On Saturday June 20th I got the honor of attending a wedding as a guest…not the photographer! My good friends Frank and Christina were married and I was so happy I could be there for them! But first, let me rewind to the day prior, the rehearsal dinner! Christina asked me to cover the night...
Monthly Archives: June 2009
Out of the office…and on the Oregon Coast!
I am taking the week off (sort of) to attend a small family reunion and spend time with my parents! I actually got in to Portland on Sunday but have been laying low, reading and enjoying the views. We left Monday morning for the beach rental. But it is not just any beach rental, it...
Cerimone Preview Party!
Last night was amazing! Brenda, Cathy and I were ready to show off the new studio space and raise a glass to the many people who supported and believed in us! It was an amazing turn out, I couldn’t have asked for a more fun group of people! And of course, I have many...
Happy Anniversary to Brett and Kirsten! (and an update!)
One year ago today I photographed one of my best friends weddings. I was so happy for her happiness with her soul mate, Brett. They were married in Peoria, IL on a beautiful sunny day. Here they are on the campus of Bradley University, where we all went to college! Kirsten was my sorority sister....
Felicia and Mike’s rehearsal dinner – Ocean View Villas
I couldn’t make it to my friend Felicia’s wedding so I came to her fiesta rehearsal dinner instead! Her wedding ceremony was held at Ocean View Villas. I love that someone wrote in the sand! The smiley bride! Senor groom and Senorita bride! a lovely homemade arch from Mike’s dad The...
Brad and Alicia – Ocean View Villas Wedding
This is going to be a monster blog post! I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites! Alicia and Brad were married at Ocean View Villas this past Saturday with the most perfect weather I have seen ever! Earlier in the week, the weatherman forecasted rain. Alicia was a little panicked but it turned...
The Studio – Before and After!
Finally, some photos of the studio and its transition! Here are a few “before” photos taken Saturday morning before we started painting. Brenda and Cathy had stayed up late taping up everything! This angle is standing from where the doors are, so basically your first look at the space! And taken from the back...
Brenna Turns One!
Shannon, Victor and Brenna are moving to the East Coast! They wanted some proof that baby Brenna had lived by the Pacific Ocean so they asked me to take photos for her first birthday! I shot Shannon’s maternity photos last year. Look at that squishy face! tickle tickle I think...
Danny and Rachelle – Mission San Luis Rey and Pacific Palisades Resort wedding
Rachelle and Danny have an amazing amount of love and support from their family and friends. That definitely set the tone of the day! I went to high school with the bride and groom so it was fun seeing some familiar faces there. Rachelle got her makeup and hair done at the Grand Pacific Palisades...
Melissa McClure Photography is moving…
I am extremely excited to announce the opening of a studio location in Pt Loma, CA. The name of the Studio is Cerimone (sara-monet) and is made up of 3 amazing vendors. Myself, Swann Soirees and Love at First Invite. I will still be working under the name Melissa McClure Photography and booking weddings with...