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This post is a little different from my usual photography-related blogs, but it’s an important part of my life story—one I feel compelled to share. From 1998 until the end of 2023, my full-time career was in the Santa Cruz 9-1-1 dispatch center. I answered the calls, spoke on the radio to police officers, firefighters, […]
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It’s been a whirlwind of May and it’s only getting busier…. of which I couldn’t be more thrilled! Here’s the highlights of what I’ve been up to personally, and what I’m working on in the business. As we enter June, I am wrapping up a 5 month online intensive photography business course with an in […]
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Blink and You'll Miss It...
But My Camera Won't
Photography isn’t just about pretty pictures for me—it’s about freezing time, capturing life exactly as it is right now, flaws and all. Because let’s be real—kids grow, seasons change, and once a moment is gone, there’s no rewinding. I love helping families hold onto those memories, so years from now, you can look back and feel the love, laughter, and magic all over again.
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hey, I'm Melody
capture the essence of
your family in this season.
My goal through family photography is to
My goal is to make the photoshoot enjoyable and relaxed, capturing the true personalities of where you are in life right now.
