Melody Coarsey Photography Blog

Baby Plan Babe turns 6 Months Lake City FL Family Portrait Photographer | Lake City FL Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:43 +0000

Last month I caught up with one of my baby plan babes to capture his 6 month portraits. I LOVE watching these babies grow. When it’s time for their next session to come around I think I am as surprised as their parents that they have already grown that much! We decided to meet on his mother’s family property (where we captured her Maternity portraits). Gorgeous property, gorgeous light & even though he was ever so serious, Mr. K’s blue eyes sparkled & his faces made for lots of laughs. Such a doll.

If you are interested in capturing your little one’s milestone months alone or as part of a Baby Plan you can find out all the information on the Melody Coarsey Photography website or by using the contact form at the bottom of the page. To see all upcoming sneaks of newborns, Maternity sessions, precious little ones, couples & more be sure to like us on Facebook or follow on Twitter!

Till next time,

Melody

Happy Mother’s Day 2013! Lake City FL Family Portrait Photographer | North Central FL Family Portrait Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:45:08 +0000

It’s the Friday before Mother’s Day & I wanted to make this blog post all about Moms & their love for their children. So I decided the best way to do this was to fill a slideshow with some of my favorite images of moms & the ones they love dearest……Call you mom, send flowers, give her a big hug…if you are a mom, squeeze those little ones tighter. Enjoy the handmade gifts, without all of that you wouldn’t be a mom. Just Click the link below (as it’s not letting me embed the video into the post…ugh, technology)

Happy Mother’s Day 2013 Slideshow

Till next time,

Melody
www.MelodyCoarseyPhotography.com

Sunrise is for Love……. Lake City FL Couples Portrait Photographer | Lake City FL Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:30:52 +0000

Earlier last month (I can’t believe it’s May!), I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph for the 3rd time a wonderful couple. This time they brought their furry babies along & we met EARLY at the beach for a portrait session. The lighting & everything was beautiful. Absolute perfection. The furry babies did great (& so did their mom & dad) & as always with these two there were lots of laughs.

Thank you so much Chris & Nikki for letting me capture your love & little family again. To see more of my work or to find out about scheduling a Beach session for you & the one you love or for your family head to the Melody Coarsey Photography website. To see upcoming sneaks of newborns, sweet girls, more couples in love & much more be sure to like us on Facebook & follow on Twitter!

Till next time,

Melody

The Bay Family Lake City FL Family Portrait Photographer | Lake City FL Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:08 +0000

Earlier this month I met with some wonderful clients for an Urban family session….all planned around something different then their sessions in the past & my burgundy couch. We decided on downtown for a fun session with many different background options.

I LOVED the colors they picked (as I do love color) to style in. Especially with the setting, it worked perfectly. The girls did amazing…especially as this was my 3rd time photographing the youngest member of the family & the first time where we didn’t have to work too hard for smiles from her. All the girls are so gorgeous in this family…lucky daddy right?

Thank you so much Bay Family for letting me capture your family again!

To view more family portrait sessions or find out about planning a session for your family head to the Melody Coarsey Photography website. To see upcoming sneaks from all the sessions I have planned be sure to like us on Facebook & follow on Twitter!

Till Next Time,

Melody

Why Relay??? Lake City FL Family Portrait Photographer | Lake City FL Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:10:24 +0000

Today’s blog post is very personal. Tonight is Relay for Life in my town. Many of my fans & followers know I participate in Relay, raise money & even do a Charity Mini session to help raise money towards Relay, but I’m not sure they know why. Why I do this. Why I spend the time. Why it means something to me.

When I was 9 years old my dad died of Colon Cancer. My girls have been raised knowing they have Grandpa John in Jacksonville & Grandpa John in heaven (yes, both grandpa’s were named John). This year was the first year I kinda told them what Relay is about because tonight they are walking a lap. Not sure how to tell them, I told them the truth.

Me: “Relay is an event that raises money to help fight Cancer.”

Cayden: “What’s Cancer?”

Me: “Cancer is a very bad disease that makes people very sick & sometimes people even die from it. Cancer is what caused Grandpa John to go to heaven.”

Cayden : (who is a bit dramatic, but does have a very sensitive heart) starts crying a little “I don’t like that. I miss Grandpa John.” Kylie then agreed that she too missed Grandpa John.

This is why I walk & raise money. This is why I absolutely LOVE getting photos of dads with their kids. These pictures are two of the things I treasure most in the world & 100% after getting my kids out would make sure I grabbed if our house was ever on fire. I cannot replace them.

I realize most dads want nothing to do with family photos, rarely want to be there & only show up because their wives told them to. But we all need to see, how easily those images of use with our children can be all they have. All they treasure for the rest of their lives. But this is not about the importance of getting portraits done. It’s the importance of making memories with our children and of course, why fighting Cancer will ALWAYS be something I want. I will fight until no more children will have to learn that Cancer took their grandpa…or their daddy.

That’s why I Relay. Thank you those who read this. As it is a personal post. <3

Melody

Lots of Family means Lots of Love…. Lake City FL Family Portrait Photographer | Lake City FL Family Portraits

Melody Coarsey Photography — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:44:38 +0000

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to capture a wonderful family. 4 Generations of love. The entire session was filled with lots of laughs & you could see & feel how much they all loved & cared for one another. It was wonderful.

Thank you so much for allowing me to capture all of you & join in on the fun!

If you would like to schedule a family session, large or small, head to the Melody Coarsey Photography Website. To see upcoming sneaks of all kinds including lots of newborns, couples, toddlers & more be sure to like us on Facebook & follow on Twitter! If you need help with ideas for what to wear for your upcoming portrait session don’t forget to follow my board on Pintrest!

Till next time,

Melody

Little Doll….. Lake City FL Family Portrait Photographer | Lake City FL Portrait Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:39:26 +0000

Earlier this month I was able to capture a precious little girl in a very special outfit. Her babysitter (who has treated her & loved her like family since day 1) had her family in Korea ship in a traditional Korean dress. The outfit was gorgeous with the pinks & greens & Miss A looked like a little doll all dressed up. Sure she wasn’t your “traditional Korean doll” with her blonde hair & blue eyes, but she was gorgeous & you could tell how much it meant to “Sooki Mama” as Miss A calls her.

To view more of my work or schedule a special session for your little doll, head to the Melody Coarsey Photography website. To see upcoming sneak peeks, be up to date on all things MCP & more be sure to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter. Need help with ideas for your session or WHAT TO WEAR for your family portrait session? You can even follow my boards on Pintrest!

Till next time,

Melody

18 months & all boy! Gainesville FL Family Portraits | Gainesville FL Family Portrait Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:18:02 +0000

On Good Friday I met up with some friends at the Baughman Center in Gainesville. Such a gorgeous spot. I have been lucky enough to have been photographing little Aidan since he was a newborn 18 months ago. (ok, had to share a newborn shot…too cute…notice the old logo, lol)

Now he’s funny, fast & all boy who loves to smile & play. We had a wonderful time & I loved how the session went…even if little Aidan has been corrupted by his dad & knows the FSU tomahawk chop instead of the UF chomp. (kidding!);-)

Thank you Barnes family for sharing your little man with me again!

To schedule a session for your active little 18 month old & see more of my work head to the Melody Coarsey Photography website! To keep up with sneak peeks & more be sure to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter! For ideas for your portrait session, what to wear & more you can follow my boards on Pintrest as well!

Till next time!

Melody

Miss M :: 18 days new Jacksonville FL Newborn Portraits | Jacksonville FL Newborn Portrait Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:30:56 +0000

Last month I met up with a tiny little doll at her home for her newborn portraits. Though she wanted to be awake for the first hour or more, she was content listening to the rain & letting me take her portraits. I don’t think she got fussy until she got hungry, she was that sweet. Once she gave in to sleep we were able to capture some wonderful portraits of her sweet self. She was like a little doll. Easy to work with, & just so perfect. Have I mentioned I love my job? <3

Thank you so much to the Cathey family for allowing me to capture your beautiful newest addition. And her extra big smiles she gave when daddy kissed her (her mom & I about died when that happened…so sweet).

To view more of my work or find out more about scheduling your Newborn Portrait session head to the Melody Coarsey Photography website. To see sneaks of my newest line of newborns coming up & all things MCP be sure to “like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, catch up on Instagram or even follow us on Pintrest!

Till next time,

Melody

Perfect Spring Portraits….. Lake City FL Family Portrait Photographer | High Springs FL Family Portrait Photographer

Melody Coarsey Photography — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:01 +0000

Last month I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph a family for the 2nd time. I met them last year, when I shot Rylee’s 1st birthday portraits…now she’s 2 & growing so fast! Super cute & full of spunk…she loved making all kinds of faces (though all of the cute!).

The private residence location turned out perfect for the session, complete with some blooming clover. Thank you so much Swilley family for allowing me to yet again capture these memories for you!

To view more of my work or find out more about scheduling your family portraits head to the Melody Coarsey Photography website. To be sure to stay up to date on all that’s going on at MCP, sneak peeks, Mini annoucements & more be sure to like us on Facebook! To catch more sneaks & the craziness that is my life you can follow me on Instagram or get ideas for what to wear, locations, themes, etc.. all from my Pintrest page.

Till Next Time,

Melody