Family Photographer - Huntersville Portraits

It has been almost seven years now since I first met this sweet family.  Those who know me well know how much I love and treasure my "Snooky Families."  I love walking into their homes and seeing their walls covered with my portraits.  I love watching their children grow up and I love when clients turn into dear friends.  Thank you S Family for yet another fun photo shoot!  Loved seeing you guys and am already looking forward to our next time together!!!

XOXO
~ Mel

Extended Family Photoshoot - Crazy Wild and Fun

I first met this family in 2013 when there was just 9 of them.  They felt like family right from the start and I just loved them.  Last night the whole crew (who live all over North America) would all be in town for Beth and Sheldon's Wedding so we new we had to do an updated photoshoot with the whole fam.. plus the two newest members!  It was absolute chaos and our 4  littlest subjects refused to be happy at the same time but we still had a blast AND got some great shots not to mention quite a few hysterical ones which might actually be my favs.  I love images that show real life!  Have I mentioned yet that I adore this family?  LOL

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More from 2017 (last night)

Lake Norman Maternity Photographer - Babies and Bellies

Despite several obstacles thrown our way including fingers crushed in a garage door (mine) the night before our photo shoot and a very uncooperative mother nature we managed to make this day happen!  I do not usually shoot in the rain but it was so worth it!  I had so much fun with this absolutely adorable and sweet family of three (soon to be four) and can not wait to show them the rest of our awesome pictures from our Maternity session.  I also can not wait to meet their newest edition in a month or two when he or she decides to join us!  :)  Marjorie, Asher and Amiya I hope you enjoy this little teaser!  ;)

Senior Portrait Photographer - Concord NC

This past spring was our 6th year of Dance Portraits at Dancin Kids in Cornelius.  I can believe that much time has passed already since I met Alexis and her momma at the studio!  Long ago I told her mom that I called "dibs" on her senior portraits LOL and we have all been looking forward to it ever since.  Alexis and her mom choose the gardens as our location, one of my favorite spots!  It's quite obvious that Alexis is beautiful but what the camera can not tell you is what a sweetheart and wonderful person she is!  It was has been such a pleasure working with and getting to know you sweet girl!  I look forward to the years to come!

I couldn't resist adding a bit of magic to this last one....

Lake Norman Child and Family Photographer - UPsides Calendar

Last but certainly not least for sneak peeks from this weekend are; returning model Jasen who always rocks his photo shoots, and my beautiful new friend Caitlyn who is joining us for the 1st time.  Caitlyn we are so happy to have you join our calendar family!!!  You are an excellent model!

Childrens Photographer - Lake Norman Charlotte and more

Ready for another mega dose of cuteness?!  Meet my friends Tommy and Noel and get ready to melt.  Could these fella possibly be any cuter?!?

Calendar Girls - UPsides Calendar

Next up for sneak peeks are two of my sweet calendar girls.  I love seeing Ella and Zoe again they are awesome.  I think my favorite part of the shoot was actually when Miss Zoe took a seat in my lap while I was trying to take her picture.  I love snuggles!!  :)