New HTML Site
There's a new HTML site, I'm still updating this but I think it's much better. I have added PDF files for both Portrait Collections and Wedding Collections and will be adding a PDF file for Senior Collections within the next day or two. You can find the PDF files listed under "Information".

Indiana Sky
While I was cooking my dinner on Tuesday night, a red hue was pouring in our sliding glass doors. I turned my head and was totally "BLOWN AWAY" at what I saw. In the 10 years I've been here I don't think I've ever seen the sky so beautiful. Of course this was 6 pm. I was home alone with 3 of my boys and had dinner on the stove, otherwise I probably would have been jumping in my vehicle and driving for a better photo opportunity. I screamed for the boys "come on" we have to get a picture of this. I grabbed my camera and we ran out the door. They were less than cooperative (they were hungry, it was chilly, and frankly.. I think they get sick of my camera) As soon as I stepped out for just a brief second I thought maybe we were having a tornado, it was so unnatural and surreal. I grabbed a few snapshots of the sky and some with the boys in the field before heading back in the door to my pork chops that if left alone one more second, would have been pizza ordered in for dinner.

My boys


The Skyline


The Different Hues

Recent Wedding
The venue was in Michigan in a quaint church, and the reception was held on a beautiful golf course. This portrait was actually taken at the hair salon, in front of a round window that was there. When you see the light, it's just there. She's stunningly beautiful.

Experiencing Technical Difficulties
*update the flash site is back up and running!
I am experiencing technical difficulties on my flash website, I hate to admit it... but yes, I too am human! I was deleting some old files off my server and preoccupied at the same time with my 2 year old (clearly distracted) and apparently deleted something vital! I'm working hard to correct the problem. Sit back, relax ... have a cup of coffee and browse the html site. Thanks!
-Melanie

I've Been Tagged! by:Hillis Photography
When I was first notified of being tagged, I thought ok.... so what's that mean? I have an internet virus? Is my computer going to spontaneously combust? I did something you don't like? What.. JUST TELL ME WHAT IT IS! Well, I was relieved to hear that I just have to tell 8 things about myself that most people who don't know me wouldn't know. I also must tag 8 other photographers. I'll post links to that later. (if I can come up with that many!)
1.) I once jumped out of an airplane ... we were 10,000 feet in the air (I have it on video tape to the tune "Free Falling")
2.) My favorite meal is Hot Italian Sausage with green peppers & onions smothered in ketchup with a side of carnival fries soaked in vinegar & ketchup (*important: the fries must be shaken in a thick brown paper brown bag with a lot of salt- i love you for that mom)
3.) I am scared to death of Pennsylvania wasps (you could seriously saddle them up and ride them!) *the wasps in Indiana are puny
4.) I graduated from nursing school in 1996
5.) My kids ages range from 2 years old to 20 years old
6.) I have 3 dogs- 2 Jack Russel Terrier's & a Rotweiler
7.) My favorite type of movie is horror
8.) My favorite channel on tv is Court TV

So, there you have it! Some not so interesting facts that you may not have known. Off to find 8 photographers to tag! Will post links later.

-Melanie