Portraits by Melanie

Portraits by Melanie Arkansas Based Photography Educator Bellies & Babies | Families and Children

"A baby is the very best thing your heart will ever wait for." _ Allison Banfield
01/07/2025

"A baby is the very best thing your heart will ever wait for." _ Allison Banfield

"A baby is proof that even the smallest miracles can have the biggest impact on our lives." _ Allison Banfield
01/07/2025

"A baby is proof that even the smallest miracles can have the biggest impact on our lives." _ Allison Banfield

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." Winnie the Pooh
12/28/2024

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." Winnie the Pooh

It's here! If you have a camera under the tree for a family member this year, I'm going to encourage you to slip a gift ...
12/15/2024

It's here! If you have a camera under the tree for a family member this year, I'm going to encourage you to slip a gift card for this class into their stocking. Having a cool camera is always a bonus-- but knowing how to utilize the settings is where the fun really begins! Whether you're a parent who wants to better capture your kiddos playing sports, or someone with a hidden desire in your heart to create art, learning the ins and outs of manual settings and lighting are the very first step to take.

I teach this class every year. Generally it is held in January. I moved the class to March so that we are able to get outside and really practice the materials we have just learned. Once class is over, you're added to a private facebook group to bounce questions off of other people who are learning as well.

If you would like a gift card sent to you to download and print, we can do that! Send us a message to sign up!

12/12/2024

πŸ›‘πŸ›‘Just a reminder: we are announcing our annual basic photography course this weekend. We will have all of the details listed on Saturday, so please be watching for it!

The class is typically held in January, and it’s a game changer! Watch for more information soon.πŸ›‘πŸ›‘

"Only from the heart can you touch the sky." _RumiI feel so lucky to have had this beautiful family in front of my lens....
12/11/2024

"Only from the heart can you touch the sky." _Rumi

I feel so lucky to have had this beautiful family in front of my lens. The people in these images are very near and dear to my husband's heart. They have been a constant presence in his life, and for that I am grateful. I told Stephen early on, if someone loves you well, then I love them too! But truly, this family has been very easy to love. The love and connection they have for one another is evident in their images, and it was my honor to capture that.

"I loved autumn, the one season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it." _ Lee Maynard
12/01/2024

"I loved autumn, the one season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it." _ Lee Maynard

And all the lives we ever lived and all the lives to be are full of trees and changing leaves." _ Virginia WoolfA stunni...
12/01/2024

And all the lives we ever lived and all the lives to be are full of trees and changing leaves." _ Virginia Woolf

A stunning location full of the most amazing people!

"Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons."Last month brought so many beautiful families my way...
12/01/2024

"Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons."

Last month brought so many beautiful families my way. I have watched this family grow and I am so thankful for each fall when they jump in front of my lens!

Piggybacking off of my last post about gratefulness, I know I say it constantly, but I truly have been blessed with the ...
12/01/2024

Piggybacking off of my last post about gratefulness, I know I say it constantly, but I truly have been blessed with the very best families to capture over the years. I love the Wilson Family. I have documented their most precious moments in life, and I never take it for granted that they continue to travel in to see me, no matter where life takes them.

I don't typically host mini sessions, but I am so thankful I was able to have Fall Mini Sessions this year. I didn't get...
12/01/2024

I don't typically host mini sessions, but I am so thankful I was able to have Fall Mini Sessions this year. I didn't get the opportunity to post about these before they filled, but I plan to make a post next year if my calendar allows for a few days! It was so nice to see so many families in a span of two days and connect with people that I started photographing when I opened my business in 2010. This time of year has a way of bringing all things into perspective and gently reminding us of all of the things there are to be grateful for. I am so grateful to each family who took the time out of their weekend to travel in and spend time with me!

I'm behind on posts, which means I am late in congratulating this amazing family on their newest addition. She is a perf...
12/01/2024

I'm behind on posts, which means I am late in congratulating this amazing family on their newest addition. She is a perfect little gift. Maelyn couldn't have a better family. I am so happy for them!

There's always something so special about photographing extended family sessions. Seeing everyone come together is a pow...
12/01/2024

There's always something so special about photographing extended family sessions. Seeing everyone come together is a powerful reminder of what is truly important. If you're around this group, you're laughing. That is for sure! I always enjoy my time with them, and I am so thankful they allow me to capture their precious blessings.

Hello, friends! I'm doing a quick drop in just to say we are still here :) Fall is so busy for everyone. I'm sure you've...
11/24/2024

Hello, friends! I'm doing a quick drop in just to say we are still here :) Fall is so busy for everyone. I'm sure you've gathered by photographers' posts; it gets a little wild. We are all SO THANKFUL to be busy, but please don't mistake the lack of posts here for not working! We are busy behind the scenes getting tons of galleries polished and sent out so that we are able to post and share very soon. I promise to get all caught up as quickly as possible. I hope you all have the best Thanksgiving week ever!

"The family is one of nature's masterpieces." _ George Santayana
11/17/2024

"The family is one of nature's masterpieces." _ George Santayana

"Family is not an important thing. It's everything." Michael J. Fox
11/17/2024

"Family is not an important thing. It's everything." Michael J. Fox

"A happy family is but an earlier heaven." _ George Bernard Shaw
11/17/2024

"A happy family is but an earlier heaven." _ George Bernard Shaw

Lacee and Hunter from The Little Lumber Co. are truly some of the most creative, talented people that I know. When Lacee...
11/01/2024

Lacee and Hunter from The Little Lumber Co. are truly some of the most creative, talented people that I know. When Lacee sent me her outfit inspo board for her photo shoot, I immediately loved her "vintage" vibe. I thought she would think I was crazy when I suggested we find a funky little laundromat to photograph in, but she jumped online with me searching for the perfect place and then headed downtown to grab permission for this spot from the owner. With Lacee's family, we have done a little bit of everything over the past few years. We have photographed them in the typical field, with the gorgeous flowing dress, and the beautiful sweeping landscape-- which you all know makes my heart skip a beat. And we loved those! Don't get me wrong. But what I love about these so much more is that these scream THEM. This is their vibe. And creating these knowing that I was giving them something that would match their vibe on the walls of their home, it just felt electric. Don't be afraid to tell your photographer your vision and then work together to create something epic that makes you both come alive. This is the beauty of art! Together, the two of us had SO much fun dreaming this up. To us, this is what it is all about!

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