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Hannah and Dean’s Miami Wedding | Destination Wedding Photographers

01.31.09 weddings |

In late November, Hannah and Dean had the most beautiful wedding in a secluded private villa in Coconut Grove, FL. Villa Woodbine was the perfect setting for the intimate gathering these two wanted on their wedding day. Because Hannah and … Continue reading →

  • Sentimental Visions Photography, 01.31.09:
    Sentimental Visions Photography : I loooove that ring shot! Gorgeous pics guys!!
    ~christina
  • Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography, 02.01.09:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography : Beautiful! The ring shot is also my favorite.
  • Star Bradshaw Photography, 02.01.09:
    Star Bradshaw Photography : Another impeccable job you two! Those little girls were so adorable too!
  • Stephanie Lynn Photography, 02.02.09:
    Stephanie Lynn Photography : I love the overview shot of the garden wedding. You rock Mel!
  • Melanie Watson, 02.02.09:
    Melanie Watson : Thanks girls... it was a really great wedding to be a part of. Lots of fun details to use... and we loved the balconies that let us shoot down on all the action. :)
  • ohana photographers-david and kimi, 02.03.09:
    ohana photographers-david and kimi : niiiiice!! love the 3rd to last shot!!!
  • Rachael Earl, 02.03.09:
    Rachael Earl : Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
  • Suwanee Lennon Photography, 02.04.09:
    Suwanee Lennon Photography : How beautifully you captured this wedding! I'm tearing up at those photos of when the b&g first meet....(O: They are going to treasure these photos for a life time! Good work Melanie.

Mary Evelyn & Greg’s Nashville Engagement Session | Destination Wedding Photographers

01.29.09 engagements |

On a freezing but beautiful New Years Day in downtown Nashville, Brad and I met up with one of our adorable destination wedding couples, Mary Evelyn and Greg, to shoot some engagement photos. Its always fun to finally meet with … Continue reading →

  • Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography, 01.29.09:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography : They are very cute! I LOVE her jacket. Is it vintage?
  • janine kaye, 01.29.09:
    janine kaye : they are such a cute couple. Gorgeous images (as always chickie!)..love how they feel..makes me all warm and fuzzy!!
  • Anonymous, 01.29.09:
    Anonymous : How sweet is that!? Adorable couple, great work Mel and Bradford :)
  • ohana photographers-david and kimi, 01.31.09:
    ohana photographers-david and kimi : love how happy they look at this session!! the flare shots are my favs!

Jacksonville PUG Night Shoot | Jacksonville Wedding Photographers

01.28.09 photographers, portraits |

Last night was the third Jacksonville PUG meeting. For those of you who aren’t photographers, PUG is short for Pictage Users Group. Its a great way for local photographers to meet up and network as well as learn some fun … Continue reading →

  • Kara Pennington Photography, 01.28.09:
    Kara Pennington Photography : These look great! Love the textures :)
  • ohana photographers-david and kimi, 01.28.09:
    ohana photographers-david and kimi : there's a lot of "dongs" in that group. sorry couldn't resist. love your shots and the pp is..wait...hahaha..i said pp, okay i'm good. awesome!!
  • Flaire Weddings and Events, 01.28.09:
    Flaire Weddings and Events : These are great Mel! The last one is my absolute favorite! Too bad we didn't have more time to just "chat" -- I love your work!

    ~Cassie
  • Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography, 01.28.09:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography : Oh, how beautiful! The last one is gorgeous, but I also love the 4th from the bottom. Very nice! : )
  • Stephanie Lynn Photography, 01.28.09:
    Stephanie Lynn Photography : As usual, Amazing work! I love all the texture you added to make these really unique. You are awesome!
  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 01.28.09:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : These rock, Mel! Love the textures too!! I have no earthly idea on how to do those! LOL Haha.. that's a cool shot of myself thinking hard (or probably talking to my camera--hah!!).

    xoxo
  • Tara, NFC Photography and Makeup Design, 01.28.09:
    Tara, NFC Photography and Makeup Design : Awesome shots, looks like fun!
  • Melanie Watson, 01.28.09:
    Melanie Watson : Thanks everyone for all the wonderful compliments. I like how the textures turned out too. They always look extra dramatic at night and really seemed to compliment the foggy atmosphere we had.

    Hi Cassie... we will just have to get together another time to make up for the lack of chit chat last night. :)

    Thanks Tara... it was a lot of fun. Especially getting a chance to talk to people I don't see often.

    Dave & Kimi - I cannot tell you how often I sang "dong dong dong dong dong" to the tune of Sisco's Thong Song last night. In my head of course but yeah... lots of dongage. Jacksonville loves Gary Fong for sure! :)
  • Brian @ DLweddings, 01.30.09:
    Brian @ DLweddings : Awesome work! And I bet mr. fong is very pleased with himself and his little dome;)

I love surprises in the mail!

personal, photographers |

How excited was I the other day when I opened the mailbox to find an unexpected package just waiting for me inside?! It was a little thank you gift from a photographer friend of mine out in Washington state. Suwanee … Continue reading →

  • Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography, 01.28.09:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography : How sweet of her... literally!
  • www.suwaneephotographyblog.com, 01.28.09:
    www.suwaneephotographyblog.com : You are welcome. Hope the sweets treat you well and thank you again for your genuine kindness! You are the best!! (O:

Swoozie’s Bridal Showcase

01.25.09 engagements, personal, weddings |

Recently, Brad and I were chosen to be the preferred photographers for Swoozie’s first Bridal Showcase. We were a part of a handful of vendors chosen to participate at this unique event. This was such a wonderful opportunity for brides … Continue reading →

  • ohana photographers-david and kimi, 01.25.09:
    ohana photographers-david and kimi : lovin your set up guys! and how cool are the giveaways!
  • Stacy, 01.25.09:
    Stacy : What an awesome store for Brides!! Looks fab again but wouldn't expect anything but that from you guys ;)
  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 01.26.09:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : Awesome, guys! I love Swoozies :)
  • Melanie Watson, 01.26.09:
    Melanie Watson : Thanks guys. It really was a cool event to be a part of... very relaxed and low key. I was jealous of the brides because I wanted some of those awesome freebies for myself.
  • Kari, 01.28.09:
    Kari : Do you think Swoozie's would mind if I tried to live there? You should ask Erin if that is a possibility. Seriously, I love that store!