Michelle Popp Photography

Michelle Popp Photography Michelle of Michelle Popp Photography is photographer specializing in newborn, maternity, motherhood

Film + Digital Family, Newborn, Maternity & Motherhood Photographer in Wilmington, NC

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After FIVE long years, our beloved Motherhood Event is making its grand return to San Diego– and we’re beyond excited to...
01/10/2025

After FIVE long years, our beloved Motherhood Event is making its grand return to San Diego– and we’re beyond excited to bring this cherished experience back to you!

We’ve heard your requests, and we’re thrilled to announce that these petite sessions designed for moms and their little ones will once again be available, filled with all the pampering and love you deserve - and a few exciting new touches to make it even better than before!


SAVE THE DATE!
WHEN: Saturday, March 1st
WHERE: Studio | San Diego


We’re ready to spoil you with pampering, precious moments with your little ones, and timeless memories you’ll treasure always - before these fleeting childhood years slip away.

And trust us, these spots will sell out fast! To ensure an intimate, luxurious experience, VERY LIMITED spots will be available. So join our email list (link in bio) to find out all of the details and how to secure your spot!

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted and shown up here. I haven’t had much to say. Nothing seemed worthy or important to s...
01/09/2025

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted and shown up here. I haven’t had much to say. Nothing seemed worthy or important to share while feeling so broken and walking through such a tragic loss, losing my mom so suddenly.

Truth is, I hated coming on here and seeing life go on as usual while my world was crumbling beneath my feet and I felt so broken. It just didn’t seem right or fair.

I’ve been clinging to Jesus. I’ve been spending my mornings in prayer, mostly crying my heart out to Lord, journaling, and surrendering all the pain at the feet of Jesus. It’s too much for me to carry. One of the wisest things someone ever said to me in grief was that time doesn’t heal, only Jesus does.

He is our surpassing love, joy, peace, hope, and comfort. “He is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

I know that God didn’t cause her to get sick. He is not the author of sickness and disease. But He will use that pain and brokenness and turn it into something good. He is always working for our good. He will bring beauty from the ashes. I know that full well.

Slowly, the huge gaping hole in my heart is healing. Day by day it’s slowly being mended. Unexpected joy has been able to coexist with immense grief and sadness. Only by the grace of God.

Piece by piece He is mending my broken heart. A part of my heart and soul will forever be missing this side of heaven. But thank you Jesus for loving me, drawing near to me, carrying me through this unbearable pain, and thank you most of all for this being just a temporary separation. That is the greatest gift of all.

3 years of NC living! ☀️🌊 This coastal gem captured my heart from day one. Can’t believe it’s been that long since we fi...
07/25/2024

3 years of NC living! ☀️🌊 This coastal gem captured my heart from day one. Can’t believe it’s been that long since we first visited this stunning coastal town and fell head over heels. After visiting several potential places to live, it felt like a dream come true! So grateful for this incredible journey and for calling North Carolina home. ❤️
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Looking back through our first family photos here by my girl and they are some of my favorites! And dang it’s a beautiful reminder of why it’s so important to capture family photos annually. The boys have grown so much bigger since then 😭

It’s never too late to capture your baby at any stage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀When we met for her gallery reveal and design appointmen...
07/19/2024

It’s never too late to capture your baby at any stage.
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When we met for her gallery reveal and design appointment, mom shared with me how heartbroken she was when her newborn photographer had to cancel due to pneumonia and how she always regretted not having them taken. She never imagined doing a 6 month milestone session instead, but now she can’t believe how perfect it turned out. Sometimes things don’t work out how we want them to, but there’s truly something so beautiful about each stage of your babyhood. Seeing mom’s eyes light up as she talked about how much these photos mean to her and how she’ll cherish these memories forever means the world to me.

Registration for our 10th Annual Santa Experience | San Diego is now live! I am so excited about out most awaited event ...
07/18/2024

Registration for our 10th Annual Santa Experience | San Diego is now live!

I am so excited about out most awaited event of the year - The Santa Experience! And let me tell you, this year's festivities are going to be bigger, better, and more enchanting than ever before.

Not on our email list? Join our Nice List here! https://fun-paper-155.myflodesk.com/join-the-nice-list

Capturing those last moments before your life is about to get better than you could have ever imagined!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
07/15/2024

Capturing those last moments before your life is about to get better than you could have ever imagined!
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These moments, precious and fleeting, are the ones we’ll hold closest in our hearts.
07/13/2024

These moments, precious and fleeting, are the ones we’ll hold closest in our hearts.

How will your children enjoy their photos years from now?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Will they search through the cloud or hard drives? ⠀⠀⠀...
07/11/2024

How will your children enjoy their photos years from now?
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Will they search through the cloud or hard drives?
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With rapidly changing technology it’s uncertain whether today’s digital formats will be compatible with the devices of the future.
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Printed photos, on the other hand, transcend technological changes. Let us keep your legacy alive with a stunning heirloom album you can touch and feel!

The precious details of a newborn baby are pure magic, a reminder of the miracle of life and the beauty found in the sma...
07/02/2024

The precious details of a newborn baby are pure magic, a reminder of the miracle of life and the beauty found in the smallest details.

Can you guess which image is DIGITAL? Only 1 of these is digital and the rest are film. Can you guess which one it is? P...
07/02/2024

Can you guess which image is DIGITAL? Only 1 of these is digital and the rest are film. Can you guess which one it is?

PS. There’s something undeniably magical about summer nights!
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We only have a few summer session dates remaining before we are fully booked. Reach out soon if you’d like to schedule a summer session!

We all have them - thousands upon thousands of photos on our phones. Sure, they’re easily accessible, but are they trul...
07/01/2024

We all have them - thousands upon thousands of photos on our phones. Sure, they’re easily accessible, but are they truly alive?
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Scrolling past them on a tiny screen feels fleeting, impersonal. Your memories deserve more. They deserve to be celebrated, not buried.
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Phones hold convenience, but walls hold presence. Let us help bring your memories to life!
Photo: my girl emilymarchpayne

Heads up friends! I will be out of office on vacation until June 24th. I’ll be back answering emails and messages when I...
05/29/2024

Heads up friends! I will be out of office on vacation until June 24th. I’ll be back answering emails and messages when I return.

Let us bring your memories to life on your walls. We make it so easy with a unique design software so you can see exact...
05/16/2024

Let us bring your memories to life on your walls. We make it so easy with a unique design software so you can see exactly what it will look like designed to scale in your space and with your decor. We even offer complimentary installation 🙌🏻

When reached out asking if I could squeeze in a last minute outdoor portrait session for this sweet family with a mom w...
05/15/2024

When reached out asking if I could squeeze in a last minute outdoor portrait session for this sweet family with a mom who is battling stage 4 lung cancer (she’s an opera singer who never smoked a day in her life) and asked if there was any chance I could help them - I knew I had to shift things around even though I was fully booked and say yes.

I can’t fathom what this family is going through, but I can be a light during a dark season. These are the moments that remind me why what I do is so much more than just taking photos. It’s a blessing to be a light in a difficult time, to help families see the forest for the trees. We are called to be the salt and light of the earth.
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And of course the girl who reached out and the organization are from my hometown of Pittsburgh. Only God.

One Day to Remember serves children who have a parent battling advanced-stage cancer by providing them with one fun, cost-free day to enjoy making memories together as a family. Every outing includes a portrait session with a professional photographer. They then design a photobook, generously printed & donated by . For some of families, this is the last time they are all together, and these are priceless memories.

The greatest blessing of this lifetime is being their mama. I thank God he chose me everyday ♥️ The amazingly talented
05/12/2024

The greatest blessing of this lifetime is being their mama. I thank God he chose me everyday ♥️

The amazingly talented

What a blessing it is to witness and capture the miracle of life unfold: from the tiny flutter in your belly to your who...
04/19/2024

What a blessing it is to witness and capture the miracle of life unfold: from the tiny flutter in your belly to your whole world changing the first time you hold them in your arms, and now, celebrating a year of their light and joy filling the world. Cannot wait for this sweet girl’s one year milestone session this afternoon!
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Our First Year Collective was designed to capture the magic of your first year together! It serves to capture all of your baby’s precious milestones and serves as a beautiful reminder of the loving, joyous, messy, beautiful, and overwhelming journey that transforms you in ways you never imagined

Can’t believe this sweet girl is one today! What better way to celebrate than capturing her one year milestone this even...
04/18/2024

Can’t believe this sweet girl is one today! What better way to celebrate than capturing her one year milestone this evening at the beach! Happy 1st birthday sweet girl!

Hey friends! Lots of new faces around here, so I thought it would be fun to share a few facts about me: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀- We LO...
04/05/2024

Hey friends! Lots of new faces around here, so I thought it would be fun to share a few facts about me:
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- We LOVE to travel as a family (it’s actually how I sold my husband on homeschooling haha)! I’ve been to 28 countries and will be adding 2 more this year! ✈️
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- This is my 12th year of my photography business and 6th year of homeschooling and it has been the biggest blessing for our family. It’s ALOT running a business and teaching but I have found that if your heart is truly in something, it flourishes. ✏️
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-The beach is my happy place. There is just something about the water that calms my soul and brings joy to my heart. 🌊
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- I hate routine. Likely I really can’t stand it, but wish I loved it. Althoooough I have been loving my morning routine as of lately. I started last month reading the Bible and praying as soon as I wake up and before checking my phone and it has been such a beautiful way to start my day. Maybe this is the year I will begin loving it ♥️
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-Oh, I also hate onions and anything in the onion family. 🧅
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Please drop a comment if any of these resonate with you! Happy to have you here!
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Hampstead, NC
28443

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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