Jonathan & Lisa: winter love!

As soon as I saw Jonathan & Lisa I knew I had to meet them! They are such an amazing couple - cool & modern and really just visually striking. Lisa's big eyes and Jonathan's cool hair, who could ask for more? :) Last Saturday I went to their home, met their 4 absolutely adorable children, and then we headed out to Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. This place has such a special meaning for them, its where they got married 7 years ago so it was our first stop for our photo session. Afterwards we drove around Hartford [thanks for being the chaffeur Jon!] and landed in the St. Francis parking garage for a few more shots at the end. Even though it was absolutely FREEZING the whole time they were such troopers and so much fun to be with. Jonathan & Lisa, thank you so much for allowing me to take your pictures & for telling me about Wellspring. I know I've said it a million times and I'm bound to say it a million times more, but you two are so cute together it kills me! I loved getting to hang with you and talk over Starbucks and photos :) I can't wait to take some images of you two & your kids this summer ♥ Thanks again & see you on Sunday!

Valentine's Day Special

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David: a winter photo session in Meriden

I met David through my mother. Sounds bizarre I know but its the truth. They work together at the same company and so thats how I first came in contact with him. I've probably been trying to take his images for a year, and finally this past Saturday I was victorious! [woot woot!] Wouldn't you know a bunch of the married women at his job were begging me to take pics of him in a wifebeater, haha. Oh ladies, take a number.. thats for NEXT time :) But seriously, David & I hit it off right away. It felt like I've known him for years and I simply love when that happens. He's such a nice guy, so funny, and definitely a keeper. David, I had a great time and hope you enjoy some of the pics from our session together. Thanks for indulging me my friend! We need to do this again soon! :)

One of my faves :)

Million dollar smile!

Inked.

A few months back Robb Park of Pheonix Ink in Plantsville, CT gave me my very first tattoo. Now a lot of people start off with small tats, but no not Melissa. When I go for something I go all the way! :) In ode to my first tattoo, I wrote a little poem. Here is a pic I took in the mirror of just the outline before he finished it with color. And here is one my husband took with his phone of Robb putting finishing touches on my tattoo. I know its a little pixelated, but it came out beautiful! I highly recommend Robb if you are interested in getting inked.

Christmas in Collinsville: Mike & Jessica's Engagement Session

Jessica & Mike were so much fun during their engagement session. They were laughing the whole time, telling jokes and just really enjoying one another. You know when two people seem to fit together perfectly - when they just make sense? That is definitely them :) They chose to have their pics taken in the quaint little town of Collinsville. We visited the rundown mill along the river, and visited some cute stores lined down the road. Collinsville happened to have a few festivities going on at the same time as our session, so it was a lot of fun! Here are some images from that day. Thanks so much Jessica & Mike for being so awesome, I had a great time with you both! :)

Baby, its cold outside: a photo session with Olivia

My friends [& neighbors] Dan and Monica, welcomed the newest addition to their beautiful family about 2 months ago. Their older daughter Renee is now a big sister, and a very proud one at that! :) Last week I took some images of little Olivia and thought I would share a few of them with you. She sure is a cutie!