There's just something about old buildings and especially old barns that I love. The weathered texture, the big doors, and a beautiful family to photograph.
Need I sat more?!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
The Grand Canyon... Look Out Below!
On our way to Mexico, we stopped at Lee's Ferry / the Grand Canyon. We only got a little taste of it's jaw dropping grandness, but it was amazing! (and really, really HOT!). I always get a little nervous with kids looking over the edge, gives me butterflies. But I was brave and crossed the bridge anyhow.
Here's a little taste of it's beauty...
Labels:
Arizona,
Grand Canyon,
kids,
Lee's Ferry,
Mella Bella Photography,
photography
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Piñatas & Cousins
I love family reunions. Especially ones' with lot's of kids and piñatas. The kids play from dawn to dusk, the adults visit and neglect their children, and everyone gets really dirty (at least at our family reunions!).
This summer, we spent our family reunion at Deer Springs Ranch, Utah. Lot's of hiking, playing and eating. On our last night there we had not one, but three piñatas. Plenty of hits, plenty of candy. The kids all lined up from smallest to biggest and patiently waited their turn to hit the piñata. I'm happy to report there were only two casualties! Unfortunately both my children. One got "attacked" by the piñata and the other got dog-piled by all the other children while diving for candy.
Two of my favorite piñata photos...
This summer, we spent our family reunion at Deer Springs Ranch, Utah. Lot's of hiking, playing and eating. On our last night there we had not one, but three piñatas. Plenty of hits, plenty of candy. The kids all lined up from smallest to biggest and patiently waited their turn to hit the piñata. I'm happy to report there were only two casualties! Unfortunately both my children. One got "attacked" by the piñata and the other got dog-piled by all the other children while diving for candy.
Two of my favorite piñata photos...
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Family of 3 / Boston Family Photographer
I think Spring has finally arrived! A couple of weeks ago I photographed the cutest little family of three. The little one had quite the range of expressions so he was extra fun to photograph. I loved how natural and airy the photos turned out!
Take a look!

Take a look!

Friday, May 24, 2013
Dancing Girls / Lexington Portrait Photographer
I'm finally getting around to blogging these two darling girls. They were so much fun to photograph - full of giggles, and sunshine! Their mom told me they love to dance and I got to see first hand what great little dancers they are. How sweet are they?!
Labels:
Boston,
dancing,
girls,
Lexington,
MA,
Melissa Williamson,
Mella Bella Photography
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Homemade SOAP is so easy-peasy!
I was recently inspired by a friend who made homemade handsoap and posted it on FB. She said it was really easy, so I decided to give it a go. And by golly, it was easy!
Here's how you do it:
Heat 1 Gallon of water and grate 1 [natural] bar of soap into it. After the soap is dissolved, add 2 TBSP liquid glycerin. Let sit for 24 hours. That's it!
P.S. Whole Foods has a great natural soap section with tons of different scents and herbs.
I made Eucalyptus Mint. Love it!
Here's how you do it:
Heat 1 Gallon of water and grate 1 [natural] bar of soap into it. After the soap is dissolved, add 2 TBSP liquid glycerin. Let sit for 24 hours. That's it!
P.S. Whole Foods has a great natural soap section with tons of different scents and herbs.
I made Eucalyptus Mint. Love it!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Just a little lifestyle...
I love taking lifestyle shots... especially of my kids. We had just gotten home from dance class and Marlee was eager to try out her new moves. So I put on some music and watched her "perform". The light coming through the window was so amazing, I just had to capture this moment! I quickly grabbed my camera and snapped away.
Marlee loves an audience, so she stepped her dance game up a bit and was dancing all over the living room. These are two of my favorite shots of her that day...
Marlee loves an audience, so she stepped her dance game up a bit and was dancing all over the living room. These are two of my favorite shots of her that day...
Labels:
ballet,
dancing,
girl,
lifestyle photography,
light,
Mella Bella Photography,
window
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