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Little Peanut | Newborn Photography, Pittsboro NC

Melissa Tsao — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:57:30 +0000

Baby Andrew loves to be held, can't get enough to eat and likes to sleep a certain way. I gathered all these things about him in just a short amount of time. It's so wonderful to see newborns, barely a week old, have their personality shine through. Here is sweet, baby Andrew.

I love everything about this photo; Dad's expression, the beautiful light, and the cozyness between father and son.

Mom is glowing here! What a beautiful family of three!

Mom and Dad, it was such a pleasure meeting you guys and your newest addition. Tell the proud grandparents that it was so nice to meet them too.

3 Brothers | Family Photography, Jacksonville NC

Melissa Tsao — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:56:20 +0000

Meet these handsome boys: Ian (7), Noah (20 months) and Timmy (5). I knew this shoot would be challenging right from the beginning having 3 high-energy boys mixed in with some very cold weather. And these boys certainly didn't disappoint. They kept me on my toes, but I really enjoyed the shoot and not knowing the outcome of it.

I can't wait to see you guys again once it get warmer! Thanks Mom and Dad.

These guys have some seriously, cool hair.

Poor little Noah has a broken arm (which does not affect his mobility at all.) Interesting fact: Both of his brothers broke their arms around the same age.

Big brother Ian

Timmy just had a birthday. Happy Birthday, Timmy!

Happy Valentine's Day | Chapel Hill NC Photography

Melissa Tsao — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:48:09 +0000

In college, I remember praying for my future husband. I prayed that God would keep him safe, give him leadership, keep him pure, and that he would find strength during temptation. A year later, God placed Doug in my life. Doug is all that I could have hoped for and so much more. I thank God for bringing such a wonderful person into my life. Happy Valentine's Day!

Miss Isabella | Newborn Photography, Durham NC

Melissa Tsao — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:12:06 +0000

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.

Snow Day Part 2 | Chapel Hill NC Photography

Melissa Tsao — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:45:22 +0000

Snow and LOTS of it! | Chapel Hill NC Photography

Melissa Tsao — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:30:01 +0000

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.

Sydney | Newborn Photography, Durham NC

Melissa Tsao — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:30:26 +0000

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!

Trick or Treat? | Newborn Photography, Chapel Hill NC

Melissa Tsao — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:38:48 +0000

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.

Little Miss Claus | Family Photography, Pittsboro NC

Melissa Tsao — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:09:50 +0000

Does this sweet face look familiar? And is this not the cutest little outfit? I did sweet Caroline's newborn pictures about 3 months ago. I know I say this all the time, but I can't believe she is already 3 months, soon to be 4. Wow, children really do grow up way too fast. That's why we should treasure the moments while they are still little. (I'm saying this and I'm not even a mom yet.)

The Morris family and I headed out to Fearrington Village. Don't let these pictures fool you. It was a blistering, cold day. The family handled it well. We did go indoors a couple of times to warm up.

They brought along their dog, Boss. I chuckled when they told me his name. Boss is definitely the boss. He did not like it when I played with Caroline. What a very protective dog! And since he is the boss...I mean part of the family, they can't have a Christmas card without him. So he made his grand entrance for a brief while.

I told you about Boss now let me tell you about Charlie, Cammie's husband. This guy is so sweet to his wife. I remember Cammie telling me that he surprised her with a "pushing" gift after Caroline was born. He redesigned a ring that her mother gave her. And he recently surprised her once more. His early Christmas present to his wife was a brand new Lexus!!! (in Carolina blue, of course.) So sweet! Here is the sweet, sweet family.

Check it out, Boss gets his own stocking.

What a good looking family. Love the hands in this one.

Winter Wonderland | Family Photography, Cary NC

Melissa Tsao — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:44:22 +0000

Well....minus the snow. I do love snow but am so thankful that we do not get it often. When it does snow, it makes it that much more magical.

I photographed Baby Jackson (my dream baby) once more, along with his beautiful family. I am always excited to see my clients again. They make me happy. And it amazes me to see how much their children have grown. I can't believe Jackson is 1 month. His older brother, Lucas, is three and he did such a great job. Mom and Dad, you have such handsome boys. I am so glad the rain held off until we were finished.

We headed to Green Acres in Cary. What a lovely place to make memories and to buy a tree. If you have not gotten your tree yet, this is the perfect place to get one. They are donating a percentage of their Christmas tree proceeds to the African Children's Choir.

You guessed it, Jackson slept through almost the entire session again.

Mom helping Lucas put on his new mittens.

Mom told me Lucas loves John Deere tractors so this picture only seems fitting. Lucas had quite the adventure from seeing cows to driving a tractor to decorating a tree to petting a sweet, farm dog.