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Meet Melissa!

Let's see......you want to know about me, huh?

I'm pretty simple.  I've been in love with the same man since I was 16 years old.  He is my best friend and we believe in each other....always have....always will.  We have 3 of the most beautiful children you'll ever lay eyes on!  I'm most comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt (baseball undershirts are my fave!) although I do love getting dressed up for a night out on the town.  Sushi Den, anyone?  I'm a southern girl through and through.  I love crawfish!  Give me a huge slice of chocolate cake with fudge icing and a cold coke and I'm in heaven!  I'm a Daddy's girl.  I love the outdoors and I am more than willing to take part in anything remotely competitive.  I hate to lose even more than I hate clutter.  I am a lover of practical jokes and was taught by the best.  This is why, to this day, I don't answer my Mother's phone calls on April Fool's Day.  I cherish my friends and family.  They are the ones that have made me who I am.  I love the Lord with all my heart.  He is my strength and my joy.  He has blessed me in every way!  Oh, yeah......and did I mention I LOVE photography!  It is my PASSION!

In my bag:  Nikon D700, 85mm f 1.4 and 50mm f 1.8

Category Archives: Children

“M” Family……….{Southern Shoot}

Take a look at this gorgeous family!  Mom and I are good friends from high school and we also were roomies in college up until Jimmy and I got married.  I was so excited when she contacted me about doing a session with her family.  We were both coming into Shreveport, LA  from opposite sides...

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A little bit of flare

I’m in love with flare at the moment.  I am in awe of so many photographers who can capture this stunning flare in their images.  How do they do this?  I haven’t figured it all out yet, but I’m trying.  I try everytime I have a camera in my hand….i’ll eventually get it.  At least...

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15 month old boy + open field = DISTRACTED

I LOVE this family!  They always are up for all my crazy ideas and locations.  After this session I made a mental note. 
NO MORE OPEN FIELDS FOR 15 MONTH OLDS! 
Here are a few of my favorites from the session.  Enjoy!

 
 

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It’s a GIRL!!!

When my friends decided to do a shoot for their 15th month old this past weekend, I had an idea.  See, they are expecting another sweet little one and they were scheduled to find out the sex of the baby early this week.  I wanted to create a picture that would reveal the gender to all...

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Coming up for air

Whew!  What a month January has been!  I’m just now coming up for air.  Let’s all cross our fingers that February will be all hearts and lovey dovey moments, cause I don’t think I can handle another month of crazy! 
The kids FINALLY went back to school on the 26th, after a 5 week break.  Boy...

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Hello 2010!

Can you believe it?  Not only do we have a brand new year to start fresh, but a whole new DECADE to accomplish all our goals and maybe even some of our long-awaited dreams! 
I can honestly say that I am right in the midst of my “long-awaited” dream and loving every minute of it!  There...

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{ A Family }

This was such a fun session! I was at home in Louisiana for the Thanksgiving holidays and I was able to schedule a shoot with an old friend. She and I were teammates on my highschool softball team. It had been FOREVER since we had seen each other, so it was so great getting to...

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Look who is ONE!

I have no idea where the year went, but it sure went by fast! I can’t believe this little man is ONE! He’s already walking…fast! Mom and Dad certainly have their hands full. I have so enjoyed watching this little guy grow up this year. He was my very first...

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Finally!…..a little cooperation!

Why is is so hard to get your own kids to cooperate for pictures? I went out a month ago and took my annual pics of my kids + my nephews and got great shots….well, great shots of most of them I should say. My son….he didn’t cooperate that day. So, today...

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Fall Family Portraits

It’s that time of year! Time to schedule those Fall Family portraits that we all have to have! I finally took some time and did some for my own family this week. I’m so glad I did, because I LOVE how they turned out, and I know the grandparents will love...

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