Hey, I'm Mikcalia!
For as long as I can remember, I've always dreamed of coaching and running my own gymnastics facility. I had the privilege of doing so for almost a decade, teaching little ones how to become their best selves as athletes. However, after having children of my own, I became increasingly eager to capture each precious moment and milestone through photography. This newfound passion soon evolved into a desire to capture unique and sentimental details for others.
I'm on a mission to capture the best moments for my clients, and that's why I'm currently juggling not one, but four photography mentorships. Because let's face it, learning never stops, and I'm all about growing my skills to snap the most stunning shots possible.
"Embrace the Unpredictable"
As a mother myself, I understand the challenges of planning a photoshoot with kids. It's difficult to know what the outcome will be, but let's embrace that unpredictability! I prefer to capture real-life moments as they happen, rather than forcing smiles. Perhaps it's the adorable nose-scrunch your daughter makes when she's carefree and happy, or the way your son's little feet look when he's nursing and gently touches your face. There's nothing quite like the way your spouse looks at you when you're holding your children and being their safe place. It's a moment of pure admiration and adoration that speaks volumes about the bond between you and your family. These are the memories worth preserving. And, if you’re like my husband, the sillier pictures, the better! I'm excited to hear all about the little things you love about your family, so I can capture those special moments for you.
How I stumbled across my forever soulmate & growing our beautiful family!
I met my husband in 2018 at my gymnastics facility, where his daughter was enrolled, which was the starting point of our love story. Flash forward to 2020, when we tied the knot and now have four incredible kiddos (and let's not forget about the future fifth!). My husbands exact response to this would be, "Looks like I'll need to get another job!"
Fortunately for him, I've come across the perfect job! He can become my partner in crime and work with me. However, he's very certain he will get fired. Looks like I'll be snapping your pics solo for now, but I'm not giving up on turning him into my trusty sidekick.
A Glimpse into My Life Beyond the Camera
Although most of my time is spent chasing after my energetic children. In those rare moments of free time, I enjoy nothing more than being a homebody – drinking coffee or sweet tea, munching on buffalo chicken dip, and watching Friends, all while snuggled up in bed. Obviously, I also enjoy taking a break from the real world every now and then. You know, like sailing away on a cruise or a vacation to Disney or Universal Studios! But for the most part, theres just something about being home that I love.
