a warm smile … gentle kisses … that look on his face … water … a surprise … trailing blossoms … tootsies … red sunset … rain … wedding day … silliness … the moon … love … graduation … a symphony… 
Pictures bring into captivity a visual history, conjuring up special moments that can supply an entire range of emotion. A long ago love … a place you’ve traveled … or perhaps a relative you’ve never met. To bring evidence to a day long gone to the past, yet embedded in your heart and recalled as easily as if it were yesterday.
There are many occasions you just want time to stand still; at least long enough to savor every moment of it. One of the greatest achievements we have is the ability to capture the very moment that takes your breath away. Simply put, a record of your greatest accomplishments can be held in the palm of your hand. This is what Michele Marino, owner and photographer for Kt1 Photography, does the best. She captures the breathtaking moments of your life, especially when you don’t even realize she’s doing it.
Says Michele, “It’s kind of like three-dimensional for me in a sense that you know this moment can never happen again. Photography is another way to resurrect life; like what music does to our souls.”
According to Michele, having a picture to look back on can even help you remember details of a special event such as the sights, smells, place, person, color… A picture is a way to capture something that can never be brought back again.
“It’s like seeing the world instead of being in it,” says Michele. “I see it in one aspect as a way to express myself and what I feel and what I see at that moment. I always hope that emotion comes out.”
One of the most important qualities for any professional photographer is to be able to capture their subjects without them even realizing it. This is something that Kt1 Photography has been able to do time and time again. From weddings to celebrity events, Kt1 Photography has been the front runner for brides and grooms, family picture seekers and Nashville publicists alike. Michele makes Kt1 Photography a leader by just using the natural elements of the environment.
“I don’t come with big, fancy props to use for a shoot or event. I do come with a few items as accents based on what is expected in the end product though.”
Michele gives as much emphasis and focus to a small private wedding as she does her celebrity events. It’s all about connecting with people and sharing her passion for drawing out certain elements in their character. 
“When it comes to weddings especially, there is no doubt, ” says Michele. “I want to remove the stress of the moment. Let ‘s have some fun. I’m kind of like the stand up. I’m the front guy and that’s how I do my weddings. ”
If you are planning a special event or simply want to update your family photo album, call Michele Marino at Kt1Photography. Make sure you check out the Kt1Photography Video.
Her phone number is 910-554-9449.
Kt1 Photography email: kt1photography@yahoo.com
Michele Marino is based in Eastern North Carolina but, as she puts it, “Have camera, will travel!” Something she loves to do is see the country so why not give her a call or email her for an estimate (which will be cheaper than what you may think!!).