2009 May » 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 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: May 2009

Gone Fishin’

Saturday, May 23, 2009 Posted in Daily Grind

Back after lunch (on Tuesday!)

Ivy is 3 years old!!

Friday, May 22, 2009 Posted in Lifestyle

Ivy has been coming to me for almost 3 years now! She is getting so big and this time I was actually able to give her directions that she was willing to follow, ha ha. I used to just chase her around and hope I got something good. I started taking her pictures when she was 6 months old which was back when I was practicing lighting in my living room studio, and on the begining path of discovering my style. I’m still on that path…

I was so excited for this shoot particularly because Ivy and her family got a chicken this year! When I heard about it, I insisted that I be able to steal a few shots with “Goldie”(the chicken). Goldie really is like a pet, and feels that she should live in the house with the rest of the family. Very cute!

“I’m 3!”

Maternity Pictures!

Monday, May 18, 2009 Posted in Lifestyle

Well, actually, I think this is my first real maternity session ever. I realized this after talking to Daniel, one of my brides from ’07, while admitting I don’t do them “very often” and was feeling a little nervous. After I got off the phone, feeling so excited to see Ryan and Daniel again, I realized that I really haven’t ever done one before. But, I have been gathering ideas for quite a while, just keepin’ an eye out for what I would like, should I ever get the opportunity I also took a few pictures in my little home studio which I don’t think I’ve set up for over a year now! I don’t love shooting indoors, but for those B&W belly shots along with the teeny weeny newborns, I will make an exception. So here goes a couple of my favorites…

Little brother gets married!

Monday, May 11, 2009 Posted in Wedding Day

Well, it’s official, my first brother got married last weekend, and I couldn’t be more pleased with his choice in a wife They are such a sweet couple, and my new sister in-law is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. I think she is gorgeous! Well, the day before the wedding, we got to do a fun romantic session, and it was a good thing we did, because it stormed for most of the actual wedding day! Amazing. So, we got to play, and this session was particularly unique because we felt more free to experiment a little with it being our brother and all Anywho, we had fun, and I think we got some great stuff for them!