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!

Summer Lovin’ Workshop 2010!!

Saturday, July 3, 2010 Posted in Daily Grind, Wedding Day

So, I had the pleasure of working with the fabulous Ashley Lacer of Stargazer Weddings to coordinate the fisrt ever Click Chicks Summer Lovin’ Workshop! Things went very well when all was said and done (thank you rain, for waiting just long enough), and I can’t wait until we do it again! We had great help from lots of wonderfull vendors so please check them out if you are ever in need of these kinds of services! We couldn’t have done this without them!

Hair & Makeup – Jennifer of Face, Body, Beauty http://facebodybeauty.com

Dresses – Angie from the Bridal Gallery http://www.bridalgallerysalem.com

Tuxes – Jim from Mr. Formal (Salem) http://mrformaltuxedos.com

Flowers – Denice of Distinctive Designs http://distinctive-designsonline.com

Cake – Kalie of The Cake Shoppe http://www.kaliespieceofcake.blogspot.com

Linens, chairs, & some decor – Shirley of Crossroads Fine Linen & Party Rentals http://www.crossroadslinenrentals.com

Coordination & Design – Ashley of Stargazer Weddings http://www.stargazerweddings.com

We are so pleased with how everything turned out. a BIG tahanks to all of the great people listed above! Now, enjoy…

I’m so proud of my pie! Yup, I made it…

Mike and Becca (My brother and his wifey) were so great! Thanks you guys…

Becca is such a Beauty…

I just loved this table

My sheep! (well, they aren’t really MY sheep, but they live behind my yard. I heart them…

This next Couple is Todd and Amy. They have been married for 10 years, bu agreed to model for us because they never really had a photographer for their own wedding 10 years ago! They are so nice and have 3 kids! Thanks you guys for being willing, with a few surprises

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July 6, 2010 - 11:40 am Bunn Salarzon - Thank you SO much for putting all of this together! It was awesome! You and Ashley work really well together; I love the look and feel that you gals chosen for the first-ever Click Chicks workshop. And, those sheep are faaantastic! ;)

July 5, 2010 - 9:59 am erica ann - These are all stunning! You did a wonderful job putting this together, The table settings are amazing. I'm so so sad that I missed it. :( Also, love the dresses, maybe these ladies will inspire more brides to not go strapless?

July 3, 2010 - 4:52 pm Katie Anderson - Mel, this was the most fantastic set-up. You guys out did yourselves!! These photos are simply beautiful and capture it all perfectly. Thank you so much!

Salem Children’s Photography: Max & Mom

Thursday, May 13, 2010 Posted in Lifestyle

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!

Tags: child photographer, Children's photography, Lifestyle, portraits, Salem Children's photographer, Salem photographer

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May 13, 2010 - 3:37 pm Megan Elle Photography - Great stuff Mel! What a happy little guy. Oh, and so jealous of the new yard!

May 13, 2010 - 2:57 pm Melanie Jade - Thanks Shonda!

May 13, 2010 - 12:52 pm shonda - I love the stump, and the wagon. So little boy!! Very cute.

Baby Love

Monday, May 3, 2010 Posted in Daily Grind, Lifestyle

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

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Beach Retreat: Part II

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Posted in Daily Grind, Wedding Day

Once again, it’s been a long time coming, but here are just a few pictures of our Photographer

friend, Maalaea, with i and m photography. Sporting her own wedding gown from a couple years ago…

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February 11, 2010 - 12:23 pm Maalaea - These are awesome Mel! So soft, I love them.

February 10, 2010 - 10:26 pm Katie Anderson - Makes me want to shoot film. Just stunning! And I like that you included the b&w that is out of focus.

Belated Birthday…

Saturday, January 30, 2010 Posted in Daily Grind

We celebrated Jackson’s 4th birthday over a month ago, and I just had to share this pic. Not only is it a great expression, but I love Henry’s little profile down in the corner as he’s mimicing his big brother’s muscle man face! SOOOO cute! Gosh, they grow too fast…

I shot this with Fugi 400, 35mm, and I love that it made my dim apartment look a little colorful!

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Beach Retreat Part I

Thursday, January 14, 2010 Posted in Daily Grind, Lifestyle, Wedding Day

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!