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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!

Category Archives: Lifestyle

Fun, lively, & fresh children and family photography. Natural snapshots of their everyday life captured in all it’s cuteness!

Sweet Ivy

I have been photographing this baby girl since she was 6 months old, and I say that every year I think! Here she is again at FOUR years old!! I really noticed a difference in her maturity this time; she was super cooperative. Striking poses left and right…it was super cute…

 

Children Portraits,Photography for Children,Lifestyle photography for children,Salem,Oregon
Children Portraits,Photography for Children,Lifestyle photography for children,Salem,Oregon

Her mom made her this sweet pillowcase dress with an “I” embroidery-ied-ed on it! (I can’t spell that word!)
Children Portraits,Photography for Children,Lifestyle photography for children,Salem,Oregon
Children Portraits,Photography for Children,Lifestyle photography for children,Salem,Oregon
And of course…Lolipops
Children Portraits,Photography for Children,Lifestyle photography for children,Salem,Oregon
Children Portraits,Photography for Children,Lifestyle photography for children,Salem,Oregon

Salem Children’s Photography: Max & Mom

Well I got to do a photo session in my new back-yard. I have lots of ideas for things to come :) Max and his Mommy were so easy to photograph, and my kids enjoyed hanging out with them afterward as well!

Baby Love

Just a quicky…Missy came over and took some more pictures of the kiddos! Here’s a sweet one that shows what I am so busy with lately <3

Beach Retreat Part I

Okay, so I am a couple months late, but here are a few of what I got from our “Click Chicks” Beach weekend.  Our new friend, Kelly Goode brought this super cute little dress that worked for a trendy little bridal shoot!  Also, a pat on my own back for the hair piece, as you CAN’T tell, it’s made out of a paper towel, tee hee.  Anywho, thank you Kelly for being my test dummy as this was my second atempt at film and it was nerve racking.  I try to be a fun person behind the camera, but I must admit I was a little unsure and probably looked very conscerned the whole time.  But Kelly rocked it, a true model came out, and she was gorgeous without much instruction at all, and that takes talent!

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Yellow Gold Grandbabies

Well, I’ve had the privilage to photograph a few weddings out at Yellow Gold Farms, and they must have enjoyed having us, because they had me come back and photograph their beautiful Grandaughters!  These girls were adorable, and I’m sure you think I’m just saying this, but they were so well behaved!  I hope they love their pictures.

I am so far behind these days, so I am just posting a few of my favorites that I thought were fun and different…

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“Summer is almost OVER!!”

I just had to throw this one up…it’s to funny!  Courtesy of my funny boy Jackson

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Enjoy the rest of it…giggles.