Hearts & Thieves

A few weeks ago I had the great opportunity to take some pictures of a local band called Hearts & Thieves. The lead singer Sebastian Scott is an old high school classmate of mine that I reconnected with on Facebook. A few days ago they competed in the final round of 106.9 WCCC's Rock (Your) Face Off at Up Or On The Rocks in Hartford and WON! I just wanted to congratulate Sebastian, Aaron Read, Dan Cusson & Rick Finocchiaro on their success and wish them all the best as they open for a national touring act at the Block Party in Downtown Hartford on May 21st! Don't miss it!

Jake's Senior Portraits

Here are a few shots from my Senior Portrait session with Jake, who will be graduating from Simsbury High School this year. They chose the very popular hot-spot of the old mill on the river in Collinsville for his images. My family & I are really good friends with Jake's mom, so when Sue asked me to photograph her son I was more than happy to help! Check out a few of our mutual favorites -

Emily's passion

This chick is pretty phenomenal. She's classically trained in music, wrote a book, is an avid healthfood blogger, and is a fellow pathetic.org poet. So when Emily asked me to take some new pics of her & her beloved cello for her upcoming big recital, I was like hell yeah! :) Here is a sneak peek into our session in Collinsville [one of the hot spots my clients LOVE!]

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.