a blessed family | fort worth family photographer

I'm not sure where to start when I tell you about this family. Instead of telling you a long story, I am just going to describe them: blessed, amazing, loving, playful, close-knit, humble, caring, beautiful.... okay those words aren't even doing them justice. This family has been through more than I can imagine this year. They have held strong to their faith through everything. My goal for this shoot was not to just get good shots, but to capture the love that this family has for each other and to freeze these happy moments for them.

Lisa, your family is absolutely beautiful and you are an inspiration. XOXO- Melissa

And for the random shot of the afternoon..... a cone head!

double post | grapevine family photographer

I promised you more pictures of this beautiful mom, so here ya go.... We turned this maternity shoot into a double shoot. We were able to squeeze in her daughter's 5 year portraits. I love that I was able to use some techniques that I normally don't use like in this first image. I had fun stepping out of my typical style to add in some texture and vintage colors. You will see this family again soon when their baby boy arrives in a few short weeks!!!

Miss Reese is 5.... and a dream to photograph. Happy birthday girly.

Doc Band | Dallas Children's Photographer

"Flat Head Max" is my husband's nickname for my precious nephew, Max. This adorable monster is 5 months old and just received his Doc Band 2 weeks ago. His head already looks SO much better. My sister-in-law wants to submit these pictures to the Doc Band calendar that they put out every year. I personally think he deserves the cover!!!! Don't you? Doesn't he just make you smile?

CureSearch Walk | ft. worth family photographer

I want to introduce you to Blake. I had the pleasure of photographing Blake and his family a few weeks ago. Blake has a beautiful smile, a silly personality, loves chocolate ice cream, hates being cold, and has cancer. You would never know by his beautiful smile what he is going through. His battle is not over. He is constantly going to dr. appointments, going through test after test and receiving radiation.



Blake's mom, Georgia, is participating the The CureSearch Walk to raise fund for pediatric cancer. Cancer is bad enough and to add the word pediatric in front of it just makes it heartbreaking. PLEASE take a minute to go to Blake's link to help Georgia raise money for this great cause.

2010 Dallas / Ft. Worth CureSearch Walk

Once you go to the link, click on "My Team Page" to read Blake's story. Try putting yourself in this family's shoes. Being a mother, I simple cannot fathom!

Hang in there guys!!! Lots and lots of prayers are sent your way! XOXO- Melissa

glowing mama | Fort Worth Maternity Photographer

How beautiful is this mama?!? Our shoot was originally scheduled for outdoors, but due to a crazy change in weather we moved it inside. We have rescheduled our outdoor shoot for next weekend. But I love this impromptu session!!!! I don't think we could have planned it any better. Her daughter was awesome at just popping in when we called her, jumping in a few shots and then running off to go play. I am in LOVE with this first image. Isn't she just beautiful?!?! More to come of this cute belly next weekend....

out of towners | Grapevine Family Photographer

This session was a sort of reunion for me. I went to jr. high and high school with Alison and we haven't seen each other since we graduated. Now she has 2 super cute kids and I am about to have my second. Funny how we all have to grow up- ya know. I laughed so much during this shoot. Not at the kids, but at Alison. She had the most hilarious ways of trying to get her kids to look at the camera!!! I was in tears laughing when I got home and was thinking about her phrases. But with all of her hard effort, we finally got a few shots with Hunter looking at the camera! Miss Parker was full of smiles though and was a piece of cake to photograph. It was great seeing you Alison. Thank you for taking time out of your trip to Fort Worth to allow me to photograph your great family!!

happiness is..... | Fort Worth Family Photographer

... sippy cups and coffee mugs where wine glasses used to be

...a perfect sleeping baby

...falling more in love with your husband each time you see him with your child

...wondering where the past 16 months have gone and curious about what the next 16 months will bring

Now that there are only a few more weeks left until my daughter arrives, I find myself extremely "sappy" over everything. My baby girl isn't feeling well today which is completely heartbreaking. I wanted to post something to pep me up, but I now find myself all weepy again!!

6 months old | Cherished Memories Photography

So it is 12:30 am. Why am I still up? Because I couldn't stop editing these!!!!! I am obsessed!! I seriously could have posted every picture from this session. Try to not drool as you look at his belly rolls.....