Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
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. 🙁
You wish your name was Melissa too!
Today I got to have lunch at California Pizza Kitchen with two fabulous ladies in the wedding industry!
On the left is Melissa Barrad of I Do…Weddings! Not only is she a wonderful wedding planner but she also happens to be my new friend and my wedding coordinator!
The of course there is my silly mug in the middle!
On the right is the awesome Melissa Koehler, photographer for hire! You will be seeing a bit more of Melissa K on my blog this year due to the fact she will be shooting several fantastic 2008 weddings with me!
My very good friend, Allison, runs this adorable boutique in Temecula. It is located very close to the mall just across the street from Costco! You must check it out!
Allison put so much thought and detail in to this day!
They have trunk shows for jewelry quite often!
Gift bags and the runway!
I love these clutches…can you spot my advertising in this shot??
A HUGE turnout!
Precious 🙂
Colette Boutique
41785 Nicole Lane
Temecula CA 92591
Local:
(951) 699-7766
If you stop by, tell Allison that I sent you!
XOXO,
M
Surprise! I think Erin should write a book titled “How to plan your dream wedding in under 9 days!” Seriously. Joe is a marine and got orders to move to Japan. The only way Erin was going to be able to go was to push their wedding up – by over a year! They had already planned to get married in 2009.
Erin and I were friends in high school and I was flattered when she immediately thought of me for the photography. Thank you Myspace!
This was also the first wedding that my fiance, Tim shot as my assistant. He did a fantastic job, I am really pleased with how well we work together and his images!
I couldn’t decide which shot of the flower girl I like better, this one:
or this one 🙂 So I posted both!
The beautiful Erin:
We avoided outside as much as possible, it was pouring that day!
First dance:
One of my brides ordered a gallery wrap from me and I wanted to share with you how awesome it looks! I am really happy with the new professional lab I am using for these. This particular one is a 16×20. (The yellow and white is my bedspread) 🙂
The quarter is to show you the thickness!
It comes ready to hang…just add the nail and the wall!
Above my fireplace 🙂
