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Tales of a post surgical photographer… by Melanie Watson


If you’ve been following my tweets for the past week or two, then you probably already know I recently had to have surgery on my left ankle.  The back story is, I have been having some ankle pain for a … Continue reading


  • Gwendolyn Tundermann : OMG! I thought it was just a simple surgery! But let's be glad that it was something that was fixed now instead of later when it could have been worse. Hope you are able to get back to being superwoman again soon!
  • adrian hitt, 10.28.09:
    adrian hitt : oh man, i feel for you! the longest i've ever been on crutches was a little over a week ... and it SUCKED! heal soon!
  • Kristen Morgan, 10.28.09:
    Kristen Morgan : mel mel mel! please drop me an email or a phone call and let me bring you lunch one day. it would be fun! :)
  • Tresa Harrison, 10.28.09:
    Tresa Harrison : I am glad to hear that everything went well. It looks like you are in good hands. Just wanted you to know that we were thinking about you. Feel better soon!
  • Tara, 10.28.09:
    Tara : Mechanical armpit extensions... you crack me up! Hope you're all better soon!
  • Ben, 10.29.09:
    Ben : Somehow, this isn't suprising. What's amazing is that Michelle and I had no idea how much you were hurting until we heard about the surgery. You rock. Enjoy the downtime and get well soon.
  • Michelle, 10.30.09:
    Michelle : Melanie, you are such a trooper, I had no idea and hope your recovery is fast! Brad, you were all over the place! Ya'll are such a great team :)
  • Amy, 10.30.09:
    Amy : Mel didn't you have issues with your ankle in high school?
  • Dereck, 11.01.09:
    Dereck : Dudette, Bummer. I hope you have speedy recovery. the photos you've shot make looking hurt seem like a great ol time. Take care.
  • Kellie Kano, 11.01.09:
    Kellie Kano : Here's to a speedy recovery, Mel! Glad to hear you're on the mend :)
  • Dereck Mateo, 11.02.09:
    Dereck Mateo : I sprained my ankle once mountain biking and had to ride back 3 miles to my car. But these shots you've taken make being down and out look great! Get well soon.

Jen & Jared’s Engagement Session | Jacksonville Wedding Photographers


When we met Jen and Jared a few months back there must have been something in the air that day.  It was like kismet or destiny or some other crazy term for awesome… I’m not kidding.  We walked into their … Continue reading


  • Julianne, 10.21.09:
    Julianne : Love the 2nd to last one!
  • Audrey, 10.21.09:
    Audrey : Gorgeous as always! My faves are on the brick pavers. Such neat patterns and color.
  • Matt, 10.22.09:
    Matt : So many great shots. I love the one of them with the tree with the red balloon in the background. Kind of ties everything together. Such a fun idea. Great job!
  • Emily Beaty, 10.22.09:
    Emily Beaty : What a fun session! I love the red balloon and huge tree!
  • Melanie, 10.22.09:
    Melanie : Thanks guys! We had so much fun shooting with these guys.
  • Mandy, 10.22.09:
    Mandy : These are some of my favorite engagement photos from you guys!
  • Hilary, 10.22.09:
    Hilary : OMG LOVEEEE the picture of them laying on the brick, and of course the red balloon!

Lucy and the Rapid Straps


So Brad’s new Rapid Straps came in today… and while he was playing with them Lucy decided she needed a new toy too.  Apparently laying on all the packaging makes it hers.  Poor girl… I guess we should have gotten … Continue reading


  • ron Henry, 10.16.09:
    ron Henry : This is such a cute shot.. can we use it on Blackrapid Buzz? A link to your blog.. thanks for using the Rstrap.
  • Kari, 10.19.09:
    Kari : I LOVE LULEEEE!

Holiday Boudoir Marathon | Jacksonville Boudoir Photographers


The holidays are just around the corner and its time to sign up for the last boudoir marathon of the year! Knock his socks off… literally… this year with one of our signature Little Black Book albums. Sign up now … Continue reading


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Everything’s Amazing and no one is Happy…


I just saw this AMAZING clip from the Conan O’Brien Show posted on the Wide Open Spaces blog and HAD to share it with you all.  Seriously I’m still giggling to myself as I type this.  Conan interviews comedian Louis … Continue reading


  • Sarah Henson, 10.20.09:
    Sarah Henson : I have seen this before and loved it! SO true! I had to watch it again...maybe it's good to do that every once in a while so I don't become that "non-contributing zero."