Last Sunday I hosted a bridal shower in honor of my little sister Kari. She will be getting married on August 1st in Gainesville. We had wine, cheese, cupcake pops, and lots of fun. In spite of a serious thunderstorm … Continue reading
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Lori & Justin’s Riviera Maya, Mexico Wedding Sneak Peek | Destination Wedding Photographers | Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa
06.08.09
weddings
weddings
Ever since we arrived back in Jacksonville last week we’ve been up to our eyeballs in work. I’ve been racing through my to do list as fast as I could so I could finally get my hands on Lori & … Continue reading
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kellie kano : Truly...stunning.
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Christina L : GORGEOUS!!!!! ROCKTABULOUS you two!!
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Tabitha : Love them! Girl you rocked it!
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Megan Beth : OH MY GOSH...are you serious??!?! THESE ARE AMAZING! look at that clear blue water. And ps...they are up to their waists in water! LOVE EM! Great job girl!
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Gwendolyn Tundermann : Megan Beth took the words out of my mouth. These are insanely gorgeous!
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adrian hitt : love the last one!
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Kathryn Brown : Speechless! All I can say is I am sneaking in your suitcases next trip and on that last image...BAMMM- you nailed it!
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Tara : I hate you! :D these are so freakin fantastic I was squeaking as I scrolled down and made Dani come in here and look. You guys rock!
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Liz : ..... Wow... Wow... Wow...
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Melanie : Thanks you guys! :) There is so much more to come too! :)
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Susan : These are FANTASTIC!!! Whoot!! Isn't Riviera Maya just beautiful??!!!
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Steph : A-M-Azing!! Love them.
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ohana photographers : that place in the last 4 shots looks familiar and ....awesome!
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Emily Beaty : Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
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Kim : Those are breathtaking photos! Could Tyler and I get married again, this time in Mexico with you guys calling the photography shots???
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Bonnie Hunnicutt : Helloooo gorgeous! These are insane! I want to get married again too! Same photographers, of course!
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Justin : WOW....great photos and beautiful couple. The locations are amazing.
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Mel McLellan : Oh my goodness! I thought I had commented on here already! Amaaaazing! Beautiful work guys! You rock! ;)
Putting it to a Vote!
Hello wonderful blog readers. As most of you know, Brad and I work together very well, balancing each other and bringing two different perspectives to our work. When I’m hitting my head up against a creative wall I can always … Continue reading
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audrey : wow, that's tough. they are both beautiful, but i think i'm leaning towards brad's pick. i like the clarity of it for this shot.
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ezra : Oh my...you two are fighting over something so small...but with that said, I do prefer Brad's rendition (same reason as Brad's)...but your's is good too Melanie...it's slightly different...
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Kristen Weaver : Hmm... I'm going to have to side with Brad on this one, too :)
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Jackie Beale : yay I love picture votes! ok, I'll have to go with the 1st one, brads, because the colors look more richer and I like the contrast :) The couple really pop in my humble opinion.
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Matt : I think I prefer the first one. It's such a magical moment as is, I don't think much else even needs to be done to it. Love the natural look of the rock wall behind them.
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Amy : I am going to have to go with Brad on this one.
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Danielle : Hmm.. I can't choose! I really like the colors and the "richness"of the first one (Brad's).. but I love the particle textures of Mel's.. So it's a toss up!! I think you guys should combine the 2.
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Kathryn Brown : Mel- You know how much I love you; I like both, but I do really like the colors of the first and how they pop. The image is AWESOME!!! Now kiss and make up and wrap up work early :)
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ezra : Brad...sorry...we might have put you on the couch...
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Jill Hayward : I have to agree with Brad . You are such a perfectionist and your work is so unique I'm so glad Lori and Justin discovered you, and John and I enjoyed your company at the wedding festivities!
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oeil : Mel- don't hate me, I pick the 1st one (the water is the main focus, not the "starry" texture on the 2nd, though it is a DARN AWESOME pic!
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Melanie : Well it looks like the Brads have it. I like the first one I just like the second one better. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I guess Brad better learn to edit so he can do some work of his own soon. haha
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emily ellis : really tough! mel i totally get what you are trying to do. its other worldly, floating in space, lost in eachother. but i also get how the natural beauty doesn't really need any help. Both are beautiful!
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Florida Brides Blog : Mel, I am going with Brad's photo! I like the background focus and the couple second! I love that you can see all the way down to the bottom of the water and see her dress in the bottom!!
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melody : Sorry mel, i loved all the pics from the wedding - being that this is my brother & new sister in law... but there's something about brad's a like more. i cannot wait to see the entire collection of them!
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Melanie : No worries everyone... I understand. Seriously my feelings aren't hurt. I took the shot and edited it both ways so either win somehow. ;)
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jason Woods : I will have to go with Brad on this one. I think the texture over the rock takes away from it. What an Awesome shot though. That must have been fun!
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Bonnie Hunnicutt : Are you kidding me? It's not even a toss up! Sorry, Brad you are so awesomely awesome and nicely nice, but I'm so goin with Mel! I love the texture, it makes it so surreal and dream-like! (which are basically synonyms, I know) The couple just pops right out at you from their insane surroundings! It actually gives me chills, can you insert mine and Jason's faces into it? :)You go girl!!
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Suwanee : The second bottom one, hands down! (O: Amazing photo!
We love love notes!
06.05.09
personal
personal
I was so happy to open up my mail today and receive this adorable Thank You card from Ashley & Nick. It always means so much to us to know we helped make our client’s wedding day absolutely perfect. Ashley … Continue reading
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Amanda & Brendan | Florida Lifestyle Photography
06.04.09
portraits
portraits
Meet Amanda. Super cute little bit of a thing with a smile that could light the way home on even the darkest of nights. Amanda is married to Brendan. Tall, ruggedly handsome, with mad engineering skills that NASA has on … Continue reading
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ohana photographers : super cute session! love the ear biting one!!
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Brooke Ashley Photography : OMGoodness what a BEAUTIFUL session!!! I looooove the colors!!! Amazing work
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Amanda McMahon : Mel and Brad, Thank you guys so much! and who knew that my husband was a model?! Seriously...HELLLLlO GQ! My parents were seeing these for the first time with us and they just kept saying WOW! We just love them....seriously....Love them SO much! I am going to hard a very difficult time picking! You guys rock my socks....or at in this case....a heel from one of my shoes that the ruins now have permanently!!! TOTALLY worth it!
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helen : These are wonderful shots. I've never seen Brendan look so good. And Amanda photographs beautifully close up
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Tara : Cool location! And hooray for braving the bat crap!!
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Becka @Studio222 Photography : GORGEOUS. I love the colors and tonings. What a fabulous couple!
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oeil photo : Mel and Brad! once I have this baby, you guys are doing my family photos :)))
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Dawn Gioia : Look at your gorgeous lady! You rock it!!!
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adrian hitt : i want a photo like the last one! ooh, the one of her leaning on his chest - so moving.
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Shannon : Oh how they grow up.....beautiful pixs you guys and props to the photographer!
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Steph : You guys always amaze me. I think 5 is my fav, the lighting is to die for and I totally hope you got some rad pictures with those white doors in the background. Jealous of the location. Maybe I need to move closer to Titusville. :)
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Melanie : Thanks everyone for all the comments! Amanda we are so thrilled you guys love your pictures. You were both incredible to work with and both so photogenic. Michelle, we would be honored to shoot your family once the new little addition arrives. Steph... I love that picture too! Thanks Becka... I had a lot of fun editing this session and playing with some the colors. Tara... Brendan was nearly attacked by a bat. We had a fly by that day. Thank you all so much for all your wonderful comments. :)
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Matt : Love the shot of her biting his ear. So funny and playful. All the shots are amazing as usual. The ruins are such a great location!
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Megan Beth : wow! They are one hot couple. Not to mention their KILLER eyes! whew...great job mel, love the locations and the posing...you need to come help me!
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Amanda McMahon : wow, thanks so much everyone...they did a wonderful job on our photos and we couldn't be happier!!!
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