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 large family. My enitre family has Art running through their veins. My Grandfather was a professional photographer, 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 photography is my drug.
I am 6 years married with three sweet boys, 4, 2, and 5 months. (I'm going to have to keep that updated...). I love my family dearly, I love my Heavenly Father and going to church, I'm a good girl, and I never INTEND to offend anybody :) I'm very gullible, goofy, and an all around happy-go-lucky person.
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 4 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 is 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 it?
So, In the last 2 1/2 weeks, Missy and I have shot 5 weddings! We don’t have anymore for the rest of the month, thank goodness, but here are Brad & Jessica to kick off the many gorgeous couples you will be seeing over the next couple weeks! Enjoy!
After their dance and other festivities, we stole them away for some sunset pictures…YUM!
August 21, 2009 - 1:53 pm - Beautiful shots Mel! Love the sunlit backdrop in the last series! gorgeous!
August 21, 2009 - 10:41 am - so, so, SO pretty! I just love how you do what you do. You have such an eye, and the colors are dreamy. Just beautiful!
August 21, 2009 - 10:14 am - You amaze me every time you post. So beautiful!!
August 20, 2009 - 3:16 pm - Mel, you rocked it!!
August 20, 2009 - 2:45 pm - Wow, this is a gorgeous wedding! Beautiful light, great job!
August 18, 2009 - 8:57 pm - Gorgeous work Melanie!!
Well, since we shot this wedding a week ago, I have been obsessed
with how this picture would turn out! I got to finally download my images yesterday,
and I was not disappointed! Betcha can’t wait to see more…
Like one week is too long or something!
Missy let me shoot a roll of film at this wedding too,
so waiting for that is going to be even harder.
August 16, 2009 - 8:36 pm - I am obsessed with this too ; ) beautiful!
August 10, 2009 - 1:51 pm - SEXY!
Well, here are the highlights and some of my favorite detail shots from Zach & Jenny’s wedding!
I have so much to share with you after this last week and a half, so I am just trying to get through it all AND move (yes, move, as in packing up and finding a place to live and not having one and wondering what’s going to happen!) all at the same time…Life’s crazy, how about yours???
At this wedding, I got to hang out with the guys only, which was fun for a change…
This shot was actually at the University of Portland, where they had their ceremony…so I guess I should say: The Nines + Crystal Ballroom + Portland Sate University = Pretty Details
The only flowers they used for decoration were the girl’s boquets…they didn’t want to do anything that would take away from the Ballroom’s many details. So, I played with the flowers a little in each shot…
…And I LOVED what I got!
A little romance on the balcony!
August 13, 2009 - 11:57 pm - These are so gorgeous!
August 10, 2009 - 10:27 am - These are awesome Mel...you're moving!? Staying close I hope!
August 9, 2009 - 10:23 pm - OMG Mel!! I love these!! fabulous job girl!!!!
August 7, 2009 - 8:42 pm - Yay, Mel!! These turned out so nice!
August 7, 2009 - 6:57 pm - I'm a dork, I said "Portland State University," ha ha ha!
August 7, 2009 - 6:47 pm - Beautiful! Love these, and it's fun to see how they turned out.
August 7, 2009 - 5:49 pm - Beautiful, what a gorgeous place for a reception and the bride and groom aren't to bad either. Good Luck with your move.
August 7, 2009 - 4:16 pm - Gorgeous! I love your work. :)
Just something about this one…LOVE it.
August 7, 2009 - 6:47 pm - So pretty....
August 5, 2009 - 7:28 pm - Beautiful shot! It screams elegance!
August 5, 2009 - 8:22 am - I love it too! It was great to talk to you yesterday, you are amazing!!
Well, here is a little teaser from Zack & Jenny’s wedding last week. They are super sweet with each other and have been together for a long time! I particularly liked this little “first glance” sequence…more later!!!
August 4, 2009 - 4:29 pm - Great job, Mel, you rocked this!
August 3, 2009 - 3:53 pm - So pretty and soft, love it Mel!
August 3, 2009 - 12:31 pm - Very nice, Mel! Love how they turned out : )
As I write this, I am forcing Henry to take a nap, and Jackson is not aloud to come out of his home-made tent for the next hour all because of my desperate attempt for a litte “quite time.” So, I don’t know what’s more stressful, no quite time, or hearing the cries of my children during quite time. Sigh, coming back from a 3 day weekend with the grandparents and a swimming pool is tough, but it’s back to the ‘ol routine boys! Get used to it. For now, a few shots to remind me of how sweet they are…
He can’ get enough pictures of his cars
This is Henry’s forced smile, it just kills me!
And this is a little more natural, much better!
In case your wondering, Henry had just kissed his sidewalk chalk drawings. Super cute chalky chin!
July 28, 2009 - 12:58 pm - Ah, quiet time. How much needed it is sometimes :)
July 27, 2009 - 7:51 pm - AMEN sister friend, and yes, they are sweet and cute!
July 27, 2009 - 3:55 pm - Cute boys!! It is hard having days with little to no "down time". I've been keeping Selah from napping too early in the day and trying to hold her off until when Jude goes down for his nap so that I can get a little break. The days it works are much more refreshing. :)
by Melanie Jade
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