I am so excited to be announcing my first annual valentines themed mini session. Spaces are limited so book your session early.
Date: Jan 21 2012
Time: 10am -4pm
Location: Drayton Valley
Sessions are open for children of all ages, one half hour session per person. Studio decor and props will be in the theme if LOVE.
Each session will include 1/2hr shooting time, 6-9 fully edited proofs viewable in a private online gallery.
1- 8x10 ready to frame print of your favorite pose from your gallery.
50 custom valentine bookmarks with a pose of your choice to give out to family and friends.
All this for $100.00
Additional prints my be ordered after you view your gallery at regular individual print pricing.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase 3 accordion albums with photos from your gallery (these are excellent gifts for family)
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Friday, December 30, 2011
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Baby
Our beautiful baby girl arrived on April 5. She was 8 days late, but decided she was ready to meet us just in time (3hours before I was to be induced, thank goodness)
Our first daughter is so happy to have a little sister. She is such a big help around the house and while I try out my props on our little angel.
Our first daughter is so happy to have a little sister. She is such a big help around the house and while I try out my props on our little angel.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Mini sessions - Portfolio Building day
I had such a great day a few weekends ago with some great families. Building my portfolio with mini sessions was such a great experience, so many different people and a full day of shooting. We were able to get some really awesome shots of some supper cute kids and great looking family members too.
I was even able to get in a cake smash for a friends daughter, I will definitely be doing that again it was so much fun!
I was even able to get in a cake smash for a friends daughter, I will definitely be doing that again it was so much fun!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Giveaway Winner Announced
Congratulations Linda!You are the winner of my very first giveaway!
Please contact me as to claiming your prize.
Shared on Facebook--wonderful work Melanie!! Linda
I would like to thank all those who participated in my giveaway and I am looking forward to offering more great items in even more giveaways! I had a lot of fun and hope you all did too.
Results from http://www.random.org/
Friday, February 11, 2011
Here is my first giveaway!
I am a photographer and prop maker so I thought what better way to share my work is to do a giveaway!
One-of-a-kind Infant Hammock Photography Prop / décor item
OR
50% OFF a local photo shoot (max 4 people)
Your choice.
About the Hammock:
I designed and made this hammock with love and I know whoever wins this item will enjoy it as well.
It is made strong with 2 skeins of yarn at once, secure crochet stitches. Please remember that this is a prop or décor item and children should never be left alone in one.
Care: Machine washable and dry or hang to dry if you prefer.
This would be a great addition to any prop stash, bring it along to your infant photo session.
This hammock can be used in a multitude of ways:
· infants
· Older babies (when stretched)
· Stork pod (fold in half and clip the back
· Just lie-down flat and show off the great colors
· There is a lot of room for different poses for the baby you may be shooting
P.S if you are not a photographer – Hang children’s toys within this hammock for a cute bedroom décor item.
About my Photo shoot:
Photo shoot option may be in my studio or onsite with natural light, which ever is more convenient for your family (weather permitting.) All of my sessions include 1- 1 ½ hr shoot, minor editing if needed or requested (B&W/sepia options), 11x14 stretched canvas print and a CD with all your great pictures so you can make as many prints, whenever you want. This is a great prize as well as above. Treasure your family and their memories with quality photos
So here is how to enter:
1. like my fan page on Facebook and click share on the link to this contest – come back here and comment that you have shared – one entry
2. Go to my etsy shop and come back and comment here with your favourite item - one entry.
3. follow me on Twitter – comment here – one entry.
The winner will be chosen via random.com on Monday Feb 21.
Good luck and have fun
Mélanie
Celebrating 100 Fans on my Facebook Page!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
One of my great creations
I designed and made this hammock with love hence the red. With Valentine ’s Day coming up just around the corner I know many of my fellow photographers are doing red Love themed shoots and this would be a great addition to any prop stash.
This hammock is large enough to be used in a multitude of ways:
· Multiple infants
· Older babies
· Stork pod (fold in half and clip the back
· Just lie-down flat and show off the great colors
· There is a lot of room for different poses for the baby you may be shooting
You can purchase the hammock or pattern at my etsy shop. http://www.mmeckel.etsy.com/ 
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Photography and Editor
I have photo shop elements 7.0 and am loving all the great options for editing my photos in my post work. I have even acquired some really great actions and can't wait to explore more of my options with this great program. I know it doesn’t have as many options as a full version like CS3 but I think it will fill the purpose. It is so easy to use and with all the great tutorials online I am really getting the hang of it. I am making sure that I am all polished up on my editing before my Kids Mini session Marathon hoping to schedule for Feb.
Here is a sample of one of the great projects that I worked on yesterday. The original picture was taken with a 10mpx Pentax DSLR, with natural light and a great winter day so the sky was amazing. The second was modified and edited in Photo Shop Elements 7.0. Any feedback will be appreciated.
Here is a sample of one of the great projects that I worked on yesterday. The original picture was taken with a 10mpx Pentax DSLR, with natural light and a great winter day so the sky was amazing. The second was modified and edited in Photo Shop Elements 7.0. Any feedback will be appreciated.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Logo
I have made a final decission, My logo is complete and I love it, includes my fav color combo and everything.
I tried quite a few different ideas but came down to this one. Feel free to let me know what you think.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I WON!
I WON!
Woo-Hoo!
Thanks to shabbyLane Boutique for such a great giveaway!
I cant wait to use my Camera strap cover durring photo shoots!
Become a fan on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/shabby
Don't forget her blog www.shabbylaneboutique.blogspot.com
and her etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/shabbylanebaby Where you can... purchase from a wide range of infant and toddler headbands, Way to cute!
Don't forget her blog www.shabbylaneboutique.blogspo
and her etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/shabb
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Giveaways and Promo codes
We all enjoy FREE STUFF so here are a few spots that are offering up really great items for FREE!
A BLOGTASTIC EXTRAVAGANZA!
There are over 100 blogs participating in this giveaway with over $13,000, definitely worth checking out. There are also links there to participating bloggers with more giveaway opportunities as well.
There are over 100 blogs participating in this giveaway with over $13,000, definitely worth checking out. There are also links there to participating bloggers with more giveaway opportunities as well.
Tracy often has great giveaways on her blog, this one speaks to me a lot as it is a cool accessory for my Camera and everyone loves looking good when taking pictures. You will also find links to her Facebook fan page and her ETSY shop on her blog as well.
One of a Kind Mod Boots Size 7
Joyfolie has weekly giveaways, website, Blog and ETSY Shop. Check out her great designs.
And to top it all off I have a promo code 1LOVE for my ETSY shop
10% OFF your order!
Have fun shopping!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Photography Portfolio
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Welome Back
Well my Christmas Holiday was absolutely spectacular. We spent a lot of time with family and friends, I was able to give out a lot of great homemade gifts this year and they are all well loved by the recipients. We took a few nights at the "Big Mall" with our daughter as a special vacation, just the three of us before the baby comes. To top it all off I received a bunch of equipment for my very first Photography studio! I am so excited, I can’t wait to clear out the rest of my scrapbooking room and take advantage of this space before it the nursery. he he he. I need to get in some studio practise before I book some outside clients that I already have asking for bookings. Well, better go finish that room...
TTYL
TTYL
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