Michelle LaPrade Photography

10/29/2026

Hi folks!
I realize a lot of you are waiting for me to post more photos from recent sessions, and I've posted everything "but that" lately. I appreciate your patience. I love your enthusiasm for my work as well.
I also appreciate you sticking with me through my other new lil side endeavors this year.
I won't apologize for sharing them here though. I'm an artist in every since of the word. Always have been. I started out as a pencil artist, then painter. Then graphics designer... then photographer.
I'm also getting older...
I'm 50 actually. And there's lot of new young and VERY talented photographers in our area.
Over 300 photographers in King NC alone. Thats amazing consider there were only really 2 or 3 "well known" ones when I started.
I've been doing art/graphics and photography for more than 25 years. I've had a business in King for over 21 yrs now. I'm not someone who competes, I believe in supporting all creative artists.
I'm really enjoying trying new things now that all of my children are grown. (4 adults just 1 more at home)
I believe I still have a LOT of unique things to offer & I don't plan on quitting my photography career anytime soon.
I do hope that sharing my other talents will be received well and I'd love to incorporate my other art mediums with photography for my clients.
I have beautiful Christmas ornaments, Graduation plaques, figurines, keychains, all local school themed items in the works.
Even Clothing!
I'd love to create for/give back to, my own community as I always have, as much as possible. For the 20+ yrs that you've supported me.

I'm so grateful that you let me be who I am. You continue to support me in all my endeavors. Through all of my ups & downs you stay. That's what community... no, what FAMILY is all about. And our community is a family. I'm proud of that. I'm grateful for you. I love you. I thank you for your continued cheers for my little successful moments.
No, I'm not out here trying to become a millionaire... but I sure do love it when something I do gets some good clap. 🥰 Y'all give great claps ❤️

10/27/2026

Happy Tuesday Folks!
Christmas is coming, and if you're looking for local business to support, I wanted to share my bonus daughters page!
She's so talented and makes the cutest things!
Follow and Share it!
You can find her link on her page for new items.
She'll also be doing a few more local events this season where you can purchase her original creations! 🤗❤️

I make jewelry and art check out my etsy! ArtSenter.etsy.com

09/28/2026

We had so much fun during this precious birthday girls mini session recently! I love when she comes to see me. She has the biggest smile and giggles so cute!

09/22/2026

Good morning Folks! Finally catching up a bit and can you believe I've actually been on here every single day this week?! Its a miracle I know. 😆 However, some of my posts have been disappearing. Not sure why but I'm working on that. Having some technical difficulties with my emails, and gallery server as well so... if you've had trouble reaching me, HANG IN THERE! I'm working on it all. But first...Check out precious Aubree from her recent mini birthday session. She is always shining brighter than the sun with that winning smile! I learned some new slang at her shoot too and I feel so Aura! hehe! I love her personality!

09/21/2026

This sweet young lady had her first session with me when she was around 3 years old outside my old studio at Bethania Mill. It seemed only fitting that her Mom chose the same location for her last session before she goes off to college. Its hard to believe how fast the years have gone by. I've loved watching her and her brother grow up but also cherish developing a friendship with her awesome Mom and being a part of so many of their sweet memories. ❤

09/17/2026

Still posting several sessions throughout today so please forgive the photo dump if you're seeing several on your feed suddenly. PLEASE go back and show some love to each post if you have a chance. It helps to keep my page from disappearing back into the dark corner of Facebook that I just pulled it out of! 🙏🏻
Also feel free to share my page occasionally with your friends to let Facebook know you like me and want me to be seen by other people. 😁
But first! Remember a while back I posted this pretty Mama and promised to share more later with her sweet mini? Well Im finally getting around to it. They have SUCH a precious bond,! It really shows in their session. I loved hanging back and watching them interact together at the park. Normal everyday life captured in small candid moments are the best!

09/17/2026

Decided while I had the time this morning Im going to get several sessions posted at once so please forgive the photo dump but also... PLEASE go back and show some love to each post if you have a chance to keep my page from disappearing back into the dark corner of Facebook that I just pulled it out of so I can stay on your feed! 🙏🏻Also feel free to share my page occasionally with your friends to let Facebook know you like me and want me to be seen by other people. 😁
But first... THIS gorgeous diva! Since she was in her Mamas belly I've been blessed to capture her for her birthday session. She is always on point from head to toe. Hair, nails, wardrobe, and a heart of gold. I love her to pieces!

09/17/2026

Happy Thursday Folks! I cannot believe we are in mid-September already! Where has the year gone?! I haven't even begun to post a handful of this years sessions and I'm still catching up on posting last years sessions.😱 Speaking of last years sessions... This family is near and dear to my heart and I LOVE when they come to see me.
Last year I sent mom a series of images from our previous years park pics; and those handsome boys grow by leaps and bounds each year! It makes me tear up every time I see the changes from one to the next in my clients kiddos. I love being a part of these memories!

09/11/2026

Fall is one of my FAVORITE seasons to photograph outdoors.
I get so excited looking through last years photos when preparing for this years sessions. These two had the most stunning colors surrounding them during their engagement session last year, as the leaves were beginning to turn those beautiful reds, yellows & orange hues.