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Artistic Maternity Portraits | Joshalynn

In case you didn’t know, I have a sister portrait company called Utah Portrait Arts with my associate Nick Sokoloff. We create timeless, artistic portraiture to last a lifetime. I’ll be posting our portrait sessions here on my blog, along with the weddings, engagement, and bridal portraits you’ve come to know from Melissa Kelsey Photography.

Joshalynn came to us looking for some beautiful, classy, and serene maternity photographs to document her pregnancy.  With her calm and graceful disposition and thorough cuteness, we were able to make her a beautiful set of images that will be with her for generations to come. If you’d like Utah Portrait Arts to photograph your own pregnancy, family or personal project, just visit our website and say hello.

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My First Video Blog Post!

Hello!  So, I’ve decided to embark on this video blogging thing in addition to my photo blog posts.  I think it’ll be a neat way to connect with readers and clients.  It took about 20 tries to make a video that I’m okay with posting.  I hope to get better and say less “um”s and “uhhhh”s and “and”s.  Check it out!

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Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary to my July 2008 Couples!

Rachel and Brandon were married July 5th last year in Elko, Nevada.  I won’t soon forget what a fun party their wedding day was.  They were married in the local Catholic church that Rachel grew up attending.  The ceremony was beautiful and the reception was a blast.  Red roses and flowers were everywhere and Basque food, a local specialty was served.  Once the dancing began, I didn’t realize where the time had gone.  By the time I checked the clock, it was 2 a.m.!  I hope you had a wonderful first anniversary, Rachel and Brandon.  Thank you for having me photograph your wedding day.

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Brittany and Dustin are one of my most memorable couples. For their engagement session, they brought Dustin’s horse and we captured some gorgeous shots. For bridal portraits, Brittany was stunning in her custom-made dress by Penelope, and the wedding was really special because it was held on Brittany’s grandfather’s beautiful property. What I love most about them is their connection to family and friends. They’re full of hugs and “I love yous”. Brittany is the biggest sweetheart and Dustin is a cool cowboy.

It was their first wedding anniversary on July 26th  and I want to wish them a big congratulations. Happy Anniversary, you two!

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Want to see more wedding photography like this?  Check out www.melissakelseyphotography.com!

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Happy First Wedding Anniversary, Jeff and Janica!

 Jeff and Janica were married a year ago, on June 14th, in a lovely wedding at the Northern California winery, Wente Vinyards in the city of Livermore.

Jeff and Janica are a wonderful couple, in many ways.   Beautiful on the inside and out, Janica is a scientist and Jeff is an engineer and both are parents to a new baby boy.  I feel so lucky that Janica found me for her wedding.  Their wedding was on a beautifully sunny, blue-sky day.  I loved travelling for this California wedding outside San Francisco, only 2 1/2 hours from where I grew up.  The location was a dream, the flowers were elegant, and Jeff and Janica’s family and friends were a blast to be around.   The day could not have been more beautiful and their photos remain many of my favorites.  I expect they always will. 

We even went in the city of San Francisco for a day-after/engagement-type shoot and got some great portraits at the Palace of Fine Arts, The Bay Bridge, a classic San Francisco trolley, and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge. 

Happy first anniversary, Jeff and Janica!  Thank you for including me in your wedding; I’ll always remember it fondly.

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You can see more of Jeff and Janica’s wedding photos on my website, www.melissakelseyphotography.com

 

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