June 2009 Archive

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 out to be the bluest skies!

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Alicia is so gorgeous!

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The happy couple decided to see each other before the ceremony, and they were so happy they did that!  We had so much time for photos!

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I think she should be a model!

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My favorite of the day <3

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Love the suits and flippie-floppies! 

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The handsome groom!

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I love this candid moment, Alicia was pointing out the guests to the girls!

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They read their vows quietly to each other which was extremely emotional.  I may or may not have shed a tear…

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Mr and Mrs!

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a new canvas print?

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This was so adorable!

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These were so yummy!  The chocolate one had filling in the middle!

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I couldn’t decide which ring shot I liked better…so I am posting both 🙂

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During the ceremony, the best man pulled Alicia’s ring out of this Cracker Jack box!  It was very funny!

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Something different during the first dance

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I love Alicia’s laugh.  This is during the toast.

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I always have such a blast being back at Ocean View Villas!  I couldn’t ask for better clients either, Alicia and Brad.  You two are so fun to be around and obviously make each other so happy!  I am jealous of your long Honeymoon in Hawaii!

And big thanks to my good friend Aaron Thompson for being a fabulous second shooter!

xoxo, M

Enjoy your slideshow!

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!

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And taken from the back corner, the doors are on the right side wall

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And AFTER! 

This was taken Sunday evening.  A mere 30 hours later – its pretty much completed!  We still need to hang a few canvas’ on the walls and bring in the TV

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And a view of our building

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The ladies of Cerimone taken by Aaron Thompson of AS Photography!

Me, Cathy and Brenda!

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Aaron also took a few new headshots of each of us!   I got a haircut today by the fabulous Mei-Li!

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And having a little fun on the South lawn of NTC

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Write me today to schedule your consultation in the new studio!  Or even if you just want to check it out, let me know!

And a HUGE thank you to everyone who made this possible!  Allison, our room designer and her husband Jared for going above and beyond and keeping us on track!

Mo (Brenda’s mom), Katie, Shera and Noah for getting your hands dirty putting everything together!

My wonderful suite mates, without you two, none of this could have happened in the first place!  Remember when we were just dreaming about this??

And of course everyone who encouraged and supported us through this entire process!

xoxo, M

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.

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Look at that squishy face!

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tickle tickle

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I think she could be a future Roxy model 😉

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Best of luck to your family and have a safe trip east!

xoxo, M

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 Resort in Carlsbad.

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Rachelle is so tiny, I was worried she was going to get lost in her dress!  She almost did 🙂

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With a little help from her Maid and Matron of Honor!

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I adore this image 🙂

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They were married at the gorgeous San Luis Rey Mission in Oceanside

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I guess I wasn’t as inconspicuous as I thought…

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An awesome shot taken by my assistant, Mandi
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Another by Mandi, a completely candid moment just after they were pronounced married!
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The special garden area 🙂

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My fav <3
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The fun bridal party back at Grand Pacific Palisades for the reception!

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Rachelle and Danny’s adorable son Cruz!  He didn’t like the grass..awwww 

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Rachelle’s mom in a touching moment

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And the party begins!

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Cheers!

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Rachelle and Danny, I enjoyed spending time with you and your loved ones!  Best of luck to you in the future!  And give Cruz a cuddle and a kiss for me!

xoxo, M

 

Enjoy your slideshow!

 

 

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 that, but sharing the space with these ladies!  Before and after photos of the location coming soon! 

We will be located at the NTC Promenade within Liberty Station. Hours of the studio will vary and are by appointment only. 

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When Light, Ink and Ideas come together sensational things happen. Cerimone Studio will be the epicenter of the collaboration.
Cerimone Studio’s ingredients:

1 part Light ~ Melissa McClure Photography

1 part Ink ~ Love at First Invite

1 part Ideas ~ Swann Soirees

The marriage of this wedding Dream Team will bring amazing deals, ground-breaking events, and the uniting of creative minds! All together in the beautiful and up-and-coming Arts district in NTC Promenade at Liberty Station.

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