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When I first looked into having a blog. I researched what a blog “actually was”. A blog is intended to be an online diary
To the customer from the business owner. At professional photographers of America seminars, they say to talk about your life… and most important, every post SHOULDN”T be photography related. This post is kind of personal…
As a professional photographer, I feel that the greatest thing that I can do for my client… IS TO BE UNIQUE!
And in my own way- do things different for them. Not always the same pose that worked last week, and definitely not one that I saw on a website of a photographer in the same town. I don’t understand that… If you want to copy off another photographer, do a google search for photographer in California. There are an abundance of awesome photographers from all over the world who do incredible work. We live in a small town and some things just don’t go unnoticed….
I am honored to see that one in particular likes my work so well…But come on people- Can we not be creative on our own? BE CREATIVE IN YOUR MIND, And tell YOUR clients story from YOUR point of view. That is what they hired you for. I often plan for hours and dig deep into my creative side to make my clients portraits look like no other. After all that is the joy of being a professional photographer— Telling the story how YOU see it.
Wow, doesn’t it feel great sometimes to just talk about how you feel? As a woman, sometimes just getting “it” of your chest, can open up a brand new day… Especially when it is something that has been on your mind for months.
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A sneak peak for mom and dad… I Couldn’t resist showing off some shots from this session… I am not sure we could even try to pose these shots…This family didn’t have to be told how to have fun just rolling in the grass… Something told me they had done this before. Enjoy!
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Wow people… where is the beach? A family and I went to the beach for family pictures last week and when we got there…there was no beach. My first thought was that this family would be dissatisfied with pictures at the beach- if their were no beach. We had no choice with daylight ending shortly to stay at the location we were at. We did our best to get the water in the background and we also did some shots by the bridge. When Rachel go the proofs back, boy was I wrong. She loved them… This beach scene is one that I will use again….
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Congratulations to Brian Resenbeck and Kiona Kunkler for winning King and Queen at your 2008 Morp. Also, congratulations to Levi Weddle and Natascha Tooley for winning Prince and Princess. Everyone looked so grown up, it was sad… Sad to us parents who still see our children as children. Anyways…how exciting for them to come home with roses, crowns, and sashes.
Thanks to Hedi and Nicole for putting on such a memorable event. Along with all the work that they both put into making MORP a wonderful evening for the kids. It was a night they will remember forever…
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I am sure some of you have noticed that the new website is up and running. Our servers will take time to generate to the web completely. So be patient! We are excited to have out into the world, our new site that Gina and I have worked hours and hours to complete. Make sure you turn up your speakers when you view the home page. This song will make you want to dance in your seat!!!
Also, while we are introducing all to our new website. All are welcome to come to the studio and see for yourself the fresh and exciting changes that have also taken place on the inside. After months of hard work and lots of long hours, we are ready for our busy season. Come out to take a visit, we’ll give you a certificate for a free 8×10, just for stopping by. See you soon!!!
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They look so sweet and innocent. The pastel colors tell a story all by itself.
Sometimes the best pictures, don’t even show a face. thanks allstotts, we enjoy your kids!
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I dropped a box of cereal last week all over the kitchen floor. My instant thought was- how cute would that be for a picture. And boy was I right!! With each touch of the shutter on my camera. I could image what graden would have been saying if the could only say complete sentences.
“come on dad, just let me finish…” Hope you enjoy these shots as much as I do… Thanks Tiff and Brady-We loved your messy boy!
Thanks to my clients who love us dearly… Words cannot express what a business owner feels when she receives testimonials like these. We really don’t have a designated place for testimonials to be seen by others, so I thought I would add them here on the blog. Thanks again ladies…Your far too kind…
“Melissa has such a creative flair, which allows her to develop ideas into heartwarming treasures. She’s very particular in her work, and strives to get just the right look. Her portraits have captured priceless expressions on the faces of my family! Melissa and her staff are great to work with.” Kathy Allstott
“Melissa I want to thank you for the beautiful photographs you took of the kids. You worked so well with Wyatt and Delaney and really captured their personalities. You went the extra mile and created portraits that will be treasured by our family for years to come. I look forward to having you photograph all of our family milestones and future celebrations. Thank you x’s 2.” Yvette Moffatt
“We have had our family pictures taken by you for 6 years. Every year our pictures get better and better. The creativity that you put into your photographs are amazing and you are always open to my suggestions. I will always come to you for our pictures because I trust you and I know that I will always be satisfied when I get them back. To me, family pictures are important and I want to thank you for everything that you do to make our pictures “perfect”” Charity Kalb and family
“I want to thank you for the pictures you have taken of our family. You capture exactly what I want each time I visit your studio. The portraits are always unique and your patience, even with the little ones, is amazing. I have yet to have a sitting that didn’t turn out awesome pictures. Thank you for giving me something I can treasure for years!” Cathy Chaplin
“Just wanted to let you know how happy we are with your photography. You are an outstanding photographer. They were so good we had to order multiple times to pass them around. I will recommend you highly to everyone. Your prices are very reasonable with your outstanding quality.” Jenny Tucker Young
“Our pictures from you are priceless? We are always eager to see the creativity that comes from Gracie and Noahs photo sessions. Each time I look up on the wall, I see a work of art- not just a picture that I could take with my own camera. Thanks Melissa” Tara Allstott
“We have had our pictures taken from several different places in the past and was never completely satisfied. You took the time to make sure everyone was comfortable and everyone looked great! I know my son has trouble sitting still, but your patience and techniques worked wonderfully well. Thanks again, we can’t begin to thank you enough.” Stacy Pendley
“Thanks Melissa for the beautiful Christmas cards this past year. Everyone thought they were great! You do a wonderful job with the girls every year.” Amy Orr
WELL GIRLS, ALL I CAN SAY IS WHEN YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL FAMILIES LIKE YOURS- ITS EASY TO TAKE GOOD PICTURES!!! THE THANKS REALLY GOES TO YOU….
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