Melissa McClure Blog

So inquiring minds wanted to see some shots with my new 50mm 1.4!

Since I don’t have children, you get to see my closest thing to it…my baby Makeda. She turns 13 years old this year. I’ve had her since high school.

My parents live in a different country, so they didn’t take the long trip. (It’s cool, you can make it up to me next time I have major surgery, Mom. just joking) Of course Jen and her boys came in their absence.

I do have a nice size extended family in the area. My sister “from another mister” Beza came Monday night to check on me. She brought this beautiful bouquet (I love the colors!):

And on Tuesday, my gracious Aunt Rhonda called ahead and found out that I was having horrible bouts of nausea. She brought 7Up, saltine crackers (my life-saver!), a balloon and these beautiful tulips:

And for a little pick-me-up:

Since I introduced my loving fiance, Tim to my old and trusty 20D, its hard to get him to put it down! I had given him my old zoom lens a 28-105 to learn on. He noticed that I only shoot primes, and wanted to try my 50mm 1.8. Now we fight over that! (Of course, he always lets me win)

When the oppurtunity came from a photo buddy, Daniel Balboa to buy his old 50mm 1.4, I took it! Lucky for me, Daniel was upgrading to the 1.2. So now Tim will be getting the 1.8 for his birthday next week (Surprise!) and I have a new toy. Man I sound selfish. haha

But I do think I have created a photo monster in Tim. He now is asking for his very own Shootsac! Nice.

Thank you to everyone who expressed your concern during my sick time off. I plan to be back in full swing after resting this weekend.

XOXO,

M

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Theresa found my business card at It’s A Grind coffee shop in San Marcos! Marketing of all kinds is alive and well! They hired me to shoot their engagement session.

I met this adorable couple at La Jolla Cove this past Sunday. We made sure to meet early enough to not miss the big game! The Charger pride was out, loud and proud that day!

These two are getting married on May 17, 2008 in Dana Point. Theresa is going to make an amazing bride!

Had to throw this last shot in here…another great one from Tim! I love the negative space on this one.

I know, I’m supposed to be resting today…but how often does one get featured as photo of the day on Pink Ink??

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Check it out! Its a gorgeous shot I took of Jenn and John’s wedding in Cape May, NJ last September. And check out Pink Ink while you are there…they have adorable templates and some awesome actions!

And a big shout out to my good buddy, Melissa Koehler who introduced me to Pink Ink!

I’ll be unavailable for the next two days, Monday and Tuesday. Taking a few days off to sleep off some anasthesia. I’m having my gallbladder removed way too early tomorrow morning. If all goes well, I will be out of the hospital the same day!

Take care,
Melissa

ps Booooo Patriots. Boooooo Giants (okay just Eli) too. I don’t have anyone to root for in the Superbowl and that makes me sad.

Buckle your seatbelts, this is going to be a long ride!

Nikki was hoping for some leftover Fall colors. There weren’t any, but I think this comes close!
These next two photos were taken by my gracious assistant (and future life partner) Tim. I love this one, so candid!Great smiles!!
Gotta love the shoes!

Thanks for the fun time, see you in the Fall!

XOXO,

M