Some BFF love!!

I am sure that many of you have met my best friend Jeni, who is so wonderful to help me from time to time with Melibelle! I seriously could not ask for a better friend and I could not love her more!! This time around she’s on the other side of the camera with her sweet family for their yearly photos. They are always so kind to let me play and try new things with them and I’m forever grateful for it. These are by far my favorite photos I’ve ever taken of them…okay, so I say that every year, but I digress. I really mean it this time. Thank you Jeni for everything you do; I simply couldn’t make it without you!

Need some Christmas gift ideas?

We are getting geared up for the holiday season here at Melibelle and it is never too early to start thinking about Christmas gift ideas! If you have an upcoming shoot with us, will you be able to purchase everything that you would really like to? If not, Melibelle has print credits that loved ones can buy as gifts!

Do you know someone who is expecting a baby or a family who hasn't had professional portraits done in ages? We can help! At Melibelle, we now offer gift cards in any amount up to $150 (the session fee) and print credits in any amount. A professional portrait session makes a very special present...the gift of a lasting and beautiful memory!

2010 Christmas cards

Yes I said Christmas cards!! And I'm VERY aware that it's 100 + degrees outside so this may seem hard to think about! However if you want to have photographs done for Christmas cards this year we need to get busy!! Please drop me a email at melissa@melibellephoto.com so we can start scheduling your session, dates always fill up fast around this time of year.

Christmas cards work differently than regular prints because the third party I use for prints does not offer cards. To order your cards, please email me the card choice you'd like and the picture or pictures you would like to use. I will email you a proof to approve; once approved I will email you the total and my address in order to send payment. Once I deposit your check and it clears I will order your cards and they will be mailed directly to your house! Easy as that! :) All Christmas card orders need to be in to me by Nov 15th

All sets of 25 with envelopes

Flat 5x7 $45 +tax (shipping included)

NOTE** for the cards with black border all the way around the card... that is just to show you the borders of the cards it won't be there when printed.

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Card #11 VARIATION Just want to let you know on this card the colors can change! And I added a background pattern which you can take or leave... it's up to you!

A picture is worth a thousand words right?

If that is truly the case, these make up pictures should add up to a billion words! I'm so sorry that I have been out of the blog loop for awhile, but I hope you follow the Melibelle Facebook... I'm always uploading sneak peeks over there! :) Enjoy this little catch up! :)

First up my Niece!



Next up SR Zack



We had some fun in the bluebonnets!



Some newborn loves!



And back to another Sr!



And then some wedding loves... could this be more all over the map!?!?!?!




And back to yet ANOTHER Sr!!! :) and her sister and daddy!

i LOVE that she rocked her converse in this photograph... my kinda girl! :)


Some more newborn lovies!



Swift family are new friends to Melibelle and they were a blast!!



This e-session was a blast! IT's my cousin and her man... can't wait until the wedding. I won't be the photographer b/c I'm in it... and it's going to be a blast! :)



My amazingly talented step-daughters dance portraits for 2010!




And this sweet little man I've had the pleasure of photographing twice before... once in his mommy's belly and when he was a newborn! Now he's about to turn one!

Spring is in the air

and I am beside myself for all things green and beautiful again! How about you? Anyone living in the great state of Texas knows that we have a very limited window of opportunity to bask in the comfortable weather before the heat turns into summer sweat…so while it is here, I will continue to be a giddy girl about it!

Melibelle is still going strong and I am thrilled to be back on the blog. The Christmas season was extremely busy and a bit overwhelming, which is not a complaint in the least! I intended to take a short blog break in January and that turned into a much longer reprieve than I imagined. Spring has brought a rebirth of energy, so I decided to jump back in and start sharing with you again! I have been photographing a steady stream of absolute stunning cuteness, so I will start sharing the sessions that I have missed writing about. As for today, I will begin with some wonderful spring images that I took this past week. Enjoy this beautiful season with me and the short time it is here in Texas!

Surprise!!

It is very unfortunate that I am only allowed to share one picture of this family; I can't tell you how much I would like to show you more! We had boundless fun on this shoot! Mr. K and I had a blast together...he was an expert in the field of posing and not in the least bit afraid to show off his sassy side! We shot in a new location that was chock full of amazing places and this wonderful family was up for absolutely anything, which brings me the most joy! Now, about showing only a single picture...Grandma bought two sessions for them as a Christmas present. They are expecting a little girl and she wanted them to be able to capture their growing family as it changes. We don't want to spoil the surprise, so I will keep this post short and sweet with one picture to peek your interest! :-) Expect to see more of these special people in the future!

If you would like to give the gift of photography this holiday season, please feel free to contact me via email or phone. We can work out all the details; I adore a good surprise and would love to be part of yours!

Headshots & Wine... what more could you ask for?!

I recently had the good fortune to meet up with Alicia and we had a wonderful time...she is an absolute blast and we shared many laughs during our shoot. She has a fabulous new business, Wine Shop at Home, and needed head shots for company use. We set out together one lovely afternoon with wine in tow for our adventures! If you are interested in having an in home wine party, you can learn all about it here. Enjoy your sneak peek, Alicia!

Also if you aren't already a Fan of Melibelle FB page you should sign up now, you can find the link on the right hand side. Next week there will be a contest you will not want to miss!