tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113705821307923142024-03-05T21:11:18.141-08:00Melissa Corcoran PhotographyMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-75255109661525584632009-06-17T23:47:00.000-07:002009-06-18T12:36:05.616-07:00Bye Bye Old Blog.....and bring on the shiny new blog!!! I am sooooooooo excited to reveal my new blog! I've been wanting to update my blog for awhile now and finally had sometime to sit down and do it. So, pack your bags folks because we're moving on up!<br /><br />My new blog is at www.melissacorcoranphoto.com/blog<br /><br /><a href="http://www.melissacorcoranphoto.com/blog">Click here</a> to be taken directly there.<br /><br />Please update your bookmarks and subscribe to my email feed over there! It's so pretty. I can't wait for you to see it! Leave a comment and let me know what you think! I ♥ comments!<br /><br />And what would be a post without a picture? Here is a recent one of my boy...<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtzAv1c2cOsJ7pEFmhynotr5DoFeJlh9jNFhgyUkyhwfygSsoXQ853of6XtmijZgmsol33GPGRi4vyDggb_UkljoA-Fj7pcWgJ4jlzrdxN5aCEm8z55Q6G1TgN0Nk4ZbXylCxqRowhcY/s800/June_+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348557138197670722" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-32312537193540886372009-06-12T20:53:00.000-07:002009-06-12T21:02:35.658-07:00Thankful...for sprinklers on hot days.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKloGXWG6udvbguKbYeJDD5w9iQZAJ7l2AI4m1J3_q02kAkbLO2MGWbjgPNoYO1tT9LC8h-Eo1_X8Vf6pNXyjEWy5jO7wtNa3UQqeINfWRK2EIdyz5iMt7hPvz_j3tYmSj2gQB_vD7bx8/s800/May+2009-8517+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346656101020301826" /><br /><br />for babies sleeping so sweetly in the car.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUycMgGhBJ-XvVquamDkRqkwe_SrmrkeFs5eIZlRlHxO7QYFA7kOHNa7NCbBOqwfAbgK2mObbFVrCX5OWepCqMdDJFAGkQpNscWx6VE7eN4J28o1eWSeFLAX8Cocj3gpvL3Rs8HmF9UiQ/s800/May+2009-9763+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346656095244127890" /><br /><br />for brothers and sisters.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJj_UCR1h8GaA0dWMrUnblVyTKeKFjNsIIfTJrrWH12jtJBPWVnpYPXB0q-5JGUPkVw8FBBrD3tZpiITRfR1gxNg9lIEUEcTlGZeYujipyspHyPLqy-2_ZV9Hmz1xR-Bnc9pyDCKOwpVQ/s800/May+2009-7209-2+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346656093376108146" /><br /><br />for big grins and belly laughs.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxI0SfygLCy-lldENey65rPsI2ApOJLn-E-mp5w6rnIpMYkmSZTcrhFpWMKXs57QYdwxLWL4zjl01kFUnsETTc281q_hCBlYBMQG3moLkZ2TZA6KRZZPujmAX6NSoWVXPgkB86QdfLq1A/s800/9721+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346656089892167874" /><br /><br />for a snapshot of me with my babies.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8KTefbDvcdH43DArJixpJaDd4tHyQhB4EgHfWHSlzHqT7feCi7ZTSWaSOEOrMuUkVZQszdUFYBiHDswe0aMOqiVHs8lZkBL6MIHSncpEMMZw4hwU5eJIvbmoxEZObCj8zcEp1c4kQrM/s800/9825+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346656085063429874" /><br /><br />Life is full of so many simple joys. Enjoy them. Treasure them. Remember them because they will be grown before you know it. <br /><br />~ MMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-26927151492976152022009-06-07T20:13:00.000-07:002009-06-07T20:16:55.225-07:00Back Up and Running...Ok, I am hoping this is the last post like this. My site is back and running. Galleries are all visible and my client site is available as well. Whew! Again, a big thanks to my hosting company for getting things going again over the weekend. <br /><br />If any of my fabulous clients ever happen upon my website and notice an error message, please shoot me an email and let me know. I don't visit my site all that often and it can be days before I discover it's down. I'd really appreciate the heads up if you happen to notice! Thanks so much!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-58202353671518132352009-06-06T13:26:00.000-07:002009-06-06T13:43:53.885-07:00Turning TwoLittle J's session was on the hottest day of the year but she didn't let that stop her. Just like her session 8 months ago (has it been that long?) this little girl was on the move. <a href="http://melissacorcoranphotography.blogspot.com/2008/09/big-girl-on-move.html">see previous session here</a> Look how much she has grown and she is now sporting some pretty cute piggy tails too!<br /><br />We had a chance to go to Grandma and Grandpa's house and play in the neighbor's gorgeous field. I was so excited to see all the yellow buttercups blooming! And we even had a few horses to keep us company. For me, the setting couldn't have been anymore perfect. Adorable little girl, gorgeous field and beautiful horses.... <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0A5kCRoKUucNurzTGIKC9mH8f5_iBdYXjNFBr1C8kT49shZ390ScIXonsAsJzEykCuY3lQ3USlSFDV2Qywg17IJhBQMENU9Ai_q24lX2aWoq40wTD3TurGxPds_a_81_y-zbJGsOhrZs/s800/9974+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344316204591642690" /><br /><br />The moment I took this shot, I knew I would love it. One of my favorites of the night...<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wlcghVF_UeSABn9-D2pgh_aEtwNYJFU2Ffbf5bYNi8XsrWfnsh5MJp9ZvnZNsQbtikywSJ1h8GyhMp2oRE8AJo0vUTMc0gBwgvwHsTMdxJ0mAA7bwHl5mtZqrju1tM0CQvJ6-iE9cXU/s800/9859+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344316202507991074" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc6msg8cM1_fnK5mNSlo1Ow8oME9lNoQ4kH6nhZrqGfGqyYFuQ_j63jglYXZ-uPxKNDDAPp5SL8tZAsgMKeJ6r1l_1rOP91ULiFcMI4857kRFuwxhn0hR7bOhdvMmkGubhXaqZ36KbzQ/s800/9954+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344316025492806274" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-sPkUeL9mRTobl3w7gh13pF61cnWI5x41R6UqUPTSR0Mq22lgjGbtaturfgo0SCZadyvJW6XBq0Sp5x14tFupFuy6qwTsaKtDhM9QSiZ7K_GRNiGc349slN5CbThnqjmE8g66DbB2Ck/s800/9860+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344316025040581218" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVejfTchtCWqbslnChJa9Y_g79IVlmDy_f8FLdRDfwCWjmLk3_TxqA_ZZdQY53K1EQTHOuVwMoR1xIK54DBHcmiv5EF42PP29qeIQ75tp7lZec4L3vXjjGt7DfaBJ-QZZQV-H6N1-pAXY/s800/9838+-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344316021803125698" /><br /><br />Taking a step back a few years to the era of the polaroid... <br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BBGVy98jrg7zAMkr8BtkhKAy43oWrDjNapx6EVxSwMbNq9hCW829jabkhPNvzc-7rjcmwHJt1xVMLTQ42xlApm2bxbLO_umJUZvzJEggZcrCLsIiRnQ9FlPu7yIaIzTpZ-AgBl4caUE/s800/9854+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344316016521074722" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-68000917224525095752009-06-03T11:20:00.000-07:002009-06-03T15:17:57.562-07:00...and We're Back!I had a little hiccup with my website and client site this morning! So, apologies to anyone trying to view galleries or check pricing. Thanks to my wonderful website hosts, we are back up and running!<br /><br />Sorry for any inconvenience. Sometimes, I really do hate computers! ugh!<br /><br />~ MMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-91959891383842886962009-05-21T22:36:00.000-07:002009-05-22T10:04:01.940-07:00Simply GlowingAfter several weeks of rain, I got a chance to meet this <span style="font-style:italic;">incredibly gorgeous</span> family for a session to celebrate the new little one on the way. Mom and Dad were so easy going and up for anything, even trudging through some pretty soggy ground to capture these field shots. <br /><br />These were taken in the evening. There is simply no more amazing time to capture the light. I was so excited to see the beautiful field Mom picked out for this session. It was so glorious!<br /><br />I am so excited to meet your new little one in July, Erika and Cody! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. And thanks again for inviting me out to capture these moments for you. <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5gHHL5VTrT7kZnTXURK2X9s4ePdnpzlgt1U34Lku092bSSlB1gEdkrQiXnJ4-L0zTt0PjvFhWNHfMoJdaU7eFlnEuNw-dRQTgYQ0hczQUy2oEQJ-rC-BEyk4Lnfa0zKtb2dclclIGfI/s800/9619+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338518665072837954" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1L8Df9Dd-QavKyLmXzc78uN3eiDX-ZbYda-1iTnDyIShVro6jnf-uGs-1_EkmcscNJCbpqcQ-7C21r7RS5YJWQrX5gWqCoCFTz869Z-BKg_6e2hXJLOEkbBkFXRkrUAM4rC0nOC-fm8/s800/9557+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338518477540184738" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdaOawhafdMjs4jsb3iQ_eWwgu2LZ4vpJF5ZW6zWGDXSr9rNOGYr5OWhr7e0kBuTa17MiMFTVySwGdGm4tnoNUomwuOgNUomJAnE7GYf2vArtaI5SkcFGPsB9eNEnVp7W0vVvPwYyFp8/s800/9470+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338518476943425554" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_Bb0srgFJP0czMWm13mIdq7-Cp-pWbeLqjC-AGSiAoqlxzglJKCSnEQ-qUm8ABo3hl60-nrFetAKi6nA6DIqF4B0zSlw60gXXJFeN1GcKxem4FE1xo1_SuyeLsyQ5FPZpdubMMLRmMc/s800/9449+bw+only.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338518472664032450" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LWzbdoDgMt_rO62GmRSrVAFnTVoME9GFWjW8PenEYvp8E2sJotlWoTnE9iopvk8xlA1qCKyhiqCrGYCdK8zLRNbbNeCdOsfAVUsfjbnV_1RXj5vyShLk5pMAhqPZeqy5E4nCbGuq9gg/s800/9455+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338518476014799426" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVw4aFmp_G1w2u4cSQVPe3ZRQpVp_W8hkZdXiFQd_d8Eq6f83aMRcg004jHhIZ-gnmohfmr23hLhmvw4k_QVnB3k4KsMCJ16q4_t-qPKa79xKQ26A75GzrUsxzn7FjhWl-vc9VfzmnGg/s800/9526.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338518470585639042" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-50656613729197691112009-05-12T21:23:00.001-07:002009-05-12T21:33:08.757-07:00A Beautiful Family...with styleI had such a great time meeting this family on Saturday. Mom and I had been planning this session for awhile and after a bad weather delay, we finally got a chance to meet on a gorgeous evening. This sweet family is a <span style="font-style:italic;">perfect</span> example of what to wear for a family session. Mom and Dad were a great coordinating "backdrop" to their more colorful kids. And little miss even had on a pair of rubber rain boots. :) Gotta love that!<br /><br />Hope you enjoy your sneak peek! And so sorry little E, that we never found that elusive bunny. :)<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2EpzoUSM3bBICYkSO7GVZC0wm2pcV5-pMXmjlIoJRv8ps1PKlEK6owp859KFgsQPUH8xEf5YAl8nouogLn5EVB-cj5mqSjpOaqmzrLzInEVka8TOuxxecN3RaPzaUCCAQ2J49fRPgWE/s800/8199+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335160256122621794" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznd9ARU2x6faJJNz1wibPrH07rNbcmXLLBBSA4eLJmQSv3_n6xPDJ-0DPG1WWyqxMPTvcL_CBw_3kYEq55pP3GZwvVN8_T9ntKdbzs3ZBOC78nN2y1Rpf4lnNEiqK5Zt2YAxVS4jP8vE/s800/8445+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335160264685068434" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdPNokRU8gJ80IHptA2Y6pS1dpKNd8-tPbWbIdkttqKjk1LLpw8Gw5C10A4J5-wKUb4KdY7gscUz-bM-BHYyIOMF-XUkcarT4O015AjuX_2JBcp5PoMQhUK-PvIJ89J8KkmC0NpQOX9M/s800/8270+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335160266145637378" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUhHxOxMKE9LxlbKQ6uypLuA1Spi2uxlqukY8Hy29yT8Agidweas_TMyrTld4DsZkHY5Y2VPBP-x2WaplMOnuP3AivWM5MnjlC9cmOQ-wo3_9tRlcczsiC6DxZfUvcwz8LlgjlzgKi38/s800/8492+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335160261986107906" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbSZWO42fISVK2SOC6iwLYSivb2NYUQttq9JsENO5xKwHDQ-kri4zIe3hMkIxcYviohucc5S4KYwtpabo9nsv5fYf2T9HSx4VFQKcR7m7BHh-2JUTYQTOZVoOE0nrObcVpU-qqcOBYX4/s800/8219+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335160258746479330" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-9121911998641841492009-05-10T20:33:00.000-07:002009-05-10T21:19:07.135-07:00My Mother's Day GiftAll I wanted for Mother's Day was a few new photos of my babies. They were happy to oblige (well, after I promised ice cream to Will he was more than happy). We had fun playing and Maddy was in heaven in the long grass, even though she could barely stand up and kept toppling over. Even though we had a great time, I wasn't sure I got many "keepers". How wrong I was.... I was so excited today when I looked at these pictures. They are being their silly, happy selves and I love these pictures so much. Definitely the best Mother's Day gift I could ask for. xoxo<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIorJTZtTnrD5_G9-4W2LlDlwW8EgLNZlEW-szUwjXLlkylcDvwIJWjBBsabfTylMzxlU0q2on_F-Qzn8W7rcsuQUCdy4ABx7imYF_4qdfJEsJqOYXefACs7UHcewhjApBWq7AdwBMJw/s800/8170+web2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334414050093418786" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfq73EbYrP5lIob6itv0TcUC9YIasso3NHNYFr5GWzspnfxqi6a047wW4wQvp_slaremK3aF-gXnvFY_Ky6fVxMAaejGPNEsFKsw6EyV3fIoU0mFOdkbWyycr8JOnk6aRZQUVVOHU4Nw/s800/8133+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334414045777207858" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZM7oIsESUmqjJfsw66oyv4vy4az-1fsrl45tID1oueyUcCRUiGkTyqyL40TIXWKHx0ssiMr3lmBCN-MBe9pS2FMIzSSS_rYeSxTg7hXjGH4Q276kxFT-N82ZTt3CzD06JgJkzsXpFaQ/s800/8124+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334413890344023858" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnvCvyIF0fthnsWopcuITetVmTpFtx7ghenI9wdgIZRHSh0hTwwst1gssAzPI9_if9iuaiw-8BXu7q6VQAsvOkQV1E-jYA8OUGAOBO-8YHdOF3FkFNaCQwVnLshs0pncvRvG7E67tP_c8/s800/8098+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334413884238407138" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepqHxytY6cfm1_yjPTnutJe-6RfxHjnRGIByzdIYIpc6wcTGDbxbsE1saxwr5WicUcSjIr6QZWP_xYdVifHQFLJ1-z2Ij-EHbFsyS3iRdQfPtxCXdFql5XGEJOKf1grqzXquxZcRKn4M/s800/8092+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334413880001525010" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWD3bNA6Cxx7-j1rniEL-Xak35BfOc3EEsaia_Zc3iUU4agBrxbgcgec1LMigRSzfebSNL0F18AGSPlagMANz_pfOtGnkxcdxUMXjuqp__0p0IZz1IRUbsjCI97kgetk9sCCYY3SvrLo8/s800/8157+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334413456758372546" /><br /><br />Happy Mother's Day to you all. <br /><br />~ MMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-71880188361975188452009-05-03T21:25:00.001-07:002009-05-03T21:58:36.662-07:00Sweet Fun with Baby IcingI had a great time photographing these little cuties in their fun and fashionable clothes from the new local company, Baby Icing! Headbands, tutus, fun tank tops and hats... all so cute and unique. You can check out their Etsy shop here <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7112035">Baby Icing</a> <br />Their new website is coming very soon!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy these, Baby Icing crew! <br /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimz-a3zYcPRO3_qnlx6pXJJgiluEYTwDsPhGSBNq0vKtkdWIgDs0OXO0wj8y0kNqFbYNzVNWgZ4tyQeuPcuDdXLspyrfJSTml7whdZhkLsTolHtIi9aIPvpLymK-9QzqDggJqcFVtZXIM/s800/7988+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331820908192768482" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyf8PkVtUYWTLl1Xds1qDwTJTXVGqxl8QcHjmEGKtfP7QFp9qKrlMOFVY0lrPUE7gubezQoUvaPHS5_Qahli853nyLUawhQtl8w4MSrJNqTcw2Thg3Qo-vuDze_vT_yPk-RES1APcfebA/s800/8024+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331820742709975250" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoOkLfGQEJgorK1p_ctB0RWPfXAHL9RSHmOqy67Eh9tvv7kRVsq9jSfRAj4S3nVgvTqUEa94xisVRxu-LtdvoYHkz6G-IhFDiI0B5jjaEnxqzggunzG-Hw3eYXgx2AoEiEWIc_Q9jzC4/s800/7910+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331828545926848594" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWml8OhAIVFC34gHKEKXAwmPyKsUThV5r8Z30XwTAz5rUhbeplafovlo-1-wC08OY9ShpYyGdXVZ4CiYGxg8BV31-DH_V3KogGcVFpRQJcFSvXznFWLLqOk7RvaLSiP2HgyXkrx0sY0p0/s800/7929+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331821669287025874" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LZ43UCIv3taHEPDbtRE7swiiBkazTdOuf4dOQMzhWX6RoJx2n5HRWB8C38tGivd1mOt1HOfsr9SZ9SKEioTozTOSp3mp20SST73yIfWMic5cPYsBK7F6dmIeMDa243yZwYQYLOJ7dds/s800/7969+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331820734281312146" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQw0dMZ6M5mzajZ8A_A1GvpkVrxuxcTpqffgTsJtlSuXNQzHM2EHKmHaFg-kQ6mC2H_efVNwZ774hdzQuft2d0anUr4LhlLRYvJZFHUBcXbGXvkxbxGpQw5KIEG-Nm8P0CT-kLVOXSK64/s800/8015+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331820728570701234" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-41351703587009879522009-04-25T00:17:00.000-07:002009-04-25T00:33:03.140-07:00Miss Anna MarieSuch a beautiful name for such a beautiful little girl. Miss Anna just celebrated her first birthday and I was lucky to spend a morning with her and her mommy on their gorgeous farm. We got to play in the spring grass, see their lovely pond and even get our toes a little muddy! Now, she wouldn't be a country girl if she didn't know a thing or two about mud, right? Glad I could be the one to introduce her sweet toesies to the glorious dirt!<br /><br /><br />This is one of my favorites of the session. So soft and serene...<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHmHvRg06Oxyfe97WHbbc38xhKviUGpOfnE6ThDCDekaqi_m99u3q7eWriBWgH9sVWAxPQxd76_GKhSGUiad3nn3vGMDURBoRI4SyRa1_gf_zpRlNZb0YJyPB8cQaepIzC7GTA4KOF194/s800/7763+-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328527129977737506" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6V9X30eVGBo4h5PPbgCab3hGBkcLYTYp8U2Ib5t9BQTJfexkc1CLgc0ievMs-pFleqjnCOppvgqin9QRIK7_HXEQc-uZ_6fWvGg_5uR_e68ttPFAdHbU0apu4VFxNp3V-senlxkBTlQk/s800/7661+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328527138941292882" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinKs7LvuvEQ9fFL56B16Kx4G_5SHhQtdhnrHFE48kI4ZNvpgyVlxIYJ1kYd7AiKQgeELhufNA_5a_lixoERdDfCpSWW2dUvvudUYjMAIvy1ezVQDN5Nu612xKpDqlvapNcWBos6k1VLUo/s800/7662+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328527140855078690" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-EhffAh5hxyhUU411CEQ0_FCx9Tur0jiBQdzi8KVmpXrRwlo1sMYGssNEYbMmexeys-jB2QHE1luXJ5ZfHk-MzXUK-Sg3JyKxs1WTlyNLFMT8lfEuhqxNotauEozpzKflLtUzctcY50/s800/7704-2+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328527135001522962" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOe7j1bcd2cmx2yOzGWB_H5KPs-Ekd8wB9S2xs6a4JioVdqb2JwWc9P0mRKlxGgknb4hd0GWMLIC7xGnPRZnikO_Wd7LoDGS13ksXgqP6ngpzlH0c04vrNLO0e72UF0x6hL81BoC1weA/s800/7686+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328527133241708530" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-31269377589104234482009-04-21T23:33:00.001-07:002009-04-21T23:48:24.272-07:00Sweet Little CooperSo glad this little guy is finally here! And I bet you are too, Michelle. :) He is absolutely gorgeous. Another sweet little redhead to join your family. Thanks for having me over Saturday. Here are a few for you... :)<br /><br />so peaceful...<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC42AsY-vlLW-EYxUd6Di9wAODrPemEBk3iP6qkbeVEy5j11b2K2gAWeml5IdTiq9ELnddbeoXZcPVi7WGdqiOr4IE22a1MHLCaHV3OHMXMQF93XqeDuPnpM3e8WekAd8USzYpjfI3vNM/s800/7458+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327400875419480674" /><br /><br />Aren't they beautiful? <br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_r0HnwBosD_QSQS9FQ_MZLX5AkKEjyjUrY-rhv75pd544c51c1S2oA4-rhMbuReatWlCbjGIpqjMNrN2Fv2Eg5_hco8FmN5jFyXu4EXakPGem1oqYe55oW7aSIBoPvcNQZHWoXPhLuQ/s800/7404+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327400867635312178" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GR1gkpNwZdB_41_lr_RVopKgdqcf-NyvqYniyDZP58aeAWKHb4Ws1SRqiA3lTmkSooouu-hkDXjLDcWBQdEKjr0tvD6EYprT0VHxDwiKxXiesz8pFl7aHZ5oRDEqjPcQZzRoNM1DSCE/s800/7434+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327400869493692914" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-86971343763148449692009-04-15T21:34:00.000-07:002009-04-15T21:46:51.438-07:00Ah, Joie de Vivre!The Joy of Life! Visiting the daffodil fields this past weekend was one of those simple joys that brought such smiles to the kids' faces. It was a balmy 45 degrees and breezy, but they were all smiles. Was it the beautiful daffs that brought them the greatest joy? No, it was the dirt. The fresh, crumbly dirt. <br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirA8bQSja12juD41OxF0X5XMvDvQSfBJJVTjM47dAXmiMU2njJsJ4urwVVbsR9NhvETVP8otIkwXTzM-WOnEi6pGYgrNhOVM_cjL4_AIbnAeuOLREcb7EhziH9bunqWQauiFHLm-y4k-s/s800/4-11-09+daffodils-7101+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325144570940344530" /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-itQ3uqHrpzt2jmu3A9SKRKOBkpvS6is-vUPyOyPfgZUnAwyX9ckXE8dzJdzAE_UAhfvhvMyvZL4BVOyuQ1EXSAx1cIQnO-3MdSWT2OJkMMRtm-MfSS_Ifhd71zw1OMmy3Qn0Jw6EgYY/s800/7134+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325144592045457650" /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UV-Mn6ZYulDvQH857LRsDUqCPuyj7u5d_HWbVirt6sz1l0NAw_Sc642hfwkXXUP8MTbouS26nIa9srxn590C5dMgjTS52nAicfFf0Eq-hZ96mPuxnglqFb6Kg10AZa_cNKgyAq7mmWo/s800/7132+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325144588356619394" /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2llTRfIA4XQ5oNGuvrC5u-kqV5AnCkIRddOhcr2xF-VXkkmuw_rpzpGDPxJveY1Oh1uTQuLzPnhLtENTJ0-Qg6_9sXpwy32mS_zmIthyQhBCI8-BeSMoI8udAZ6RUfuroph4wSv4mswc/s800/7125+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325144584678377122" /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2oeYQOMz1ekxfuU_OxQoP7ASL5QhsFc9ZsYWduVatxWsMAKJ-P1YDo5KvyK_MLT-eDRxuXPJhsqjL4REPGvoFVLEv9QNOqCp8P032MCPBsOW218aHsvWXLRDjTfJCv7fLS6-8tR7xuU/s800/7110+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325144577473517154" /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNOHTwIsfqO8sXV_GMBeGeEVy6cnwJOi-EuPHeytE7M0eUQ80qEqgCkW6p6inzvba9uOERaAmODZv5MEtYvbshjLkfEAvsirsT5tqPYHl75WxEowmiQhllu44m-YFHih0DOblVtwgf6I/s800/4-11-09+daffodils-7138+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325145861220961874" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-81633829916325594292009-04-06T22:16:00.000-07:002009-04-07T09:44:10.603-07:00Baby LoveI had the pleasure of meeting little baby L on Saturday. He is the new cousin of two little sweet baby girls that I photographed last fall. Such a sweetie, he slept so peacefully. I love meeting you Tracee and Ian! Such a gorgeous little boy you have! Enjoy your sneak peek. :)<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmHnp-8CiNuqDl3gYAb4FNmS_UzYCTRlxTrB1IFNt8ugePC5hNztYZil6NqTwzkmPHd5vOQwoYyVFueTNiQy1wh_4maEwQInenLzImyWU7e3edEwjy30TcKMGOWbmgVLuu1v5ppEU71M/s800/7034+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321815480858103602" /><br /><br />Nothing melts my heart more than a Daddy with his new baby...<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgysE8Yr8iTHhVKdi9A0X8VLbFcH1a3lm6-5umRPVvuFiyyfrZLA6d1tMc4ApLKxTeM6z3qV3XIDLDAyfUtUJAI4ZSCPrPVPc_-6ZPdfpHfsVBe62B_LyVW_kmuaHAn2HP4dpI0e4ykRBQ/s800/6990+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321823702624335474" /><br /><br />The FABULOUS green and brown blanket used in this photo was made by Baby L's talented Auntie. She sews beautiful blankets, bibs, and burp cloths! Check out her blog and see all the goodies at Slo Day Design <a href="http://slodaydesign.blogspot.com">click here</a><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lFWWhML_k08wivj_x-R_ehR4QB6zpRy7DdMae7mKix9DN3cG9KMidZEub0e7n5cEeCXrjXgcr-5RLgjvWcY4p8uwfPq423AOUyP_eM4XEM48ARw8vTI3Q3aC_LzlCxWViEedHAiadPw/s800/6903+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321815472902642178" /><br /><br />And baby makes three...<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ulQ0fPMKTSPX4pXDodBB2Rpm4FfLL3-RAX09NgKt3bqHTswDRtUz6TfOFIpKsl34lq4rN0kblmzYTquUy8togNWFEjILFfRN_ePqce1Y1OkEWxDUJkSPGkD5nSThyphenhyphenXXzioSYtMhxE4I/s800/6938+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321815462029942962" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-33685926365171269462009-03-30T21:35:00.000-07:002009-03-30T21:50:25.355-07:00Ryan....I know Mom is waiting for these (as well as Auntie too!) so I wanted to get a sneak peek up for you guys. I had so much fun hanging out with Ryan yesterday. He was so natural in front of the camera that he made my job easy. Thanks for climbing over blackberry bushes and through mud holes in your flip flops just to get the shot, Ryan. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! :)<br /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkgtVeMveNXkxQpBQNnZqwnXBCgep4CLOLYyGijsWkyzUS17_JJUIEGBIGDsIlWkf5vPqdAXTgF7uyEdMuIj61X_T7mWfy0zReeqDUwN792XlKaygRht_DthtGQiem1V2F4yMz2HT-Ak/s800/6458+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319208926922444402" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXS6EA95SsJVjozJ3Lq4B0VZI1L9WpyKcdGeIVxNkUlTo4qA27I_ZrBlpMbkCzCzwc7pufX7HwpOA9GLkL9EPxfxwHgWiN3WfddfQRbNqjaVmp36zAWpMYKL77iLl1x9QPXvXEeBva0Q/s800/6627+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319208927240647282" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaELu4AlIyktihTN5jktOXYHEOVqSpypYFNQr-_aMrM-5Z-jRVPveLZLQpX_TLX2haQw-M9bdCCbg6hzhtw4IqqExfzKvPsoJdTH6KV9kAAA9nVZxhwnqbbvC4v-c5fhA-CBg80phabo/s800/6530+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319208924046367074" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo82yBALs-g4yTSMVLk1yidsV9m_lT_t_SQCEj8_CycIEBm-IxeG2uBm6_gb8juUSc7haUOpSmxvuKVjAVZFlb-WpIWxQCZDZI0EpcqFqWqaw_eYvrhfQsZRiVxgsUWSoa4eoO3T5k_Mg/s800/6488+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319208917007018866" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI88l-cWRWDPs8uOHowDOfO-Yi4ZT2QSVEpjaRvlyc-SdmnFRSAmLUpERGUm_a3j70boQazXy7u36ZwRJk2aLwNizYo0M6yNB_9JCRQ7_R9S7n32GKZ-IwVYDkNcMudiIpDzn90Beg5RE/s800/6705+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319208929164551330" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-63295018418916854562009-03-29T20:50:00.000-07:002009-03-29T21:02:53.856-07:00sweet slumberLittle Hudson. What a beautiful little man. Only 9 days old and he was content to sleep the entire 3 hour session. I want to thank you so much Lynette for asking me to photograph your newest addition. I had a wonderful time on Saturday. I always leave a newborn session feeling soothed and content. It's as if holding a newborn is good for my soul. I feel so blessed to be able to do something I love so much and in turn give the gift of memories to new parents. For we all know how quickly these moments will pass.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. I'll be in touch soon!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEkcff_A8Ft9OUlikILMN631kQI0opojdBKmu4sk-b2nTNFah2Crposp-AwJyRNG5CKaXvwHrQHpsOfqsO3EgHLUQ2JPPjPnThSP5Rb6jOCba8nspmZxAZ_81WZoLLdTFRM6GiQ3Iksk/s800/6156+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318825849317779954" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUttUeUDDqg4fkOuUGa5EjfxLl1Ymd_KJrMw3ge9-TbpkNZrqnvOQBFxBDXKi-Wbx4rkHA99_08mC1vfozBHNKpjbT_HK5EW0rp1FCXgep9SMWqgOAa0pJ_8lR2klBKmYfNEdQ7hq59Q/s800/6300+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318825840918756562" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilccK1TESTqqc7pFdf3yE41mKykO1mthiUORESAclOamkw-4Z50tV_DWDaICXTN_fM7zvU5SaxdgRJM5jH2P0_w8KfPtE7Pf_EWz3y_4ZXwxYJkzNenlpqb2uI53pYlzjCj8zNx5GW5UE/s800/6404+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318825833603750466" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7r_118IohXvEWhXBC67TA9LemEIPd6k86UjBiZVemFDxpHkx1aVOKzdUg5WI8AJ1OlMhyphenhyphenFFNXFeuHvrdmPGSffgLQOLKtOUsl4UTssHIx0JwLcLo8VVciAKlR6MvVkzxrPEB8-azNpc/s800/6444+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318825826216976370" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-13942914406694409882009-03-22T21:31:00.000-07:002009-03-22T21:41:51.276-07:00Class of '09I had so much fun with this senior session! We went to one of my favorite locations and got to explore almost every inch of it. Sorry for the mud covered sandals, Becky! But it was all for the sake of a great photo, right? I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8pTz61EEv1w887WtdgvO8qOdKzKEzUMJAIDEiZUfCn67EkDZlgV18QfbrpFf0JgkrBK-xsxjRXk84zIE4OM91xarXz8ezspn9dRUqy1V5hCrYUfaE5m3vRQXT4iFexXK4G5wLVcXKIc/s800/5907+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316238123583169698" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJ5hSbYe5sV6sF46plKRM33zOEPhzImmJ1sFtxiNRgR7pyozYVBNqPyH-Gn4kJYIHRWUz94li8ZKoCYaCi83hY8rkMxJpDs5QdveZ1_RU3mafamU4CEpGb7pqF8_JnLI4g5RKPI6eYx4/s800/5862+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316238122563522978" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt4DGYpzHuiA7iQ8P7dvKXiGmSxbP9sJ_mWY8zvQPJ1LxbJfpLCFCCG4grpOMnDwTsLJ2Is8eYLCRcCTiWpRE2UhVVG8yJ6xmYD1MCIp6kqDLsMUTliSnhT7VZg4Kp9LQ6ISGJfpM_9IM/s800/5840+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316238131717271714" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-6316746069359259322009-03-17T11:36:00.000-07:002009-03-17T11:57:13.131-07:00The Fabulous Five5 boys on a rainy Saturday morning. This is normally the type of session I prefer to do outside but the weather just wasn't having it. But you know what, they did fabulous! It was so nice to have the big boys there as my helpers. All of these kiddos were just oh so sweet. Thanks so much everyone for asking me to photograph your little guys. It was lots of fun!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTW1uN54CdE42hFBvElj8X68pLiElMDcR5XORqR4GGNDnyoOxOfB3y313tc1B198povzGtj14XbDC2GEcnBSH8fjB73X-axksauoIRpwpFG__A9mZv54BQX4hI72H9s-ACuPEiFx7ubnk/s800/5546+texture.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314232142423960546" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp816anJlZOwWJuSS8KY-t-zlu2NN5zEt7G8M2V6-v-cC3OnO1ikATdpMceD5kczkYqiTGJTiE4pO24-IyQmtr_uY9Detq-J5MH6kIRwFUdBcN1UYeR-XP3NMYi-FYPCsDbbAeYCEf6tw/s800/5492+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314232139512978514" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNkRJA-5geIu1gIW6GSPSy3M38nUCuWgaROO1EMonZPxyyOxPORpye1poL6FkKsid3Im9Bc6NlDOr6CmBC4vdbSpKYM31N2phdVn_BvKi_Rs1jCsqwABPe3eYhNhzf6WJbLNW5DE0bdXQ/s800/5606+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314232140295931810" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtr4G_2stgZnZR-af874OBrgyOS0Eod_-nxHo64yr9D2W2JlmXCLOA0WsLfghG7t2w8caqOtJSDCwOSgj8ACdhB3KC9Wl6Ia8NPVr5lDeTXA4tpcz_1vUcBxPF7wDMqjeVRcqC4UJL44/s800/5447+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314232134229886626" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-21309431212236780782009-03-05T21:00:00.001-08:002009-03-05T22:31:13.339-08:00Fashion Friday..... welcome to the world of EtsyOk, so I know it's been a few weeks since my last Fashion Friday. But this one was worth the wait, I promise. If you haven't discovered Etsy, you don't know what you have been missing. Etsy is a bit like Ebay, except everything for sale is handmade by the seller. It is FABULOUS! Not only are you supporting people who are making these goods out of their homes, but everything I have purchased has been outstanding quality. And it's not just clothes, Etsy has everything handmade you can think of! Go check it out. <a href="http://www.etsy.com">click here for Etsy</a><br /><br />I dressed Maddy in some of her wonderful Etsy pieces and took her out in our backyard for a little mini shoot. I just love the layering in this outfit. When dressing your little ones, think layers and textures. This outfit has velvet pants, a sweet cotton pillowcase dress and a handknit cable knit sweater coat - all from Etsy. <br /><br />Here are some of my favorite Etsy sellers. But there are so many more! Search for things like vintage, boutique, retro and you will see. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5833006">Tickled Pink Girls</a> {Maddy's velvet ruffle pants}<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5056097">Boutique Mia</a> {pillow case dress}<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5159779">Little Sweetie Boutique</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5131631">Humblebea's</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5507403">3 lil muses</a><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtD9A-WuBONAfKo1vbdGOVFwZ0iLiJrG2yYxRhKSJOsAa0lDqy3cGXGXCAgizAVvPWScpApksj2_tboo7aAPUZdzGDnXD3jiYWCuVwifKvPlrqQgkqH3nfyE0G6aVKTDnTXEcdklHWKD8/s800/maddy+14+months-4633+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309940056818726626" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv40PyMdLQrUu-25YqxNg1_aMG9uJkqre6t6Kn-os6oIn79PF8OxVDN9OxPPgw_cchl_PRLxkJlcujzvuyMNn4Na7lMJAEqO-e99SOv6QQIwlQ6qKoChfNwYonna0qP7DmziZLsqPvXYM/s800/maddy+14+months-4622+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309940047439464130" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEk43lCv4e-ajhfBrj-nxkHUAR4bgMiiduRmg85QzpVuAu61xH9W7TdSUpacDhsJ2RyQ5nzLzqvTTRgPnmBkmQW7FupWriJh-cUTYjYmvVEczYftN9GY6WqClmZQFLYSoG-JwViDHUUE/s800/maddy+14+months+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309940044446532962" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0n5PWqwFaAdSB7Cds3-8IdGdIDRXyXdAN_4D-KSG4iYKlYnT3Y3f5elC7GEvzFaHGjwRWrg3gS4C96mDxDL0ASP32JnOGnIqcrHHrZ1kXSGTWVSyMqyCl7RW6IOG0XyKMjj-U2tUdjo/s800/4596+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309940040157797042" /><br /><br />Happy Shopping!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-56806864382378290152009-02-22T21:29:00.000-08:002009-02-22T21:45:47.480-08:00Happy Birthday, Little Man!I can't believe a whole year has gone by since I did little K's newborn photos. I've been so lucky to get to see him several times this past year and watch him grow through my lens. This little guy LOVES to smile. :) Just look at his happy little face. Can't help but smile back, can you? <br /><br />Thanks so much for letting me be the one to document his first year, Amy and Kyle! I've loved getting to know and look forward to many more sessions to come. :)<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuuCxwxhwlen_mrSVNjBgigASiR3nWq-w2S2_S08q4Wb_WhLxc0SycF_VFEqlM6Bqo6bk8tRSFnW0gTzCBN-mf5tFBjh3uJAPHIfCEvTSwQWJX0r9QqqkD0nsILiPT5jWkO1yGTlLJUL0/s800/4932+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305863909354396242" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoMuTL8mu5i4kQDKb_QEkXkErEYmfq6gXgIJ3AL27we5Q5lhACd6XhCSRFh_UmBTT1BteT_WxKF4jRLeH358W4f5hsl7EDct3XFca7g54uz8n5QTDM9kx_m5eofDaYu0v4kC2Hw383YE/s800/4919+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305863900672550898" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjvXH5t49tGvCH_XbGdfWIDhy1jf98TS-GOP5UGfxYeQ2nOwDGt7h993yHwnkf103_7DzTKd8vf85yhDSzdBFFS1b2fgyGylWBF35w0bKxFMo_l4sxYMqyo9_FpF7DIJcJU0SxO93aPo/s800/4812+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305863893457502978" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIo-MRr25Hg04Zt0usfbDy8IP69k5Xq59g7eG1bce6NPKGFlR2E5P1tAkuTKpvuacyyxMc85A75nC43WS6AXWhDF484mzZyqUw338DbJEGj_EvTGZTwoA2sNekuxIC1AARqY3zYc00e4/s800/4838.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305863890451123890" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomQh19N_FlcirWNqWBrVB7yZiW-auhoJfDqHIHGlmeIqWv5fTZAbuL3xGGDtL2-rWJAXZPPVnYUw-f_6RqeLXSAGUfAttgiAIILETMmA0ZUD9iMjUD8x4L6czhALdy82_m8d0fjtx8jg/s800/4804+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305863879077842658" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-42303794813556127352009-02-14T19:04:00.000-08:002009-02-14T19:23:14.802-08:00Fashion Saturday and Happy Valentine's Day!Ok, so I didn't make Friday this week for the fashion ideas. But I'm only a day late. :) So in celebration of Valentine's Day, this week's clothing ideas all have a red theme. <br /><br />I love the new Villa collection from The Gap. I actually just picked up some very similar pieces at our local GAP outlet. However, the outlet pieces are in white, green and blues rather than the red. But the designs are the same and the cuteness factor is still high. :) Besides, I love green so I was not disappointed!<br /><br />Baby Girl from <a href="http://www.thegap.com">The Gap</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7hbhe-p426SBSDfskc5ORs874vOSU2yI5fsIMCaGgElSYk0WAic10wRQmKn1vCiFrqPXOnEWkVOneCKmnJA9k7xqI9Bq60TmDxJ6qW1jc0KsMY8DuJeCw8y4uDAX8SaCH4b-UZeKRmQ/s1600-h/baby+girl+gap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7hbhe-p426SBSDfskc5ORs874vOSU2yI5fsIMCaGgElSYk0WAic10wRQmKn1vCiFrqPXOnEWkVOneCKmnJA9k7xqI9Bq60TmDxJ6qW1jc0KsMY8DuJeCw8y4uDAX8SaCH4b-UZeKRmQ/s800/baby+girl+gap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302859357958429586" /></a><br /><br />Toddler Girl, also from The Gap<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEX8ZmLkrEKpFptNU9NpAMeA3nW7n8yCysI85L7xqn08-vcJBKBnS4ETxa0oHnQg1Qb3W_VUg-FCL65RWz0qJlLASMb7YLZedBgam9ErIrdVncq7YVlsfa3symTznOB67ZlIpOmLrBFJ8/s1600-h/spring+villa+toddler+girl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEX8ZmLkrEKpFptNU9NpAMeA3nW7n8yCysI85L7xqn08-vcJBKBnS4ETxa0oHnQg1Qb3W_VUg-FCL65RWz0qJlLASMb7YLZedBgam9ErIrdVncq7YVlsfa3symTznOB67ZlIpOmLrBFJ8/s800/spring+villa+toddler+girl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302857244665396194" /></a><br /><br />The boy clothes this week come from Gymboree. Very stylish!<br /><br />Baby Boy from <a href="http://www.gymboree.com">Gymboree</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeE1Qfntq7V17zMPaAioF4X3rTZyiYd1o6SG5Sl-VnQKsTRs2AUTzWpjRvwPg2lbWsGKnNJaVo9IcMg3FFwCW7MpqH0gM7o9bV5OAFq25Y23b86IUuMGkfEO-v7La16V76tJYDVaULdc/s1600-h/fashion+friday+boy(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeE1Qfntq7V17zMPaAioF4X3rTZyiYd1o6SG5Sl-VnQKsTRs2AUTzWpjRvwPg2lbWsGKnNJaVo9IcMg3FFwCW7MpqH0gM7o9bV5OAFq25Y23b86IUuMGkfEO-v7La16V76tJYDVaULdc/s800/fashion+friday+boy(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302857254276903954" /></a><br />Toddler Boy from Gymboree<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxTE3VGtSTzNHh-htAnmcvNz7g3AJie4j4kR9we7eD0uzEnMg6Sa4s5a0OjFFwLrtNPIpbGM4diGLXzbE8CsfrdXO2Ck4SCnT2ObM91veeQBD8F5iJblpDbtC_107QP5tl1-NAQM8odiw/s1600-h/fashion+friday+older+boy(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxTE3VGtSTzNHh-htAnmcvNz7g3AJie4j4kR9we7eD0uzEnMg6Sa4s5a0OjFFwLrtNPIpbGM4diGLXzbE8CsfrdXO2Ck4SCnT2ObM91veeQBD8F5iJblpDbtC_107QP5tl1-NAQM8odiw/s800/fashion+friday+older+boy(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302857252377954130" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-45772527017467815772009-02-14T10:10:00.000-08:002009-03-05T22:30:32.573-08:00Fashion Friday and Happy Valentine's Day!Well, it's not Friday but it's close! Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. In celebration of V-day, the theme for today's fashion showcase is red and white! The GAP has some adorable outfits in their new Villa Collection for spring. Outfits for the boys are from Gymboree's Rock On line.<br /><br />Well, it's not Friday but it's close! Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. In celebration of V-day, the theme for today's fashion showcase is red and white! The GAP has some adorable outfits in their new Villa Collection for spring. Outfits for the boys are from Gymboree's <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfi2cfsPiflKXoTO9WHZsfaKFrtHLCwojHRRHf3e-JAD5ZN-XlQz7XXD2ykE42xydMQ-e0GOoVpZ0jQiuWajwTm72e_veJ0XNJN5cSYchUkECxp2vceW24EeyTIkRqNqjcYVlu2if4rDI/s1600-h/fashion+friday+boy(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfi2cfsPiflKXoTO9WHZsfaKFrtHLCwojHRRHf3e-JAD5ZN-XlQz7XXD2ykE42xydMQ-e0GOoVpZ0jQiuWajwTm72e_veJ0XNJN5cSYchUkECxp2vceW24EeyTIkRqNqjcYVlu2if4rDI/s400/fashion+friday+boy(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302720841504096402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0h33_VPq2zvSIMCDY4ap4RQ2ITAJxPYkxmWu0-3uQWx71iCo5jiHI89r0LVm6_bhAxXtZ6sMMi26t8OWeKzgN2mM20UDxPOuSWn0h5GH8rxfF2EDBdl2T0pIuztpFMjupmWaBNrZGiU/s1600-h/spring+villa+toddler+girl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0h33_VPq2zvSIMCDY4ap4RQ2ITAJxPYkxmWu0-3uQWx71iCo5jiHI89r0LVm6_bhAxXtZ6sMMi26t8OWeKzgN2mM20UDxPOuSWn0h5GH8rxfF2EDBdl2T0pIuztpFMjupmWaBNrZGiU/s400/spring+villa+toddler+girl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302720840559047266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4LapZwiFR0qOthjGZlkmufPEz2_y6LFlvsG70dsGENjVdQoD9V8fYO3rmhqvs2k8VH5rrzmYqdw6rncLvhlr7d6OycCYBaFfSqgfc2qmRL6owrUKMOZ7YUZYL_CqmAYGGdxqF-LZwtc/s1600-h/baby+girl+gap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4LapZwiFR0qOthjGZlkmufPEz2_y6LFlvsG70dsGENjVdQoD9V8fYO3rmhqvs2k8VH5rrzmYqdw6rncLvhlr7d6OycCYBaFfSqgfc2qmRL6owrUKMOZ7YUZYL_CqmAYGGdxqF-LZwtc/s400/baby+girl+gap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302720833686007362" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-12136752824123074212009-02-09T19:14:00.000-08:002009-02-09T19:24:09.549-08:00Expecting....Michelle and Troy are expecting in April! I am so excited. Not only is he sure to be as cute as his big sister, but I get to be the one to capture his newness in those first few days...I am so lucky! <br /><br />Michelle was such a great model this weekend! I had so many ideas and she just went right along with me. It is so fun to photograph expectant mommies. Sometimes, I don't think we realize how truly beautiful we are when we are pregnant...even when we feel like a house! But what is more beautiful than the promise of new life? <br /><br />Thanks you guys. It was so fun to spend the day with you! Love you all and I can't wait for the little "man cub" to arrive! xoxo<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSZQwu8C2CpDr-4UvKYpjW2ijZ8Y0Cfd-rt4rO2Iya-4_G7s7MkGK43jHN-Py5AKTAqD1hM1pPnnVKPc9TB8CKHMB3maB37NBv4P9d3OTFyRI9Cxqgd1JosYQx_HCnlN9LY4bMTpsuhE/s800/4475+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301003446896791506" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbo9QssynW5MsT4_hCPs0zKmvUEWR1jJZtY31vEmZwso5gHmN5ptren7mqT5sGKVkYZHECobP6G8LAQlY0g9ivoX1ndS9S2OXh945XOITSVEWv5AnJpwh7i1wV50swFzSjZWh8mNwdN4k/s800/4462+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301003445459011890" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrV1DN8MeXstYLfdqP0Lr2QwjM-zNle83u2SZ0CfSs2RvGmClEdfef8CeWEQ_fhfOXSWDO2OZGfMIKTsZZXI6NeuMuuVELeMfO2Yagn7DJUa-B7s0qC3BJoo2_VmT918K0DAMbKEqavyA/s800/4445+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301003440876048514" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImwwb9QagSW0ayOHr0nT8QgqY0lr3YcLvbcUUQn8R-qIx5DRIQHjqDjVSM9v_jFYoEUd8QyahyphenhyphenOgyyLcMiPKMAJV1WGUwJDLZl5TveOLP3wuzQDmaxFO-Ig7dB_jp4kias4oduJ4jOqg/s800/4384+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301003442826865186" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpaz9Wt4oN5y8y13u1Hi8QDVRnRExORymx4nog8NPsMcSduOtS-2uwM4rTFS8yzK21izIENuV_yqDJb1BmMwNkaPbIepcqBqxVO_7EtHZ88l-YhBuEzuyD0PpR9Kq_Hgka0FqFmCDhyc4/s800/4407+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301003440924148658" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-28786282754338512252009-02-05T18:23:00.000-08:002009-02-05T20:25:46.099-08:00Fashion FridayOne of the questions I get asked the most is "What should we wear?" And it's true, what your child wears to a photo session is very important. After seeing a fellow photographer post something similar on her blog, I have decided to showcase some clothing and outfits that would be perfect for photo sessions. Hopefully, this will get some ideas flowing for you! This is just a starting point, but if you like what you see I will provide a link to the store.<br /><br />Spring is on its way. The spring lines are in the stores now and oh my, there is some CUTE stuff!<br /><br />This week I have chosen clothing from <a href="http://www.gap.com/">The Gap</a> and <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/">Old Navy</a>.<br /><br />First, for little boys (size 0-5T) from <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/">Old Navy</a>. They are having a great sale too! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXAwjunaKi7IWRYuL3eW8wUPH7tL-I3eRt1KTCXR96hvxb6lzX0-TBBY3cW1yPA7GiLx_Y6rT_KYVZl3V_X_LYBAQ_HGXxxo038PhezLJtjAyf-tQuLa7S6aGa_yIhGLjz9hizuJ9_Qk/s1600-h/spring+old+navy+little+boys.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXAwjunaKi7IWRYuL3eW8wUPH7tL-I3eRt1KTCXR96hvxb6lzX0-TBBY3cW1yPA7GiLx_Y6rT_KYVZl3V_X_LYBAQ_HGXxxo038PhezLJtjAyf-tQuLa7S6aGa_yIhGLjz9hizuJ9_Qk/s800/spring+old+navy+little+boys.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299510916680157378" /></a><br /><br />and for little girls, also from <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/">Old Navy</a>. I was hoping to find a cute pair of rubber boots to pair with the striped tights and skirt, but Old Navy didn't have them... that would make this outfit to die for! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawYhlF9FyD7IAoo6YVlSEsgp4jCVdeiu5OgOFTKBTyiTvu75VEYItq_nFbYm95MU4beS7CKbvA_8HhRN_1BVMDUaFB2yKQLLhzfgy2ITNNnpnA3v-M_YT_bTiU8bXX4LSJMRFmVweDVM/s1600-h/spring+old+navy+girls.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawYhlF9FyD7IAoo6YVlSEsgp4jCVdeiu5OgOFTKBTyiTvu75VEYItq_nFbYm95MU4beS7CKbvA_8HhRN_1BVMDUaFB2yKQLLhzfgy2ITNNnpnA3v-M_YT_bTiU8bXX4LSJMRFmVweDVM/s800/spring+old+navy+girls.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299510911275965442" /></a><br /><br />Here are a few more adorable choices for little girls, this time from <br /><a href="http://www.babygap.com/">Baby Gap</a>. These are from their Lawn Party collection in their toddler girl line.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mBgOz6RH2jwfCAdpSNN5-s8N-yzQWLc6kp59Kuo2XljujCSXdcafNrqEvOGFAHVASYylRqfp1y3H3XV0y4CDRD9JFq6WLINDYsMKSKvHmxFFFdAZ_dmu79imLsvSd7yJbxXNM-h1ImU/s1600-h/fashion+friday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mBgOz6RH2jwfCAdpSNN5-s8N-yzQWLc6kp59Kuo2XljujCSXdcafNrqEvOGFAHVASYylRqfp1y3H3XV0y4CDRD9JFq6WLINDYsMKSKvHmxFFFdAZ_dmu79imLsvSd7yJbxXNM-h1ImU/s800/fashion+friday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299518654589919778" /></a><br /><br />and for toddler boys...layers are key. <a href="http://www.babygap.com/">Baby Gap</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqMCFl5E_6SvuJVOj9-oyPh20raqXgitFlANAoIDdaS3fXVsLxZ4ZuHU_g3iD3DoSRi3aFQm6d8-3SS-fqzE6AmQfXr2KKNiPBj8M97UohTZ7jbY9jAM6_33x5A4zvJGHIWkRwqu6sxA/s1600-h/fashion+friday+boy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqMCFl5E_6SvuJVOj9-oyPh20raqXgitFlANAoIDdaS3fXVsLxZ4ZuHU_g3iD3DoSRi3aFQm6d8-3SS-fqzE6AmQfXr2KKNiPBj8M97UohTZ7jbY9jAM6_33x5A4zvJGHIWkRwqu6sxA/s800/fashion+friday+boy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299518653760147890" /></a><br /><br /><br />Oh how I love green. This little green top is just too cute... paired with the yellow short cardigan and bright white capris. Does this scream Spring Is Here or what? For bigger girls, from <a href="http://www.gapkids.com/">Gap Kids</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EF1kzW-99AlI0D8-CE3hfgkbofjbHRJj5W3tRujuzKItpC2Moj6DErt5qcGGoBlklo07qSNxBuTT0Luizfk6PMqZYKL1FJei2nSyHVd3gHgWuf41Pi5WiQ8je_UMe1VDwSP4jgk-GDk/s1600-h/big+girl+spring+gap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EF1kzW-99AlI0D8-CE3hfgkbofjbHRJj5W3tRujuzKItpC2Moj6DErt5qcGGoBlklo07qSNxBuTT0Luizfk6PMqZYKL1FJei2nSyHVd3gHgWuf41Pi5WiQ8je_UMe1VDwSP4jgk-GDk/s800/big+girl+spring+gap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299513557681267042" /></a><br /><br />and the ultra cool, older boy in your life... most from Gap Kids. The polo shirt and bracelets are from American Eagle kids line <a href="http://www.ae.com/77kids/">77 Kids</a>. Cool stuff there!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJAmc6uG5qT3AM9gOq7iQRybA5-vnTPsBxY5POI8NqFvTztD1VpyYOc4s0SdNZuLXf1c0078Axfw4CJ0lyaMq08KnAaq3FELvsjapa9VfGSdxY6Pk6PiuIKsGO6tybdTSE4AdZMvvnPU/s1600-h/fashion+friday+older+boy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJAmc6uG5qT3AM9gOq7iQRybA5-vnTPsBxY5POI8NqFvTztD1VpyYOc4s0SdNZuLXf1c0078Axfw4CJ0lyaMq08KnAaq3FELvsjapa9VfGSdxY6Pk6PiuIKsGO6tybdTSE4AdZMvvnPU/s800/fashion+friday+older+boy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299518657834953010" /></a><br /><br />Hope these were helpful. I will be posting more in the weeks to come. Remember, you can always email me with questions! :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-53092092124464533032009-01-28T23:53:00.000-08:002009-02-01T22:55:10.756-08:00Yes, It's True!Don't look so surprised! <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiXdukd00dXTeLxx6-9557ICep8NVe7msX0f8HJjfG_n2akn60-DtL2GuBkMtP0jHfPycuE2V1Y8orPKg2VntUwqYRxYn_ayuUM1Pwhd87gY3isxsQtO6hdyvrusDPuQETwM2RxpY2rc/s800/1878.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296623386592388338" /><br />You will now have the luxury of purchasing the digital files from your session! I have created several different options that range from purchasing the entire session to buying single images (a 5 image minimum is required). I will also be including a musical CD slide show of your proofs with the purchase of a portrait collection! How cool is that? Please send me an email if you would like more information on the details and pricing.<br /><br />I have also created a client site that will be available to all of my fabulous clients before their session. It includes information and pricing on all of my photos, collections and specialty items. It also is a great place to get ideas on what to wear and find out just what to expect at your photo session. I'm very excited about it and hope you will find it very helpful.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711370582130792314.post-63037322748328340762009-01-24T22:41:00.000-08:002009-01-27T23:52:47.469-08:00Baby LoveI am so lucky to be able to get to hold all of these beautiful little babies. It is such a joy. I get excited for all sessions but I must say...little babies (especially newborns) melt my heart. This little guy was so sweet. Technically not a newborn anymore, he was all of 7 weeks. Chubby, smiley and starting to coo. <br /><br />Thank you Jason and Stephanie for inviting me into your home. Your family is beautiful. :) <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-YnDpY8Lw1LL0Di-W38lmggmG3l8Ea8zPVnImmCFBtkanqylK0eipF2jIGxNl8Ni_pbpj8hwTBRYppEGD-czV5mKTQifVt_9k3B6PVuU-Wk_xKoo_9Am4IGJJlkMmF9NUr1N-60sSec/s800/3834+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295119631024538962" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-KaTk4PmhSlcFknpBwSyIRPQr_DsKlic_HOEzQDpjDY8IMdDn2iukCZIf0JWg41xLksXb3J0a95AdyJ1zGCAhikY8eNy59F5THNCNkgaXKOSd_G4B99s3KxZbYX-hwNoEh6weUiqpZQ/s800/3809+square.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296248954681216194" /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAuqQTtnQDSnhK9z9nJNzE16AbZ-KtLDDNe2JTCVlmK-ZGdxXvifH8eR3fJyICs9WAE4L8da4GIDBcwEOnSGHDnZ63qExNgFnFQ2MTyIhB7Gtn-T5z2Io6ylc5q9UayMQi0gDHBPecFA/s800/3755+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295119623714775538" /><br /><br />Is there anything more peaceful than a sleeping baby? <br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzTbkQaLnh6H-6ln8cZ3b4tLHRa3mj-lrqe8UtrRc-ac9T7iIU22alxjtwtuuO3fVVRLmlAXCau8yy-xDq5xnB-8FDvZ9YscuAE_BSRcjAjfsQsl_jQFsRelDQ5Q_yUAGneePzZ2Bw8RY/s800/3824+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295297341030641074" />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690991535410784917noreply@blogger.com4