tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7723994676385990992024-03-14T13:49:06.923-05:00Melanie Johnson PhotographyMelanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.comBlogger216125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-92191591833714773332012-10-14T01:50:00.001-05:002012-10-14T01:50:33.449-05:002012 Holiday Mini Sessions {Allen, Plano, Frisco and McKinney Portrait and Family Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time of year...time for football games, fall leaves, the state fair and crock pot meals...the return of sweaters (sort of), hot chocolate and all thinks pumpkin flavored! I love fall, although it always seems so very short here in Texas...as if we go from [blazing hot] summer to two weeks of cooler, gorgeous gold and red foliage...and than one strong storm comes along and blows all the leaves from the trees--launching us straight into winter.<br />
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Along with this beautiful time of year comes our Annual Holiday Mini Sessions. This is always my busiest time, but I find that the majority of my clients who participate in the Holiday Mini Sessions have made it a tradition for their families...and I have LOVED watching each of them grow and change--it's truly such a blessing. I end up feeling it's a bit like a homecoming for me and I cannot wait to see everyone! <br />
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Our dates are later in the months of October and November this year to accommodate the fall sports schedules that should be wrapping up soon!<br />
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I know it's difficult to think about Holiday cards while out partaking
in all the fun fall activities, but it will be here before you know it, so remember that not only is our Mini Session space limited, our availability for full sessions will be as well! We currently have space in our Weekend Mini Sessions, but there are no FULL weekend session appointments left until the third week in November!<br />
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Thank you to everyone who still reads this blog--I promise a facelift and more regular updates are in the plans...it's just less important than photographing all your smiling faces at the moment! See you soon!<br />
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Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-77186202142840160322012-05-16T08:39:00.000-05:002012-05-16T08:39:02.031-05:00Baby V {Carrollton and Dallas Area Newborn + Baby Photographer}Meet the most adorable Baby V! This was a very exciting session for me because I had the honor of photographing her parents wedding a couple years ago...and now I am blessed with taking her very first photos as well! I just LOVE doing this--it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! I adore watching my clients grow and change--it is such a wonderful gift to watch this part of the circle of life, and even though it sounds cheesy, I can't get enough.<br />
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Little Miss V was extremely cooperative and sweet...as long as I didn't make her unfold her little arms:) That was pretty easy to accommodate. Check out the sneak peeks from her recent session.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Check out the wreath on the right--this was something Baby V's crafty Momma made from the bows she received at her baby showers! It hangs in her room at home. Isn't that a cute idea?</span></h4>
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<br />Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-5790039151529118952012-05-16T08:27:00.001-05:002012-05-16T08:27:22.801-05:00Hello? Is anyone out there?Ahem...testing, testing...is this thing on?<br />
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Hello everyone out there...IF there is anyone left out there :) It's been an eternity since I've posted here--it feels almost like I'm typing a message to myself! <br />
I've been busy working on tons of client work and have sadly let this blog fall to the lowest of my priorities...but, the truth is...I kind of miss it! I miss the excitement of posting the latest session and being able to come back and look through them in one spot. I miss talking about my sessions and adding the additional personal touches that make me smile...so, I'm going to try. That's the best I can promise a the moment, but I'm going to try to get myself back into routine posting and may even go back into the sessions from the past year to highlight some of my favorites! I am looking forward to it--and I hope you will too!Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-90769974267812068592011-09-17T03:51:00.001-05:002011-09-17T03:51:39.580-05:00What to Wear: Vintage Couture's Silver Bells Line<span style="font-size: x-large;">Another of my favorite lines from Vintage Couture's Fall Collection. The Silver Bells line makes it easy for you to coordinate for holiday photos without matching perfectly! Even Mom is included! Put Dad in a charcol or black shirt, and you're good to go!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: lime;">Scroll to my name, Melanie Johnson </span></span></b>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-73318055691676822062011-09-15T14:58:00.000-05:002011-10-05T14:05:37.953-05:002011 Mini Sessions: Full Release!<span style="font-size: large;">Here they are! The Fall/Holiday Mini Sessions are officially open to everyone!
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wow, we are filling up very quickly! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, don't forget--the Vintage Couture special will be valid until Saturday 9/17! Buy something and you'll receive a complimentary 8x10 from your session! To purchase go to <a href="http://vintagecoutureinc.net/cricket">http://vintagecoutureinc.net/cricket</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Click "Shop" and Scroll down to my name: Melanie Johnson</span>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-30615366304411732782011-09-13T14:02:00.000-05:002011-09-14T17:15:32.254-05:002011 Mini Sessions to be Released This Week & What to WearI'm so excited to release the 2011 dates for our annual Fall/Holiday Mini Sessions! Current clients will receive an email tomorrow (9/14), and I'll post the details for the public here on 9/15!
In addition, I have a very special treat on Thursday! The studio will be open on Thursday 9/15 from 2:30-6 pm--feel free to stop by to ask any questions, see card samples or just say hello! Additionally, Cricket Martin with Vintage Couture will be here with some items from their most recent catalog (which I adore!). Vintage Couture has some perfect coordinating outfits for your Fall/Holiday sessions--they have stylish options for both boys and girls and they do a great job of providing options so that you can be coordinated without all the kids wearing the same exact outfit!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/6144357275/" title="Fall Favorite by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6144357275_2703bfe325_z.jpg" width="640" height="498" alt="Fall Favorite"></a>
I love the style, versatility and durability Vintage Couture while my kids love wearing it because it is so comfortable! Too many boutique brands are not comfortable to my sensitive kiddos and their beautiful clothes spend their lives hanging in the closet; however, even my kids get excited when I pull out something new from Vintage Couture--Harper wants almost every dress in the line this fall!
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I'm super excited because I get to offer a special for Vintage Couture during our open house! Order something from Cricket at the open house on Thursday or online (see the link below) and you'll receive $5 shipping and a complimentary 8x10 from your holiday session with me!
To order online go to: Click <a href="http://www.vintagecoutureinc.net/cricket"><b>HERE!</b></a>
Click "Shop" at the top of the page and
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Hurry, the special only lasts through 9/17!
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And here are some photos I took of my kiddos in the Silver Bells line!
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And here are some of the other options in the Silver Bells Line!
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Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-75003842018362741392011-04-05T17:13:00.003-05:002011-04-05T17:28:29.032-05:00Angel & Josh: Engaged and InLOVE [McKinney Wedding Photographer]Angel and Josh are getting married! After being together for over 5 years, this romantic couple says it's about time they tied the knot! I had a wonderful time photographing their engagement session in the gorgeous weather--we explored, laughed, battled insane wind...all in the name of capturing their love for each other on film--such a heartwarming sight. I hope that they look back on these images years from now and see the adoration and happiness in their eyes...the silent joy conveyed when they look at each other. Gives me goose bumps! I cannot wait for their big day!<br /><br />Enjoy your sneak peek guys! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5592872377/" title="Angel and Josh 1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5592872377_bc9d4a5290_b.jpg" width="850" height="531" alt="Angel and Josh 1"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5593462180/" title="Angel and Josh 10 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5310/5593462180_1e0b0973b5_b.jpg" width="850" height="687" alt="Angel and Josh 10"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5592871123/" title="Angel and Josh 7 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5592871123_720100779c_b.jpg" width="779" height="1024" alt="Angel and Josh 7"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5592872271/" title="Angel and Josh 2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5592872271_db4ed76ca5_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Angel and Josh 2"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5593461868/" title="Angel and Josh 3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5593461868_b47afd5eca_b.jpg" width="850" height="703" alt="Angel and Josh 3"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5593461716/" title="Angel and Josh 9 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5593461716_76485866c5_b.jpg" width="850" height="687" alt="Angel and Josh 9"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5593461576/" title="Angel and Josh 11 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5593461576_eb116d6167_b.jpg" width="850" height="687" alt="Angel and Josh 11"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5592871617/" title="Angel and Josh 6 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5592871617_3a19bc965a_b.jpg" width="850" height="687" alt="Angel and Josh 6"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5592871713/" title="Angel and Josh 8 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5592871713_f01e95f7dc_b.jpg" width="850" height="687" alt="Angel and Josh 8"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5592872063/" title="Angel and Josh 5 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5592872063_eef9a2e7e2_b.jpg" width="779" height="1024" alt="Angel and Josh 5"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5593462488/" title="Angel and Josh 4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5593462488_ce9647f38b_b.jpg" width="850" height="687" alt="Angel and Josh 4"></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-8273642285087257862011-03-27T11:22:00.002-05:002011-03-27T11:29:56.370-05:00Drew is 6 months!Sweet baby Drew came into the studio last month for a session to capture him in his adorable six month cuteness! Mom, Dad and I all resorted to some pretty silly antics to keep him entertained, but the resulting facial expressions are priceless!<br /><br />Here are a few from his session!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526708144/" title="Macrini4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5526708144_12b158939e_b.jpg" width="850" height="482" alt="Macrini4" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526115443/" title="Macrini7 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5526115443_94d30d06be_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Macrini7" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526708200/" title="Macrini5 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5526708200_16e06738cf_b.jpg" width="850" height="680" alt="Macrini5" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526708044/" title="Macrini2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5526708044_a85133b2b4_b.jpg" width="850" height="586" alt="Macrini2" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526708094/" title="Macrini3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5526708094_a568f8e376_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Macrini3" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526115173/" title="Macrini1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5526115173_1beac4277b_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Macrini1" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-8316725531504341022011-03-14T12:08:00.002-05:002011-03-14T12:13:22.905-05:00Kennedy as a Newborn [McKinney Newborn and Baby Photographer]Apparently I'm further behind on blogging than I thought! When posting Kennedy's six month session yesterday, I realized I had not blogged about her birth! Whoops! So, without further delay, here is this sweet little one fresh out of the oven!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526812310/" title="Kirby2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5526812310_df5ec444cc_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Kirby2" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526812376/" title="Kirby3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5526812376_a155fe4b5d_b.jpg" width="850" height="538" alt="Kirby3" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526219015/" title="Kirby4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5526219015_b1bbe99260_b.jpg" width="850" height="387" alt="Kirby4" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526219121/" title="Nesting by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5526219121_ef94b15339_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Nesting" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526218891/" title="Kirby1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5526218891_bfcd9abdc5_b.jpg" width="850" height="907" alt="Kirby1" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5526219061/" title="Kirby6 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5526219061_0a711db12e_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Kirby6" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-88233326144486114722011-03-13T21:52:00.004-05:002011-03-13T22:34:51.090-05:00Kennedy is 6 months! [Frisco and Little Elm Baby and Child Photographer]Sweet baby Kennedy--what can I say? Six months is my FAVORITE age for babies...especially when they are this adorable! I love that you can sit them in one spot...and they'll still be there 2 seconds later :). I love their delicious roles and dimples...and how they feel emotions with their entire bodies!<br /><br />Darling Kennedy is the epitome of everything I adore in 6 month-olds. We had so much fun playing around in the studio with various props and outfits, and she was nothing short of an angel for the entire session! Kennedy is part of our baby plan which means I get to photograph her again! Stay tuned! (I just realized I did not blog her newborn photos, so I guess I will do that next! Sorry!)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5525090454/" title="Kirby 1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5525090454_b494e51b64_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Kirby 1" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5524499193/" title="Kirby 2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5524499193_928bde448c_b.jpg" width="850" height="620" alt="Kirby 2" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5524499511/" title="Kirby 7 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5524499511_00382086aa_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Kirby 7" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5524499475/" title="Kirby 6 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5524499475_6bc9ab467c_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Kirby 6" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5524499283/" title="Kirby 3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5524499283_a92f4e8b9d_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Kirby 3" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5525090718/" title="Kirby 5 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5525090718_5d5aed72d0_b.jpg" width="850" height="708" alt="Kirby 5" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-9615931011644068812011-03-10T14:12:00.003-06:002011-03-10T14:30:38.043-06:00I'm Back! And a New Beginning [Dallas Newborn and Baby Photographer]As many of you know, my step father passed away last week after a long, hard battle with brain cancer. It was obviously a difficult time for my family and I feel so very blessed to have been able to spend time helping my mother to grieve her loss and begin to make plans for her future. Thank you so very much to all my clients who have offered their condolences, messages of support, and have so generously gave me the time I needed to focus purely on my family without worrying about any editing or deliverable deadlines. My time means more to me than anything in the world, and both my family and I will be forever grateful!<br /><br />Now that I am back and things are settling down, I thought I should get myself back into gear with my blog posting. I've let it slide quite a bit since the busy holiday season! I'll go back through some of the fall sessions to post them here, but I thought today would be nice to start with a new beginning.<br /><br />Meet the newest addition to the Love family (they have such a great last name!). This darling little girl is already breaking hearts and wrapping her big brother around her delicious little finger! I had a great time catching up with the family and seeing their beautiful portrait wall constructed with prints from several of our previous sessions--hopefully they'll have an easier time deciding which images to add to the wall from this session than I because there are lots of cute ones!<br /><br />Giving everyone the 'thumbs-up' (top middle)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5515767998/" title="Love1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5515767998_a3460eb49f_b.jpg" width="850" height="797" alt="Love1" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5515768282/" title="Love2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5515768282_b3b5eda5a5_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Love2" /></a><br /><br />With her big brother--Mr. Personality. This kiddo always makes me giggle in person and I think it translates into film!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5515768336/" title="Brotherly Love by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5515768336_9f309ffc5a_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Brotherly Love" /></a><br /><br />Grandma is an avid and skilled quilt maker--the family had at least 10 quilts in various places around the house, so I couldn't resist our own take on 'The Princess and the Pea."<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5515178035/" title="The Princess and the Pea by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5515178035_3038064cb9_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="The Princess and the Pea" /></a><br /><br />Our last photo of the day--some conceptual fun. Doesn't she look like a sweet little hatchling?<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5515769436/" title="The Hatchling by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5515769436_305ce4e292_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="The Hatchling" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-21269329872013476342010-10-20T00:15:00.003-05:002010-10-20T00:20:47.668-05:00The Glazar Family [Allen Baby and Child Photograher]Meet the adorable Glazar kiddos! We had the best time playing around and exploring everything that moves...including about 6 other photographers! Mom was such a great sport, and the little ones...well, with faces this cute they're pretty hard to resist!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5095428173/" title="glazar1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5095428173_3c0e6ec613_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="glazar1" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5096026856/" title="glazar2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5096026856_007f7d5a03_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="glazar2" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5095428317/" title="glazar3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5095428317_b027e7391c_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="glazar3" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5096027020/" title="glazar4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5096027020_517112a461_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="glazar4" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-17120012063363004812010-10-19T00:07:00.002-05:002010-10-19T00:21:28.979-05:00The O'Reilly Family [McKinney Baby and Child Photographer]One of my favorite aspects of this job is being able to watch my clients' lives grow and change. Last weekend, I had the honor of photographing 3 clients who have shared very special moments with me in the past few years, and it was so touching! After each of these sessions I felt so very blessed to be a witness to their special times and honored to be able to capture the next stages of their lives! <br /><br />One of these clients is the O'Reilly Family. I can remember packing up my gear to head over to the hospital to take some of his very first photos! He was so sweet and tiny...and his parents in such awe of the miracle of his birth...it was breathtaking. And now--Alex is a toddler on the move, exploring every rock and flower, dancing to the music and infusing his family with such joy and love! I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this special family!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5095106691/" title="oreilly2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/5095106691_41bbc67fa6_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="oreilly2" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5095705258/" title="oreilly1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/5095705258_e20e4d7e4a_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="oreilly1" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5095705490/" title="oreilly3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5095705490_1562b30cbb_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="oreilly3" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5095705596/" title="oreilly4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5095705596_2f11409241_b.jpg" width="850" height="620" alt="oreilly4" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-11799354464927537482010-10-16T01:29:00.003-05:002010-10-16T01:35:58.515-05:00The Eckerman Family [Allen Family and Child Photographer]It's been FOREVER since I've blogged anything! With the holidays and the busy season upon us, I've been focused on completing the work rather than talking about it. But, I am resolving now to 'get back on the wagon' so to speak, even if the postings have to be shorter, I can post more often through the holidays...I think I can...I think I can...I think I can...<br />I cannot think of a better way to get caught up with sharing than by posting the sneak peeks for the Eckerman family! I loved how fun and laid back and relaxed this family was--I think you can really see it in their images! We had a great time playing with all kinds of toys and enjoying this beautiful weather! Enjoy the sneak peek--more to come soon!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5085246669/" title="Eckerman1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5085246669_5210f53444_b.jpg" width="850" height="387" alt="Eckerman1" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5085246763/" title="Eckerman3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5085246763_47a32c3e39_b.jpg" width="850" height="340" alt="Eckerman3" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/5085844124/" title="Eckerman2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5085844124_fd8cf42ea0_b.jpg" width="850" height="387" alt="Eckerman2" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-28810420561606464182010-08-19T22:54:00.003-05:002010-08-19T23:01:42.831-05:00The Hutson Family [Frisco Baby and Child Photographer]Happy babies get to me--they just make me smile and laugh...so much that I wonder what I found humorous before I had children. Sweet Ethan was no exception--such bright eyes and innocent wonder...I can't help but smile when I look at the images of his adorable face! I wonder what it must be like to experience the world like a 1 year old...looks fun to me!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4909537834/" title="Hutson1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4909537834_ca0a8ca21a_b.jpg" width="850" height="718" alt="Hutson1" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4909537982/" title="Hutson3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4909537982_008a70e39e_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Hutson3" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4908940463/" title="Hutson2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4908940463_c75bb704f1_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Hutson2" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-90816843516764703072010-08-18T15:24:00.003-05:002010-08-18T15:34:12.519-05:00The Vance Family [McKinney Baby and Family Photographer]The Vance Family! The beautiful Melissa called me with a special request: to capture her family's time here in Texas before they move back to Tampa. We spent a hot, but beautiful morning photographing them outside amongst the Texas limestone and even managed to get some cowboy boots involved :) I feel so lucky to have met this happy, sweet spirited family...yet so sad they have moved to Florida! Melissa--I hope you are settling in Tampa, but please come back and visit soon!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4900247694/" title="Vance4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4900247694_0d51d7b844_o.jpg" width="850" height="387" alt="Vance4" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4900247928/" title="Vance5 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4900247928_742f5c5307_b.jpg" width="850" height="885" alt="Vance5" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4900248048/" title="Vance6 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4900248048_d852cafab6_b.jpg" width="850" height="387" alt="Vance6" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4900248122/" title="Vance7 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4900248122_853b43b576_b.jpg" width="850" height="387" alt="Vance7" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4899655961/" title="Vance3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4899655961_9f3136f485_b.jpg" width="850" height="340" alt="Vance3" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-83325566902557332932010-08-16T21:47:00.003-05:002010-08-18T16:04:02.157-05:00The Garcia Family [Plano Family and Children Photographer]Meet the Garcia Family! With their oldest son headed to basic training only two days after our session, we were on a mission! This sweet family with four boys was so patient and loving--I had a great time watching them interact with each other both on and off camera. Keysha--I wish you and yours the best of luck and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers until you are all reunited again!<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4899582141/" title="Garcia3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4899582141_ecb09751b4_z.jpg" width="484" height="640" alt="Garcia3" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4900173886/" title="Garcia1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4900173886_168bab952c_o.jpg" width="850" height="387" alt="Garcia1" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4900173968/" title="Garcia2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4900173968_e79d5f9f7f_o.jpg" width="850" height="340" alt="Garcia2" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-46510198335453399782010-07-17T22:15:00.005-05:002010-07-17T22:53:40.583-05:00The Measels Family [Plano Baby and Child Photographer]It's sneak peek time! I've been absolutely SWAMPED this week and am desperately trying to catch up! Of course, when this happens I always focus on all my client work prior to blogging and updating my website, etc. so there is much to share!<br /><br />I'll start with the Measels. I recently photographed baby William at the hospital when he was born in May and the family invited me out to their home for another shoot with some of the family. We had a super-hot day and brilliantly sunny day, but these kids were troupers (not to mention adorable), and we were able to get some family portraits for Mom and Grandma! Enjoy your sneak peek guys! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4803861196/" title="Measels4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4803861196_8782d3637c_b.jpg" width="850" height="399" alt="Measels4" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4802559583/" title="Measels1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4802559583_eebdce0d26_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="Measels1" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4803189128/" title="Measels2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4803189128_509391764f_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Measels2" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-75407003018416430232010-07-03T02:14:00.004-05:002010-07-03T02:21:03.199-05:00The Sanchez Twins {Allen Newborn Twins Photographer}Meet the sweet Sanchez twins! I recently photographed these adorable cherubs who are about 7 weeks old! My preference is generally to photograph newborns within the first week of life; however, I think these adorable babies prove that darling newborn portraits are indeed possible after this time frame!<br /><br />I am currently on vacation in Missouri and everyone who passes my computer is making a fuss over just how cute they are!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4756445143/" title="Sanchez1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4756445143_c3e6ee3516_o.jpg" width="850" height="340" alt="Sanchez1" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4756445191/" title="Sanchez2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4756445191_3cfd72145e_b.jpg" width="850" height="625" alt="Sanchez2" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-57280112223912745342010-06-21T23:35:00.003-05:002010-06-21T23:42:30.958-05:00Mary is Expecting! {McKinney Maternity and Newborn Photographer}I was so excited to photograph Mary's maternity session--it had been a while since I've photographed an expectant mom and I was looking forward to all the fun things we had planned! Nick and Mary turned out to be so sweet and I found myself just enjoying spending my time with them! We were all over the place for this session, but it resulted in some unique and fun looks that I adore!<br /><br />Mary and Nick are part of my Bebe plan and I can't wait until their little baby girl makes her appearance in the next few weeks! Congratulations!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4722901321/" title="kirby2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1332/4722901321_fbcce763f8_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="kirby2" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4722901157/" title="kirby1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1342/4722901157_dc3a96bc54_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="kirby1" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4722901481/" title="kirby3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/4722901481_b17f5c83cb_b.jpg" width="850" height="907" alt="kirby3" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4723554382/" title="kirby4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1367/4723554382_cbf367290a_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="kirby4" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4723555920/" title="kirby5 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1380/4723555920_cc296f6fe4_b.jpg" width="850" height="885" alt="kirby5" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-2341303001611056812010-06-20T01:06:00.002-05:002010-06-20T01:10:46.938-05:00Sweet Baby Noah [Plano Baby Photographer]Another quick peek in time for Father's Day! I had so much fun photographing little Noah! I photographed him at 4 months, and can hardly believe how big he has grown in the 6 months since! This is truly one of my favorite ages--I adore how everything fascinated him!<br /><br />A couple of my favorites from our session--gotta love the hat!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4716535266/" title="Johnson1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4716535266_6e37541a2a_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Johnson1" /></a><br /><br />Some of his adorable expressions!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4716535368/" title="Johnson2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4716535368_7e14dcccae_b.jpg" width="850" height="812" alt="Johnson2" /></a><br /><br />Lori and Michael--thank you for sharing your little man with me! More to come soon!Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-33076217139865122532010-06-19T16:06:00.003-05:002010-06-19T16:16:31.991-05:00Sydney and Sophie {Allen/ McKinney Child Photographer}Happy Father's Day! I am scrambling to post this for Nikie so that daddy can see his beautiful girls for Father's Day! I have many blog postings to catch up on, but I hope you won't mind that we're out of order!<br /><br />I photographed these darling sisters earlier this week and I just love how their mom truly customized their session. We were able to take both traditional-style portraits as well as document things that have recently impacted their lives. This was both fun and educational for me--and such a breath of fresh air to try something different!<br /><br />Here are the girls--they are both just so sweet!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4714807147/" title="Nikie3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4714807147_a059975706_b.jpg" width="850" height="340" alt="Nikie3" /></a><br /><br />Sophie is wearing a traditional Korean Hanbok from her first birthday. Her mom described the celebration and it sounds really cool. I love how these images turned out--the wind and look on her face seems to fit with a sweet girl looking into her future! Here is a description of the tradition from Wikipedia:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><blockquote>Dol or doljanchi is a Korean tradition that celebrates the birthday of a one-year-old baby. This ceremony blesses the child with a prosperous future and has taken on great significance in Korea. The birthday babies wear a hanbok and a traditional hat; jobawi or gulle for baby girls and bokgeon or hogeon (호건) for baby boys.<br /><br />The highlight of the dol is a ritual where the child is placed in front of a table of foods and objects such as string, books, brushes, ink and money. The child is then urged to pick up an object from the table, where it is believed the one selected will foretell the child's future. For example, if the child picks up a brush or book, he is destined to be a scholar. If he picks up money or rice, he will be wealthy; cakes or other food, a government official; a sword or bow, a military commander. If the child picks up the thread, it is believed he will live a long life. This is followed by feasting, singing and playing with the toddler. Most often, guests will present gifts of money, clothes, or gold rings to the parents for the child at this time.</blockquote><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4714806975/" title="Nikie1 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4714806975_4f08a5b1c9_b.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Nikie1" /></a></span><br /><br />And Sydney loves to dance, so to document this time in her life, she wore the costume from her most recent dance recital and showed me some of her moves!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4715448296/" title="Nikie2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4715448296_d517079ced_b.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Nikie2" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-26203775792048312232010-05-20T14:43:00.002-05:002010-05-22T10:33:04.522-05:00The Krause Twins! [Dallas Newborn Photographer]Blessings. Sometimes we pray and wish and hope for things so strongly we feel our heart is bursting. And when you see your nearest and dearest friends going through such a struggle, your heart aches along with theirs! My close friend recently faced such a trial in her life and I am over-the-moon excited that our prayers were answered...twofold! Meet the two newest blessings in my life--Alden and Rowan. I have been excited to share these images for a while, but wanted to wait until her announcements were in the mail! Aren't they adorable?<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4629510520/" title="4623967419_10573e402f_o by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4629510520_e3fcca98cf_o.jpg" width="850" height="616" alt="4623967419_10573e402f_o" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4624563066/" title="Krause4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4624563066_c612046c8d_o.jpg" width="850" height="623" alt="Krause4" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4624563166/" title="Krause5 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4624563166_ab98ab1275_o.jpg" width="850" height="850" alt="Krause5" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4623958093/" title="Krause6 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/4623958093_2b3f345d83_o.jpg" width="850" height="625" alt="Krause6" /></a><br />Edie, Dion and Caden--you guys are incredibly dear to my heart. I learn more about life through our relationship and I am so very happy for you! Congratulations!Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-79272728295610680152010-05-06T15:24:00.007-05:002010-05-07T00:14:21.193-05:00The Keane Boys: Sweet Twins! [Allen Baby and Twin Photographer]Say hello to the Keane twins! Are they not the cutest things ever?<br />We had so much fun rolling around on the floor--with Mikey flashing that million-dollar smile (complete with new teeth!) and Jakey giving me his GQ mysterious face. I just couldn't get enough of these guys! Thank you for sharing them with me!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4585115688/" title="Keane4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4585115688_55b54f81a1.jpg" width="500" height="228" alt="Keane4" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4585115832/" title="Keane7 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4585115832_af56bf3645.jpg" width="500" height="469" alt="Keane7" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4585063372/" title="Keane2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4585063372_2c22901151.jpg" width="500" height="228" alt="Keane2" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4584448319/" title="Keane6 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4584448319_854e35a882.jpg" width="500" height="200" alt="Keane6" /></a><br />And I couldn't resist sharing some of their adorably funny expressions!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4584435795/" title="Keane3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4584435795_3c261eb0bb.jpg" width="500" height="368" alt="Keane3" /></a><br />P.S. I'm experimenting with image size--which do you like best--the large size (see previous post) or this size?Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772399467638599099.post-84120773731872261512010-05-05T14:21:00.004-05:002010-05-05T14:34:10.888-05:00The Hawkins Family [Dallas Child and Family Photographer]This posting is a long-time coming! I've been sending sneak peeks and posting on Facebook and neglecting my blog! <br />I photographed the Hawkins family recently and really had a blast! The kids were so much fun--cracking me up constantly and wowing me with their adorable charm. I couldn't resist including their comic images in their gallery--they were just so reflective of their sunny personalities...thank you for sharing them with me!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4539863148/" title="Hawkins2 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4539863148_1a4964b705_o.jpg" width="850" height="387" alt="Hawkins2" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4539229765/" title="Hawkins3 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4539229765_a11d2cdd01_o.jpg" width="850" height="1190" alt="Hawkins3" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4539863384/" title="Hawkins4 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4539863384_30d1084f4a_o.jpg" width="850" height="529" alt="Hawkins4" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniejohnsonphotography/4539229965/" title="Hawkins5 by melaniejohnsonphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4539229965_8f2e0c16f5_o.jpg" width="850" height="907" alt="Hawkins5" /></a>Melanie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659798962154582376noreply@blogger.com0