Melissa Gray Photography

new blog....

2010-01-05T07:29:00.000-08:00

I decided it was time to change blogs. Here is a link to my new blog www.melissagrayphotography.com/blog Thanks!

The Adorable "S" Family.... | Western Oklahoma Family Photographer

2009-11-25T07:48:00.000-08:00

I think I was more nervous than them that everything wasn't going to come together. The weather was terrible that morning and all day I was just hoping the sun would come out. It did and everything feel perfectly together...the weather, the location she picked out and of course her adorable family. Her is a preview for the family...

Is she just not the cutest little thing ever?

He will fly one someday... | Western Oklahoma Child Photographer

2009-11-24T13:24:00.000-08:00

it may not be soon but maybe some day! I love that mom and dad came up with the plane ideas because little "G" love them! I love that mom's hand is in this one because being around them for just the short amount of time that I was you could just tell how much they loved and adored him!

It was so nice to meet the "R" family! Enjoy your preview!

engaged "S+R"......... | Western Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

2009-11-14T14:48:00.000-08:00

It was so great to get to photograph this gorgeous couple for their engagement pictures. They are getting married next spring, Congrats to them! Did I mention how gorgeous they are? Well, just look for yourself...

The "S" family... | Western Oklahoma Family Photography

2009-11-10T06:42:00.000-08:00

It was so nice to see my old friend from high school and her adorable family! I was so impressed with her boys and her little girl had just the right amount of spunk to keep us laughing! Here is a preview for the family...

another adorable "P" family... | Western Oklahoma Family Photography

2009-11-08T13:32:00.000-08:00

I had the great honor to photograph another adorable family! These sisters are just as cute as they can get! You would think older sister was a professional or something! Here is a preview for the family...

and I have been waiting for a shot like this, I had always imagined it with brothers but I think I like it better with sisters! :) And for something different I gave it a little vintage feel...

these blue eyed boys... | Western Oklahoma Child Photographer

2009-11-07T12:37:00.000-08:00

are going to break girls hearts when they get older!!! "M" and "M" are not only adorable they are so well behaved I was just blown away by them! Here is a preview for the family...

Meet "S"......... | Western Oklahoma Senior Photographer

2009-11-02T07:20:00.001-08:00

I'm so glad "S" got in touch with me to do her Senior pictures, she was a joy to shoot! My camera was in love with her eyes! This girl knows what she wants and I love that! She wanted some of her pictures done on a railroad track and with all the fall colors around they are just gorgeous! Here is a preview for the family....

the adorable "P" family.... | Western Oklahoma Family Photographer

2009-10-28T08:32:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of photographing this adorable family and boy did little "H" give us a workout! :) He was not interested in me or my camera but we managed to get some good ones! Mom did a fantastic job putting together their outfits, I am just loving all the fall colors! Here is a preview for the family...

he does it all..... | Western Oklahoma Senior Photographer

2009-10-27T08:28:00.000-07:00

I had such a great time photographing "R" for his Senior pictures. He is such a nice guy! When asking him what all activities he is in at school I found out he does just about everything the school offers :) He did such a great job here is a preview for him and his family...

These were taken at my studio and in Rocky.

"T's" windy and cold session.... | Western Oklahoma Senior Photography

2009-10-26T06:52:00.000-07:00

"T" and her boyfriend braved the cold and the wind for her session and it turned out great! I had a great time guys! Enjoy your preview...

meet "A".... | Western Oklahoma Senior Photographer

2009-10-24T09:12:00.000-07:00

it was a great joy to photograph "A" for his senior pictures! Even though when his mom called me to set up the appointment I felt very old because I remember when he was born! "A" is very active in FFA and has done very well. I'm so glad he wanted to do some shots with his animals and I'm also very proud of myself for being in the lot with those huge animals and not freaking out!

A's senior pictures were taken in Clinton and on their family farms.

a gorgeous local senior.... | Western Oklahoma Senior Photography

2009-10-20T06:44:00.000-07:00

This weekend I had the honor of photographing "C". We had terrible conditions, you know, the wind! But she did great. I'm tellin' you my camera loved her, she is flawless! And since her mother is a english teacher I added as many grammatical errors in this blogpost b/c I'm not bein' graded on that just this...

check her out.... | Western Oklahoma Senior Photographer

2009-10-19T07:39:00.000-07:00

she's going places! I had such a good time with the lovely, smart and athletic "N", her mom and best friend this weekend. I don't know what my favorite part of the evening was....the shop owner thinking 4 ladies were behind his shop stealing stuff, one of the ladies in heels by the way, or the drunk man hitting on "N" twice, or us dragging furniture across a field and the nice lady stopped to ask if we needed any help. Here is "N's" preview...

check out the facebook link on the right for more images in a few days!

little athlete J..... | Western Oklahoma Child Photographer

2009-10-03T09:11:00.000-07:00

3 year old "J" is not only Adorable, with a capital A! He is also going to be a great athlete! At the age of 3 he can hit the golf ball better than I probably could after a day of lessons! Here is a preview for mom and dad...

It has been crazy... | Western Oklahoma Photographer

2009-10-02T16:49:00.000-07:00

It has been a crazy start to fall! The sickness going around is pretty scary, I have had several sessions rescheduled because their kiddos were sick. I hope it isn't anything serious and hope they recovery quickly! The other night I decided to take advantage of the rescheduled session and take out my oldest and get a couple new shots of her since it had been so long...

stay tuned...I have the cutest little 3 year old coming up soon!

miss chubby cheeks turned 1.... | Western Oklahoma Photographer

2009-09-24T08:11:00.000-07:00

Yesterday day our little one turned 1! She had her birthday party last weekend and last night we had to have a little family party! Here are a couple of pics...
Her birthday cake was made by the flashy hippo bakery in Clinton, it was so cute! They worked with me to get it to match her outfit!

the princess and the cowboy... | Western Oklahoma Child Photographer

2009-09-09T07:01:00.001-07:00

this weekend I got to photograph a pair of siblings. I think everytime I get to photograph them they get cuter and cuter! Here is a sneak peek for mom and dad of their little princess and cowboy...

miss chubby cheeks at 11 months.... | Western Oklahoma Photographer

2009-08-25T06:24:00.000-07:00

My baby is not really a baby anymore, it really is sad but I save all the emotional memories for her 1 year old post :) Here are her 11 month old portraits. I also got to use 2 of my new props! I'm so excited about the carriage, she is a little big for it but I had to use it!

Senior Special through September.... | Western Oklahoma Senior Photography

2009-08-19T07:36:00.001-07:00

School has started, thank goodness! Did I say that out loud? :) So, what is it Seniors need to start thinking about? Senior Pictures! Now is the time to get them done while we still have some green grass and nice weather, fall and winter will be here in no time.

Seniors book your appointment now for the rest of this month or September and receive 56 free wallets! The details? All 56 have to be of the same pose, session fee must be paid at time of session and last a minimum portrait order of $75.00 must be placed.

Contact me through e-mail at melissa@melissagrayphotograpy.com or at 580-666-2189.

Book now, sessions are limited!

N and C...engaged... | Western Oklahoma Wedding Photographer

2009-08-15T07:55:00.000-07:00

This week I had the pleasure of photographing N and C. I had such a great time, I hope they did too! We had great locations, they looked great and so cute together! There were grasshoppers, a broke shoe, and my son who came with me who informed us he 'spoke cat.' Remember you cat said thank you :)

I had so many favorites it was hard which ones to post here! Check out my facebook page in a few days for more!

I'm already excited about their wedding in December I can't wait!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rocky-OK/Melissa-Gray-Photography/96837102387?ref=ts

the 'b' sisters... | Western Oklahoma Child Photographer

2009-08-10T08:49:00.000-07:00

This weekend I had a fun ant filled session with the 'b' sisters. The ants came to the session uninvited but we worked around them :) Older sis was 18 months so it was time for a session. Here is a preview for the family...

we had to get a couple of little 'b.' We tried this shot numerous times and our patience paid off, doesn't she look like an angel?

some adorable siblings... | Western Oklahoma Photographer

2009-08-07T07:18:00.000-07:00

I'm going to call last nights photo session a workout. It was so hot I have never sweated that much. Mom and Dad worked so hard too! But it paid off, check out how adorable they are...

sisters.... | Western Oklahoma Photographer

2009-08-06T08:12:00.000-07:00

this session had to be rescheduled numerous times I think we all thought it might not happen :) but it did, and then it almost didn't last. In the middle of it the wind picked up like a storm was approaching. We got through it and here are a couple of shots for them to preview...

6 month old C.... | Western Oklahoma Baby Photographer

2009-07-31T10:03:00.000-07:00

Nothing makes me happier, besides my kids and husband, than a smiling baby! Check out "C" here is a preview for mom and dad and his fan club :)and I was so excited when we got there and mom said she brought this washtub! I love when the parents come up with ideas! I mean what 6 month old doesn't take a bath in the middle of the woods? Adorable!

little boy b.... | Western Oklahoma Newborn Photograper

2009-07-29T08:11:00.000-07:00

Little boy b is almost 2 weeks old so it was time for a photo session! He is just adorable! He is a preview for mom and dad...

little miss chubby cheeks at 10 months... | Western Oklahoma Photography

2009-07-24T08:48:00.000-07:00

Our little has been here for 10 months and I cannot believe that it has gone by this fast. So, of course we had to take her out and get some pictures :)

this time next week.... | Western Oklahoma Maternity Photographer

2009-07-22T07:39:00.000-07:00

This time next week they will be holding their precious little boy! Our mutual friend set this up for them because she said K was just so cute pregnant and had to have some pictures. She was right! K is so tiny and has a cute little belly, I can't believe she is due next week. Here is a preview for the new mom and dad to be...

birthday buddies.... | Western Oklahoma Newborn Photography

2009-07-16T07:33:00.000-07:00

These two will always share something not usually shared by siblings except twins, triplets and so on. Little "J" was born on big sis "B's" birthday! What a great birthday present! Here is a preview for the family...

little miss 11 days old.... | Western Oklahoma Newborn Photographer

2009-07-15T10:33:00.000-07:00

This little one is a teeny tiny little thing! Big sis "B" loves her little sis "B." Here is a preview for mom and dad...

another set of siblings.... | Western Oklahoma Photographer

2009-07-14T08:39:00.000-07:00

This weekend I got to photograph another set of siblings at my new 'studio' more on that later in another post. I have had the pleasure of photographing these two on several times and can't believe how big they are getting. Check out sister...doesn't she look like a model in training :)

brother and sister... | Western Oklahoma Photographer

2009-07-12T15:33:00.000-07:00

We all braved the heat last night, you know when it is still 100+ at 7:00 at night. But it was worth it! Here is a preview for the whole family.

And doesn't "M" look fantastic in pink!

"K" was such a trooper, he was getting tired of it at the end but he did such a great job!

Red, White and Blue......... | Western Oklahoma Family Photographer

2009-07-07T10:25:00.000-07:00

I meant to post this before the 4th of July to wish everyone a fun and safe holiday, but we had computer trouble and we took a much needed 3 day weekend away from here! :) It was great! I took this of the kiddos a few weeks ago for the holiday and they are all actually looking and smiling, that is something that photographer kids will rarely do, so I got it printed up big for our store.

I have a busy week coming up! 2 newborns and a sibling shoot! I'm so excited to get back into the swing of things! Stay tuned for some sneak peeks!

June was full of..... | Western Oklahoma Photographer

2009-06-30T09:40:00.000-07:00

t-ball! Our last game was last night and I'm kinda glad it is over :) It was too hot to be out there! Last night it was all worth it when they got a trophy!

E did really well all summer, this was his first year to play and he did good every game. S, well she definetly improved! The last couple of games she hit it the first swing instead of it taking 5 or 6 swings like it did at the beginning.

The coach told her she was his dirtiest player of the summer :) She would sweat so much and then sit in the dirt while they were in outfield and play in it.

miss chubby cheeks at 9 months...

2009-06-24T05:39:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it but she is 9 months! Seriously, time goes by way too fast! Here she is at 9 months...

she is getting more independent and working on standing without one of us holding her hand, it isn't for long but she is trying...

(did you see those chubby thighs? oh my goodness, the cuteness!)

then when she is done standing it is to the ground again...

all of these were taken in my new "studio" if you want to call it that, we purchased a building in town and we are going to do some work to it and I will have the look of more than one location all in one place. I'm really excited and can't wait to get started!

The big 30!

2009-06-20T14:13:00.000-07:00

My mother still had the dress that I had my 1 year old pictures taken in, so I knew that I was going to take a picture of miss chubby cheeks in that same dress. I didn't even try to look for shoes like that, do they still make those? :) This is her today and me 29 years ago

I think she looks more like her daddy than me but she definetly got her hair from me and wow she has a lot of it!

the new couch...

2009-06-18T08:26:00.000-07:00

In my last post I told you I would post some of the new "couch." It was found at an auction and I had someone recover it after I found the fabric. There is no way in the world I could do something like that! :)

just wanted to share...

2009-06-08T13:33:00.000-07:00

A few times the past two weeks I have been lucky enough to go out with my own and shoot with them. The reason? I got some new furniture for sessions and was really excited to test them out. Little miss chubby cheeks is almost 9 months old, not crawling just wanting to stand. I had her standing by a chair and what do 8 months old do when they are tired of standing? Sit. What about tired of sitting? Lay down :) She ended up laying in the grass and loving every moment of it. I had to edit these first, the new furniture shots will come soon!

Hayley Senior 2010...part 2...

2009-06-04T07:50:00.000-07:00

I posted a few of Hayley last week and told her I would put up a few more for her to see. She should be getting her rep cards in the mail to pass out to her friends so they can get 1/2 off a Senior Session if booked this summer. Senior Sessions are a little different than a regular session, they are double the time so we have time for more locations and more clothing changes. So the session is priced higher than a regular session. But if you book this summer and get ahold of one of Hayley's cards you will get your session for half off. The session fee is for the Hobart, Sentinel and Cordell area. For outside areas please contact me and I will get back to you on pricing.

meet Daisy and Duke...

2009-06-03T13:46:00.000-07:00

the kids fell in love as soon as they saw them. They are pretty cute and little!

engaged....A and T...

2009-06-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

they braved the almost 100 degree weather with me, and was it hot! Here is a preview for them....

The wedding is in July! Congrats you two!

miss chubby cheeks...

2009-05-23T08:38:00.000-07:00

turned 8 months today, so pictures were in order!

Calling all Seniors 2010....

2009-05-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

I am putting out a search for my Senior 2010 Reps! What exactly are my Senior Reps and what do they do? Well you receive 2 free Senior Sessions, yes 2! One now and one once school starts back in the fall. You will also receive free products, very cool products I might add!

How do you become one of my reps? E-mail me at melissa@melissagrayphotography.com and tell me you want to sign up. I will e-mail you more details. Spots are limited to a certain number from each surrounding school: Hobart, Sentinel, Cordell and Burns Flat. Your school not listed? E-mail me and tell me what school you attend and we will see what we can do!

Meet Hayley my first Senior rep:

Adorable "A" at 1...

2009-05-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

We had a fun session with "A" yesterday and she is so adorable and funny! Here is a preview for mom and dad...

Doesn't she just have the most beautiful skin?

Princess Portraits...part 2....

2009-05-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

I had to share more from my wonderful clients who meet me the other night to get some shots for my 'princess portraits'.

I can't tell you enough how much the little girls loved the dresses!

Can you imagine how much fun a group of little girls would have at a birthday party with 'princess portraits'?

and seriously could this little guy be any cuter?

I just love the brother/sister pictures!

Now booking...

2009-05-18T07:02:00.000-07:00

Princess Portraits!

Princess Portraits is a new session I am offering for all those princesses out there. You bring the princess and I'll bring everything else. I have several petticoats or 'princess dresses' as my girls call them in several different sizes and colors.

Does the princess have a little brother? A little prince? We will get him in on the fun too.

What is even funner than 1 princess? How about a whole bunch of them! E-mail me at melissa@melissagrayphotography.com for details on a 'princess portrait party' great for birthdays!

Thanks so much to all my princesses and princes who helped me this weekend and to their mommies and daddies for bringing them. The kids had a great time. Here are a few more shots from this weekend and keep checking back I have a lot more to post!

little sis "L"

2009-05-11T07:40:00.000-07:00

when I photographed her big brother for his prom, I took a few frames of little sis.

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Monkey meet...

2009-05-06T08:52:00.000-07:00

the Internet, Internet meet Monkey...

our 3 year old has an attachment, lucky for me it isn't too bad although there have been times we have had to go back and get him and he was missing for 2 weeks. She was not having the replacement at all, that was passed down to little sis.

I did the above picture to go over her bed. Her 6 year old brother has a picture over his bed, his art is him on his little toy tractor with his dad behind him on the big tractor, it is really cute. Her 4 year old sister has a picture of her and her dad when they fell asleep on fathers day when she was 2. So, I needed a picture for Gabriella.

Here is another one of her giving Monkey some love...

A few prom pics...

2009-05-05T13:00:00.000-07:00

I had the chance to go photograph "J" for his Senior prom, here are a couple for them to preview...

and to see more you can go to my facebook page and become a fan...http://www.facebook.com/people/Melissa-Gray/649502811#/pages/Rocky-OK/Melissa-Gray-Photography/96837102387?ref=ts

little mr. 'j'....

2009-04-26T15:11:00.000-07:00

is 6 months old, his wonderful Aunt did this as a surprise for his mommy, here is a preview for them since it isn't a surprise anymore ;)

and since my little one and 'j' share the same aunt and they are exactly 3 weeks apart we had to get a couple of them together

miss chubby cheeks turns 7 months...

2009-04-24T08:18:00.001-07:00

I've said it before but seriously time goes by way too fast! I can't believe she is 7 months and I can't believe she hasn't grown into her cheeks yet :)

She has sat up for while now and is standing with something to hold onto. Crawling? No, I think she is going to skip it :)

a little b-ball collage...

2009-04-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

for a senior. I wanted to put it up here for mom to see before I got it printed.

Did you see the Easter Bunny?

2009-04-14T07:02:00.000-07:00

I did :) She's small and cute and kinda chubby.

A and A....

2009-04-13T07:37:00.000-07:00

6 month session was windy and cold. But these little boys braved it for a little bit, here is a preview for mom and dad...

and I just love the outfits she picked out for this one :)

It had to be done....

2009-04-09T11:32:00.000-07:00

when I saw the headband at hobby lobby I just knew what I had to do...

and here is one in the wheat field

April Showers bring May Flowers....

2009-04-07T15:38:00.000-07:00

so what does March snow bring?

Flying little boys :) My son had so much fun with this! It is all about angles, he really wasn't that high but when he saw the pictures he just thought he was too cool! This is from the snow we had a couple of weeks ago.

one of my favorite...

2009-03-30T12:42:00.000-07:00

clients, is already 1! Little "B" is about 14 months so it was time for some pictures. Here is a preview for mom and dad...

miss chubby cheeks...

2009-03-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

is 6 months old! I can't believe our little one is 6 months old, she has changed so much in such a little amount of time. I am so thankful that I have had the opportunity to photograph her so much in this time, and at the same time it makes me sad that I don't have pictures of my other 4 when they were this little. Here she was at about 11 days

and here she is at 6 months

and here is an outtake that just cracked me up

spring time...

2009-03-20T16:03:00.000-07:00

is finally here! Well, atleast the calendar says so! I'm ready to see a little more green, how about you? Hopefully we will get some rain to get things rolling. Speaking of green, I used my fake green grass which is really a wheat field to get my spring fix. You know the saying 'needle in a haystack' well, she was searching for something small in a wheat field :)

the weather...

2009-03-16T16:34:00.000-07:00

has been crazy around here, hasn't it? 90 degrees one week and then snow the next! In between the cold spells I have had a small chance to get out and get some new pics of my kids, I thought I would share with you, here are a few...

newborn modeling search...

2009-02-13T14:26:00.001-08:00

for me :) I have some new items and ideas I can't wait to try out on some newborns and all I need are some babies! If you or someone you know is having a baby or babies send me an e-mail at melissa@melissagrayphotography.com. You will recieve a free session and a discount on prints. Since photographing a newborn works best at 14 days or younger the 'model search' special will only apply for that age. Consideration can be made for premature and smaller babies that are older than 14 days. Please contact me with any questions.

And what is a blog post without a picture, here are a few recent ones of our littlest...

baby 'A'...the first baby of the new year...

2009-01-12T12:46:00.000-08:00

for me to photograph. It was a great break and I hope everyone had a great holiday season, now onto pictures :)

Little 'A' was 6 weeks old, she showed up early for mom and dad so she was still a tiny one. Here is a preview for her family...

10 month old 'b'.....

2008-12-09T13:49:00.000-08:00

I have such a great time photographing little miss 'b'! Seriously she is so adorable this shouldn't be called work! Here is a preview for mom and dad...

the "M" family...

2008-12-09T09:45:00.000-08:00

The wind blew again for this family session, but we braved it and got some cute ones, even though little brother wanted nothing to do with any of us :)

and his sisters were trying so hard to help with him :)

K & J....the windy session...

2008-12-04T07:32:00.000-08:00

I don't have to remind anyone how windy it can get here in Oklahoma! This past week has had some pretty windy days especially Sunday when we were trying to do K & J's pictures, but we managed to get some and didn't even blow away!

little mr. 'j'

2008-12-01T15:23:00.001-08:00

I've said it before but time flies by so fast, I can't believe how grown 'J' is, already 1! He has gotten so big and even more adorable if that is even possible!

The "G" Family...

2008-11-19T14:15:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of photographing this cute family over the weekend, here is their preview...

and how cute is this little firefighter :)

and big sis did such a great job!

Saturday's 7 year old...

2008-11-17T15:29:00.000-08:00

I got to photograph "C" last year when he was was 6 and it was time to get some new pictures. Like a lot and I mean a lot of my clients they don't like to be photographed, here is proof...

but mom was so patient with him and we tried a couple different things and in the end we got some :)

the "A" twins...

2008-11-11T07:35:00.000-08:00

meet "A" and "A" adorable 4 week old twins. I just couldn't get over how much they "talked" to each other. Here is a preview for their mom and dad...

the b family...

2008-11-04T06:56:00.000-08:00

the family I got to photograph this weekend we have known for a while. I graduated with the mom and my husband graduated with the dad. I'm so glad they called me for a photo session, here is a preview for them...

Our new addition...

2008-10-10T13:21:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a while because we have been a little busy. Our new little one was born on September 23rd and we have been busy fitting in some photo sessions :)

now is the time to start thinking about holiday family portraits. Call to book your session for family portraits and holiday cards.

Senior "J" continued...

2008-08-20T18:28:00.000-07:00

family session. As I mentioned before I also got to photograph the whole family. Here is a preview for the 5 of them...

Senior "J"...

2008-08-18T07:08:00.000-07:00

I can't believe "J" is a Senior! I can remember when he was born, I can say that too because he is my cousin :) Here are some of his Senior Pictures, I also have some family pictures that I will post also...

It's school time again...

2008-08-11T19:48:00.000-07:00

and what else could that mean besides Senior Pictures :)

Senior "C" drove down w/ his family to take some senior pictures, we also got some with his little sister "A" who starts middle school this year! Good luck "C" at the football games!

Here is a preview for him and his family...

6 month old little b....

2008-07-29T08:54:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I got to photograph cute, sweet little b. This is the 2nd time I got to photograph her and I couldn't believe when mom called to set up an appointment and said she was 6 months old! Here is a preview for her parents...

sweet baby girl L.....

2008-06-30T06:35:00.000-07:00

she really was such a sweet baby, hungry and sweet :) Thank you so much L and C for letting me photograph your new little one...here is a preview...

S & A....the wedding...

2008-06-28T17:31:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks back I got the privilege to photograph S & A's wedding. I have had Internet trouble since then and am now just getting to post the preview. Here are a couple for them to peek at and I will have all of their pictures up soon. Thanks guys for allowing me to photograph your big day, hope you enjoy!

And special thanks to my 2nd shooter! Thank you Jodi!

sweet little 'a'...

2008-06-08T18:49:00.000-07:00

well, mom didn't think this was going to go so well, little 'a' was not happy but after she calmed down we got some good shots, here is a preview for mom and dad....

Another Sibling Session...

2008-06-03T05:16:00.000-07:00

I've got to photograph these cuties a couple of times, this time sister was 2 and she didn't want much to do with me and my camera :) Here are a couple from their session, I would have got them up earlier but with all the storms last week my Internet is being picky about when it wants to work, hope they fix it soon!

The twins...

2008-06-01T08:45:00.000-07:00

I got to photograph these babies when they were 11 days old

I can't believe how much they have grown! Here they are now

K & A, the wedding...

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What a beautiful wedding it was! The put a lot of hard work into it and it shows and the bride looked gorgeous! Here is a preview for them...

6 months already!

2008-04-21T07:01:00.000-07:00

When little J's mom e-mailed me to set up 6 months pics for him I couldn't believe he was 6 months already! They do grow too fast! Here is a preview from this weekend...

A and J...the wedding...

2008-04-06T20:52:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of photographing A & J's wedding on Saturday. The picked a beautiful place to get married and everyone's hard work paid off, it was gorgeous, as was she....here are a few pictures...

today's teenager...

2008-03-14T20:28:00.000-07:00

Today I had the privilege of photographing Miss L. for some shots for an upcoming pageant of hers. She did fantastic! I had such a hard time picking which ones to post on my blog :)

today's little one...

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was a little 5 week old girl. Little "B" was as precious as they come! Here is a preview for her mommy and daddy...

so, you just had a baby and....

2008-01-31T08:57:00.000-08:00

professional photographs are the last thing on your mind. And why should it be, you have a million things to do but the one thing the most important is getting to spend that cuddle time with the new addition to the family. But once the first 14 days have passed you missed the best opportunity to have your newborn photographed and get sleepy baby pictures. Now, not every baby is going to cooperate but when they do you will have a wonderful portrait to remember those first days.

We all know they grow up and change too quickly!

So, remember to go ahead and make a tentative appointment before your delivery for the first few days of your childs life.

Here is a set of twins, they are 11 days old in this picture.

something a little different....

2008-01-25T07:06:00.000-08:00

Being that January is almost over :) I thought now is just a good time as ever to start my new ideas for my blog. Besides previews for clients I want to use my blog to post some tips for those planning a session. I will start posting these tips soon and often so keep checking back. And now for the something a little different....my parents Golden Retrievers had 10! yes 10! puppies, so a photo session was in order! They are almost 6 weeks old now (they were 4 weeks old here), and yes photographing 10 puppies is harder than photographing a running toddler :)

And the winners are.....

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first place winning an 11X14:

and 2nd place winning a 8X10:

and 3rd place winning a 5X7:

I will contact you when your prints come in and I will also be contacting the special e-mail winner for their free session to see if they want to keep it or pass it on to their vote!

Be sure to check out my blog often for specials and informative posts!

Favorite of 2007 contest...

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here it is....some of my favorites of the past year. I narrowed it down to 16, now you narrow it down to the top 3! The prizes are an 11X14 for 1st place, a 8X10 for 2nd and a 5X7 for 3rd place. So, e-mail for your vote at melissa@melissagrayphotography.com, only 1 vote per e-mail addresss but have your friends and family vote too!

Voting ends Friday, January 11th.

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the latest senior...

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thanks to jamie for being such a trooper in the cold weather! Enjoy your preview!

preview for the "t" family

2007-12-06T19:36:00.000-08:00

Here is a preview from earlier tonight. I will have your online gallery up as soon as possible so christmas card decisions can be made :)

an 8 weeker....

2007-12-01T17:21:00.000-08:00

Here is a preview for mom and dad of little "J" we started off with him asleep and then we woke him up :) but I got some good ones. I'll let you know when your gallery is up. Enjoy!

some more holiday card samples...

2007-11-27T19:16:00.001-08:00

some more holiday card previews. Christmas will be here before we know it!

some more holiday samples

2007-11-25T18:41:00.000-08:00

here are the holiday samples for the g family

some holiday cards for the "C" family...

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I e-mailed you to let you know that your online gallery is up and here are the previews of the cards.

and because she is special....

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she gets her own post! I can't believe how big she is, I can remember when she was born!

another "family" shoot....

2007-11-18T13:07:00.000-08:00

This one was a family shoot in two ways, they got the whole family together for pictures and they are family to me! Thanks for asking me to take your family pictures! Here is your sneak peek

little H turns 1

2007-11-17T18:50:00.000-08:00

I have had to privilege this little boy when he was a newborn and at 6 months. I can't believe he is already a year old!

this weekends first family session...

2007-11-17T13:06:00.000-08:00

The holidays are fast approaching and what a busy time for me! Here is a sneak peek for the family from this morning.

family of 15 continued...

2007-11-07T09:14:00.001-08:00

Here is the other part of the preview for the family. Your online gallery will be up soon, I'll let you know!