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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?

Category Archives: Engaged

She said yes! Playful and Romantic Sessions for couples who have found “the one”.

Click Chicks: Mini Workshop

Well, I am a little late posting this, but I just wanted to share my favorite shots from our click chicks monthly meeting.  This month we did a little practice shoot with Melissa  her super brave hubby, Josh.  We were ALL photographing him alone for the most part while Melissa shared a bunch of her ideas, and how she works with her clients’ poses as well as keeping the experience for them fun, relaxed, and happy.  Thanks Melissa, we all had a great time, and thank you Josh for putting up with a house full of ladies!!  Buuuuuut, I just love a cute couple, so I just had to post a picture of them TOGETHER!  (I’ll admit I didn’t shoot a lot because I prefer to sit back and observe these kinds of things (lots of people shooting one subject).  Just as educational, but a different perspective I guess…)

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Jason & Loni: E-Shoot, double whammy!

Well, while I was in Utah, I was not only able to take pictures for my brother in the post right before this, but my cousin Jason also asked me if I was available to take pictures of him and his fiance’!  “Love is in the air…”

Sorry for writing so little, but I’m just plowing through the workload :)

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Mike & Becca: E-Session, another flavor

Just a few more, I liked some of these as well…

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Mike & Becca: E-Shoot!

Well, while I was in Utah on Vacation, I was privileged to take pictures for my Brother and Sister-In-Law-To-Be!  They are so sweet together, and I just couldn’t wait to give everyone this awesome sneak peek!

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Tim & Llama: E-Session Sneak Peek I

Well, this is sort of big for a sneak peak, but Tim and Llama are getting married in Dec. and I wanted to show a little more.  Plus, how could I narrow it down!  These ones were so great.  Thanks to you both for such a good time.

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Justin & Sheena: E-Shoot!

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!
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I loved this piggy back series!
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She has AMAZING hair!
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