Melody Hendricks Photography

Gracie and Jackson's Wedding

2011-10-03T10:19:00.004-04:00

Congratulations Gracie and Jackson. Yesterday was their 1st year anniversary. I did not post any photos last year of their wedding on my blog. There were so many to choose from I didn't know with ones to pick, so I made collages.

Self Wedding June 6th

2011-09-14T12:59:00.008-04:00

Congratulations Kelly And Dustin!

Your wedding was so beautiful. I am so happy for the two of you.

Kasie & Zach's Engagement Portraits

2011-08-31T17:30:00.005-04:00

Here are a few of Kasie and Zach's engagement photos. I photographed them in the Spring. I will be posting their wedding soon.

NEW Wedding Album - Integrity Album

2011-08-24T11:53:00.006-04:00

I have decided to add another wedding album to my collection. The Integrity Album is a beautiful album, and a wonderful way to show off your special day. It has many options from leather cover to a photograph cover, or you can have both. You can get the leather cover with a photo window. I have attached a link of a PDF where you can view images of the album. You will see the quality and different layout options.

When I meet with my brides I have sample albums. This album is on my want list. I plan to add this book to my collection very soon. This album price starts at $650, which is a very good price when it comes to wedding albums. I strive to offer quality products at a reasonable cost.

http://orders.mckennapro.com/PDF/integrity_yudu2.pdf

Evin's Bridal Portraits

2011-08-10T18:03:00.011-04:00

Evin and I went to her venue to take her bridal portraits. She was limited with time before her wedding ceremony, so I suggested that we take bridal portraits there, at The Braselton-Stover House in Braselton Ga. Beside the house is a big red barn, so we had to take photos there. Evin also loves the tall grass look so we went in the grass and did some fun shots. They turned out to be really good photos. But when I look at them I think back to all the chigger bits I got while in the tall grass. HAHA!!!! Evin and John Hoyt's wedding photos will be posted soon.
www.thebraselton-stoverhouse.com

Kasie's Bridal Portraits

2011-08-10T17:35:00.006-04:00

We were so lucky the day we did Kasie's Bridal portraits. A storm was coming in from Athens. So at 6:00 in Colbert is was starting to get really dark, and the bottom was about to fall out. Kasie had already had her hair and makeup done, and she looked beautiful. So we waited out the rain, and were able to do a few shots. It drizzled a little bit, but she was such a good sport. The hardest part was not getting her dress wet!!!

I was so happy that the rain went away. Kasie looks so beautiful in her dress that she purshed from I do I do bridal. Kasie and Zach's wedding photos will be coming soon!!!

Blaze Bolemon - Senior Portraits

2011-08-10T16:51:00.006-04:00

Blaze is a Senior. He was so much fun to photograph. I thought the old train car and aged buildings would give us tons of different cool shots. Congratulations Blaze!!!

Kelly & Dustin's Engagement Portraits

2011-08-09T15:46:00.010-04:00

Kelly and Dustin decided to have their engagement photos taken at Hurricane Shoals in Maysville Georgia. The park is a great place to have photos taken. There are several places to choose from. Kelly is a teacher at Comer Elementy, and Dustin is a Fire Fighter for Athens Clarke County. They plan to get married at Tucker Plantation in Colbert GA in June.

Jenni's Bridal Portraits

2011-08-09T14:09:00.010-04:00

Jenni wanted some fun photos for her bridal shoot. So we went to Staghorn. She brought some props to spice it up. Her wedding is a carnival theme, so she wanted the carnival feel for her photos. When we were finished at Staghorn, we went into Commerce to a small traveling fair.
We walked around and were able to shoot some really cute photos. We looked kinda crazy, all the fair workers where just staring at us. It was weird, but we had lots of fun!!!!

Jacyln & JR's Engagement Portraits

2011-08-09T13:29:00.007-04:00

Jacyln and JR started dating in December 2006. Then on April 7, 2010 JR proposed to Jacyln in their home. She was so surprised. She said, "I never dreamed in a million years that he actually would."

Jacyln is currently a student at Kennesaw State University. She plans to get a degree in Marketing. Jacyln has also worked as a bartender for Taco Mac since 2007. JR is currently a general manager in Chattanooga TN. They also own a home in Woodstock Ga.

Jacyln and JR are getting married on October 21st at the Foundry Park Inn in Athens Ga. They are big Georgia fans and picked their wedding date based on their bi-week. They plan to dance the night away under the Hoyt House Pavilion there at the Foundry.

Clark Wedding - January 2011

2011-08-09T11:59:00.011-04:00

I had such a great time photographing Chris and Megans wedding. Their venue was at Tucker Plantation in Colbert Georgia. We had so much fun. Megan's beautiful dress was purchased at David's Bridal. Take the cake made the AWESOME fish cake and her brides cake. We were very cold that day, but got all the cool photos that she wanted. It was about 30 degrees. Super cold...Chris and Megan enjoyed their honeymoon in Costa Rica. How wonderful that must have been. Thank you Megan and Chris for letting me capture your special day.

Blog Update....

2011-06-23T15:26:00.001-04:00

It has been so long since I have updated my blog. I have taken 1000's of photos. It would take forever to catch up. So I am going to do my best to update all of my events.

Need A tent, some chairs, don't forget a dancefloor....Call Goodwin Event Rental!!!

2011-02-24T16:58:00.003-05:00

There is a new event rental company in town. Go check them out if you need the perfect item for your wedding. They have tents, chairs, flooring, and tables. Check out their site: www.goodwinrentals.com

Anna & Jon Richt Wedding Featured in Soirees Southern Events Magazine

2011-02-16T09:42:00.005-05:00

I am so excited to have Anna and Jon's Wedding featured in the Wedding Magazine, Soirees Southern Events. I have posted the link below. Go to the Spring Issue 2011, then click to Page 24 and 25. I am so happy for Anna & Jon. They are the sweetest couple. The wedding was ceremony was at the First Baptist Church in Hartwell GA. The reception was held at Catatchee Golf Course.

http://soireessouthernevents.com/

I do I do Bridal.....Southern Distinction Ad

2011-02-16T09:36:00.004-05:00

I am so honored to have my photos used in the I do I do Bridal advertisement. Patty has opened her new boutique off Broad Street in Athens Ga. It is just beautiful. Thank you Patty for using my photos.

Katie & Aaron Land

2010-06-16T20:17:00.003-04:00

Here are a few photos from Katie and Aaron Land's wedding. I photographed this wedding in June of 2010. I just had a few that I wanted to share that I didn't post then.

Drake Wedding 2010

2010-05-21T14:34:00.006-04:00

Spitzer Wedding . . . 3.27.2010

2010-04-20T14:58:00.003-04:00

ATTENTION Class of 2011!!!!

2010-04-15T14:37:00.005-04:00

Calling all Seniors..... Calling all Seniors....

I had a GREAT 2010 Senior Portrait year. It was really the first year that I had a chance to photograph Seniors, and I loved it! All of my young adults were awesome. So if you know of any Seniors, please send them my way. I have really cool Senior Products along with affordable prices. Call or email me today to schedule an appointment.

Thanks Guys!!!

-Melody

Posey Wedding. . . . . . . .02.27.2010

2010-04-05T12:50:00.003-04:00

Congratulations Julie and Cole!

I had a BLAST photographing your wedding. I am so happy for the both of you. I do wish you two the very best!!! Love each other forever!!!!

-Melody

Isabella's 1 Year Portraits

2010-03-30T13:20:00.005-04:00

Happy Birthday Isabella!!!

I am so glad that I got the opportunity to photograph Isabella this year. It just seemed like yesterday I was setting up for her 6 month photos. She is just a bundle of Joy. I know that Alaina and Brian are so thankful for their precious angel. I hope that I will continue to be able to photograph her beautiful smile in the upcoming years.

Eli's Newborn Portraits

2010-03-30T12:33:00.003-04:00

Congratulations Jessica and Daniel.

Eli is a sweet little boy. I am so glad that I got to photograph your family.

-Melody

Busbee Wedding Part 2

2010-03-25T09:23:00.006-04:00

I just wanted to add a few more. I wasn't able to get the slideshow to work!

Sierra & Joseph's Wedding Album

2010-03-12T10:05:00.003-05:00

I had so much fun designing Sierra's wedding album. She picked out about 150 photos that she loved. Then I designed her album accourding to the images that she liked.
She went with the Kingston Album, which is an awesome album. Here are a few of the pages.

Cole & Julie's Photo Card for Wedding

2010-03-04T14:38:00.006-05:00

I wanted to post Cole and Julie's wedding photo flier. I thought it was really cute!!!
So if you were at their wedding and didn't get one, you can print this out. I am going to try to get their wedding photos up within the next two weeks!

Busbee Wedding . . . 2.06.2010

2010-03-04T10:36:00.011-05:00

Congratulations Jennifer & Wyatt!!!

They had such a beautiful wedding. I have a slideshow that I want to add. I hope to have that up soon.

Osborne Wedding 12.26.2009

2010-01-25T16:25:00.005-05:00

Congratulations Ashley and Brad!!
I had tons of fun photographing your wedding. It was a great wedding to end 2009.
I am so happy for the two of you. Thank you for allowing me to capture your special day!

-Melody

Farmer Wedding

2010-01-15T15:03:00.009-05:00

Congratulations Sierra & Joseph!!!!
I had such a great time photographing this wedding. Sierra was a beautiful bride, and Joseph is so funny. I was laughing at him and the guys all day. Thank you Sierra and Joseph for letting me capture your special day.
With Love,
Melody
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2010-01-07T23:12:00.001-05:00

Are these cute or silly??? What do you think???
-Melody

Ruth Brown's Parents Album

2010-01-07T13:31:00.004-05:00

I just finished designing a parent album for Ruth Brown. I am just posting a few example pages.

Will it snow tonight??

Noelle & Matthew Jones Reception 12.11.2009

2010-01-06T13:26:00.005-05:00

Congrats Noelle and Matthew!!
I had so much fun at your reception!
Love YA!
Melody

Harley 3 months Portraits 12.08.09

2009-12-17T12:56:00.007-05:00

Harley is such a cutie pie!!!

I am so glad that I am going to be photographing her this year!! :)

Cassie, Carla, and I had tons of fun putting all the cute flowers on her head!

-Melody

Hennie Family Christmas Portraits

2009-12-17T12:49:00.003-05:00

What a beautiful family!!

Merry Christmas Mark, Kelly, and Hayden Marie!!

With Love,

Melody

Williams Family Portraits 11.28.09

2009-12-17T12:36:00.006-05:00

Such a sweet family. Congratulations Jeff and Candy. Your children are so beautiful!

With lots of love,

Melody

Amy & Andy's Wedding 11.08.09

2009-12-17T12:14:00.004-05:00

Congratulations Amy & Andy!

Your wedding was so beautiful!

I really had a good time.

You and Andy are a cutie couple!

With love,

Melody

Jenna & James Engagement 11.28.09

2009-12-16T19:14:00.004-05:00

Sweet, Sweet, baby Sister!!! I love you soooo much!

I am so happy for you and James.

I can't wait until I get to photograph your wedding!

We are going to have a blast!!!!

Love YA

-Melody

McCollister Family 11.25.09

2009-12-16T18:58:00.004-05:00

Jeff and I rode to Lake Hartwell to photograph the McCollister Family.

They were such a nice family.

It was just a beautiful day for family portraits.

Thanks Julie!!! :)

-Melody

White Wedding 11.14.09

2009-12-16T18:32:00.007-05:00

Congratulations Natalie & Billy!!!

Addie 3 yrs 11.27.09

2009-12-16T18:21:00.004-05:00

Sweet Addie!!! :)

Isabella 9 months/ Christmas 11.20.09

2009-12-16T18:14:00.004-05:00

Isabella is my little Christmas Angel!!!

Brown Family 11.18.09

2009-12-16T18:06:00.003-05:00

Katie Beth & Aiden 11.11.09

2009-12-16T17:58:00.001-05:00

Amy & Andy Tronulone Wedding 11.08.09

2009-12-16T17:35:00.002-05:00

Lindsay & Randy Engagement 11.06.09

2009-12-16T17:23:00.008-05:00

Congrats Lindsay & Randy!!!
I am so happy for the two of you!! :)
-Melody

Lillian's Newborn Portraits . . . 11.05.2009

2009-12-16T17:14:00.004-05:00

Alicia & Rusty's Engagement Portraits 11.02.09

2009-12-10T13:59:00.005-05:00

Congratulations Alicia and Rusty! I am so excited about your wedding coming up in March.

I know it will be so beautiful. Thanks for asking me to be a part of your special day.

Chase & Carson 10.30.09

2009-12-10T13:43:00.004-05:00

Chase and Carson where such gentleman when I photographed them. Chase is so photogenic, and Carson was so much fun. He wanted to play. I showed them the fish. I'm glad that the rain held off for us. Thanks Kelly!

Addie & Mary Paige 10.30.09

2009-12-10T13:03:00.004-05:00

Oh I love these little Angels!!!

They are always so much fun. Mary Paige is getting so big, and Addie, well maybe I will be her future Mother-n-Law. That would be too much fun!!! Thanks Tressa!!!

With lots of Love

Melody

Chris & Jenna Swan 10.24.2009

2009-12-10T11:12:00.012-05:00

It was a beautiful fall day. The air was so clear. The leaves were just right.

I loved photographing their beautiful wedding. They got married at the Botanical Gardens Chapel. Their reception was at their home.

I am glad that they choose me to be a part of their special day.

Congratulations Jenna & Chris!

-Melody

Hayden's Halloween Portraits

2009-11-24T15:55:00.003-05:00

Hayden is such a cutie pie in her butterfly costume. I am so glad I got to see Hayden.

I haven't seen her since bunny portraits. She has grown so much. I know Kelly and Mark are so proud of their little fairy.

-Melody

Wilson Family Portraits . . .

2009-11-24T14:32:00.004-05:00

I loved photographing Brandie family. I was just glad that it didn't rain. We went to the Founders Garden. The leaves just starting to fall.

Thanks Brandie!! You have a beautiful family.

-Melody

Jessica's Senior Portraits . . . {10.15.09}

2009-11-24T11:06:00.006-05:00

I loved photographing Jessica.

She is so beautiful. I photographed her around Comer. We had lots of fun. I loved her in the Red coat. It was pretty hot!!! :)

Opps .... I need to update my blog :)

2009-11-24T10:08:00.002-05:00

It has be pretty crazy lately, so I haven't updated my blog in a while. I need work on that today! :)

Here is a copy of my Christmas Specials:
http://www.memoriesbymelody.net/pdfs/christmasSpecial2009.pdf

-Melody

Amanda & Will's Wedding {10.03.09}

2009-11-03T09:30:00.009-05:00

Congratulations Amanda & Will !!!!

Your wedding was so beautiful. I had a great time.

I wish you the very best of luck!!!

With love of love,

Melody

Whitehead Family Portraits { 9.28.09 }

2009-10-16T17:54:00.010-04:00

Alison and Melissa have some cute kids!!!

They were some much fun.

They wanted to go to the fair, so I tried not to take too long.

I love the picture of them on the fence.

I wasn't sure how it would turn out but I was pretty happy.

I took several and this was my favorite.

~ Melody ~

Kimberly and Shawn's Engagement Portraits {10.04.09}

2009-10-16T17:34:00.009-04:00

Kimberly and Shawn are such a hot couple!!!

We went downtown Sunday morning. I had so much fun.

Shawn was funny, all he talked to Kimberly about was going to IHOP.

They are just too cute!!

Congratulations!!!!

~ Melody ~

10/6 Emily's Senior Portraits

2009-10-16T17:07:00.007-04:00

Emily and I had a blast when we went downtown. We went early Tuesday am.

It was a misting just a tad, but the rain held off!

It was so glad that Emily choose me to do her Senior portraits.

Isn't she just beautiful!

I wish you the best of luck in your future Emily!!!

* Melody *

Jessica's Senior Portraits { 09.28.09 }

2009-10-09T13:29:00.004-04:00

Jessica and I went to a farm to do her Senior Portraits. That was the first time I have ever been surrounded by that many horses. It was really cool. The zebra was kind scared of us. I had always heard that they could be mean so I didn't get close to her. I also liked the camels, they were funny. Jessica's session was very different, I had loads of fun. I like doing different stuff.

Thanks Jessica and Kim!!

Melody

Jessica's Senior Portraits { 09.25.09 }

2009-10-09T13:26:00.003-04:00

Jessica and I went to Colbert to do her Senior Portraits. We had lots of fun. She is a really cute girl. I have been doing tons of Seniors lately! I was glad it wasn't raining.

Kasey's Senior Portraits . . . {9.30.09}

2009-10-06T22:51:00.004-04:00

I had tons of fun photographing Kasey. He is really funny. He changed shirts I think 5 times. I liked the black shirt the best. Thanks Kasey!!! :)

Amber's Senior Portraits .... { 9.17.09}

2009-10-06T22:37:00.004-04:00

I had tons of fun with Amber. We went to Colbert to do some senior pictures. She is a cute girl!

Avery's 1 year Portraits 9/12

2009-10-06T22:23:00.003-04:00

I love Avery. He is such a cutie pie!

Isabella's 6 Month Portraits 9/4

2009-10-06T22:09:00.003-04:00

Isabella is so beautiful!! I love her beautiful eyes!! :)

I don't think she liked the toto!

Lauren & Lyndsey's Senior Portraits - 8/27

2009-10-06T21:32:00.005-04:00

I enjoyed photographing Lauren and Lyndsey. We had a blast when we went on campus. They are lots of fun!!! :)

-Melody

Blog Update!

2009-10-06T21:29:00.001-04:00

I have been very busy so my blog has not been updated in a while! Oops. So I am updating it tonight!!! :)
-Melody

Class of 2010 - Jarod { 8.20.09}

2009-08-21T09:28:00.005-04:00

Jarod is such a Hottie!!!

We went downtown and took a few shots.

Jarod was great to photograph.

I had tons of fun.

Congrats Jarod!!!

-Melody :)

Walker is 1 { 8.16.09}

2009-08-21T08:59:00.003-04:00

Karley, Madison, Mary Beth, Walker, & Nanny Helen

I had so much fun photographing Walker.

Is is such a cutie pie!!!

He has such a big beautiful smile. He was a happy baby!!

Farewell to Faulkner { 8.7.09 }

2009-08-12T13:18:00.013-04:00

I took some pictures of Alex at his last gig with his band.
He left to go to school at Georgia Southern last week.
My little brother isn't so little anymore. :(
I am so proud of you Alex, Love Ya!
-Melody

Sarah's 1 year Portraits { 8.15.09 }

2009-08-12T13:18:00.009-04:00

I had so much fun today with Sarah.

It was nice to she her.

I haven't seen her in a few months.

She loves to play. Sarah is very fast, so I had to be fast.

This is my first cake eating session and it was tons of fun.

Love Ya Sarah!

-Melody

Amanda & Will's Engagement Portraits { 8.08.09}

2009-08-12T13:18:00.008-04:00

Amanda & Will are such a sweet couple.

We went to the botanical gardens to do their session.

Amanda and Will are getting married October 3rd in Homer Ga.

I am excited about their wedding. Congrats Guys!! :)

-Melody

Bekah's Senior Portraits { 8.06.09 }

2009-08-12T13:18:00.007-04:00

Bekah is so beautiful!

I had so much fun doing her senior portriats.

I will post more after she see them.

I just wanted to past a few.

-Melody

Attention to VIEW & ORDER!!!!

2009-08-12T13:18:00.006-04:00

My photographer ID is: P97J89J (use all caps)

For some reason it is asking for my id. I will call my web people tomorrow to get this fixed! :)
I hope this works so if you have any problems call me!

Thanks Guys!
-Melody

Adam's 3 month Portraits { 8.05.09}

2009-08-12T13:18:00.005-04:00

Adam is a fun little baby boy. He just smiled at me.

I went to school with Heidi, Adams mother.

It was nice to see her and her three little boys.

They were great when we did Adams session.

They just played! :)

With hugs and kisses!!!

-Melody

Attention!!! New Links online!!!

2009-08-11T18:07:00.004-04:00

I am so excited!! Now you can browse my print catalog online. It is awesome!!!

Just look for want you want then email it to me. I will email a quote back!!!

Brides can view templates for albums also!!!

You can view card templates as well. Here is my new link!

http://209.66.101.117/EZ-Templates/albumprints.php

-Melody

Coby

2009-08-11T16:38:00.004-04:00

I photographed Coby while I was getting ready for Aiden's portraits.
He just looks so good. I love my baby.
I'm so glad that he is feeling better.

He takes a chemo pill every night, and one treatment a month.
Thank you God for healing our son!
-Melody

Raileigh's Newborn Portraits { 8.01.09 }

2009-08-11T16:15:00.004-04:00

This is Raileigh. Isn't she a doll.

She was so sleepy when I photographed her, but she wouldn't go to sleep.

She started having hick ups.

Congratulations Jessica and Jarrod!!! :)

Your baby is beautiful!

Love YA!

-Melody

Aiden's 8 Month Portriats { 7.30.09 }

2009-08-11T16:03:00.005-04:00

Aiden is such a cutie pie!

It seemed like yesterday when I photographed him in Jessica's belly.

Time has gone by so fast. I love working with Jessica.

Thanks for letting me photograph your baby Jessica!!! :)

-Melody

Our Family Beach Portraits

2009-08-11T12:32:00.006-04:00

Uncle Joey
All the Hendricks men!

Brandy & Joey

Jeff, Me, Coby & Carter

Coby & Carter

Carter & Papa

Nanny & Papa

Madison

Nanny & Papa

Hendricks Family

Joey, Brandy, & Madison

It was a windy evening on the beach. We had to race against the tide and the sunset.

We had so much fun. I got everyone in their place, then ran and sat down in front of Jeff. My hair was flying in the wind. The boys did great, even Coby and Carter. This is the first family portrait with Jeff's family. I am so glad they turned out. We will cherish these forever!

With lots of love,

Melody

Gracie & Jackson { 7.22.09}

2009-08-10T13:24:00.003-04:00

Congratulations Gracie & Jackson!!!

I am so excited for them both. I photographed Gracie and Jackson in Charleston SC. She wanted to have her engagement photos taken there so we left early one morning and took off to the Beach then to the Battery. We had so much fun.

It was nice to share this special time with my sister. Now instead of helping me, I am photographing her. It's awesome because she is so beautiful. I am so glad that she is happy.

I love her so much!!!! :)

Congrats again baby sis!!!
I love the two of you!!!
-Melody

Teresa & Michael Appling { 7.11.209 }

2009-07-27T12:44:00.004-04:00

Congratulations Teresa & Michael!!!

I had such a great time photographing their wedding. It was a blast!!!

They are such a sweet couple. I am so happy for them both.

With lots of love,

Melody

Happy 4th of July ! ! ! !

2009-07-08T18:05:00.003-04:00

Here are some photos from our holiday weekend. We went to Lake Lanier to camp.
The boys had tons of fun. We went swimming everyday. Saturday night we watched the fireworks. This was the first time that we have been camping since he was diagnosed, so we were excited to see him play and be happy. His hair is getting long. It is soft as silk.
Happy Birthday America!!! :)

-Melody

Cliff & Emily's Wedding 6.27.2009

2009-07-01T09:36:00.010-04:00

Congratulations Emily & Cliff!!!!
I had a great time Saturday photographing their wedding. Emily and her bridal party were so beautiful. Cliff and the guys were great!!!

There got married at The Thompson House and Gardens. On Quest is so great to work with. She did a beautiful job on all the flowers. Everyone was so great to work with. Beautiful Couple, Beautiful Wedding!!!

Cole & Julie's Engagement Session

2009-06-29T19:19:00.007-04:00

Wow, They are so hot!!!!
I had so much fun photographing Julie and Cole.

We went to downtown Madison to do some shots. There are so many great places there.

Their wedding is set for February 27th 2010 at the Methodist Church in Madison.

Jeff went with me, and we had so much fun. When we were done with their shoot, we went to Amici's and just hung out. Cole and Jeff talked about fishing while Julie and I chatted about their wedding plans. It sounds like they are going to have a beautiful wedding. I am so excited about capturing their special day!!!! :)

Lindsey's "Sweet 16" Portraits 6.10.09

2009-06-16T09:29:00.003-04:00

Lindsey is "16" !!!

She is so cute and photogenic. I loved photographing her. We went on UGA campus and took some shots. I had tons of fun! :)

Check out my advertisement!

2009-06-13T12:18:00.001-04:00

Here is the link to my "the knot" ad. I hope it works!

http://www.theknot.com/kl_vendordetail.html?imagenum=_10&market=019&specialty=3&vendorsearch=Y^Y&startingpricerange=2&x=14&search_cache=specialty^startingpricerange&y=11&category=PHO&id=238591&keyword=ATLANTA

Congratulations Kara & Kane!!! 6.6.2009

2009-06-09T15:41:00.006-04:00

Congratulations Kara and Kane!!!

I am so glad I photographed their special day. I didn't know Kara and Kane until they hired me to do their photography. I am so glad that I meet them. They are awesome. Kara is as sweet as she can be, and Kane is such the gentleman. God has blessed them both with each other. That is so awesome. I am happy for them both. :)

I should have their wedding photographs posted by the end of next week.

-Melody

4 Generations Portrait

2009-06-09T15:25:00.005-04:00

This is so sweet. Faith did not want to wake up. She was so sleepy. Lacey and Faith, she was still super sleepy. She finally got to go to sleep! :)

I think it is very important to have a photograph of a family generation. Lacey wanted to have a portrait taken with her daughter, Mother, and Grandmother. They are a very nice family. I was glad to be able to capture the memory.

Emily & Cliffs Engagement Session

2009-06-09T13:48:00.011-04:00

Emily and Cliff are planning to get married June 27th 2009 at the Thompson House and Gardens in Bogart GA. They are so excited. I am too. I love working with On.

Emily and Cliff are a cute couple. I can't wait for the wedding. It will be here soon.

Avery ~ 8 month portriats

2009-06-09T13:30:00.004-04:00

Just look at Avery. He is such a little man. He is always a happy baby everytime I see him. I could just give him kisses all day. It just seems like yesterday when I did his newborn portraits.

He loved the tin tub. We took him out and he started crying. :)

Isabella ~ 3 month Portraits

2009-06-09T13:09:00.005-04:00

Isabella is such a cutie pie!!! Just look at those blue eyes! I love photographing her. Here are a few photos.

-Melody

Dayton & Kristi Strickland . . . 5.16.2009

2009-05-26T16:16:00.019-04:00

Congratulations Dayton and Kristi ! ! !

I enjoyed photographing Dayton and Kristi's wedding. They got married May 16th at Colbert Baptist Church, in Colbert GA.

Kristi and Dayton are a fun couple. Kristi was such a beautiful bride. I should have all the photos posted Wednesday afternoon, June 3rd. I had a hard time picking out which ones I wanted to post, because their are so many cute ones! :)

Memories By Melody Exciting News!!!

2009-05-20T16:02:00.006-04:00

I am so excited!!!

Brides will now be able to see me on "the knot.com"

I decided to go with the online ad for now. I want to get my name out there, and what better way then the knot. I am going to try it for a year. I have been wanting to invest in marketing and this is where I decided to advertise. My ad should be up in a few days. I am also going to have an ad in the summer issue of Bliss Wedding Magazine.

As many of my close friends and family know, Bella Weddings Guide is going to use one of my photographs as their Fall cover. I am extremely excited about the cover. I wouldn't have been able to make such a great photograph without Lela Ward. She is so beautiful. I am excited about Lela and Kyles wedding being a "feature wedding" in their fall issue. I also want to thank my friend, Kristi, at Bella who believed in me and said that I can do the cover. She is awesome. I also want to thank my sister, Gracie, for all her support. She looks at every photo session. It's been tough the past 7 months since Coby has been diagnosed and I am so thankful for the people that have helped me along the way. I am so blessed!!!

With lots of love!!!

Melody

Natalie & Billy 5.9.09

2009-05-19T09:03:00.006-04:00

I just wanted to post some photos that I took of Natalie and Billy. They are getting married in November of this year. Their wedding is going to be held at the Van Horn Manor in Monroe Georgia. I am so excited about their wedding. They are such a cute couple.

They decided that they liked the Elder Mill Bridge in Oconee County. Then I took them to another location that I thought would be cool to do some shoots.

We had a lot of fun, I'm just glad that it stopped raining!!! :)

-Melody

Carrie & Brian's Wedding ~ 5.9.09

2009-05-11T15:04:00.009-04:00

Congratulations Carrie & Brian!!!

I am so glad that I got to capture their special day. They are such a sweet couple.

Their wedding was held at their home in Oconee County Saturday at 5:00.

Best Wishes!!!

With lots of love,

Melody

Alex's Prom Pics 5/3/09

2009-05-08T12:05:00.008-04:00

Alex & Lindsey

Relay 4 Life ~ 5.2.09 {Let our light shine.. }

2009-05-08T11:31:00.008-04:00

Friday, We went to our first Relay 4 life as a cancer family. It is a completely different experience when you are a victim to cancer. It was the first time we were able to celebrate "life" with our son.

We had such a blast. He played with his friends. He got a survivor bag with a t-shirt. He didn't understand why he got a shirt and Carter didn't. I told him to look at all the people that had the same purple shirt on, and they too have had to have Chemo, and that they also had to shave their head so they can have healthy hair one day.

I also told him one day he will understand why we are celebrating, and to go "PLAY" and have "FUN". As he runs off, he can't see the tear running down my face.

I thank you God, that I can tell him to go run and play. (as I think about the days and months he just sat on the couch because he didn't have the energy to move)

I am so proud of all my friends and family. They have shown us what true love is and I am so thankful to have such strong support.

My grandfather, William Cameron, passed away in 1998 with cancer. He was such a great loving Godly man. He is with us everyday, I can still feel his hands hug me, and hear his voice sing.

Every time I need to know its going to be OK, I sing . .

This little light of mine,

I'm gonna let it shine,

Let it shine,

Let it shine . . .

Our Prayer. . . 4.30.09

2009-05-08T11:13:00.005-04:00

Dear God . . .

Give us strength

Give us courage

Give us wisdom

Give us patience

Give us love...

so we can fight the battle against cancer . . .

-Amen

Elizabeth - {A new look at fish food}

2009-05-01T16:35:00.005-04:00

Wednesday I photographed Elizabeth. I love this little girl. She is such a beautiful angel.

This is the second time that I photographed her, she had her bunny portraits taken in March.

Tamara was so excited about my special and decided to do a full session at the Founders Garden on UGA campus in Athens GA.

If you look at Elizabeth hand, she is holding fish food. Her father gave her a holly bush leaf and told her she could feed the fish when she was done with her portrait. Great idea Dad!!! :)

Family Portrait Special!!!!

2009-05-01T14:11:00.003-04:00

Wow!!! What a deal!!

I am having a special on my portrait session.

This can be outdoor or a studio session. Please call to book your session today!

My hands can't wait to hold you. . . 5.01.09

2009-05-01T11:40:00.005-04:00

My hands can't wait,

In just a little while you'll arrive into this world...

Will you be a sweet mischievous boy or Daddy's precious little girl?

How I can be so in love with just the thought of you ~~

I offer no explanation. You simply are a miracle of God's own creation.

I promise you my patience, my faith and above all else my love.

My hands can't wait to hold you...

my little angel from above.

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Stacey and Leanne come yesterday to have their Maternity portraits taken. Stacey is a dear friend. I am so happy for her and Tom. Yesterday's session was the first time that I met Leanne and John. I can tell that they are both so excited about their baby girl.

As many know, I love taking photos of people that have tattoos. I think they are so cool. I had such a blast with this session. Leanne and Stacey both were so photogenic. Thank you so much for letting me capture your memories! :)

With bunches of love!!!

-Melody :)