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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 about what I want to say about myself!  I grew up in Florida with a very large family.  My entire family has art running through their veins.  My grandfather was a professional photographer, Mom and Dad both have artistic talents, and all of my siblings have a knack for being creative one way or another.  so here I am, married with children and wondering how in the world I'm going to channel my passion for creativity into something beautiful, productive, fulfilling, and find joy all at the same time?  So, photography became the answer and a much needed outlet.

I love people, I love love, and I love adorable little baby fat rolls!  I have to be creating beautiful things at all times.  Though being a full time mother and homemaker takes up most of my time, I just can't keep myself from dreaming about being an amazing wedding photographer.

The Photographer

Over the past five years in the wedding industry, I feel like I have become a regular wedding junkie!  By recognizing the latest styles and trends, I am prepared to capture everything that is unique and fabulous 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 it? 

Recently I have also reached one of my ongoing goals of being published in a national wedding magazine.  They are but two small pictures, but I am so blessed none the less (baby steps!).  You may recognize some images from Kyle and Christina's Wedding at Gorge Crest Farms in Town & Country Weddings, Fall 2010 issue.  I have also been featured in a few wedding inspiration blogs such as Style Me Pretty, Snippet & Ink, Style Unveiled, and Marry You Me!

Monthly Archives: January 2008

John & Katie E-session Sneak Peek!

So, yesterday I had a blast with John and Katie in downtown Salem and at the river front carousel. I did a lot of new experiments and tried some fun new ideas. I think they had fun as well, and it was exciting to get to know them better. They both seem happy and very relaxed. I am so excited for their wedding in March! Check back then to see more…
…The last picture shown is a shot that I am loving right now. I brought my friend Angela who has been playing with cameras for a long time now, and is just starting to create her own business plans. I took her along to see what she’d get, and this was one of the shots I loved!

Ryan & Daniele Album

Here are the spreads for Ryan & Daniele! They were a great couple and had a fun, relaxed outdoor wedding. Everyone was so nice to me and Jennifer (my second shooter, check out her stuff: http://www.jenniferphotography.us/ )

Anywho, their day was August 4th, 2007, and I was due in one month. When I was at their wedding her family was so nice to me! “Thanks” to her mom for bringing me tons of water throughout the day. She had little spinning fans for her guests that ran on a battery, and I ended up clipping one to my camera strap. I used that fan for the rest of the month! (I had three more weddings to shoot, am I crazy or what!)
Oh yeah, Daniele loves all of her little children friends. It was cute to see how in awe they were of her that day. I’m sure they’ll remember dancing with her for a long time.
Thanks, you guys, for your patience…I know it’s been a long wait.

Rainy Day Sneak Peek…

Here’s a quick glance at the family I shot today…its was a rainy day, so we did a bunch inside. We also did a few outside with a little drizzle, stay tuned!