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Seeing Sepia~ by Mel

2009-06-16T21:43:00.011-04:00

Children's Entry

I am finally back in the game! After a long absence from the weekly contest I am entering again. Things had been so hectic that I did not have a chance to focus on entering as I would have liked to lately. Now that school is out for the summer I have more time to devote to keeping up with the i heart faces contests. This week's theme at i heart faces is Sepia. I took my children's entry photo when I attended the Amy Wenzel workshop this past May. My adult's entry is a one of my favorites from Jody & Casey's engagement shoot.

Adult's Entry

Head over to i heart faces to see in sepia for yourself!

Jody & Casey~ by Mel

2009-06-04T09:35:00.006-04:00

Here are a few of my favorites from Jody & Casey's engagement shoot. What a fun couple...can you tell they LOVE to laugh?

Mama Mia~ by Mel

2009-06-04T08:37:00.009-04:00

Here are a few of my faves from the Mama Mia Maternity photo session. Pregnancy is such a beautiful thing and documenting this time of a woman's life is a special privilege. My take on the Mama Mia sessions are focused on fashion and editorial style images. Including everyone in the family is also an option for Mama Mia session and pictures from a session like this will be treasured for years to come. The Plotts family really shows their love for each other in each and every image and I think Mar looks amazing in these images!

Playing Catch Up~ by Mel

2009-06-04T07:20:00.005-04:00

It has been quite some time since I have blogged as life gets in the way at times. This post is to update you all on some of the things I have been doing and where I have been! Let me also say that being a teacher at this time of the year is crazy busy and one of my top priorities was finishing out the year with my students. That went well and we had a great end of the year program and many special moments that I am sure the students as well as myself will always remember.

In terms of photography, first came a Mama Mia Maternity & Family session with Mar and company. Mar was a great model and since she knows photography it was easy to take her pictures! Next was an engagement shoot with Jody & Casey. They are an absolutely adorable couple whose wedding is coming up at the end of June. We had fun trying new locations and I look forward to their big day! Following that was a Bebe' session with Brielle. We did some inside shots to document her 3-4 month photos. Brielle was such a sweetheart and that smile...oh my goodness!!! After that I was asked to take the 8th grade graduation photos for Calvert Catholic Schools. The students and I had a great time celebrating the fact that they are now moving on to the world of high school. (especially the girls---they loved feeling like models!) On May 14&15th I attended a workshop with photographer extraordinaire Amy Wenzel. I had such a wonderful time at the workshop and learned a plethora about business, products and branding. Amy's workshop helped me realize my true passion is for children's and women' fashion photography. I had a great opportunity to photograph many children at the workshop and look forward to going back to catch the senior portion of her workshop. After the workshop I was inspired to get more images for my fashion portfolio. I did a senior session with Katie and I think it highlights the style and image I am going for in my photography.

Also included in what I have missed blogging is another family shoot that I did several months back that I never posted. Coming up you will soon see more fashion shoots for kids. I will also share with you a collage I made for a graduating senior. Keep collages in mind for all of your special events. I'll explain more when I post the sample. I will be putting up images soon of my faves from all of these shoots so keep your eyes peeled!

Whew! I am outta breath thinking of all those things!

Jody and Casey ~by Mar

2009-06-02T12:21:00.002-04:00

live.LAUGH.love~ by Mel

2009-05-11T23:23:00.008-04:00

Kid's Entry

Well I am back in the game entering the i heart faces contest again! The past few weeks have been quite hectic for me with teaching, photo sessions, trips out of town and being sick and I feel as if I have not gotten the chance to sit down and relax much let alone get to be a part of the weekly contest that I love. I am excited to be entering again this week. These two pictures are from recent photo sessions (which I will be blogging more about I promise!) and I thought they fit wonderfully with the theme of laughter. My children's entry is a photo of Brielle. (don't you love that name???) She is such a doll and I adore the look on her face and the way she is sharing joy just in her presence. My adult's entry is of Jody and Casey. While you cannot see much of Casey you have to wonder what he is whispering in Jody's ear. It had to be something good!

Adult's Entry

Head over to i heart faces to see some wonderful images of laughter!

Amazing Love ~ by Mel

2009-04-13T00:47:00.014-04:00

Could there be anything more amazing than the love of Christ? This week's i heart faces contest theme is Easter. I was going to blog a little something about Easter yesterday but I decided to just wait until I posted my picture for the week as I knew it would give me a great chance to express my feelings.

I have the distinct privilege of teaching in a Catholic school where I can share my faith with students on a daily basis. This past Lent we focused our hearts on the love of Jesus. As a class we talked about how we could prepare our hearts to be ready for Easter. We learned the Stations of the Cross, discussed the importance of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday and delved deeper into the Easter story. We even had our own Last Supper as a class. (grape pop included) :) The students learned so much and I truly believe they have a great understanding of the depth of the love of our Lord. As their teacher I found it not only rewarding to see each child grow in his or her faith but it was also a chance for me to focus my heart. What an amazing act of sacrifice. Jesus gave us the gift of his life so that we might all live. We celebrate and sing Alleluia to our King!

Happy Easter and God Bless you all!

About my photo~ A little info about my photo: These are two students in my class. I meant to blur their faces (in case you were wondering)--I wanted all the focus to be on the crucifix that each girl is holding. Incidentally, we made those as an art project out of clothespins and they turned out really beautiful. They will be a keepsake and reminder of our Lord's love for years to come.

Head over to i heart faces and see more Easter pictures!

Baby Brooks ~ by Mar

2009-04-11T15:48:00.002-04:00

Friendly Fotos~ by Mel

2009-04-06T00:09:00.026-04:00

Kid's Entry

This week's theme at i heart faces is "My Friend and I". When you have a good friend you certainly can sense the love and care that strong relationship is built on. For my kid's entry I have a pic I took last summer of Ashlyn and Landon. They are brother and sister and are such little sweethearts! I love the look in her eye! Don't brothers and sisters make some of the best friends ever? :) My adult entry is cutie couple Alex & Jess who are getting married this July. They were posing for another picture so I got to snap this candid of them and it turned out as one of my faves from our shoot last summer. Soon they will be taking vows to be friends for a lifetime!

Adult's Entry

Head over to i heart faces and see wonderful pictures displaying friendship and enter a photo or two of your own. Maybe you will make a few friends along the way...I know I have!

Not only will you make friends but you can also LEARN so much. I Heart Faces promotes photo sharing and additionally teaches you with amazing tutorials that will improve your images. It is wonderful because you can benefit no matter what level of photography you are at. There are awesome contributors who impart their wisdom weekly on topics from Photoshop techniques to camera settings and more. Anyone reading this needs to click on the link above and see what i heart faces is all about! PS-I have to mention that one of my photography inspirations Amy Wenzel is a judge this week! She is UBER-talented and I am excited for her just to look at anything I have done. See more about Amy and ask her any questions this week at i heart faces!

Pretty Pout & The Purrfect Pet~ by Mel

2009-03-30T00:27:00.006-04:00

Children's Entry

This week's i heart faces contest is all about the pout and the pets! For my children's entry of pout I have a picture of the adorable Ashlyn. This was a picture that I snapped at the end of our photo session. She was just looking out the window in this cute way and I had to snap this pic. I like this pout because it is one that is different than what you might think of in terms of what the word means. Lots of times when kids are pouting they are looking a bit upset or cranky. But, Miss Ashlyn's pout is just more on the thoughtful and contemplative side. She is such a cutie!

For my pet picture I have entered one of my cat Lucky. My hubby and I have two dogs as well but I had to enter this photo that I took way back in August of our precious "princess". (as we call her) She has a great look in her eye. You know the look that cats give...the "I own you" one? I have to say despite that look she is a wonderful cat. She listens and is very loving. She hides a lot when people come around and she tends to be the less noticed of our three pets as our two dogs are attention seekers at all times. This week is Lucky's time to shine as my pet entry. I think she looks purrrrfect. Don't you agree? (okay excuse the complete cheesiness!)

Pet Entry

Head over to i heart faces and see this week's entries or join in on the fun yourself!

Au Naturale~by Mel

2009-03-23T20:09:00.026-04:00

Kid's Entry

After a week off from the i heart faces contest I am back at it again! (Our internet went out last Tuesday night when I was going to enter for the green theme so I was not so lucky on St. Patrick's Day.) This week's i heart faces contest has but one requirement...NO FLASH. I selected these two from a recent session I did a few weeks back. (which I will be blogging more about later) :) I have found that I prefer not to use a flash at all. (unless I am in a dark reception hall or something similar) I think natural light is much more flattering and it brings out delicious colors like nothing else can! I crave the challenge of figuring out what ISO, aperture, shutter speed and lighting setting will work with each particular situation. It is almost a bit of a science to find out what settings will be the right formula for the yummiest capture.

Adult's Entry

Head over to i heart faces and check out the beauty of natural light!

Going Home~ by Mel

2009-03-16T19:56:00.007-04:00

Today we celebrated the life of an incredible person. Chad's beloved Grandma Germaine Perry passed away this past Thursday March 12th. At the time of her death Grandma was surrounded by her family and I would have to say it was one of the most amazing moments I have experienced. It was certainly sad and hard however it also turned out to be a moment of peace in knowing that God was calling home one of the greatest persons most of us will ever know. It would be hard for me to describe in words how I felt that evening but there was something in the air and you knew that Grandma was surrounded not only by her family but by the angels. The house swelled with people and with the love we all shared for her beautiful soul.

At the time of her death Grandma Perry was held up in prayer by so many who she had once prayed for herself. She was dedicated to our Lady and saying the Rosary. I remembered back to when Chad and I were first dating and the first time I was invited to attend a Rosary recitation in the Beckley basement. I was in awe of this Grandmother who led her family in prayer and I knew at that moment that I had been brought into a special family. I will always remember the feeling I had that day and the faith that I experienced in each person. Grandma Perry had everything to do with the values instilled in her children and the faith that now I see in my husband. There is something so unique about the bond that the Perry's share and so much of that has to do with the lessons, guidance and life that Grandma Perry imparted to her sons and daughters by being an example of Christ on a daily basis.

Today we attended her funeral and said goodbye for one last time. Germaine was an extraordinary person whose faith permeated everything she did. She had 14 children and raised them all to be outstanding individuals. Her sense of humor was also a gift in our lives and she could make anyone smile with her frankness and witty ways. I remember visiting her in the hospital several times and she still always had a way of making all of us smile even through her hardships. Grandma Perry will be missed and I wanted to take this moment out to honor such a wonderful life. We know that she is in a much better place. And as we gaze through our tears and turn our hearts to God in prayer we are assured that she most certainly has gone home.

Grandma Perry may you rest in peace. Thank you for the gift of your life, your service to others, your faith-filled example, your humor in hard times, and your constant pursuit of Heaven. You have been a good an faithful servant...the reward is now yours.

Cream of the Crop~ by Mel

2009-03-09T22:11:00.012-04:00

Children's Entry

This week's i heart faces contest is all about the creative crop. There were two definitions of cropping. One was cropping a photo you already had taken and making it into something new. The other definition was a cropped look that came when you took the photo. With both of my photos I chose the latter in terms of my cropping. To be honest I rarely ever crop items after the photo is taken. I try to hit the shot straight out of the camera if I can. I had a few photos (in my large photo library) that I had cropped after the pic was taken that I considered using this week's contest but ultimately these two photos won out. There is no before picture of either image as they are in the original from. (except for some post-processing for color and borders that were added)--My children's entry is a picture of one of my Kindergarten students. (Along with my passion for photography comes my passion for teaching) I caught him hard at work and I had to capture him. My adult's entry is my husband intensely looking down the field ready to make a big play at the annual family "Turkey Bowl." I snapped this image of him and really liked it. I realize there is another person faintly showing in the background but I left him in as I thought it added to the image. To me this looks like an old newspaper photo or something. And aren't men all legends in their own minds? :) Both of my images this week are straight out of the camera crops that have caught life in the moment...that is what I LOVE about taking photos. Real, true, and honest moments are what it is all about!

Adult's Entry

Head over to i heart faces and see many other images that are the cream of the crop!

Have Your Cake...And Eat It? ~by Mel

2009-03-02T00:42:00.020-05:00

Children's Entry
This week's i heart faces contest is all about messy. This children's entry is not a photo I took in anticipation of this contest, in fact it is really one of the only messy photos I had in my collection. My niece Rylan recently celebrated her first birthday and much to all of our surprise she was eating quite gingerly with a spoon. She was not even really eating much cake at all. We all sat and watched her as if she was some magic act about to reveal her trick. I think she must have been pondering why we were all staring and she must have believed we are all crazy adults to watch her so closely with our wide opened eyes. So after all of this intense gazing people started to clear out. I of course braced with my camera still sat there snapping away...I mean you can never have too many pictures of a one year old not eating cake right? Anyway finally when the spoon was out of site and someone guided the cake into Ry's hand she began to eat it and she put on quite the cute little show. She was making fun faces and really enjoying this little slice of Heaven. This was towards the end of the cake eating and her expression is just priceless. It is almost like she is saying..."Okay cuckoo people...show is over!"

Adult's Entry
My adult entry is a happy newly married couple. At first I didn't think I had any messy adult photos to enter but upon reviewing my images I found this one that I think works for the theme. There is nothing like that first bite of wedding cake. Although, when I got married we had a very strict "no messy face" clause. Anyway I thought this was such a real and cute moment and we can't fault the groom too much here as he has not done the complete smash. And hey...cake is making a second appearance. I would say that cake is coming full circle here. From a first birthday to a wedding day. Who knew?

Head over to i heart faces and see what kind of mess you can get into!

Birthday Girls~by Mel

2009-02-28T06:39:00.025-05:00

So my two sweetie nieces were both born in the lovely month of February and we set out on Valentine's Day to do a double photo shoot with them. You should know that my niece Avery (the older one) is just turning three and the actual first children's photo shoot that I did was for her year and a half photos. There is always something magical about taking photos of family. We did some new and creative things this time and I think these are my favorite photos to date.

Happy Birthday Girls! All my LOVE~Aunt Lissa

ps-Shout out again goes to my hubby for helping out with lenses and also for balancing me on his shoulders for some pictures! (that had to hurt!)

I have posted quite a few for now and may post more later. Or you may see a video! :)

Striving for my best ~ by Mar

2009-02-25T22:48:00.006-05:00

In the spirit of the season of Lent, I have decided to give up my free time! As a part time teacher and photographer and full time mother, I spend a lot of time at home. I have found myself very unmotivated lately, so the Lenten season has given me the kick I needed to improve myself in so many ways. I spent my down time today trying out new effects with my photo software to make a great original photo "SPARKLE" even more! I give iHeartFaces credit for posting this "Fix it" tutorial. I have really enjoyed following their site (even though I haven't had the time to participate in their weekly contest....this could be another goal for my Lenten Project!) So here's my example of making a great photo really sparkle!

This is my daughter Eden. I happen to think she is already beautiful, but look how the sparkle layer, evening skin tone, and sharpening her natural eyes makes the top photo even better! The bottom photo is my original image.

Life is Black and White~by Mel

2009-02-23T05:32:00.010-05:00

Kid's Entry

This week's i heart faces contest focuses on images processed using black and white. I myself adore black and most pictures in my home that are of my husband and I (professionally done) I had made into black and white. There is just something about how much you see the expression of the subject and the emotion that comes through when there is nothing else to be distracted with like bold colors or other bells and whistles. Black and white can capture as nothing else can and there are so many ways you can do black and white--bold, subtle, soft or dramatic. The options are endless. This week the contest focuses on straight up black and white--no tinting or adding in other colors to the BW. The feel of black and white is like nothing else and while I love to live life in color I enjoy processing my photos in the glorious world of black and white!
In my kid's entry I think you can really focus on the expression in Avery's face and I love that she is not doing your typical smile. I find this expression much more interesting. In my adult's entry I photographed a new Mom and her love and care is easily seen as she cradles her precious little one.

Adult's Entry

Show off some of your own black and white images or just browse many other beautiful photos at www.iheartfaces.com.

"Wonder"ful~ by Mel

2009-02-16T06:14:00.044-05:00

Kid's Entry

This week's i heart faces contest focuses on the feeling of wonder. Wonder can mean so many things and can be expressed in many different ways. The world seen through the eyes of a little one in wonder is certainly something to behold. I love watching children and their eye expression when they are trying to figure something out or when they are seeing something new. They notice things that we as adults miss. In this photo Rylan is certainly wondering about something...maybe it is why I am constantly snapping photos of her? :)
In my adult's entry Erin's eyes are saying it all. Perhaps she is wondering what her daughter will be like or who she might take after. Maybe she is wondering about being a Mom for the second time and contemplating the joy that is motherhood. Only she knows for sure and the mystery of what her thoughts are in this picture are part of the charm. The wonder of being a mother is certainly a beautiful thing. Incidentally the baby Erin is holding is Rylan. (the little one pictured above...wow how she has grown!)

Adult's Entry

Head over to i heart faces and see many more "wonder"ful faces!

Happy Valentines Day~ by Mel

2009-02-15T00:00:00.016-05:00

So I am a few minutes past Valentine's Day in my post but I am just getting the chance to sit down and give the recap. It was an amazing day filled with love, photos and fun. To start it off, I found out that I had won 5th place in the i heart faces photos contest for my silly picture of the Kramer family. You can see the post below and visit www.iheartfaces.com to check out this awesome site. Anyway back to the rest of my day. Chad and I got to spend time with some of our family and sharing the day with them was just a blessing. The family of which I speak is my sister in law Erin, brother in law Jason and my adorable nieces Avery and Rylan. We did an early morning photo shoot at their home and then later in the day we headed outside for something different than we have ever done. I have to say out of all the pictures I have taken so far, I think these are my absolute favorites! You will see why once I do a full post of images coming up! After all the photo taking we had some dinner together and watched a movie. What a way to spend Valentine's Day. Above you will see a sneak peak with much more to come! Thank you to Erin, Jason, Avery and Ry Ry for sharing your day with us. We enjoy every moment we spend with you and we LOVE you!

On this day I reflected on the LOVE in my life. Someone I am ever grateful for is my husband Chad. In lieu of traditional Valentine gifts we wrote each other poems this year. Now while I am a writer and poems come naturally to me, Chad is not and he worked very hard to craft me a touching piece that I will treasure forever. I see the love of Christ in him and he shares that unconditional love on a daily basis. I can only hope that every person on life's journey can experience love such as this.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Okay...I could not resist! I had to post one more photo for a sneak peak. I made this one into a Valentine and it was a breeze to do so. If you have not yet heard of picnik, you should check it out. It is very user friendly. You can make all kinds of fun designs and it is for everyone. I even made my Kindergarten students their Valentines using this awesome site!

Silly~by Mel

2009-02-09T19:40:00.013-05:00

Kid's Entry

Silly...Silly...Silly! That is the theme for this week's i heart faces contest. Above you will see my entry for the children's category. This was one in a series of photos I took of Landon and Brittanie his Mom. She was chasing him around and had finally captured him. His expression is PRICELESS. This is a beautiful and silly moment between mother and son and it was one of my favorites from the day. The emotion on his face is just fun and you can almost hear them laughing.

Adult's Entry

For my adult entry I selected the photo above with the family posed by the barn. As I was thinking about my photos this one came to mind. This was a family photo shoot I did back in the summer of the amazing Kramer clan. Of course we had to have a little fun so I asked them all to make a "silly" face. Here is the end result! Even with silly faces they are quite a good lookin' group!

Check out i heart faces to see the other entries and enter one of your own! www.iheartfaces.com

The Boys Spread Some JOY~by Mel

2009-02-02T18:00:00.002-05:00

Yippee! I won third place in the i heart faces weekly contest last week. The theme was JOY. To see the photo you can go down to the post marked "joy"--it is the photo of the football guys. It is an honor to win and both Mar and I will be participating in the contest this week.

JOY~ by Mel

2009-01-26T00:57:00.028-05:00

This is week 3 for the i heart faces contest. So far the past two weeks were "anything goes" categories. This week however the theme is "JOY." These entries are different than my previous posts as they were not part of a photo shoot per say. They were just moments that happened organically and I was there to intercept life as it was. These are people in the moment no strings attached. I wasn't aiming for any particular outcome I just turned my camera and captured life as it evolved.

About my kid's entry for this week- This is as student in my Kindergarten class. (I am a teacher as well as photographer)- During the warmer months (oh where did those go???) I took my camera gear out to the playground and took some photos. This was the second in a series of 3 photos that I snapped of this particular student. She was running, enjoying the sunshine, elated with the JOY that childhood can bring. I love the look on her face, the way her arms are flailing, the subtle way the light brightens her skin, and the bounce in her hair that looks like a Pantene commercial. I thought I'd try to give it a bit of a vintage feel in it's processing as there is something so nostalgic about the capture. Seeing childhood memories in photos can help us all sit back and remember our own days of play and childhood joy.

About my adult's entry for this week-So can you think of anything more joyful than guys and their incessant LOVE of football? From fantasy football to the reality that is this picture it seems that it brings joy to the masses of the masculine kind. (and hey lots of ladies love it too)-- This particular photo was taken at the annual "Turkey Bowl" that my husband along with his brothers, many of his uncles, cousins and friends play in the day after Thanksgiving. This year I decided to take my big boy zoom lens (other wise known as Canon 70-200) out to the field to get some shots. Now while I am used to taking lifestyle portraits and am not as versed in the sports setting I do have to say that I found it actually enjoyable to shoot the boys as they were in motion. I almost got ran over a few times but it was great fun and I have lots of memories from that day. This is one of my favorites. (PS- my hubby is the one on the far bottom right corner wearing the Browns hat--isn't he handsome?) Notice how he has a camera ready smile? That smile got me. Hook. Line. Sinker. Done! Being married to him...now that is JOY!

Head on over to www.iheartfaces.com and enter their weekly contest. It is sure to bring some JOY into your week!

I Spy Ashlyn & Avery~by Mel

2009-01-23T16:45:00.016-05:00

Shout out to Angie Roth Arthur designer of these super collages and co-creator of i heart faces!

Can you spy two familiar faces in these collages put together by the iheartfaces team? Last week my photo of Avery (in the collage below) didn't win a top spot but made into the collage! I find that to be a special honor since 100's of photos were entered. This week we my photo of Ashlyn (in the collage above) was also selected to be included. There were only about 48 photos chosen for collages this week out of 330 so I was pretty happy to see one of the faces I entered included. It is really neat to see all those precious faces together in such a way. So many lives and stories are represented. You can check out the other collages, the entries for the week, and last week's winners posted on www.iheartfaces.com.

(and you know I'll be back at it again next week!)

i.heart.faces (kid's entry) ~by Mel

2009-01-19T08:47:00.007-05:00

Isn't she a doll? This is Ashlyn and she encompasses all things that are beautiful about children. Eyes that sparkle, an infectious smile, and charm that is easily visible through a camera lens. I was taking photos and she ended up putting her hands on this fence in such a natural way and I had to capture that moment. My camera went click and here is the result! (Don't you just love natural outdoor light? And I also love the little wispy hairs that children get when they have been playing!)

I heart faces is at it again with their weekly contest. Head on over to their website and enter a photo or just browse many others for ideas, inspiration and encouragement. Just click on their button below and you will be taken to their website. Or you can click on this link: www.iheartfaces.com

i.heart.faces (adult entry)~by Mel

2009-01-19T08:37:00.010-05:00

Here is my post for the adult category. To me there is a certain magic about a couple in love. Jess and Alex had a great engagement shoot and were really up for anything. I think you can see their fun personalities perfectly in this picture. It ended up being a favorite of theirs and mine. Maybe you'd like to post a favorite photo. Check out www.iheartfaces.com and post your own entry into their weekly contest.

A Day At The Fair

2009-01-19T04:45:00.009-05:00

We headed out Sunday for another bridal fair at Meadowbrook Park. I (this is Mel talking) couldn't help but feel a bit nostalgic as this is where Chad and I got married and I had not been back since our reception. Hint hint to all brides...this is a fabulous spot to hold a reception! It is just gorgeous! This fair was put on by Altrusa of Tiffin and the women were so sweet to us. This time we felt more comfy with our set up and it took us half the time to get things arranged. We met many wonderful brides and even had some who stopped by again to see us after meeting us last weekend! This time we circulated the room and spoke with some vendors and took some photos. There are many wonderful local businesses who are doing a great job here in Tiffin. Web links or contact information is listed below. Mar and I enjoy sharing our passion and look forward to working with some wonderful couples this year and next! We have an upcoming bridal fair at The University of Findlay in the Koehler Center on February 3rd from 5-8pm. Come out and see us there!

Websites & Contact Info:
Altrusa of Tiffin-www.tiffinaltrusa.com
Phat Cakes-www.phatcakes.net (contact Natalie Wertz)
Tom Rodgers Flowers-www.rodgersflowers.com (contact Tom Rodgers)
Mohawk Country Club-www.mohawkgolf.com (contact Jimmy Jones)
Ye Crimpers Shoppe-419-447-8372 (contact Jaime Alley)

(Of course we also posted a picture of our booth. You can see Mar in the corner with our set up--isn't she the cutest?)

Snow Day~ by Mel

2009-01-16T11:13:00.011-05:00

Life's simple pleasures... The chilled breeze on an early spring day, the look of love in they eyes of a beloved pet, the way a piece of chocolate tastes in your mouth after a month of dieting, the joy from a deal on shoes that were way too expensive to buy anyway, the way sand feels between your toes, the sound of the voice of someone you love, an unexpected text that makes your day, the ring of the phone announcing the words...snow day! Today the weather is beyond frigid. My weatherman said it is something like 20 below. And while the icy temperatures outside are not as welcomed by most in the world they are certainly welcomed by teachers and students everywhere. Happy snow day to all! The picture above is some of my students watching the snow come down as it has many times this year while we were at school. The poem below was actually sent to me from my principal who thought we teachers might get a kick out of it and of course I did!

Teacher's Prayer for Snow

Oh Lord, let it snow.

Let it drift and let it blow.

In the morning, no real fuss,

Just enough to stop the bus.

Enough to make the county say:

"There will be no school today."

Let the radio report: "Snow's deep!"

And I'll roll over for more sleep.

Then later on, say maybe ten,

I'll turn the radio on again.

Just in time to hear them say:

"It's strange, the snow has gone away."

And then I'll know, You made it stop.

So I can go to the mall and shop.

Please Lord, just hear my teacher's plea,

And make it snow for the kids and me.

- John Hillen

i.heart.faces~ (adult pic)~by Mel

2009-01-14T19:09:00.013-05:00

Here I go again! I am entering this picture in the i heart faces adult category. I entered a child's category photo the other day. I mentioned this unique and wonderful sight in my previous post. It is all about sharin' and showin' love for your own photos and those of others! I encourage you all to check it out and if you didn't get the web address the first time here it is again www.iheartfaces.com. Go there...enter...comment on other people's pix...get great ideas...feel the LOVE!

i.heart.faces~by Mel

2009-01-13T16:37:00.033-05:00

Today I have posted my entry for the "I heart faces" weekly contest. It is a very cool website put together to encourage photo sharing. They have categories for kids and adults photos and a new contest takes place every week. Anyone can post a photo so check it out at www.iheartfaces.com. It is such a great way to get others interested in the power of images to link up, chat, and see some amazing pictures. My kid's entry for this week is a photo of my niece Avery. Isn't she just beautiful?

Rockstars

2009-01-12T19:25:00.003-05:00

We saw one of our future brides at Camden yesterday and she got a chance to see the new music video that we put together of her engagement session. Check it out! Shout out to Jess and Alex!

Been There...Done That!

2009-01-12T19:04:00.005-05:00

What an amazing time we had yesterday at Camden Falls! Of course we arrived early and were the first to set up. After finishing our booth display we rushed home for a quick wardrobe change, a dash of makeup, and chance to catch our breath and then we were back again to start the show. We met many wonderful brides-to-be and you couldn't help but feel the LOVE in the air. We look forward to being a part of many upcoming weddings. We will be at Meadowbrook Park next Sunday and we anticipate another fabulous experience.

Camden Falls Here We Come!

2009-01-09T21:17:00.004-05:00

We will be attending our first bridal fair this Sunday January 11th at Camden Falls in Tiffin. The fair is from 12:00-3:00. There will be 500 brides attending this fair and we are very excited to meet many new future clients! Pray that the snow will subside and that there will be a good turn out! We will have displays and videos that are different from what others will showcase. The following weekend we will be at Meadowbrook Park in Bascom. More info on that to come. Please come check us out. We hope to see you!

Long Time No Blog~by Mel

2009-01-09T19:52:00.011-05:00

So, it has been quite some time since my last blog and while Mar coined me as the "Bloginator" I feel I have to give up my crown. In an effort to restore my title I have decided to blog a little collage of photos I have taken over the past few months. They include new beginnings and old traditions. While it is usually customary for me to write more I think I'll stop now and leave you with some of my favorites. And while New Year's has actually passed, I think I have yet another resolution to keep. Maybe this one will be easier than my diet!

Family pictures anyone?

Long Time No Blog~Part 2

2009-01-09T19:39:00.011-05:00

Long Time No Blog~Part3

2009-01-09T18:39:00.027-05:00

Some holiday cheer...

Holiday Cheer... Christmas decor at our house...taken on the night of our Very Perry Christmas Party. And above my husband played Santa for my students.

The Turkey Bowl 2008. Chad (my hubby) and Alex (Mar's hubby) play in this annual football game that takes place the day after Thanksgiving. My brother in laws and other family members also play. Each one thinks he is an all star!

Our first "Thanks-for-Giving" meal. We got together with friends and cooked a Thanksgiving meal since we all spend the actual Thanksgiving day with our family.

Eden...my God daughter and Mar's daughter...isn't she a cute bee?

Senior Moments ~by Mar

2008-12-10T18:53:00.004-05:00

We have been so lucky to have the greatest bunch of seniors this year. Each of our shoots have been so fun and easy because the Seniors were so great in front of the camera. Here's Tim. He enjoys photography himself, so it was fun to shoot someone who was so comfortable with a camera. Thanks Tim for a great experience!

Apple Pickin'~by Mel

2008-10-26T21:23:00.015-04:00

One of life's greatest pleasures is seeing things through the eyes of a child. I am blessed to experience seeing with a child's eyes each day as a Kindergarten teacher. I am also blessed to be the aunt of three amazing nieces and one fabulous nephew. Today's adventure involves my niece Avery Leigh. Let the story begin...

The day started out with Mass in the morning and through the cold and drizzling raindrops I wondered if our adventure would indeed take place. After church the weather took a turn for the better and Avery, her Mom Erin and I headed out to Eshleman's Fruit Farm in Clyde Ohio. Upon our arrival Avery was super excited. First we checked out their store and picked out some apples for Avery's Daddy Jason. We named the colors, looked at the bee display and even giggled at some cute mini pumpkins. Then the time came. We were given our plastic bags and turned over to the alleys of trees that line the fruit farm. It was time for apple pickin'!

Many of the trees had been picked over so we had to drive back to the furthest part of the orchard to get to the trees who still had glorious bulbs of red apples hanging on them. When we reached the trees Avery was off and running. She picked away and filled a bag in no time! She intently looked at the apples and didn't give up even when some where challenging to pull off. She had such a good time and you could tell that this was a fun experience for her. We talked with her about someday when her sister Rylan would be big enough to come join in the fun. All in all it was just a blast to spend time with two of my favorite girls...Avery and her Mom Erin.

Thanks Avery Leigh for letting Aunt Lissa be a part of your first apple picking experience. Thanks also to Erin for including me in the lives of my nieces. I feel blessed to be a part of your lives and I look forward to many more firsts as the girls grow!

Great Family...great photos ~ by Mar

2008-10-26T16:04:00.004-04:00

Another fun and fantastic shoot at the Mill. This time with the Maiberger family. They are very warm and wonderful people. I had a lot of fun with this one. Thank you everyone for being so cooperative and enjoying the family photo experience!

Fantastic Fall Senior Session ~ by Mar

2008-10-18T22:18:00.002-04:00

Getting to be a big boy ~ by Mar

2008-10-03T20:45:00.007-04:00

Jaden is such a cute little guy. He had a great time on this shoot, which involved looking for combines in the fields, throwing rocks, and eating lots of candy as a reward for good listening and "cheesy" smiles! He is growing up so fast! I feel so proud when I look through my lens at this little guy. He is turning 2 this month, and I was so happy to have another great photo shoot with him and his awesome mom!

Rylan Nichole Scrapbook~by Mel

2008-09-20T10:06:00.004-04:00

Make a Smilebox photobook

I've tried a new layout between the last post an this one. This is a new program that I found called smilebox. Most of the pictures remain the same, I just changed the format and did a scrapbook this time. Feel free to let me know which one you like better.

Beautiful Little Girl~ by Mel

2008-09-19T13:20:00.008-04:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

I continue to be amazed at how fast children grow. Little Miss Rylan Nichole had her sixth month photo shoot not too long ago and she is changing by the minute! Words like sweet, cute, adorable, precious and darling are all words you could use to describe Ry Ry. I find however that her laid back nature and go with the flow personality are some of my favorite things about her. She never minds me coming at her with my big black camera. One of my Kindergarten students actually called my camera a monster the other day! It doesn't seem to bother Rylan one bit though. In fact she shines in front of the camera. Her smiles light up any who come near her and you can't help but be in a good mood around this little gift. She is just a beautiful little girl. Thanks Ry Ry for making Aunt Lissa's world a little bit brighter.

Special thanks to Erin, Jason and big sis Avery who are also pictured. The love you have for each other always comes through in your pictures.

Heidi's got the look...By Mar

2008-08-29T21:08:00.005-04:00

Jess & Alex- Part 2

2008-08-18T23:37:00.032-04:00

love her shoes

love their outlook

love this shot

love the angle

love the closeness

love the way he looks at her

love the bridge

love the playfulness

love the kiss

love this moment

love the color

Thanks Jess & Alex for giving us so much to LOVE!

Alex and Jess

2008-08-18T21:38:00.005-04:00

What a great couple...very fun, energetic, and sweet. Jess and Alex did such a great job on this shoot that it made our job really easy....(or really hard because we had to narrow down our favorites from so many great pics!) Thank you guys so much for a great time, we really can't wait for the wedding now! Coming soon... more of our faves, plus a video...

Meet the Kramers~by Mel

2008-08-06T21:36:00.040-04:00

IMAGEine if you will a family. Not just any family, but one that others likely strive to emulate. The mother is intelligent, witty, calm and grounded. The eldest daughter is creative, beautiful, quiet and brilliant. The youngest daughter is adorable, curious, helpful and funny. The father is caring, friendly, hard working and warm. They exude togetherness. And now friends, you have met The Kramers. Not only are they a wonderful family I have the privilege of calling them my family. Score another point for marrying into a group that never ceases to amaze me.

I had the opportunity to make the long trip to the Kramer household for a family photo shoot not too long ago. Yes, I jest as they live literally 2 minutes from me. Chad and I went over on a Sunday afternoon for a relaxed and fun hour of laughing, chatting, sharing, and oh yes, taking pictures.

We scoped out all kinds of locations from their tropical inspired backyard (Uncle Joe-Joe is a planting genius) to the beat up barn that had just been stripped of it's paint. (I saw it and thought perfect!) From the impromptu flower in Alex's hair to the animals being a part of the photos every minute was enjoyable. Speaking of animals...aren't they precious! They were really well behaved and posed great for the camera...they must take after their human family!

We decided to take some extra photos of Alex and all I have to say is WOW! She is so gorgeous and is a natural in front of the camera. This may be due to the fact that she herself enjoys photography and takes wonderful pictures. I think someday she'll be coming along to photo shoots with us.

This was one of the most laid back environments ever and I appreciated how comfortable everyone was in front of the camera. They were up for anything and our time together flew. I felt their love for each other and for me. It is so great when family supports your endeavors and I felt honored to photograph them.

Thanks Aunt Shell, Uncle Joe, Alex and Olivia. (and thanks to all the furry friends too!) You were such a joy to look at through my lens and I look forward to many more family times to come...photo sessions or otherwise! :)

Again special thanks to my hubby--you are beginning to read my mind when it comes to assisting me on photo shoots. I am so grateful for your selflessness and support of my passion.

Flaunt It!~by Mel

2008-08-01T10:50:00.023-04:00

The setting: Balmy, bright, laid back Sunday afternoon.

The goal: Fierce senior pictures.

The people: Friendly, funny and fabulous. (and family!)

The result: Pictures of Katie that rock!

I recently had to opportunity to photography Katie. (Chad's cousin and now my cousin too!) As the shoot went on Katie became even more and more comfortable in front of the camera and we got some great images. I think she looks like a rock star in some of them! And I have to say Katie + yellow dress + wedge sandals = supermodel.

(I felt really tiny in my flip flops!)

Thanks to Katie and Aunt Janine for spending the day with me and making this photo shoot so much fun. Thanks also to Laura (Katie's sis) who showed up and had some wonderful ideas for posing. And by the way dinner was awesome Aunt Janine---being served a fab dinner is a side benefit of doing a shoot with your family. :)

And I'd be remiss if I didn't give props and shout out to my sweetie of a husband who served as my assistant all day. He carried around my shootsac and helped trade out lenses left and right. He also had some great ideas for poses as well! Thanks Chaddy Joe!

just click on the arrow to watch Katie's video!

A Family Portrait~by Mel

2008-07-29T10:34:00.022-04:00

Warm sunshine...flowers brilliant with color...children running from one discovery to the next...laughter...love...family. It's all in a day's shoot!

Several weeks ago I had the chance to photograph my sister and brother in law and other members in their family. The photo shoot was an opportunity for them to all come together and enjoy time while I let the shutter on my camera fly like the wind.

The kids were great! They ran from flowers, to trees, to swings and more. They were so excited and it really was so much fun for me to try to capture every minute. The thing I think I enjoy the most about a family shoot is the moments that I get to be a part of while looking through my lens. You'll notice that most of the pictures I have posted are not posed and there is a reason for that. Did I take some posed photos? Of course and they turned out really sweet and nice as one would expect. My favorite photos of the day however are those that are not posed, but are those that let the real personalities of the family shine through. And believe me...this family has loads of personality!

Thanks for an amazing day Erin, Jason, Avery, Rylan, Brittanie, Roman, Landon, Ashlyn and Pat!

Gratefulness & Gifts~by Mel

2008-07-28T23:24:00.005-04:00

lovely poster made by my partner Mar! :)

Have you ever been so amazed by God's love that your heart swelled so full of gratefulness that you felt as if it might burst? If you know this feeling than you may have some idea of how I felt tonight. I recently interviewed for a new teaching position. To make a long story short this was the chance of a lifetime for me and I prayed and waited patiently (or tried to) for news on what would come. Well today I had a meeting and I found out that I was their choice! I was offered the position and I am so thrilled!

(I'll be blogging more of my experience in the classroom at a later time)

My happiness spilled over and as family and friends were contacted I could hear the pleasure that exuded from their voices as well. This was all just so wonderful and I knew that people had been praying for me. I felt an awesome sense of peace the last several days while waiting on a decision and I know that is due in large part to the prayers of so many loved ones. I am so very blessed and can feel our Lord's Spirit moving within those who care about me.

To add to my day I was given a sweet surprise. My husband planned a surprise party for me to congratulate me on this new venture. I came home to our newly decorated sports bar basement (Perry's Dugout) and to my shock there were people who gleefully jumped out yelling "Congratulations!" The evening was complete with pizza, drinks, laughs, hugs and well wishes. As I looked around I had to do a double take. I am just so thankful for the souls God has placed in my path. At times I don't feel deserving of such love but I know that life isn't about what you deserve or what you don't. Life is about accepting Christ's gifts of love with a grateful heart. And I am so grateful He has given me such supportive family and friends.

"Congratulations!" (I love these people!)

Fourth Rewind~by Mel

2008-07-21T16:22:00.011-04:00

Eric & Kate light up the night!

So I meant to post this sometime ago, but things have been busy and you know how it goes. Alright enough excuses on with the show...or the story as it were. Every year my family gets together and has the annual "Fiala Golf Outing". This was a tradition started several years ago and it is a blast. (I am big on traditions...pjs Mom buys us every Christmas--yes she is still doing this and I am 32 years old!...birthday celebrations etc.) It is the one time of year that I get to see my extended family. All those cousins, aunts, uncles etc...the event is pretty huge. We have so much fun together golfing and then having a picnic. This is the first time for the event since the death of my Grandma Fiala. Her presence was definitely missed this year as we gathered at her lake. I know she was smiling down on us from Heaven. I am beyond BLESSED to have the family that I do. I could go on an on but I'll stop for now and just say to any of my family that ever checks this blog "I love you!"

*pictured are my cousin Eric and his girlfriend Kate (two of my fave people by the way!)

Check it out!

2008-07-17T13:40:00.003-04:00

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Stop and smell the flowers~by Mel

2008-07-15T23:09:00.027-04:00

I am a very blessed person and this is one thing I am certain of in life. The fact that I know this however does not keep my mind from worry, anxiety or the clouds of insecurity that wash over me like thrashing waves on a stormy night.

To combat these feelings of doubt I find it helpful to take time out. Time to "stop and smell the roses" (or flowers) in life. Too often we find ourselves busy with the hustle and bustle and we miss life's simplest pleasures and opportunities for growth. We allow our own thoughts and questions to take over and we forget life's beauty and Christ's abundant love for us. Like the flowers in a garden blossom over time we too are called to bloom where we are planted and flourish in the warmth of Christ's love. And so begins the story of the flowers.

Several weeks ago after Mass, Chad and I rushed home to meet my parents. We knew they were coming over to visit and we were excited to spend a lazy Sunday with them in honor of Chad's birthday. Dinner at Pioneer Mill would be on the agenda and of course chatting about the week's events would inevitably occur. Chad and my Dad would take turns cracking jokes and with each bit of wit, I would reflect on why I adore those men to pieces. Mom would show up with bags of goodies collected since the last time she visited that she would proudly present upon arrival. Mom still spoils me to this day and now Chad also partakes in her spoiling. (in a good way of course)--

As our car turned the corner for home we noticed something in our front yard. Flowers! Flat after flat of gloriously colored flowers! We pulled into our driveway and I squealed with delight at the little wonders of pink and red that greeted me. My parents had surprised us with flowers to plant in the front of our home. I felt like a child on Christmas morning. Delighted in the moment I rushed from the car and embraced my parents. I was thankful, thrilled, nostalgic and proud all at once.

The flowers were obviously the material gift, however my parents gave us so much more that day. They had given us the gift of their love, their time and most importantly themselves. Who they are is more exquisite than the rarest flower and that includes those that currently bloom in my garden. Their joy was in our joy and their happiness was in our happiness. They took time out to stop and experience life and they helped us to do that as well. You cannot put a price on how important sharing life is with those you love. Pure contentment can be found in those little moments of just being together.

I am grateful that I was able to smell the flowers in my life that day. Everyday we have the chance to soak up life and the goodness we have been given from day to day. So take time out today...stop...smell the flowers.

* Sidenote*

My Dad came back the following weekend and brought more flowers with him to finish our garden. (yes this was another unexpected treat!) He and I spent the day together and I LOVED every minute. Dirt under my fingernails never felt so good!

Baby Baby!~by Mel

2008-07-08T17:45:00.015-04:00

Sugar and spice and everything nice. That's what little girls are made of--or at least that's what little Rylan is made of!

Here she is again! My sweetie niece Rylan Nichole. She sure has changed from her last set of photos. It seems like just yesterday that I shot her two month photos and now she is a big four month old. Four months of smiles, gurgles, coos and wonder.

Rylan has had me (aka Aunt Lissa) in her face with my camera from the very beginning and the funny thing is I think she likes it! Whenever I move around to take her photo, she follows me and looks my way. I think we may have a future model on our hands! I had the priviledge to also photograph Rylan's christening. And might I add, she did so wonderfully that day. She is such a doll and her personality wins everyone over. Sugar and spice don't have anything on this cutie...she is in a class of her own!

Thanks Rylan for being such a sweet baby baby!

Just click the arrow to view the video!

Sybil & Shane 6.28.08

2008-07-07T10:38:00.021-04:00

Long red hair trails down her back. The room is filled with excitement, chatter and a light mist of hairspray. Laughter, stories and smiles are all part of the picture that our lenses will capture. Right down the street he is relaxed and awaiting the moment that will surely change him forever. As the door opens we are now part of both sides in this unfolding story. The pitter patter of falling raindrops has not dampened this day.

He is laid back, sweet and fun loving. She is calm, kind and patient. Together they make the perfect pair. Sybil and Shane were absolutely wonderful and Mar and I were blessed to work with them. They were so content with just being in love. The calm energy they exuded was a testament to how much their LOVE was the focus.

Thank you Sybil & Shane for letting us be a part of your story.

the dance...

One of my favorite shots of the day. I knew it the moment I heard click that it was a keeper.

Encore!

2008-07-07T10:07:00.014-04:00

Looking good Shane!

A girl has got to have friends to help her through her day...here is one of Sybil's maids painting away.

What a wonderful wedding...

2008-07-01T14:09:00.006-04:00

Two great families, two committed hearts, one beautiful day, one wonderful wedding. Mel and I are so happy to have been a part of this special wedding day. We want to thank Sybil and Shane and their families. There will be more photos from this wedding soon...

Play Ball!~by Mel

2008-06-21T23:53:00.019-04:00

Energy fills the air. Red, white and blue are prevalent signs that you are among friends. While heading to your seat you can hear the sounds of vendors, fans and most beautifully the crack of a base hit or better. You sit down and feel the cool evening breeze...not too hot...not too cold...just right. Is this Goldilocks syndrome? No, it's just another night with the Tribe.

Last weekend we had the opportunity to spend time with some wonderful friends. Jeff and Rendy invited us to attend an Indian's game and we eagerly jumped at the chance. Rendy had won the tickets through work and we put this little gathering on the calendar as soon as Jeff's email invite entered my inbox. We met at their beautiful home and they had dinner prepared. Jeff cooked a fabulous meal of chicken with polenta and ragu. Wow! I never saw that side of him when we took home ec. in high school! The meal was filled with flowing wine, conversation and a sweet tiramisu topped it off. Afterwards we headed out to watch our home team take on the Padres. Sadly, our boys didn't bring home a win, but Chad and I felt like winners anyway as we had spent the evening with such great friends.

Thanks Jeff and Rendy. We hope to see you again soon! Next time you are in town we can sweeten the deal!

Free hat night!

IMAGEineCouture

2008-06-20T17:11:00.001-04:00

Bag of tricks~by Mar

2008-06-20T09:59:00.002-04:00

You hear footsteps tapping on the front steps of your house...Could it be....YES! ITS THE UPS MAN!!!! (Then Mar and Mel come running inside to tear open the box that they have been waiting for!)
Yes, this is actually how excited we were to finally get to say that we were getting fashionable camera bags! This is Mar's bag, and her guard dog Riggs. The funny thing is, they kind of match each other!!!

Dad's Day~ by Mel

2008-06-15T22:55:00.019-04:00

With just about an hour left before Father's Day ends, I wanted to post a few pics of the first man in my life. My Dad is an amazing soul and I could never form words that would express my feelings for him--though I try in my lengthy greeting card messages that are my trademark. :) Chad (my husband) and I went home to Litchfield this weekend and we visited with Mom and Dad. Any time we get to spend together is so precious. My Dad is my hero. Words that come to mind when I think of my Dad are: faith, moral, work ethic, humor, athletic, integrity, sacrificing, intelligent, encouragement, loyal, handsome, coach, honesty, always there...and the list could go on and on. He means more to me than could ever be expressed in a blog. Much of what I feel is more personal, so let me just end by saying this: Dad, thank you for all that you have been and all that you are to me. God has truly blessed me and I am grateful everyday for the gift you are in my life.

I LOVE YOU! Happy Father's Day. Love, Melissa :)

The best parents a girl could ever wish for...

Baseball and their "MVP"

2008-06-11T12:04:00.002-04:00

Mel and I have decided to blog about both our personal and professional "camera worthy" moments in life. We really enjoy putting our pictures into various types of videos, so here's a video of the Tiffin Business Baseball team winning their game last night, with the help of their "MVP" (Most Valuable Princess) Eden!

2008-06-10T12:44:00.004-04:00

just a few more shots from Jaden's big day.

2008-06-10T12:11:00.006-04:00

This photo shoot required a lot of running! I like to use my zoom lens because of its features, but when photographing children, (especially ones as fast as Jaden) I really have to be on my toes! I have enjoyed photographing Jaden throughout his milestones, and hope to see him again soon! Thanks for a great day Lacey and Jaden!

2008-05-28T20:44:00.002-04:00

Once we changed into the white dress, Snow White made an appearance :) If I could have posted ALL the photos you would be able to see the dance routine Snow White and Prince Charming did! Being that I am also a preschool teacher, I can really appreciate a good imagination! Thanks again to a great family.

Family Fun

2008-05-28T20:33:00.002-04:00

I had the best time running around and capturing the true spirit of a child at this photo shoot. We enjoyed the flowers, running water, and even rolled around in the grass a little! I was thrilled to be a part of this wonderful day of family memories.

2008-05-02T09:14:00.004-04:00

A few more shots of the engagement shoot. We had a lot of fun tracking through the weeds and poison ivy to get the best areas.

Engagement Shoot

2008-05-02T07:51:00.003-04:00

Here's a small taste of the closeness you feel when you are about to get married to your best friend. Michelle and Jason had a long engagement and got these pictures taken closer to their wedding date. It gave them a chance to reconnect before the big day!

Serenity

2008-04-28T12:43:00.004-04:00

There's nothing like watching a newborn baby sleep....I love doing photo shoots like this one because it gives us a chance to do some very artistic poses. Here's Logan Michael. He was just under a month old when we did these photos.

Never enough of a sweet thing

2008-04-27T22:23:00.004-04:00

You can never have enough of a good thing right? Here are some more pics of my niece Rylan. Thanks to Jason, Erin, Avery and Rylan for letting Aunt Lissa follow you around with her camera. It was so much fun to spend time with you. Rylan is such a beautiful addition to the family and I was happy to be a part of her first photo shoot. There are many more to come!

Rylan Nichole

2008-04-27T21:57:00.003-04:00

Sweet...Sweet...Sweet...That is the word that come to mind when thinking of little Rylan Nichole. She is an absolute sweetheart and she was a joy to photograph! Also appearing in the pics are big sis Avery Leigh and mommy Erin.

A view part 2...

2008-04-22T23:25:00.002-04:00

Here are more photos of what we LOVE to do!

A view from our lens...

2008-04-22T23:04:00.003-04:00

We thought we'd post some samples of our work. Here is our first set of pictures. Keep checking back as we will be posting many more within the next few days!

First Post!

2008-04-21T23:09:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone! Welcome to IMAGEine Photography's first blog! We are two hard working, fun loving girls who just love to take pictures and capture life's special memories. IMAGEine the future of photography...

IMAGEine Photography's photojournalistic style and contemporary flare set us apart from the rest. We strive to capture the personality of our clients and give them a photography experience that will not be forgotten. We will provide you with outstanding service and images for any occasion:
Weddings
Senior Pictures
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Contact us today if you are looking for an experience that will change the way you look at photography.

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Mel & Mar :)