and she has just recently become a wonderful asset as a new admin to the Shades of Yellow Friday group. Michelle is just an all-around wonderful person.

    Big hugs, Michelle, and thank you for being you! :0)"

    17th June, 2009

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    ⊰s ⊱ says:

    "Michelle's has inspired me in more ways than she knows! You will see some wonderful work in her photo stream. Lots of love goes into all of her images from sooc to post processing she has shown that she can consistently bring beautiful images to her portfolio . Her processing is second to none. Her photos are always gorgeous, with layers of rich, textured color that never gets boring. I get excited every time I see one of her flower images or something she has taken for a theme group, because I know it will be inspiring and beautiful. I feel lucky to have Michelle as a contact and so honored to be the first to write a testimonial for a talented photographer."

    9th June, 2009

Name:
Michelle
Joined:
October 2008
Currently:
Southern California, USA
I am:
Female and Taken