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Melanie Jade: Photographer bio picture

The Person

Well first of all, I try not to take myself too seriously so it's hard for me to think so hard about what I want to say about myself!  I grew up in Florida with a large family of nine kids. My enitre family has Art running through their veins. My G-pa was a professional photographer (old school), Mom and Dad both have artistic qualities, and I think all of my sibblings have a knack for being creative one way or another! So here I am, married with children and wondering how in the world am I going to channel my passion into something beautiful, productive, fulfilling, and find bliss all at the same time!? But seriously, I sometimes feel like my photography is like my drug, ha ha ha. I am 5 years married with two sweet boys, 3 and 18 mo. (I'm going to have to keep that updated...). I love my family dearly, I love my beliefs and going to church, I'm a good girl, and I never INTEND to offend anybody :) Sarchasm is non-existant in my blood, so I can get very confused around it sometimes, but that's okay.

The Photographer

Why Photography?  Oh goodness, I need an outlet, I LOVE people, I love love, and I LOVE adorable little baby fat rolls. I HAVE to create, I can't breathe without that.  Though being a full time mom and homemaker takes up most of my time and energy, I just can't keep myself from obsessing and dreaming about being an amazing wedding Photographer.  Over the past 3 years in the wedding industry, I feel like I've become a regular wedding junkie!  By recognizing the latest styles and wedding trends, I am prepared to capture everything that was unique and beautiful at your wedding and wrap it all up into an amazing timeless package.  And that amazing package is the work of art you will walk away with when the day is all said and done.  How well do you want to remember?

Monthly Archives: November 2007

Josh & Necia

Josh and Necia came to view their picture last week! I was so excited to have some fun and interesting stuff for them! They loved my all time favorite picture so far which was taken in their apartment with just the light in the living room! It looks very modern and would look awesome in their very nice apartment. I can’t wait for their wedding which is in just less than 2 weeks! Necia is just beautiful, and will be an absolutely gorgeous bride. Lucky guy, that Josh!
Enjoy…







Happy Thanksgiving!









Among all of the Christmas and wedding orders to fill by the end of the month, what did I choose to do during my day off?…Take more PICTURES! J/K…….no, but seriously……..but not really, J/K (Jennifer, that one’s fer you!)
What, am I crazy? No, just obsessed. I have been perfecting a technique, and really experimenting with back-lit lighting. I just got an awsome reflector and it’s huge, and since it was so pretty and sunny out, I just couldn’t resist!
I took pictures of some of my sweet cousins and little Sister. I have to say, they are a georgeous bunch! No joke, I only spent two minutes with each of them and was able to pull out these stunning shots! I had my new born baby straped on me and spent ten minutes outside, then headed back to the warm house.
After MINIMAL touch-up, this is what they looked like! I am just amazed at what a difference my reflector makes…my favorite new toy.
I played these all together in a slideshow with some music, and I got a little teary eyed (music makes the biggest impact!). I’ve known all of these girls since they were wee little babes, and I just can’t believe how beautiful they are becoming.
Lots of love to them, ENJOY!

Downtown Fun!





My good friend Kymberly let me play with her kids today and practice some new ideas. I hope you love them! I took out one girl and one boy together at a time. The boys did a good job and helped to keep the girls smiling for the camera. Thanks Guys :)