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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!

No Worries!!

Saturday, January 17, 2009 Posted in Daily Grind

Hello All,

I just want to assure all of my current clients and brides that I am still working for them to complete their orders, pictures, credits, and albums!  You are still able to contact me for anything you may need regarding your current pending orders. 

I LOVE what I’ve been able to do with Artisan Photographics and I have loved all of the wonderful people that I’ve worked with!  As Missy takes the company to another level, I have decided that I would take a break until my children get older, because I feel that I would only hold her back if I tried to do EVERYTHING that is required to run a growing business.  So, I will only be her biggest fan and supporter as she enters another wonderful year with Artisan Photographics/Missy Cochran-Photographer!  I will even do an occasional photo shoot with her and I plan to be a second shooter at as many weddings possible in ’09!  So, I’m not really all the way gone, but my focus is being redirected to my family instead of business.

For those of you who have worked with me and would recomend friends and family to contact Artisan Photographics, please do!  Missy is amazing and would be able to do all that I have done for you and more!  She is really excited for this year as she is incorperating some really fun and creative ideas.  Please send your friends to her, since I will not be taking on any new jobs.  I completely trust that she will take great care of them.

Thank you to everybody.  You can still get to my blog through Missy’s, and I will still post personal entries as well as other pictures, should I have the opportunity to shoot with Missy on occasion :)

Mel