Welcome to my blog!

Hi! I'm Melissa, a photographer based in Chapel Hill, NC. I am available for travel to photograph newborns, children and families. This blog is dedicated to showcasing my recent work, what I am up to, and a bit of my personal life so that you can get to know me better. I hope you enjoy following my life as much as I enjoy living it! Be sure to leave some comments. I would love to hear from you.

Call me at 919.265.3271 or email me at tsaomelissa@yahoo.com

 


Friday
05Feb2010

Miss Isabella | Newborn Photography, Durham NC

Oh, how I love to watch first time parents interact with their precious, new bundle.  It brings such joy to my heart.  It's an absolute honor and privilege to be able to photograph these beautiful miracles.  I am truly thankful for this wonderful gift God has given me. Meet the beautiful Bella at 9 days. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can't remember if she smiled before or after she pooped and peed all over Dad.

 

 

 

 

Congrats Mom and Dad on your Bella.  She's perfect.

Sunday
31Jan2010

Snow Day Part 2 | Chapel Hill Photography

 

 

Saturday
30Jan2010

Snow and LOTS of it! | Chapel Hill NC Photography

Snow is a big deal here in North Carolina.  So when it snowed Friday evening, I got so excited!  I absolutely love snow.  It reminds me of how wonderfully creative our Creator is.  And it always puts a huge smile on my face. 

That night as it was snowing, I asked my wonderful husband, Doug, if we could take pictures tomorrow if there was still snow.  He surprisingly said "yes."  He must have been in a really good mood because he never wants to take pictures.  Never!  I think it's because I try to be a perfectionist while taking photographs and it quickly becomes torture for him.  I don't blame him, really.  After all, I did ask him to remove his toboggan a few times in the freezing cold and made him take off his glasses the entire time (he has transition lenses.)  But I know one day he will thank me for all the memories that we had together when we were young.  

Hope everyone enjoyed the snow!

 

 

 

 Doug doing Kung-Fu on the snow.  He kept telling me how much he hated snow.

 

Saturday
02Jan2010

Sydney | Newborn Photography, Durham NC

Baby Sydney came into this world right before Christmas.  What a wonderful gift!  Sydney was one fiesty, little girl who couldn't get enough to eat.  She didn't hold back her hunger either; she let Mom know several times that it was time to eat.  After a full belly, we were able to capture the sweet, little girl.  Here she is at 9 days.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out this eye contact at 9 days.  I think natural birth babies tend to be more alert.

 

Looks like she may take after her Daddy.

 

 

 

Congrats Mom and Dad on your new, baby girl.  She's perfect!

Tuesday
22Dec2009

Trick or Treat? | Newborn Photography, Chapel Hill NC 

Claudia and Michael had their baby girl, Chloe, on Halloween.  What a wonderful treat she is!  Her parents and grandparents absolutely adore her.

While I prefer my little subjects to be 14 days or less, Chloe was 48 days.  We had a hard time getting her to sleep; she fought as hard as she could.  She was one tough cookie.  But I am so glad we ended up some really sweet moments.  Thanks Mom and Dad for sharing your Chloe with me.  She's a beautiful babe!

Look at all that hair and beautiful, long eyelashes.


 

 

 

 

She didn't have any problem smiling for Daddy.