Melissa Shelby Photography » Portraits

Married | Amy & Andy

Mel — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:53:38 +0000

Last year about this time I had the opportunity to photograph Amy & Andy for their engagement session. It’s always fun to spend several hours with a couple prior to the wedding because we get the chance to know each other up front before all the timelines and family responsibilities of the big day. I knew that these guys were going to enjoy their wedding and nothing, not even posing in a little rain, would lessen their excitement or appreciation of their time together!

Congratulations to such a beautiful and caring couple and best of luck on the big move as well! It sounds like yet another adventure to add to the many that you’ve already had!

Suprise! | Anchorage Portrait Photographer

Mel — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:31:45 +0000

Have you ever had your husband suprise you for your birthday or anniversary? A few weeks ago, a friend of ours received a big surprise when her husband plotted a birthday party complete with a suprise photo session and portrait book of her kids taken a few weeks before. He even secretly enlisted her help with getting outfits for the kids and coming up with locations!

He had the family session scheduled for the night of the surprise birthday party to totally throw her off the trail and the kids clothes were all wrapped back up and waiting in the bags for the big event! I think she was totally surprised! I also think she’s going to get him back good when he least expects it! Can’t wait to see what’s in the cards.

Here are a few of my favorites from the studio session! A lot of action and movement and twirls and tickling were going on that day. If you have never tried to focus on a three year, you should give it a try sometime! And then, you should throw a five year old in the mix and just watch the kinetic energy in action!

Happy Birthday, Kristi!

Suprise!

2011 Senior Studio Session | Anchorage Portrait Photography

Mel — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:59:11 +0000

Kelsey had a two part session and she rocked it! Part I, the outdoor session can be found here. Part II took place in the studio and I’m loving all the fun shots that came out of it.

Kelsey you’re a rock star!

If you are a 2011 senior or know someone who is, pass them the link to my blog for a chance to win a $200 print credit with the purchase of any package. More details to follow soon! The drawing will take place on July 15th. To enter, become a Facebook Fan through this link. Send me a message to let me know you are a senior and interested in a chance to win a senior photography print credit!

Un Bébé | Anchorage Newborn Photography

Mel — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:28:28 +0000

Who is very alert, has big beautiful eyes and pretended to smile at least at least three times for the camera? It is this little fellow named Lance who graced my studio with his presence last week and he was barely even eight days old!

Félicitations mom & dad!

Kelsey 2011 | Outdoor Senior Photography Session | Anchorage

Mel — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:25:10 +0000

Kelsey will be graduating next year with the class of 2011 and she’s helping me kick off my Senior Model program. This is the first post from our two part session. Her studio session will be posted next week along with a chance to win a print credit with any senior package purchased for a couple of 2011 seniors! Details will be posted on the Melissa Shelby Photography Fan Page in Facebook the first week of July. Click here to become a fan and learn of the details.

Do you know a 2011 Anchorage senior who is looking for a photographer? Send them to the Fan Page for a chance to win!

Expecting | Anchorage Portrait Photographer

Mel — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:53:25 +0000

I went away for a few weeks and came home to these photographs of a beautiful expectant mother. They were just as I remembered them!

I can’t even imagine the anticipation that she and her husband must be feeling right about now. They only have about two more weeks to wait!

In the Weeds | Portraits from Alabama

Mel — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:19:41 +0000

Did anyone else loose their minds after that second snow storm in April? After spending a whole year in Alabama, I was not prepared for the long Alaska winters as I had been in previous years. I caved in around mid-April and we high tailed it out of here for some place warmer!

I told my dad not to whack down the yellow flowers (photo opportunity) in the pasture because we were on our way! Remarkably enough, they had not yet bloomed but were in full force two weeks later when we arrived. Once again, the boys had to suffer though several rounds of “photos in the weeds” before we were allowed to return home to AK. We enjoyed 80 degree weather, playing at the fountian in the zoo, finding four orange kittens in the barn, coming across a full deer skeleton, and many, many visits with their best friend from Alabama. They also learned the joy of four-wheeling their gator through the giant mud puddles after a storm!

Now that we are relaxed, refreshed and thawed out, we are ready to kick off summer in Anchorage.

Boys | Anchorage Portrait Photographer

Mel — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:11:40 +0000

Two handsome boys braved the snow and sun for a few photos with their brand spanking new addition to the family — a labradoodle! We had a quick shoot because of some cold wet feet! Hopefully I can talk them into another shoot when the leaves come out!

Engaged | Anchorage Portrait Photography

Mel — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:45:44 +0000

Jamie and Nathaniel were recently engaged and I had the good fortune of taking their photos. They picked the location — the library — based on Jamie’s love for reading. What a great backdrop that turned out to be! We were only “shushed” once and that was during our very first photo. We quickly learned how to speak via hand signals after that!

Congratulations on your engagement!

Married! | Anchorage Weddings

Mel — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:36:06 +0000

In March of this year I had the opportunity to photograph Connie and Mark’s wedding at the Anchorage Museum. I’ve known Connie over the years by way of “the Christmas Parties” and “the Halloween Parties” from back at the Railway Depot. It’s been several years now since I’ve photographed a wedding where I knew any of the attendees so this was quite a treat! There were old friends all over the place! Following are a few of my favorites from Connie and Mark’s winter wedding. Congratulations you two and thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding day!