You are beautiful, Kayla…  inside and out.

Looking so forward to your special day!  No doubt you will be a stunning bride!

Celebrate something special or do it just because… To find out more about a custom Beauty Session, contact me at melissa@melissacorcornphoto.com

So prayed for, so wanted, so loved.   Meet Liv.

Thank you Raye for welcoming my crazy bunch into your home and for being such a wonderful friend. Our visit was much too short!   I am so, so happy for you.  What a precious gift she is. xoxo

If you haven’t visited Raye’s website before, you must! Her talent is inspring. Such an artist.

Earlier this month, I had a chance to travel to Arkansas to visit my husband’s family. It just so happens that his niece is expecting their second son very soon.  I love that I got a chance to photograph her and the beautiful green landscape of Arkansas. I was so surprised at how gorgeous it was there! Having been deprived of sun and outdoor sessions for several long winter months, this was pure heaven for me – even with the fire ants and ticks around!  Their home is surrounded by forests and fields… the perfect backdrop for our session.

Looking forward to hearing the good news soon, Aubrey and Adam!  Much love, Melissa xo

I am thrilled to begin offering something new for my clients.  I have hesitated to call these sessions “boudoir photography” because I truly believe it is so much more than that.  I want these sessions to make my client feel special  and to radiate each woman’s  own personal beauty.   These custom sessions are about you.  Each session will be different and unique just like the women I photograph.

I have worked hard over the past few years to develop a connection with the families that I photograph so that I can better capture their love and emotion.  These sessions are no different.  I want to know you, as a person, so that I can capture that twinkle in your eye that makes you “you”.

Can these photos be sexy? Yes!  Can they be flirty?  Of course!  Can you keep your clothes on? hehe… Definitely!  Just know that no matter what…  you will be beautiful.

Thank you to my lovely friend Susan, who graciously agreed to be my first model for these sessions.  She is a loving mother to two adorable little boys, a devoted wife and one amazing hair stylist!  You were awesome, Susan!  I hope you enjoy this little peek of our session.

To learn more about a custom boudoir session or to schedule, please send me an email at melissa@melissacorcoranphoto.com.

I don’t often post personal photos here on my blog.  I always wonder if anyone out there would really care to read what I have to say or see what I’m up to.  But since today is my birthday (not a shameless plug for birthday wishes, I swear!) I decided to post some photos from our perfectly, wonderful ordinary Sunday.

I read a book some time ago called The Gift of an Ordinary Day, by Katrina Kenison.  It is a mother’s memoir that I highly recommend, along with her earlier book Mitten Strings for God.  Both of the books resonated deeply with me as a mother.

“I know I can’t make time slow down, can’t hold our life as it is in a freeze frame or slow my children’s inexorable journeys into adulthood and lives of their own. But I can celebrate those journeys by bearing witness to them, by paying attention, and, perhaps most of all, by carrying on with my own growth and becoming. ” – Katrina Kenison.

I carry my iphone with me every where. It has become my favorite camera because it slips in my pocket and is always there when I need it to document those little things that happen each day that we often overlook. It goes to the grocery store, on walks, to our favorite restaurant. I am constantly taking pictures with it. Today was no different. Here is my birthday, courtesy of my iphone and instagram.  Not fancy pictures, but the perfect way to remember this day.

If you have a moment, take the time to watch the authors short reading from her book.  I still tear up watching it, even after seeing it many times.

Thanks for visiting. I hope your day was as perfectly ordinary as mine.

A beautiful little girl who was well worth the wait… welcome to the world, sweet Madison.

Congratulations, Megan and Nick.  What a sweet little girl she is!

This little man is so cute I can hardly stand it!  Be warned… his sweet face just might induce a serious case of baby fever.

Thank you so much for bringing little Jaxon to see me, Kandace!  What a cutie!

I shared images from this session last summer, but decided to share the entire gallery as well.  It is one of my favorites from last year and when the skies are gray, it helps me to remember that the sun will come out again!  Oh, how I am longing for warm, sunlit skies and beautiful families to photograph.   Looking forward to many more beautiful sessions soon in this new year.

Please take a moment to view this gallery.  I know it will make you smile!  Also, if you are thinking of booking a session and need clothing ideas this family is a perfect example of “what to wear”.  They chose bright colors (even though I normally suggest neutrals).  However, the coordination and use of solids and a touch of simple pattern was perfection.  I love that Mom chose a dress too.  It’s just so feminine.   Mom actually sent me pictures of the outfits she had in mind so that I could help her decide.  Remember, I am always here to help!

The Inglins from Melissa Corcoran on Vimeo.

I am currently booking outdoor family sessions for spring and beyond.  If you are interested in booking a session, contact me soon for more details.  Also, just a few mini sessions left for maternity and baby sessions in March!  See details below.

Thanks for stopping by.   Have a wonderful day!

It has been so much fun watching this little man grow this year.  Here is Evan, all smiles once again!

In only a few short weeks,  she will welcome her baby girl into the world…

Looking forward to meeting your sweet daugter soon, Megan.