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Yesterday Ares asked me if he and I could take a photo together.” Â I am not sure he’s ever asked that. Â It was for a special project at school. Â I didn’t dig for more info about it as I don’t want to ruin my surprise. Â So we asked Dad if he’d take one and I...
Self-portraiture has helped shape me as a photographer and as a woman; it has been a touchstone and a way to find confidence in my work and in myself. Self-portraits are the personal work that keeps my creative engines fed. Selfie is a new word in the dictionary but artists have been using self-portraiture as...
Summer is here, it’s been a bit wet but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying every little bit… Â this summer my focus is on us (and weddings) and I’m enjoying living in both worlds. Â Here are some frames from the last two weeks, cousins and pools and lakes and fireworks!
When I was just starting out as a professional photographer I was scared of professional photographers… one, I’m a do it yourself kinda person, no emails to random people to ask for help or info starting my business, I read and studied and practiced, I didn’t and couldn’t imagine why someone in a business would want to...
Last night we went out to see “this is the end” the new Seth Rogin movie.. and then this morning we watched “seeking a friend for the end of the world” which means I’ve been watching movies for 24 hours about life as we know it ending in a dramatic cataclysm and reminding us that what is...
Sean and I photographed Nicole and Rich’s wedding Saturday in the Bronx, then we stayed in the city for two more days for some sightseeing!  I’m headed out today after a one day pit stop back home to Chicago where I’ll be photographing engagement sessions and maybe catching some Surat at the Museum!  Thought I’d share...
Cheryl KetchensWow! Wow! Wow! Melissa, you nailed the essence of this event. Your photography tells a story of how special this event was and the people who experienced it. My son David and son-in-law Blake were elated by your support and your willingness to capture this special life event for them. After seeing your work I totally understand their excitement. I want to personally thank you for generously giving so much of your time to preserve this special moment in time for them. On behalf of my sons David and Blake, my Husband Michael and Myself I want to give you a huge Thanks. From my heart to yours I Thank You :-)
Much Appreciation and Gratitude,
Cheryl Ketchens
melissaThank you Cheryl it was a perfect day!! And it was all my pleasure!
e'lisaI could not agree more Melissa. I absolutely love everything that is real about life and the beauty in it and the daily reminders. Thanks for sharing a great post. :)