Last Home Game Girls' Varsity Basketball | Kearsley High School | Flint Michigan

I travel often to the Flint area, and used to live there.  Flint, Michigan has been in the headlines for some awful things.  The crime is high, the area is becoming more and more vacant, with abandoned auto plants, homes and businesses.  Everyone know about the water crisis.  You would think I would be embarrassed to be from such a miserable city, but I am not.  I am proud.  

I am proud of the people of Flint, that have not given up on the city that once was a thriving, fun place to hang out in.  They stay and they are trying to build the city back up with hard work and devotion.  We had Chevy, Buick and GM plants.  We had lots of awesome restaurants, shopping malls, and so much more.  It is not like that now.  I hope that it will be again and I know that if any city has a chance to rebuild from something awful, it is Flint.

Having said that, I absolutely love photographing the Seniors in Flint, and one of my favorite schools is Kearsley High School!  I just had to be at the girls last home game for varsity basketball to support my girls!  

It was great seeing them all, and especially doing something they are not only very good at, but love. It was also awesome to also be a part of this transition in their lives.

Diane, who is my current spokesmodel, is such a leader on the court.  She wears #1 proudly on the back of her jersey and she may be little, but she is fierce!  I have never seen so much energy rolled up in one person before!  She ran around that court and never seemed tired!  She is truly dedicated to basketball and her team.

Brandi joined my spokesmodel program this year and will be graduating in 2017.  She proudly wears #11 on her jersey. She is so adorable and full of energy and so fun to watch!  She was so into what was going on on the court, and she was always there waiting for the ball to be passed to her, blocking the other team and being supportive of her teammates. She and Diane seemed to have their own language on the court and it was evident that Diane looked to Brandi to assist in completing plays, and she did a great job at it!

I was also surprised to see Reyana, who I absolutely adore and photographed as well.  She is a beautiful dancer on the Varsity dance team.  Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to talk to her that night, but it was great to see her!

It was sad to see the game end.  I know these girls have a great life ahead of them full of hopes and dreams, that will take them on new adventures!  I wish them all the very best!

 

Welcome Brandi || Flint, Michigan || 2017 Spokesmodel || Melissa Anne Photography

So happy to announce Brandi Morgan is officially on my 2017 Spokesmodel Team!  I could not have a better spokesmodel to join me.  I can't wait to do our first session!  All we need is some snow, and with the weather being in the 60's here in Michigan, I am not sure if that will be anytime soon!

Big sister, Haleigh, was so excited to be a part of the surprise and since she was my first ever Spokesmodel, I figured who better than her to pass on the torch to her little sis! 

We decided to make it a complete surprise.  I LOVE surprises! I dropped off the announcement and flowers to Brandi's Mom at work and she took them home where Haleigh gave them to her.

It is your turn now Brandi!  I seriously can not wait to start shooting your photos!!  EEEKKKK!

Follow Brandi at #MAPmodelBrandi

Diane B. || Kearsley High || Flint, Michigan

We had a great shoot yesterday in Flint, Michigan at a local park and nature preserve.  The weather was perfect, a little cool, but a great day for photos!

Diane is my Senior Spokes model from Kearsley High School.  We did some Fall photos and also some of her in her Homecoming dress.  She was crowned Homecoming Queen during half time at the football game against Linden High School!  She is so sweet and humble.  The perfect choice for Queen.  Her dress was so beautiful just like her!

We moved on to the nature preserve and caught some shots just before sunset.
It was the perfect location and less crowded!

I am still booking Senior sessions for Fall and have a few dates available, but they are going fast!
Contact me for info at melissa@photographybymelissac.com

Congratulations Diane || Kearsley Homecoming Queen 2015 || Flint, Michigan {10-12-15}

Congratulations to Diane Bond for being crowned 2015 Homecoming Queen for Kearsley High School in Flint, Michigan!

Diane is not just beautiful, she is super sweet and smart too.  I am proud to have her representing Melissa Anne Photography as one of my Senior Spokesmodels.

Breanna || Flushing High || Class of 2016

Breanna is a Senior at Flushing High school this year!  She dances and teaches at a local dance studio.  She is going to go to college after she graduates to be an Oncology Nurse.

How gorgeous is this girl?!  Seriously, and such a sweetheart!  Breanna is not only a beautiful person inside and out, she is my first niece.  Maybe I am a little partial, but you have to admit she amazing!  She has the biggest heart and she is so honest, loyal and loves her family and friends fiercely.  She is a bit of what you would call a "tom boy".  She loves to go hunting with her Dad.

She made me an Aunt.  I will never forget the phone call that I was going to be an Aunt! She always called me "Aunt Lissa" when she was little.  We share the same birth month, and our birthdays are only 10 days apart.  She is an amazingly talented ballerina and I love to watch her dance.  It is so hard to believe that she is a Senior already, because it seems just like yesterday I was at the hospital holding my brand new niece.  I love you Bree and it is ok that you made me cry at your session.  I just couldn't believe how real things are getting.

Always be yourself and never give up on your dreams.  I know you are going to have an amazing future!


XOXO

Aunt Lissa :)

Alexxis {Senior-Class of 2015}

I met this beautiful lady at her home on 2 acres, out in the country, and we had so much fun!  I have known her since she was little and it was so awesome to capture some shots of her and see how grown up she has become!

Congratulations Alexxis!