Behind The Scenes

A lot of work goes into a photoshoot.

These are from mine and my stylists last creative event. We're creating large prints for the Salon Vitality in Elmira, NY.

And this is not me complaining. I love this! I'm one of those people that likes to be busy. If I'm not busy I make myself busy . . . usually by eating large amounts of chocolate.

. . . .this was a lot fuller yesterday . . .

There is a lot of planning. A lot of coordination and talking goes into making the whole process seamless for you, the client, the star of the day.

My stylists are rockstars! Look at them MOVE!

I have stylists who are incredible at what they do! Every person who sits in front of them matters. They want you to love how you look. They want you to love your hair. They want you to love this experience.

Mascara is so finicky but these ladies are champions at getting it all just right!

Once your hair and makeup are just how you want them to be, then it's time for wardrobe. Many of my clients take advantage of the fitting session that happens before their actual photoshoot. This is where they come in and we go through all my wardrobe and pick out what they want to wear, what looks they want to create, and the style they are going for. You can even bring things from home that you'd love to be photographed in and I will keep them safe in the studio until your photoshoot day.

A wonderful woman, a beautiful dress, some English tulle, and perfect light- its magical!

Then comes what I'm most excited- when I get to photograph you. I take care of everything. So many people worry about looking good in photos. I get that! I worry too! "I don't know what to do with my hands." "Don't let me have a double chin." "I dont like how my arms look in photos. They look too big." "What should I do with my face?" Friend, I've got you. Seriously. Trust me.

Yeah that's me, just leaving my stuff all over the place while I deal with serous hair envy from these beautiful goddesses.

I will pose you from the top of your head to your toes to your fingers. I know what looks good. I know how the body looks best. Seriously, I study this from the best photographers in the world. I know how to not get a double chin. I know how to slim down arms and stomachs. I know how to make you laugh or how to work your best 'model face.' I'm your photographer. You want beautiful pictures. I want to take beautiful pictures of you. You and I and my stylist are all on the same team.

We work with love, passion, skill, and dedication behind the scenes so you look good, you feel like a model, and you have beautiful portraits that you love that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

Trust us. You'll love the experience we create for you. Love, Melinda

Studio in Athens PA.

Serving Athens Pennsylvania, Towanda Pennsylvania, Corning New York, and Twin Tiers area.