Seaside photographer, family photographer

When Allison called to book a family session with me, she told me that she wanted some other settings other than only the beach.  She and Michael have had plenty of beach portraits made with the children, she told me, so they decided to take to the bikes and ride through Seaside where they were staying.
This is a sweet little family, who like to do things together...and those little girls have a sweet spirit about them they will make you melt!
Thanks for the opportunity to spend time with your family!

<3 Melanie

Family photographers, Santa Rosa Beach photographers

Maggie and her family traveled from Texas, along with some close friends, to take their vacation on our beautiful beaches. Between the two families, they have 5 precious little girls. During the portrait session I could tell how close the families were. They have been friends over a dozen years. The girls' personalities really came out with the camera pointed their way!

Destin/Santa Rosa Beach Photographer

I always enjoy being with my clients for their photo sessions, whether it's a large group or a baby. And I LOVE that my clients have fun during their session.
Vanessa and Keith traveled to Destin in January 2010 after they got married in Indiana. This past week they came back to the area for a little couple's getaway and they chose me to photograph them.  Having fun. And that's what they did. And later Vanessa sent me a nice text:

"Thank you so much.  We enjoyed our evening with you and you will always be part of our Destin 2012 trip!"
This couple was constantly laughing and smiling, and I commented that they seem to have a good time together. They said they were always like that...since the time they met on an online dating service. And they got along so well that Keith told me he knew from the first kiss they shared that she was the one!
Thanks guys for allowing me to spend time with you.

Watercolor family/Beaches of South Walton/family portraits

Not long ago I had the opportunity to meet Bob and Rhonda and their girls from Tennessee. We really were on the same page, because they didn't want posed, cheesy portraits on the beach. I love relationship pictures...just families enjoying their time together...I will take some posed photographs, but really like the more candid ones.
Rhonda shared with me that she was pregnant and due with her daughter when 9/11 occurred, and they were living in New York City at the time. They lost their home in the attack, but her daughter waited a while to make her debut in this world, possibly sensing that something was wrong.
I had fun with you guys and am glad you cherish your pictures!

:-) Melanie

Family portraits Santa Rosa Beach

I had the opportunity to photograph Bob and Laura in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary.  They wanted to commemorate their memories with a trip to the beach, and a session for their keepsake!  They dressed up for the occasion, with Laura wearing her mother's 40-year-old dress, that she wore on her 25th anniversary! It was really special, as Laura recounted, because her mother didn't usually buy such fancy dresses, but did so for her anniversary, and felt "really special" on that day.  I was surprised at how timeless and classic the dress looked, and it was perfect for this evening.

Congratulations you two, on 25 years of marriage.  They topped off the evening with dinner at V in Seagrove. And, Laura later told me they thoroughly enjoyed their meal and surroundings!