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Welcome to the blog!

After sojourning for four years in the Pacific NW and Central California, I'm now in my home state of Texas, residing in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area with my husband Jon.

I adore photographing food, pretty little things and people with personality and a story to tell. There's a lot of beauty to be found, often unexpectedly.

I have a BFA in Photography, a minor in creative writing and a collection of cameras and "props" that continues to grow.

Peruse the blog and enjoy.

- Melinda -

Harrison at 1 year

Thursday, February 9, 2012 Posted in Baby, Portraits

The last time I photographed this tyke he was just 2 months! Now look at him! Harrison at One Year Harrison’s parents, Donald & Irene are the most easy-going people to work with. They certainly are blessed with an easy-going kiddo! Not only was it cold & rainy outside, Harrison was running a bit of a fever complete with a runny nose. Poor baby! Between shots, mama had him wrapped in a blanky. But look at him, so good-natured and full of expression.

We began the session with prayer and the Lord worked everything out. Thank you, Lord.

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on hiatus…

Thursday, February 9, 2012 Posted in Personal

I know. I’ve been away and inactive on this blog for many, many months. We moved, then we went out of the country, then I was working full-time for nearly 7 months and just didn’t have the time to tend to my dear blog. Trying now to get back in the swing of things! Here goes!

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Sofia…

Sunday, October 9, 2011 Posted in People, Travel

Sofia, headshot & portrait Sofia…

When I met Sofia last May in Costa Rica I was immediately enchanted with her and was so impressed with her spunk, intelligence and attitude. I mean, look at her little stance all confident in her purple dress. A very assertive little thing. Definitely endearing in both appearance and personality.

Even at her young age I could see her keen strength and intelligence. I can’t wait to see what she’s like when she’s older.

And those eyes!!

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The Anderson Family 6/30/2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Posted in Family Portraits, Portraits

Wow. What a bunch of beautiful people. Left to right: Cherish, Jill, Drayden, Grandma Susie, Clint, Dycen and Chancey. Anderson Family with Grandma Anderson Family (silly face)

Five families in one day. Outdoors. In the summer…in Texas.

Lemme tell ya…that’s a family portrait marathon–with the sweltering Texas summer heat as our lovely backdrop. The crew and I were outdoors for about 6 hours. Or was it 8? Can’t remember. Heat fried my brain. Special thanks to my assistant, Zuri, and also to Ignacio & Martin, who shlepped all the heavy furniture & provided general assistance. Such a helpful crew!

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Jon & his best friend…

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Posted in Food, People, Personal

Jon and fish carcass What a fine lookin’ specimen. The fish, of course. Had to post this pic of Jon and his friend from our day off on our recent Costa Rica mission trip. Still need to post several photos for the previous Costa Rica posting, but had to share this. The photo on the left is now one of my top favorites of Jon. Great expression. I need to use the 50mm more often. It’s a good lens (it’s not the 1.4 but it still does a nice job.)