Getting Started

Getting started is sometimes the hardest thing to do! I would probably not have started my dream if it had not been for me being diagnosed in 2011 with melanoma.  Hearing you have cancer changes you.  In my case, it made me take the leap of faith and follow my dream. I am so glad I did!

 I have wanted to be a photographer for as long as I can remember.  I always loved to take and look at photos, just loving that they were there to remember those memories.  I finally, after many years of using cheap cameras, received a fabulous 35mm Minolta from my fiance, as a gift.  I loved it, but didn't really know how to use it well.  It was a film camera, so I had to wait to get the pictures developed.  You also couldn't see what the picture was going to look like until after you had it developed either.  I took a lot of good pictures with it though. 

 Shortly after, the digital cameras made their appearance.  I was ecstatic!  I couldn't afford my dream camera, so I got a inexpensive point and shoot.  I loved that I could see the picture right away and download them on my computer. 

 I finally bought my Nikon in the spring and have slowly bought equipment and lens,editing equipment and fun props, etc.  I love my Nikon so much!  I also love props!  I have been able to be creative and even have made some of my own props for photo shoots.

I am now excited to start my photography business, which is surreal.  My dream is coming true before my eyes.  I have done my first photo shoot for a high school Senior recently, and the pictures turned out fabulous!  I have several sessions booked now and I look forward to each one.  

I want to make people look and feel good about the pictures they receive from me.  I absolutely LOVE my job and it definitely doesn't feel like a job! I  am fortunate to have a great fiance, kids, family and friends that support me and made me confident enough to go for my dream!!  I wouldn't have done it without them!  

Feel free to browse my blog and you can also check out my website at www.photographybymelissac.com.

 Or check me out on Facebook at Photography by Melissa!

I hope you enjoy my portraits and consider booking me for your photography needs. 

Melissa :)