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Sapelo Island, GA | Destination Wedding Photography

04.21.09 weddings |

This past weekend, we were on an adventure… an adventure to one of Georgia’s rural barrier islands.  Sapelo Island is where Bonnie & Jason held their wedding weekend and we were there Friday and Saturday to capture all the excitement.  … Continue reading →

  • Jen Harvey, 04.21.09:
    Jen Harvey : Holy Gorgeous dress!!!!! WOW!!!! you guys are sooooo great!!! gah!
  • Tara, 04.21.09:
    Tara : Lookin good! Totally diggin that last one!!
  • Megan Beth, 04.21.09:
    Megan Beth : OMG! I am in LOVE with that last image! You guys are so amazing! Plus the second to last one is fab as well! Can't WAIT to see the rest. Chop. Chop.
  • Susan, 04.21.09:
    Susan : Very nice! Can't wait to see more!
  • Kathryn Brown, 04.21.09:
    Kathryn Brown : Wow- so classic and romantic...you two NEVER disapoint- love ya!
  • Star, 04.22.09:
    Star : Loving that last one!!
  • Melanie, 04.22.09:
    Melanie : Thanks for the love. I love the last shot as well. Her dress was stunning and that atrium was just too cool to pass up.

Solutions Bridal Shabby Chic Event

04.19.09 personal |

It has been a busy weekend!  Thursday evening, Brad and got all dressed up in our shabbiest chic formal wear and headed over to Solutions Bridal in Gainesville to attend their Shabby Chic Soiree.  The music was playing, the sangria … Continue reading →

  • Bradford, 04.20.09:
    Bradford : ... I might just have to get me a hat like this... but one that fits.
  • Melanie, 04.21.09:
    Melanie : Yeah I guess I should have prefaced that the PhoBooth came with props... ours just happened to match out clothes. The hat and boa were not ours... Brad actually went dressed up as the stereotypical sports fan that refuses to dress up... complete with a baseball cap, sneakers, jeans and a fairly wrinkled shirt. It was awesome.
  • Kathryn Brown, 04.21.09:
    Kathryn Brown : How Fun!!! I love the pics :)
  • janine kaye, 04.29.09:
    janine kaye : you 2 look so cute!!!! xxx jk

Chelsea & Matt’s Engagement Sneak Peek | Jacksonville Wedding Photography

04.15.09 engagements |

Today Brad and I met up with one of our favorite couples… Chelsea and Matt!  Atlantic Beach was the setting for their engagement session and we were blessed with absolutely perfect weather.  We had an incredible time with these two … Continue reading →

  • Kathryn Brown, 04.15.09:
    Kathryn Brown : LOVE the balcony shot! Great lighting :)
  • Megan Beth, 04.15.09:
    Megan Beth : hot damn girl...these are awesome! I think the last is my fav :)
  • Gwendolyn Tundermann, 04.15.09:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann : Love the tones on the B&W image. You had some gorgeous lighting in these!
  • Kari, 04.16.09:
    Kari : The last one is the bomb diggity! What a HOT couple! :O)
  • janine kaye, 04.16.09:
    janine kaye : stunning! love the balcony one..and the last one..wow!
  • Last Forty Percent, 04.16.09:
    Last Forty Percent : Love the balcony shot - wow! And the colouring of the last photo is awesome. Great session!! - bri
  • Bradford, 04.16.09:
    Bradford : Thanks!! The last two shots are good examples of the Brad-Mel ninja combo. I get the shot and Mel knocks it out with her rad finishing skillz. I'm nothing without her!
  • Steph, 04.17.09:
    Steph : I agree, the last shot. Hot Hot Hot!! Although the second one is pretty nice too. You guys always make me jealous of your rad skillz, the shooting & the finishing!
  • ohana photographers - david & kimi, 04.18.09:
    ohana photographers - david & kimi : last 2 are bomb sauce mel!!!
  • Kellie Kano, 04.18.09:
    Kellie Kano : The orange wall is hot, hot, hot! Gorgeous shots!
  • ohana photographers - david & kimi, 04.19.09:
    ohana photographers - david & kimi : we were in your neck of the woods the other day. well way below your neck in miami, but whatever!
  • Emily Beaty, 04.20.09:
    Emily Beaty : Mel, I've seen your name on other blogs and just wanted to stop by & say hello. I love the use of the sun in the first two. Also, that orange wall is awesome!
  • Melanie, 04.21.09:
    Melanie : Thanks everyone. Baxters in FL!?!?! I thought it felt extra awesome around here recently. Too bad you guys were in Miami. Everyone knows Jax is where its at!!! ;) So it looks like the orange wall is the winner. We barely made it before that shadow crept up and chopped their heads off. The sun was setting fast. I will have to post another from that series later to show it chopping their heads off. It actually turned out kind of cool.

Desert Bridal Session with Victor Sizemore | Las Vegas Wedding Photography

04.13.09 weddings |

Back in February while I was at WPPI in Las Vegas, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to shoot a desert bridal session along side Victor Sizemore and a handful of other fabulous photographers.  After long last, here … Continue reading →

  • Mel McLellan, 04.13.09:
    Mel McLellan : Gorgeous bride, gorgeous images and I am so in love with those trunks!!
  • kara pennington, 04.13.09:
    kara pennington : GORGEOUS!!!
  • jennifer adams, 04.13.09:
    jennifer adams : STUNNING! Ridiculous really. Awesome job as always.
  • Stephanie, 04.13.09:
    Stephanie : AMAZING! These are probably some of the most amazing photos you two have ever done. The dress, the props, the location. What a great session from Vegas. You guys rocked it!
  • Melanie, 04.13.09:
    Melanie : Thanks ladies! Mel... the trunks were awesome! Victor said he found them all on Craigslist really cheap. Hi Steph, I have to hand it to Victor for setting up an awesome shoot. Everything came together beautifully. The model is actually one of his brides and she was so awesome braving the 30 degree temps. for us.
  • Gwendolyn Tundermann, 04.13.09:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann : This is the most stunning bridal session I have ever seen anyone do... ANYWHERE!! The location is gorgeous alone, but the bride, THAT DRESS, those trunks, and your amazing creativity... all ingredients for one hell of a sexy photo shoot!!
  • Liz Golden, 04.13.09:
    Liz Golden : Wow... Mel... I just might have to become Brad's blog stalker too! LOL! These are amazing!
  • heather, 04.13.09:
    heather : the girl, the DRESS, the SHOES! and i love the how the trunk is stocked with fur! confused by the rope though. ;) anyways, it is amazing!!1
  • Stacy, 04.13.09:
    Stacy : Wow...like seriously wow!! Picking my jaw up - don't forget us little peeps k ;) Fab job guys!
  • sarah, 04.13.09:
    sarah : Wow! Love, love, LOVE them! Great job!
  • janine kaye, 04.14.09:
    janine kaye : what a sensational dress..love the detail. And your images..wow! love the textures and the feel of all of them. Stunning!! you rock chickie babe! xx
  • lyndsay h-almeida, 04.14.09:
    lyndsay h-almeida : these are incredible! i love how the sky looks in the really wide shots-WOW!!! ps-your new blog seriously rocks. way to go you two!
  • Star, 04.14.09:
    Star : WOW!!!! absolutely stunning work Mel!!
  • Christina, 04.14.09:
    Christina : Gorgeous!! I'm loving the look and feel to these! My fave is of her with the clear shot of the mountains behind her (numba 10)..stunning!!!
  • Melanie, 04.15.09:
    Melanie : Wow... I am definitely feeling lots of love on this post! Lyndsay, thanks for the blog compliments too. Brad worked really hard on it and I'm so proud of him. Thank you all again. PS: this was the session where my lens got stuck on my camera. Thank God for back up cameras!
  • Last Forty Percent, 04.15.09:
    Last Forty Percent : These are stunning. I don't even have words for how beautiful these are - wow! - brianna
  • adrian hitt, 04.15.09:
    adrian hitt : ooh, la la!! so gorgeous. and the new blog looks FANTABULOUS! sorry i haven't been here in so long! absolutely love the trunks and dry lake bed.
  • ohana photographers - david & kimi, 04.18.09:
    ohana photographers - david & kimi : oooo day-am!! these are sa-mokin!!!
  • Kathryn Brown, 04.21.09:
    Kathryn Brown : OK- I am going to Vegas next year and not leaving your side :) B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.!
  • Suwanee, 04.22.09:
    Suwanee : MY, MY, MY!!! WOWIE gorgeous!

Danielle & Paul’s Wedding | Jacksonville Wedding Photography

04.11.09 weddings |

Last month I had the opportunity to do some second shooting for my friend Ezra.  He is a super cool photographer here in Jacksonville and I just love his laid back approach to life and photography.  When he contacted me … Continue reading →

  • Megan Beth, 04.11.09:
    Megan Beth : wow! love the dress shots, love the shoe shots, love the flower shots...amazing job! they are fab!
  • ezra, 04.11.09:
    ezra : THANK YOU! You are awesome...I had so much fun...hopefully we can work together again soon...or at least hang-out at your new pad and play Bob Marley really loud for your neighbor!
  • ohana photographers - david & kimi, 04.11.09:
    ohana photographers - david & kimi : what a cute couple! her dress is fricken awesome! love the shot on the library steps!
  • Gwendolyn Tundermann, 04.11.09:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann : Your shots always take my breath away, but I really LOVE the shot of her standing on the gravel with her eyes closed clutching her bouquet with both hands. It's just beautiful!
  • christina LeMarr, 04.12.09:
    christina LeMarr : I'm loving this wedding at the library!! That dress rocks! Lovin this couple!
  • heather, 04.12.09:
    heather : love it! i really dig the shot with everyone on the steps. and her shoes are amazing! i don't blame you at all! p.s. i love the shot that's on the front page right now- the ceremony with the chairs arranged in a semi-circle! gorgeous!
  • janine kaye, 04.14.09:
    janine kaye : gorgeous dress, gorgeous images!!! xxx jk p.s. I have a thing for shoes too..so you are not alone!
  • adrian hitt, 04.15.09:
    adrian hitt : LOVE her dress and veil!