Category Archives: personal

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!

Jacksonville Sunset

01.20.09 personal |

Last week after hours of painting the giant bridal show walls I went inside to clean up and take Lucy on her evening walk. As I stepped back into the open garage I noticed everything was lit up bright pink. … Continue reading →

  • Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography, 01.20.09:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography : Stunning! I think I remember that sunset because I commented to my hubby about it.

    Your community looks a lot like mine. Is it a Pulte community?
  • Star, 01.20.09:
    Star : wow! Beautiful!
  • ohana photographers-david and kimi, 01.25.09:
    ohana photographers-david and kimi : the sunsets have been bad ace lately!

Ghosts of Christmas Past

12.22.08 personal |

A few days ago I was at my parents house for an early Christmas celebration when I came across this photo from a Christmas long long ago. My mom likes to laugh and point out that Adam and Kari are … Continue reading →

  • Stephanie Lynn Photography, 12.24.08:
    Stephanie Lynn Photography : Cute Christmas Card!! :)
  • Sentimental Visions Photography, 12.24.08:
    Sentimental Visions Photography : OMG!!! That is sooooooooo cuteee!!!!

    Merry Christmas!!

    ~Susan
  • Sublime Studios, 12.24.08:
    Sublime Studios : your Christmas card is too fun!
  • Sentimental Visions Photography, 12.24.08:
    Sentimental Visions Photography : Awesome!!! I looove the card, soo cute!!
    ~christina
  • Hannah, 12.24.08:
    Hannah : I love it, but now now more cute blogs until I see a sneak peek of 11/22/08!!! I'm dying with anticipation!
  • Catie, 12.25.08:
    Catie : I'm super jealous b/c I never had a Billabong jacket
  • Dara, 12.26.08:
    Dara : Those are some sexy legs!!! Seriously...I LOVE it!
  • ohana photographers-david and kimi, 01.01.09:
    ohana photographers-david and kimi : whoa i think i have a school pic of me in adam's exact outfit! yah, with the pegged jeans an all!
  • Kelly Hendricks, 01.01.09:
    Kelly Hendricks : Gosh, you are so right about the Billabong jacket....and Bongo jeans and Shark watches (more my middle school years). :)

    Love the Christmas card too!
  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 01.16.09:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : By the way... thanks so much for my card! I still have it up on our bay window area.. even if Christmas is over :)

Tacky Sweater Holiday Party

12.06.08 personal |

Last night Brad and I hosted our first annual Tacky Sweater Holiday Party. We had a great group of friends, tons of food and lots of fun playing celebrity and catch phrase. Here are some photos of all the super … Continue reading →

  • Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography, 12.06.08:
    Gwendolyn Tundermann Photography : Ya'll are bringing tacky back! You make tacky sexy! : )

    Love the last one. That is hilarious!
  • Ginger Dupre, 12.06.08:
    Ginger Dupre : Melanie and Brad-Loved your party theme! Great sweaters. The Halloween party looked like a blast too!
  • Katie Higginbotham, 12.06.08:
    Katie Higginbotham : You guys look awesome! I'm so bummed I couldn't come. LOVE Christina & LeRoy's sweaters! lol.
  • Sentimental Visions Photography, 12.06.08:
    Sentimental Visions Photography : HAAAHAHAHAAAA OMG! What a fun night! We have to get together again! Such a great time :)
    ~c
  • ohana photographers -david and kimi, 12.07.08:
    ohana photographers -david and kimi : that stocking is the bomb! hilarious!!
  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 12.07.08:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : Omigosh!! I'm loving Erin's sweater! How did she pull that off? :) Looks like ya'll had a blast.. and bummer that we got out from another party too late.. we really had our tacky sweaters in the car too.. not as creative like the rest, though.. Thanks for posting the pix :)
  • Star Bradshaw Photography, 12.07.08:
    Star Bradshaw Photography : Had a great time!!
  • Jaime, 12.07.08:
    Jaime : I will NEVER miss one of your parties again! So sorry---trapped with kids & no hubby to attend. Looks like yall had a blast!! Such a great idea!
  • Sentimental Visions Photography, 12.08.08:
    Sentimental Visions Photography : Awww...for some reason I'm feeling a little ashamed....hahahaaa!! Thanks for having us it was FUN! Great seeing/meeting everyone!!
  • Kara Pennington Photography, 12.08.08:
    Kara Pennington Photography : Good times, good times :)
  • Toni, 12.09.08:
    Toni : I love the tacky sweaters, great idea for a party!
    I am planning host a cute holiday party with my fiance but now I want to do a tacky sweater theme!

    We have plenty of Christmas cardigans that are cheesy, I would just make sure I wore my gorgeous diamond earrings my fiance bought me from www.idonowidont.com with my tacky santa sweater to balance out the fashion!

    Great photos!
  • Shelia Stone, 12.17.08:
    Shelia Stone : So freakin Funny!!What a fun idea! Hey Melanie, it's shelia from the Image X workshop..this chica from Japan! Wanted to say hi!

UF Tradition Keepers

11.10.08 personal, portraits |

Brad recently brought it to my attention that I never blogged about our bus photo. This blog is way over due considering the picture has been riding around Gainesville on one of the University of Florida buses for nearly a … Continue reading →

  • ohana photographers-david and kimi, 11.10.08:
    ohana photographers-david and kimi : how friggin awesome is that!!!! awesome shot too! umm...is that a real alligator ;)
  • Sentimental Visions Photography, 11.10.08:
    Sentimental Visions Photography : How sweet is that?!
    ~c
  • Stacy, 11.11.08:
    Stacy : That is so awesome girlie! Congrats!
  • Corinna Hoffman Photography, 11.12.08:
    Corinna Hoffman Photography : Awesome, Team Mel & Brad!! Maybe you can ask the Alumni Program to photo credit you guys on the bus ad..hey, free advertising ;-)
  • Scarlett Lillian, 11.18.08:
    Scarlett Lillian : LOL Too funny!
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