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Ashley & Mikey’s Destin Wedding

06.30.08 weddings |

A few weeks ago, Brad and I traveled to Destin, FL to shoot the destination wedding of Ashley and Mikey. It had always been a dream of Ashley’s to get married on a white sandy beach, and she couldn’t have … Continue reading →

  • Brandie, 07.01.08:
    Brandie : Awesome pictures. I got your link from the McLellan Blog. I think beach weddings make the best pictures. Just had to say "job well done."
  • david & kimi baxter, 07.01.08:
    david & kimi baxter : oh for the love of pete!!!! that first shot has men's cologne ad ALL OVER IT!!!! pure goodness!!! LOVE IT!
  • Brandie, 07.02.08:
    Brandie : Just curious, but what type of camera and lense do you use?
  • Mel McLellan, 07.02.08:
    Mel McLellan : My oh my they do grow up fast! You guys are doing incredibly! :) Keep it up!
  • Stacy, 07.02.08:
    Stacy : Beautiful!! I am so bummed I won't get to meet you in August....but another time :)
  • Bradford, 07.03.08:
    Bradford : WHOOPS! David and Kimi figured out my secret! Hmmm... time to switch to men's body spray ads instead... I'm thinking AXE...

    Thanks David, Kimi, Mel#1, Brandi and Stacy!!
  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 07.06.08:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : Dang, the colors on the pix are sizzling hot!!

Allison & Ben’s Downtown Nashvegas Wedding

06.20.08 weddings |

This wedding is long over due to be blogged so at long last… it has arrived!!! Last month I went to Nashville to shoot along side Chuck Arlund and I had an absolute blast. Allison and Ben were such a … Continue reading →

  • Mel McLellan, 06.20.08:
    Mel McLellan : Very cool Miss Mel! Great job! :)
  • heather, 06.20.08:
    heather : before i saw the blue note band, i was thinking retro. everything looks so ultra-loungey hipster...without trying. the best.

    and damn...nashville looks so fun. i bet you had a blast being back up there.
  • Mel, 06.21.08:
    Mel : Thanks Mel :)

    It was fun Heather... you know we love the retro chic look. Nashville is awesome, so many fun, swanky places to shoot. No wonder we miss it so much! ;) Good thing we have several weddings coming in the next year that are up there.
  • Jo, 06.22.08:
    Jo : I love everything about this wedding. You did a great job capturing such an array of images- it definitely tells the story.
  • jaimesmithphotography, 06.22.08:
    jaimesmithphotography : I am just loving these photos. Great exposures and nice contrast. I am loving the whimsy of the groom holding the bouquet! Out of the box-creative thinking...love it! The artsy action makes it divine! Very impressed. :-)
  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 06.23.08:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : Love it, guys! I love the colors :) Plus the textured layer on one of the pictures :) Yay!
  • david & kimi baxter, 06.23.08:
    david & kimi baxter : love love LOVE these! #7 is my fav! what an awesome looking couple too!
  • adrianhitt, 06.24.08:
    adrianhitt : mel, these look so lovely! wonderful job. i loved seeing you while you were here :)
  • Kara May, 06.25.08:
    Kara May : I love your work! Just ran across your blog and it's stunning! I don't do weddings but this post is inspiring me ;)

Doggie Daycare

06.19.08 personal |

This week, we are watching Jackson again while his parents are out of town. I love when he is here because a) he is super cute and cuddly and b) he keeps Lucy occupied. They were so cute yesterday that … Continue reading →

  • Jo, 06.19.08:
    Jo : totally precious.
  • david & kimi baxter, 06.19.08:
    david & kimi baxter : haha! you'd think the bigger dog would scare the little one! usually it's the little one's that have the big heart!!! love doggie posts!!
  • Erin, 06.19.08:
    Erin : Our puppies DOMINATE cuteness!!
  • Mel, 06.19.08:
    Mel : Thanks guys... our doggies are the cutest. (I've totally adopted Jackson... sort of like a nephew) Erin... total domination just comes naturally when you are in club Wat-Haines. ;)
  • Mel McLellan, 06.20.08:
    Mel McLellan : hehe - I love Lucy! Seriously, next time we come to visit, Lucy had better be at home! ;)
  • Bradford, 06.21.08:
    Bradford : Mel McLellan... Lucy says that she loves you, too... and that you should visit very soon!
  • adrianhitt, 06.24.08:
    adrianhitt : so sweet! benny and lucy should meet. benny does the same thing with brian. frankly, i feel left out!

I Run for the Pies

06.18.08 personal |

Saturday night, Brad, myself and our friends Bobby and Erin all ran in the “I Run for the Pies 5k” here in downtown Jacksonville. Although the race didn’t start until 7:30pm, it was super hot. I’m pretty sure it was … Continue reading →

  • david & kimi baxter, 06.19.08:
    david & kimi baxter : those pies do look like our raisins!! ha!! congrats on finishing the run!! that's impressive!!
  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 06.23.08:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : You and all of these "healthy buff" events ;-) Girl--I haven't even started my "regimen" for Muddy Buddy! LOL ...Btw, yes, I thought they were the CA Raisins at first.. haha ;-)
  • Bradford, 07.03.08:
    Bradford : I couldn't even beat those pies shaped like California Raisins! And I'm much more aerodynamic!!

Maranda’s Maternity Session

06.14.08 portraits |

I posted a short teaser from this session a couple weeks back, but the entire session turned out so lovely that I just had to post another blog about it. Maranda is such a beautiful pregnant woman and James is … Continue reading →

  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 06.14.08:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : YAY!! I loove 'em :) Nice touch with the kimono :)
  • Mel, 06.14.08:
    Mel : Thanks... the kimono shots are my favorite but I could only show the one b/c they are much more intimate and private.
  • Kara Pennington Photography, 06.16.08:
    Kara Pennington Photography : wow - these are gorgeous! and what a cool location!
  • david & kimi baxter, 06.16.08:
    david & kimi baxter : absolutely GORGEOUS session!!! she looks stunning!
  • Bradford, 07.03.08:
    Bradford : I particularly enjoy the shot where James became a vampire! Vampires are 9 on a scale of 10 for cool... next time James, go for the Chuck Norris look... its the only way to achieve a 10.