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Lifestyle, our passion...that is how we describe what we do.  It's the day to day, remember when, wish I could have been there type of moments.  It's real life captured forever...not only in a photograph, but in your hearts, your minds, your souls.  We truly are thankful for this role God has blessed us with.  We look forward to sharing these moments, along with our journey, in this crazy place called life.

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February 20, 2012

Happy Monday!  I've been excited to share these precious photos with you.  They make me want to have a baby girl all over again.  I love that I get to capture this sweet time for them...they make my job so incredibly easy.  Much love to the 3 of you! xo!

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Vangie Lindner says:

Really good pictures--so sweet

(02.20.12 @ 01:04 PM)
Shelly says:

Her little outfits are so adorable! Beautiful pics, Mel!

(02.20.12 @ 03:00 PM)
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February 13, 2012

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Oh, how we love Jeff and Heather.  We had so much fun at their wedding day in 2008, and since then, they have become very dear friends of ours.  We've been able to get together with them several times over the past number of years from Cubs games to weddings to the new addition of Harry.  You have already seen them on our blog several times over the past year:  HERE and HERE

Well, they are back and last fall marked the milestone for little Harry's 6 month session  We embraced those beautiful fall temps and had a wonderful time.  It's hard to believe he will be one soon.  From their wedding to the present day...time continues to fly.  Much love and hugs to the 3 of you!



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February 13, 2012

You may be thinking I'm stuck in 2011. :)  Well, I am...sort of.  We had one of our busiest falls and trying to share everything with you, on top of the rest of the workflow, is going a bit slower than planned.  So, in an effort to join the blogging world of 2012, I am going to speed up the process a bit.  There are going to be some new changes coming around the corner in regards to blogging, sessions and weddings, so stay tuned for what's in store.  In the meantime, check out the next two families.

I've had the honor of capturing Makayla since she was a newborn.  She is quite the gift to her mommy and daddy and I love that I was able to capture these sweet moments for them.  Hugs to the 3 of you and I look forward to seeing you guys again soon!  xoxo



And, meet the Ritter family. :)  We got to know them a few years back when we shot Molly and Brandon's wedding.  I'm pretty sure I laughed myself to tears several times throughout their session.  It's always wonderful to have familiar faces on our blog.  Can't wait to see you all again!  Hugs to you!



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February 8, 2012

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So many of our portrait clients were, first, our wedding clients.  I have mentioned that several times on here and thought it might be fun to relive the past a bit.  Mark and Jess got married in August of 2008.  They had such an amazing day...still remember it as though it were yesterday. :)  Well, after living in Atlanta for several years, they decided to move back to Indiana just before their little man was born.  I am so glad they are back and loved getting to know Owen last fall.  I look forward to seeing them again soon.  Hugs to the 3 of you!


Jessica says:

Thanks Mel! I LOVE these pictures! They never get old to me.

(02.12.12 @ 07:35 PM)
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February 8, 2012

Having neighbors is a wonderful thing...especially when your kids are the same ages (for the most part) as their kids.  We have loved getting to know the Senefeld family and are so thankful for their friendship.  Here's to more walks, playing outside, spontaneous dinners and waiting for the bus.  Hugs to you!

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