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My name is Melissa Howell and I specialize in custom portrait design for your home. You can visit my official photography website at http://www.blueprintsphotography.com/ to view more of my work and to contact me to set up a consultation.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Splendor in the grass

Yesterday I got go have a photoshoot with a wonderful family full of beautiful children. It has rained a lot in Denver lately, which means everything is lush and green. We went to a wonderful trail that goes by a river for the perfect location. Here are my favorites from the session so far:

I love how the wind caught her hair just at the right moment for this shot.


This one may be my new favorite portrait. I love the intensity of his eyes. When I look at this portrait, I think it personifies a boy on the cusp of manhood.


This one I love because of the little girl's expression. I wonder what she is thinking about.


I caught this shot of the parents while they were just interacting while waiting for me to set up. I love the palpable feelings of adoration that are evident between them.


Here is the whole family. This was the easiest shot of the whole session because nobody had to be looking at the camera!

31 comments:

Sean Hammon said...

Very nice work. I think close up portraits are my favorites. They are so intimate and real somehow.

Nice b/w, too. You should try it when Grandma wants a picture w/ all 16 grandkids. Thank goodness for Photoshop.

Koenig Family Blog said...

Loving the last one!

Anonymous said...

Nicole told me about the photos. And they look great- very beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Great pictures! These photos really capture "the moment". Janet Brockman

Anonymous said...

These pictures turned out great!! It's hard to choose a favorite!
-Colleen Stutz

Jenn said...

Beautiful family! I love all the photos. I'd love to see more!
Jennifer

John & Shauna said...

Cute family! I love the mom picture with her girls. Great job!

Rachelle said...

beautiful pictures! Love the black and white one of everyone.

Unknown said...

I love all of these pics! I can't pick a favorite :o)

Jon said...

The litte girl is thinking of her Dad!!! All of the pics are wonderful. You truely do great work!!! Jon

Anonymous said...

Great pics!!! I was wondering who was taking them as I greeted you guys on my Saturday run along those trails. Beautiful area!!! We'll have to take a family bike ride and stop by that trail-side cafe on the north-bound trail.-Em

ERIN said...

oh my gosh !!! i love them!! all of them. the one of mom and dad looking at eachother is a classic for them, they do it all the time! i love them on the bridge, very nice work and i think the little girl is thinking about her favorite aunt!!!

Tiffany Carley said...

Beautiful pictures! I love the whole family on the bridge. Too fun!!!!!

Alison said...

So cute - I love the bridge photo!

Anonymous said...

Great shots of some great kids and a great family

Merrill (Grandpa) Hammon

Anonymous said...

These are so great! I would really love to see more of the shots. They really are beautiful. Wow nathan looks like Big Nate in this picture to me. Great work!! Marnie

Jon and Diana said...

I love family pictures taken outside. Nik, I can definitely see Hammon features in those kiddos.

Sharr said...

i LOVE the picture of mom & dad!!! it totally says it all :o) fabulous!!!

Anonymous said...

These are awesome. Where are you located? I need family pictures so bad. My husband is a stinker though and hates to take them.

The Guderians said...

Beautiful pictures! The shots really captured your family's personality. Loved "wind blown" Meagan!

Tiffany said...

I love all these pictures!! They are just adorable.

Loran VN said...

What a great group of family pictures!!!!! You were able to capture some fantastic expressions of love, intensity, and wonder that is hard catch.

It is really hard for me to pick a favorite but I think the picture of all three girls is hard to beat!

Loran

www.potsandpins.com said...

You have a great "eye" - I love your photographs - especially the one of the entire family walking with their backs to the camera - it's like unspoken love.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous photography - although I think perhaps the subjects should be earning modelling fees :)

Randi said...

Cute, cute, cute! Love the walking on the bridge picture! Melissa you are awsome. I am sure it helps to have such a great family to work with! We will keep spreading the word over this way.

NanaVan said...

Well, this grandma couldn't be more proud. I sent the pictures to so many of my friends that I filled the address box. I don't know if I can pick a favorite. I love the one of Jon and Nik adoring each other...this was no pose...that's just natural. I think the little girl is thinking about her Nana..

Laura Stanworth said...

These are beautiful photos of your family! She really captures the personalities of your kids. I think I need to contact Melissa to take photos of our family.

Kim said...

love all the pics, the family group one is great!! wish we lived in CO so you could photograph my family!

Unknown said...

i love the "palpable adoration" between nic and jon. hey jon, when r u gonna have a pukefest with geoff again?

Melain said...

HOLY COW Melissa! You just keep getting better and better!

Jami said...

I think the first two portraits are my favorite. What a HANDSOME picture you captured in the second one. Awesome. :0)