Hello there!
My name is Jill Michel, I am a New Mexico Photographer.
I’ve been married to my husband Doug for twelve years. We are blessed parents to eight children, and a few box turtles. Our family enjoys spending time at little league baseball, soccer games, at church, Awana Bible Club, and with various homeschool groups around the state.
I first picked up photography in 2009 after becoming a foster parent. I suddenly realized all the precious moments that were zipping by and only seen by me. I bought a camera immediately (over-drafting my account in the process) and began documenting every moment of my children’s lives.
The new camera started paying off years later when I figured out what all the settings did, and was asked to photograph a family shoot… and then a wedding… and then a maternity shoot. The more photos I took, the more I realized my love for photography. This led to a passion to learn everything I could about photography, insure my account always has sufficient funds and use my skills to make sure you don’t miss any big moments in life.
Fun Facts:
Tuesday is my favorite day of the week.
I wish Taco Tuesday was a time of day, not a day of the week.
Each of the children I’ve given birth to were born on a Tuesday.
All eight of our kids were born in a pattern AM, PM, AM, PM, AM, PM, AM, PM.
I love to budget finances. My husband hates it. He doesn’t even like to check out at Costco. (but he does take the classes with me)
I love to watch True Crime Tv shows while I sort laundry (notice I didn’t say fold laundry, I don’t fold laundry).
I make up limericks for pretty much every kid that stays at my house. I even have a potty training song.
I love every season of the year… They each have a refreshing quality. (But I don’t love being cold).
I’m much better at taking photos than making a website.
I love my clients and here is what they have to say…
“As someone who hates how I look in pictures, I can honestly say, Jill made me feel and look beautiful in each of my photos. I am constantly looking at them and smiling with joy! She truly knows how to capture your personality and makes you enjoy your experience so much. I don’t just think of Jill as a photographer, but as a role model and now my friend. If I could do it all over again, I would choose Jill Michel Photography again in a heartbeat.” -Antoinette
Pricing and Options
Lifestyle $550
Each lifestyle Session lasts approximately 60 minutes and includes a minimum of 40 images, edited. This is a great option and our most popular for annual family photos, Senior Photos, Engagements, and announcements. Gallery delivered digitally, includes print release.
Special events $1200
Special events includes up to 4 hours of shooting time with a guaranteed minimum of 150 images edited. Perfect for family celebrations, baptisms, candidate packages, company Christmas parties and any special moments you want captured. Gallery delivered digitally, includes a print release.
Weddings Starting at $2500
Our wedding package includes up to 6 hours of photography, complete with custom wedding day timeline to assure no moments pass you by. A digital gallery with a minimum of 300 images, edited will be delivered along with a print release.