2008 July » Melanie Jade: Photographer

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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: July 2008

Bathtime FUN!

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Posted in Lifestyle

Well, I haven’t put any pictures up of my own kids lately, but I was experimenting with some interesting Lightroom presets. Let me know what you think…I think it works for some of these, but not all, I’m just not sure. Feedback appreciated!

They are too cute, and Henry LOVES water. Both my boys have been okay with mommy dumping water over their faces…very impressive! Henry will be a year old in September and I can’t believe how fast the time has gone by. It just seems like yesterday, sigh! Jackson’s mood was not interested in pictures (the usual) so I let him be. Besides, I have not been as good about capturing every minute of Henry’s life as I was with Jackson. Two kids vs. one, BIG diff!

Jackson, obviously, was avoiding the camera. Poor guy gets it too much I miss him being cooperative, but I give him his space…

Henry’s ready to get out!

Jackson had a little more fun in the mirror…

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Justin & Sheena: E-Shoot!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Posted in Engaged

Wow, I had a great time with these two on Monday! They really warmed up for the camera and did some great stuff. I LOVE when I don’t have to coach my couples to much…I think it also requires a little acting on their part. I was talking to Sheena and pointing out that you just have to pretend that I’m not there and act like there’s NOBODY around to invade on all those special happy moments that a couple shares. It’s so great when our couples understand that and feel comforable to go all out and be volnerable in front of the camera. Thanks guys, I can’t wait for the wedding!

We started in downtown Corvallis, but all of my vary favorites are when we went to the field!!!!! Enjoy…
They had two adorable and super well-behaved chocolate labs!