I had a fun afternoon with the Villa family at Woodward Park in Fresno. This year we were much luckier with weather and didn't have to hurry it along because we were freezing! We found the perfect spot that had beautiful fall foliage and also a tree for the kids to climb. I always have a great time with this family and love to be able to watch the kids grow over the years. Returning clients are the best compliment that I can get!
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My business has been a little on the quiet side this year. Truth is I've been focusing on being a Momma. Our boy turned 4 last weekend... four! And our little Bean is already 8 months old. This year has flown by and most of it has been about family time.
I love my job as a photographer, but there are times when I know I need to take a step back from it and spend some time on my own family. The other night I grabbed my camera and had a lifestyle mini-session with my husband and kids. Nothing fancy, just all of them hanging out in our backyard with the dogs. Real life- bare feet, messy hair, play clothes and relaxed fun. My husband is a teacher, so we are all a bit sad when summer vacation comes to an end. However, I love the images that I get each year as we put his classroom back in order. I get to see how much my munchkin (now munchkins!) have grown. For instance, I remember when Eric was crawling between the desk rows. This year with our new addition (baby Amelia) we start all over again. And it just so happened that she chose to roll over for the very first time in her Daddy's classroom. Thank goodness I grabbed my camera before we left home!
Amelia is already six months old and trying her first food! In keeping with my promise to myself to document our everyday moments (and make sure that I am included in some of the pictures), here is our little one getting her first taste of peaches and rice cereal. Don't forget to document your everyday moments too!
XO- Melissa Last weekend my niece and I took a little stroll around downtown Visalia for a mini-session. This amazingly unique 12 year old girl fills my heart with joy. She is a skater and a seamstress; incredibly creative and perhaps a little stubborn. I love her for all these things and wouldn't want her any other way. Happy Birthday Emery... Auntie Liss loves you.
She's here! She's here! Our beautiful daughter is finally here! Weighing in at 7 pounds and 3 ounces and measuring at 20 inches she is a little piece of perfection. I spent my few days in the hospital taking lots of pictures (and even setting up the timer so I could be in some as well).
I am taking my time to heal from surgery, but will be back to work in April after the doctor clears me for duty. Until then I am going to soak up the love with my hubby and our littles and enjoy time focusing on our family. "Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty , as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale." -Lauren DeStefano
A beautiful little family session at Woodward Park. The changing colors made for some pretty backgrounds (and foregrounds too!). We had a small problem with a mad duck that tried to run us out of the space. I even caught little Victoria having fun with her Mom and Dad a couple of times during the session. On a beautiful day in November, Victor and Michele said their vows and blended two families into one. The rain the night before gave us a beautiful sky and light to usher in their new life. Congrats to the happy family and a lifetime of blessings for all of you!
It was so wonderful to see the Alcala's again this year. The most wonderful thing about my photography business is the ability to reconnect with old friends and watch their families grow. Since I last saw the Alcala's, Nicky has lost a couple of teeth and Gabriel is now walking (running actually!). Our session at Woodward Park was fun and relaxing. Thank you so much for allowing me to capture these moments.
Last year at this time Liz and Mitch had their maternity session. They thought it would be fun to have some family portraits a year later at the same location, Single Palm Pumpkin Patch. Little Victoria had lots of fun playing in the dirt and discovering the pumpkins.
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AuthorHi, I'm Melissa. I am a wife, mother, step-mother, Gigi (step-grandma) and a photographer. I started out as the family member always asked to bring my camera along and it has turned into my life dream. I just love being able to capture moments for others that they can always cherish.This is my little corner to share my sessions, projects, and a little piece of our daily life. Thanks for stopping by! Archives
July 2021
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