Thank you to my wonderful clients, old and new, for the love and friendship. Thank you for inviting me into your homes, families, workplace, to capture and learn together. I wish you so much abundance, joy, and love this new year and beyond! – Sincerely, Mel

Let me finally introduce my dear client, Shantel Gonsalves, a local therapist with tremendous HEART and soul serving women. I’m not even her client, and when I’m in her presence as a photog, I feel heard, seen, and honored. This is my second session with her since 2020, and we are enjoyed chatting about holistic […]

Morning Friends! I wanted to share the most adorable family that enjoyed their first family photo session with yours truly! We had awesome chats together, baby Ben had me smitten with his blue eyes and contagious smiles. The light was golden sunshine perfection.

Hi Friends! As you all probably know, I’ve been quiet around here…gardening, reading, resting, cooking, mom’ing- and HEALING. More on that later…but, I’ve reduced my workload a ton in recent weeks and it has been immeasurably helpful to the soul to have time to relax and sit in our incredible garden. The Jani family featured […]

Happy Monday in January, my friends! I can’t believe this month is coming to end so rapidly. My youngest just asked me if it’s normal to keep accidentally writing 2022 when he dates his school work. Cute. The family featured in today’s entry holds a special place in my heart. They moved here from Seattle […]

Hi! Sending each of you a giant Texas sized hug! I hope you celebrated the Holy-Day surrounded with your favorite people, games, pets, food, and special moments. Whatever your situation is, I’m sending you my highest expression of love- a prayer that you can find healing, joy, and growth to be your best. We were […]