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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.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Why be traditional?
On my website, I have samples of magazine-style birth announcements that are so fun and original. After I did the photo shoot of Josh and Jen, I thought, "Why not do a magazine-style wedding announcement?" So I did, and I think it's awesome, if I do say so myself. They love it, too, which is the best compliment of all.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Blue Prints Contest Winners!
Congratulations to Jenni C. and Michelle who referred her! You have both won a free photo session along with a free 11x14 print! I'll be in touch to set up your sessions!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Josh and Jenn
One of these people was a model for Abercrombie and Fitch. Can you tell which one? I didn't think so. This couple is GORGEOUS and they were so fun to work with! Josh was totally laid-back and joking around the whole time. He reminded me of my little brother. Jenn was the more serious of the two, but she was totally game for anything I suggested. After our two hours were up, we all wanted to do more! It was so fun! But Josh was starving, so they had to go look for "cheese on a stick." (Jenn's cute friend and assitant/camera guard extraordinaire was responsible for the "cheese on a stick" comment. Totally cracked me up).

















Saturday, August 16, 2008
Pink album
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Warm and fuzzy feelings from photography
The following pictures are of the sweetest little family with the sweetest little mom who happens to be one of my good friends. When she and her husband got married, it was on a beautiful fall day. The trees were full of resplendent color, and their wedding portraits promised to be phenomenal. Until their photographer's equipment was stolen out of his car, along with all their pictures, save one roll of film that had managed to roll under the seat. But there was only one picture of them on it. Since that time, they had only had the occasional Christmas portrait taken, and no professional pictures of their youngest daughter. This situation was entirely unacceptable! So I remedied it. And the pictures are gorgeous. And there was much rejoicing in the land. (Please forgive my silliness, but I am just giddy over these pictures, and I know my friend will be, too).











Monday, August 4, 2008
Oh my goodness, I love what I do!
If it seems like I'm always fawning over children on this blog, it's because I am! I think they are God's most beautiful creation. Take this 9-month-old, for example. The eyes, the hair, the smile! It just doesn't get any better than this!




I can't decide which of these I like best. Which do you vote for? Color, or black and white?





I can't decide which of these I like best. Which do you vote for? Color, or black and white?


Monday, July 21, 2008
Summertime
It's summertime in Denver. That means flowers are in bloom and beautiful girls are in sweet white dresses. There is nothing more precious than sisters holding hands. These girls were absolute dolls, as you can see from the pictures below. The last one has a special color treatment that I just love. I can't stop staring at these girls! With faces as perfect as these, how can I help it?















Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Complete album
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Baby Daniela

My best friend Jana and her husband Ricardo adopted a baby girl in December of 2007. The adoption became final last weekend, so my family and I drove to Utah to witness the blessing and sealing of Baby Daniela to Ricardo and Jana. In our faith, being "sealed" means that our family relations can last through eternity, not just until death do us part. It is the most wonderful thing that a couple or family can have happen to them. Jana asked me to take pictures of them after the sealing.

The whole family


Daniela

Jana and Daniela

This is Jana and Ricardo's oldest daughter. I normally don't do this type of photography, but this picture just looked so good in this style! I couldn't resist!
We had a wonderful time and are so thrilled that Daniela gets to be part of an eternal family.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Urban chic
While in Seattle, my sister-in-law and I did a photo shoot downtown by the mall, and in historic Pioneer Square. It was cloudy and overcast, which made for perfect lighting. The pictures turned out incredibly well, and I couldn't be happier. Here are some of my favorites from the shoot. (No, she's not a professional model, but she should be!)
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