Melissa McClure Blog

On Sunday, Mandi and I are heading to what I like to jokingly call “The Photographers Spring Break”. Really, it’s the annual Wedding and Portrait Photographers (WPPI) Convention at the MGM Grand. This will be my third year going and I cannot wait! It is always so much fun! We will return on Thursday.

I’m doing something a little different this year, I am working at two different trade show booths!
I’ll be at the GoBee Booth Monday and Tuesday between 1pm-4pm
and the Shootsac Booth (#1246) on Wednesday 1pm – 4:30pm
Come say Hello!

Also, I will be having an engagement photoshoot on Monday morning (9am).  I have a lot of photographers ask if they can shadow me on a shoot – well here is your chance!  Send me an email if you are interested in coming along! The shoot will last about one hour.

melissa@melissamcclure.com

To my clients, I can still be reached while I am in Vegas, but please allow a little extra time for me to return your email!

I love checking my fan page!  People leave me the nicest comments and it really warms my heart <3

Are you on Facebook?  If so…check out my Fan Page and join if you would like!  If you really want to get to know me, add me as a friend too!  I like friends

I also made a FormSpring Page so if there are any questions you are dying to ask me…go right ahead!

And while we are on the subject of Social Networking, you can always follow me on Twitter!

Those who know me, know that I love to network!  I take after my Mother and can talk to pretty much anyone…and I do!  I first heard of Exquisite Blooms when my bride Sally hired her as the florist at her November wedding.  Then I found out I would be working with Sally (from Exquisite Blooms) again last month at Sara and Mike’s wedding and I knew I had to meet her!  Her work is beautiful!  She is total sweetheart too. We got to chat and shoot some fun, relaxed headshots for her website.

And just a few samples of her awesome work!

I had such a great time hanging out Sally! Let’s do it again soon!

xoxo, M

Last Thursday Mandi and I attended the Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club open house.  It’s an awesome location that doesn’t get much attention.   The reception room is absolutely gorgeous with huge windows overlooking the golf course!

This was our first time attending any sort of bridal fair of any kind.  It was a learning experience for sure!  We met some really awesome vendors too.  I didn’t bring my regular camera so I had someone snap a quick photo with my point and shoot camera!

xoxo, M

I’ll be here tonight along with Mandi if you have any questions or would like to meet us!

I first heard about Lori though my good friend Cathy with Love at First Invite.  Cathy has started a new side business that includes website, logo and blog design as well as branding and marketing!  One of her first clients was Lori of Paper and Thread Invitation Studio.  Lori contacted me for new headshots for her brand new website!  Don’t forget to check it out.  And when you are done there, hop on over to Cathy’s new website, Love-Inspired!

I love this prop-sewing machine Lori brought to the shoot!

Lori, it was great getting to know you and laughing with you, even when we were both getting over the sniffles!  Your new website looks Fab!

xoxo, M

I adore Kat and her Rock N Roll blog! Every time she posts something new, I get a giddy feeling in my tummy! Can you imagine how giddy I feel when I see MY OWN WORK on there?  Loni and Todd’s desert trash the dress (check out my post below this one!) was featured yesterday on one of my favorite blogs

Check it out here and leave a comment if you wish!

Thanks Kat!

xoxo. M

*My blog was hacked on 1/6/2010 and I lost my three latest blogs. This is a repost of the original blog. Unfortunately I lost all my comments in the process. Feel free to leave another one!*

2009 has been an amazing year in business and my personal life! The year started off with a bang at my own wedding! I had my most successful year business-wise. I owe it all to the support of my family, friends and clients!

I shot some amazing weddings this year as well as a large amount of other type of sessions. I feel like I continue to grow in photography and life with each day. I am so grateful to everyone in my life, you all add a little something and I am a better person knowing you!

Here’s to an even more amazing 2010!!

My fabulous 2009 brides and grooms below!!

Love you all!

xoxo, M

I’m very excited to announce that my dear friend, Helena has started her own wedding coordination company!

You can check it out by clicking here: Divine Events by Helena

You will see quite a bit of my work on her site  Including her new headshots, taken last month at NTC Liberty Station!

So what are you waiting for??  Go on and check out her site and set up an appointment if you are in need of a FAB wedding coordinator!

xoxo, M

ps The AMAZING website design was done by none other than my studio-mate Cathy with Love at First Invite!  She is now taking commissions for web design, contact her through her own website at www.loveatfirstinvite.com!!

My phone was off the whole cruise! I swear, it was!  I turned it back on Monday morning, open my inbox and the very first email I read is one from Southern Weddings Magazine with the spread below in it.  At first, I questioned why they were sending me this until I opened the spread to see my photo was published!  And surrounded by some really inspiring photographers too!  Let’s just say this news made my month! 

Here is the cover to the issue – go find it in stores November 11th!  (Cover photo shot by the amazing Jeremy Cowart)

And some really cool ring shots – mine is 4th down, in the middle!  Ring shot from Kelly and Ryan’s April wedding!  Yay!!