Keeping things simple. That is my personal and professional goal for 2012.   Over the past few years, I have watched my photography style emerge and develop.  I believe that I tell a family’s story of simple, true love and emotion.  I don’t need fancy props or funky locations.  Give me a field, a blanket and a family and I will show you their spirit.

So, I believe it’s time my product offerings reflect my simple style. When I first opened my business 4 years ago, I did not offer my images on a CD.  I love the feeling of holding beautiful prints in my hands and knowing the work it took to create those images.  Handing over a CD just didn’t feel right.  I was afraid of having those images printed by cheap labs that make awful prints, destroying my hours of editing.  But over the years, I have found consumer labs that I trust and recommend to my clients. I have created detailed instructions on how to archive and prints photos from CD.  And I have developed trust in my clients, knowing they want their portraits to look as beautiful as I do.

So, I have decided to offer only Digital Collections.  These collections will offer clients the chance to have the printing rights to the photos they select for their CD.  There will be several simple collections from which to choose.  I also will offer prints, coffee table books, wall galleries and canvases a la carte that may be added onto the collections.   These simple offerings will hopefully make it easier for my clients to choose and for them to have all of the images they wish from their sessions to archive.

If you are interested in learning more about my Digital Collections, please email me at melissa@melissacorcoranphoto.com and I will send you more information.

January and February are booked.  I do have availability for my Winter Mini Sessions still in March, as well as a few newborn openings.  If you are interested in an outdoor family session, I am now booking spring and summer sessions.

And finally, here is a sweet mini session from last fall.  We shot this on a very blustery November afternoon!

Details on my Winter Mini Sessions are below. Please note that these sessions are for maternity and babies under 2 years.

I am very lucky to know these beautiful people and call them “family”.  Thank you for being such wonderful friends, Henken Family!

I really could have shared this whole session.  We shot this mini session in about 30 minutes one fall evening, just as the beautiful hazy light hit the horizon. I am glad I was able to capture these little people once again… before they start driving.   Time is going way too fast…

On a studio note, details for the Limited Winter Mini Sessions are below.  These will be 30 minute indoor sessions (outdoor if weather permits) for maternity, babies, and young toddlers (2 and under).  Please contact me if you’d like more information.  January is nearly full and February and March are getting more limited!

I was so lucky to spend a recent morning with this precious baby girl and her family.

Congratulations, Erika and Cody! It’s always so wonderful to see your gorgeous family!

Such a beautiful boy.  Welcome to the world, little one.

Thank you so much, Jillian and Dave.  Congratulations on your newest little angel.

We don’t remember the days.  We remember the moments.   – Anonymous

Thank you so much, Monira and Oscar for having me capture these moments for you.  I always enjoy seeing your beautiful little girl.

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”

Welcome to the world of motherhood, Kayla.  Braxton is one very lucky little boy to have you…

I don’t typically shoot engagement sessions, but how could I say no to family?  I am so excited that my little cousin finally popped the question to his high school sweetheart.  Kayla has already been “family” for years, but next summer it will be official!  Congratulations, Kayla and Zach.  We are so excited for you and can’t wait for your big day!

I really have nothing more to say than that.  Just soak in Baby Evan’s cuteness.  He is irresistible, don’t you think?

Thank you Stephanie for another fun session with Mr. E.  Can’t wait to see you all again soon!

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.  -  Ralph Waldo Emerson

I always enjoy my sessions with seniors and Kyle was no exception.  So easy to photograph and such a nice guy.  Best wishes to you in all you choose to do, Kyle.  Enjoy your senior year!

“A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.”  – Author Unknown

Thank you for bringing your adorable baby Blake to see me, Colleen and Mark. What a precious little man he is! I am so happy for you. xo ~ M