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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: 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!