Lifestyle & Wedding Photography
Passionate about capturing life's special and everyday memories naturally
About the Company:
Christina Michelle Photography was started in late 2018 (under the name Mitch & May Photography) with a creative dream to capture memories and make beautiful art through photography. It has grown over the past 5+ years to capture everything from newborns & seniors to weddings & anniversaries.
I am really proud of the development of the company over the years. Organic growth of the company is something I believe in and it has allowed me to expand while also having time for family and friends.
As a Christian and follower of Jesus, I deeply value the sanctity of marriage and believe that children and family are precious gifts. My hope is that this commitment shines through in my work, reflecting the love and care you have for one another.
Christina Smith
Owner, photographer, wife & mother
 
I have loved photography since I was a teenager using my parents old point-and-shoot to take photos of any animal in sight. I continued to take photos all through high school, and my dad eventually bought me my first DSLR camera which got a ton of use with more animals and my family. In college, I took some courses in film photography, which I loved! I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian so I started looking into that and other careers until I finally realized that it was photography I wanted to do all along.
I am a mother to two beautiful children: Georgia, who waits for us in Heaven, and Calvin, our sweet rainbow baby who is now a toddler. I’m married to an amazing man, Derek, who shares my love for the outdoors. My family is my foundation, and I prioritize maintaining a balanced schedule to ensure I can spend quality time with them. When I'm not taking photos, you can find us camping, hiking, and backpacking together.
Fall is my favorite season, and Christmas is my favorite holiday. As an Oregon native, I love the rain and cozy days. I consider myself an old soul and would much rather curl up with a good book than go out. Recently, I taught myself how to sew and have been challenging myself to create new projects.
My faith is the cornerstone of my business, and I recognize that I would not be where I am today without God's grace in my life. It is my hope that all my clients can sense this dedication in my work.