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Who Am I?
Hi, my name is Melissa.
I am a dreamer and a hopeless romantic. I love seeing the beauty of things and, in this case, capturing it with my lens. I am very passionate about my photography. I have always been an artist at heart whether through a paint brush, dance or holding a camera. My heart is naturally drawn to images that tell a story. These are moments in time that we seem to miss or take for granted. My dream is to use photography to show the beauty and light of God’s creation to the world.
I have had many incredible experiences and encounters as a professional photographer having already covered more ground than I could have imagined for myself. My goal is to work my way up to be a published photographer working with fashion/editorial work. My desire is to create a wide spectrum of photography that I can gain knowledge from and travel to various locations for clients and events.
I recently moved to Tampa, Florida where I reside. I am very familiar with the Sarasota/Bradenton area but also available for bookings throughout the Gulf Coast! I am open to travel and have done photo shoots in Indiana and New York.
For detailed information please contact me using the “Contact” link or by e-mailing me at lifeimagesgallery@yahoo.com or by phone at 941.993.9350.
Why Choose Me?
I approach my photo shoots with confidence knowing I have professional quality equipment.
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I carry two cameras, a Canon and Nikon, for backup both capable of taking remarkable photos.
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I carry multiple sets of batteries and storage cards for both cameras
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Immediately at the end of a photo shoot I backup the images to my laptop and a flash drive
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I love shooting outdoors including the challenge that weather and lighting conditions present
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The Gulf Coast of Florida has many great shooting locations such as:
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Beaches,
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Parks,
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City settings
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Lush tropical grounds with lakes, ponds and fountains
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There are also many “less traveled” places that are beautiful for photo shoots
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Outdoor settings offer fantastic lighting opportunities regardless of the weather conditions
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The “Golden Hour” is my favorite time for outdoor shoots
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In photography, the golden hour or magic hour is a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky
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Studio photo shoots allow total control over the lighting and decorating conditions especially for:
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Portraits
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Senior pictures
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Holiday photos
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Marketing and product advertising
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- Bronze – $1,000
- Silver – $1,200
- Gold – $1,600
- Diamond – $2,200
- Ceremony or Reception Only Starting at $300