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Some exciting stuff happening around here…the first thing is a new studio space in Carlsbad!  I’m sharing it with a few other rad photographers and its such a rad place!  We had a little get together a week or so back and I want to thank those that helped out with the launch party (below)!  (sorry if you didn’t get an invite, I wasn’t in charge of that…but I’d be happy to show you around anytime!)

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Two Instagram shots from the night as things were winding down!

In December, I had an amazing opportunity to photograph a wedding in Thailand.  It was my first trip to Asia and it certainly will not be my last!  Jason was able to join me for most of the trip and we visit 3 main areas.  I’ll be doing 3 blog posts on the trip – not including the gorgeous wedding of Donna + Matt!  Those to come at a later time (and some fun news about the photos to share in the future as well).

I spent a week in south Thailand in Krabi.  We stayed in Ao Nang and Railay Bay.  I was really sad when we left Krabi, between the daily massages, the gorgeous views and friends I made, I was ready to move there!

On the left: handmade soap at the night market. On the right: Me enjoying some young coconut water

Photos below are from the day boat trip to the Phi Phi Islands – yes the water is really that color!

When a non-photographer gets ahold of your back-button focus camera!  Me & Michele…thought it was still a neat photo!

Taken at Monkey Beach, near our hotel in Ao Nang – they aren’t shy!

Over in Railey Bay (which is only accesible by long tail boat) – family photos of the bride + grooms immediate family!I’m photographing the wedding of these two (above right) in October – you’ll be seeing more of them soon enough!^^^^^

So that was a quick run down of my first week in Thailand (not including the wedding)!  We did so much more than I have room to share but hope you enjoyed the highlights!

Wow, what a fantastic year!  Putting together this montage of our weddings reminded me of so many great moments, laughs and memories over the last year. And not just with weddings, I have so many other shoots not represented here.  I truly meet some of the most amazing people through my business.  I am so blessed.

To everyone that touched my life in the last year – thank you.  I wouldn’t be successful without my clients, friends, family and supportive vendors.  I owe each and everyone one of you a huge hug next time we meet in person.

Cheers to another successful year!

xoxo, Melissa

From my family to yours!

I’ll be in Thailand through mid-December for Donna + Matthew’s wedding !  I appreciate your patience in responding to emails as I will have limited email access.  All phone calls will be answered when I return.  For immediate assistance, contact my associate mandi@melissamcclure.com

 And because every blog post is better with a photo, here is a teaser from a session Mandi shot of me and Jason last weekend!  Have a great few weeks!

xo, Melissa