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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 2008

simple.digital.home

Well, this would be my first official commercial job which I was able to do for an awesome business called Simple Digital Home (click on words!).  It is a local business here in Salem, but I’ll be taking more pictures for him up in Portland soon!  So, here’s just my favorites so far.  He does everything you need to have an amazing entertainment room, and keep it looking simple, easy, and modern.  Check it out…

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In the two following images, the mirror turns on and becomes the television screen!! It’s so cool!
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Jordan & Rachel: Wedding Sneek Peak I

Well, I had the privilege of being the part of Jordan & Rachel’s Wedding this year.  Last year, we took pictures at her sister’s wedding, and I just love it when we can connect with the family enough for them to trust us and want us to work with them again and again!  Rachel’s dress was stunning, and they got ready at the McMinnamens Hotel in McMinville, Oregon.  It was an awesome place!  Very unique.  Unfortunately, it rained the entire day!!  Except for when they were all getting ready in the hotel (ironically!!)  We did sneak out for a few shots, but the ground was so wet, and it was hazardous to the wedding attire.  So, here are just a few that picked out of the getting ready shots!

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Jason & Karina: Album Start

So, here are some spreads that I have been working on for Jason and Karina’s wedding.  I LOVE THEM!  I think they are so beautiful and clean.  As most of you all know, we have been leaning at lot toward this look, so if you are interested in switching over to this type of album, you will get almost double the spreads that you would get with our old style.  The pages are also much thinner which allows for more spreads in one book.  The images are actually printed on the paper and then covered with a protective laminate (optional, in case you want to use for signature book, etc.)

Anywho, I’m thinking of using this wedding as another demo…let me know what ya’ll think so far!

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