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Maranda’s Maternity Teaser

05.29.08 portraits |

Some of you may recognize this gorgeous mommy in the making as one of our former brides. Maranda asked us to shoot her maternity photos as well as the birth of baby Andrew in July when he arrives! Here is … Continue reading →

  • adrianhitt, 05.30.08:
    adrianhitt : mel and bradford - these are so lovely! i can't wait to see more :)
  • david & kimi baxter, 05.31.08:
    david & kimi baxter : these teasers are AWESOME!! saaaxy maternity shots!
  • poopie mitchell, 06.01.08:
    poopie mitchell : she looks absolutely stunning! pregnancy suits her!
  • Anonymous, 06.06.08:
    Anonymous : Mel and Brad. As I read your comments and looked at Maranda and James I was overcome with joy and could not control my emotions. Your talent captures life with such beauty and clarity. I know this is your true calling. Thank you so very much for helping to capture some of life's most precious moments for those of us who love Maranda, James and Baby Andrew. With much love, Nonni Lynn

iTrip Down Memory Lane

05.28.08 personal |

So I was flipping through my iphone and noticed quite a few photos from our recent travels. Since I have been such a bad blogger lately being in and out of town every weekend I figured I would share some … Continue reading →

  • Erin, 05.28.08:
    Erin : my puppy loves to share the love...sorry about your purse! :(
  • david & kimi baxter, 05.29.08:
    david & kimi baxter : love the last doggie pic!!! how nuts is that guy in the back of that truck!
  • Mel, 05.29.08:
    Mel : Hey Erin... no worries. It was my fault for letting Jackson carry my purse. He begged and begged saying how it complimented his shoes so I finally gave in to his diva ways.

    David & Kimi... I know he was a nut bar! After a few miles I saw that he had no intentions of sitting down so I got my shot, and decided to pass them. That way when his goofy dead body is rolling down the road I wouldnt have the traumatic experience of running over him.

Jack Attack

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On Cinco de Mayo, Bradford and I had the pleasure of shooting some promotional images for the incredibly talented and ultra cool Jack Doyle. Jack is a musician and actor based in Dallas, TX. He and I went to high … Continue reading →

  • david & kimi baxter, 05.29.08:
    david & kimi baxter : killer images!!!! 2nd to last is pure insanity!!!
  • Mel, 05.29.08:
    Mel : Thanks guys! :)
  • heather!, 05.29.08:
    heather! : i still am in disbelief that this is the indeed the same "jack" from tha days of ms. mensinger's spanish class. i mean...from the days of "bald eagle", dirty mccurdy, and god knows who else....oh my.

    both blogs are way fun!
  • Becka, 10.29.08:
    Becka : You write very well.

Abby & Adrian Graduated from UF

05.13.08 portraits |

A few weeks back, Brad and I went to Gainesville to shoot Abby and Adrian. They both were graduating from the University of Florida and wanted some special photos to commemorate their time there. We did some fun stuff with … Continue reading →

  • Ricki Ford, 05.27.08:
    Ricki Ford : I wanted to stop by your blog and say hi. Rocking work by the way. I was born in Jacksonville fl and I will be there this weekend from Friday till Tuseday.
    Take care maybe we will run into each other this weekend.

Redneck Movers

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So last Thursday I was driving to the mall to do some last minute shopping before our trip to Sarasota. On my way I saw this fine specimen of America’s most ingenious transporting goods down I-95. Not only was there … Continue reading →

  • Jess Cumbie, 05.13.08:
    Jess Cumbie : BAH HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, OOO, OH, HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

    That's kinda what my laugh sounded like when I saw this...
  • adrianhitt, 05.15.08:
    adrianhitt : wow. that's all i can say!
  • david & kimi baxter, 05.26.08:
    david & kimi baxter : that is just straight up funny!!!
  • Mel, 05.29.08:
    Mel : I know... I am considering blowing this up to hang over my couch. Its that impressive! Oh the craziness in the world that makes my little heart sing! ;)