Michelle Dickson Photography

Riorden, Napa, CA – September 2017

Marco, Napa, CA – September 2017

The Ruygt Family, Napa, CA – August 2017

The Felsher Family, St Helena, CA – August 2017

A few weeks ago I met a lovely family for a photoshoot at the top of Spring Mountain, on their family’s property. I wished I could have spent more time with this close-knit group!

Riorden & Tim – May 2017

Riorden W.S. Dickson – May 2017

Our second boy was born on May 6th, 2017. Though instructed to rest, I managed to snag a few photos of our little bundle the next afternoon. He and his brother Marco were taken with each other immediately. 🙂

Women’s March, Napa, CA – January 21 2017

It was a real rush to take part in the Women’s March held in Downtown Napa. We had over 4,000 people marching! My husband and son also took part in the march, and it was wonderful to see other children getting a taste of resistance and standing up for what’s right. Of course, marching left very little room for photo taking but I did manage a few snaps.

Laura & David, Napa, CA – December 2016

Mid-December brought an engaged couple to me for a photo session: my good friend Laura and her fiance, David. I had been thrilled when she told me of their engagement, and was equally excited to share this part of the process with them! Though quite chilly that day, we made good use of the natural light surrounding the property they own up Dry Creek Road in Napa.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA – December 2016

Marco, Napa, CA – December 2016

Hallie, Napa, CA – November 2016

Hallie is a friend and former co-worker who is launching her own business as a life coach – geared specifically to empower women! I am excited for her adventures ahead and was honored that she asked me to snap some headshots and photos for her new website.

Jenny & Adam, Hans Fahden Wine Cellars, Calistoga, CA – Oct 2016

Earlier this month I had the amazing opportunity to be the second photographer for a beautiful wedding held at Hans Fahden Wine Cellars in Calistoga. It’s an amazing property, and provided a lot of sweet spots for shots of the couple. Jenny and Adam were great sports and seemed to be having a fabulous time at their wedding – lots of laughs, tears, hugs, and dancing. So proud to have been able to be a part of it. Here’s a few of my favorites:

Arturo & Robert, Yountville, CA – July 2016

ChamYard, Oxbow Commons, Napa, CA – June 2016

Baby Almond, Santa Rosa, CA – March 2016

The moment that I found out my friends were having their fourth child, I knew I wanted to help them out with photos, and I was honored to be asked. It was absolute joy to spend time in the little baby world, newly arrived at home, and just beginning to get an idea of the world.

It’s another one of those times where I consider adding to my little family, just because I miss some of those parts – the tiny toes, the funny arm flail as they learn their limbs, skin to skin contact…

Gelardi Family, Yountville, CA – December 2015

Peterson Family, Yountville, CA – December 2015

Scribe Winery, Napa Valley, CA – November 2015

Spent an afternoon with friends and family at Scribe Winery, eating yummy cheese and drinking delicious wine. Beautiful fall day.

Napa Valley Film Festival, Festival Fitness Day 2, St Helena, CA – November 2015

The 4th annual Napa Valley Film Festival was held November 12th – 15th 2015 here in our lovely valley. This year the passholders were treated to yoga classes, available at two locations in Napa & St Helena. Jennifer Heminger of Integrative Healing, the mastermind of this piece of festival goodness, asked me to photograph the fun! Day two festival-goers were led by Laura Burkhart through a beautiful class.