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Thanks for stopping by! Do you want to know something about me? I am passionate about my [ photography ], I always have been...

When I was asked in high school: what do you want to be when you grow up? I always said a photographer. It all started with the photography and art classes in high school, I would shoot any and everything. Back then, we started our learning on a school issued 35mm film camera (do they even teach with those anymore? ☺). And after high school, I was "over-the-moon" when I got a part-time job with some local photographers, I was able to learn so much more about my art. But working or not, I would shoot every day, I was never without a camera! It was so very important to me that I documented the people that I loved and the many special moments in my life. I never wanted to forget those things...

Then, I got married and became a mother } On the day my first son was born, we took 354 photos in the hospital, 354!!!. It was insane. I remember thinking: thank goodness this is a digital camera! Because I didn't want to miss a thing! And it only gets worse as our little family grows, the shutter is always clicking. We have been blessed with three little cuties, two lively little boys and one sweet little girl. So my camera has now become an extension of my arm. And I am so lucky to be married to a super supportive husband who loves and appreciates photography just as much as I do.

Out of all of the material possessions I have, my photographs are the most valuable to me. In each image I've captured an expression, a laugh, a smile, a feeling, or a story. That moment has been forever frozen in time. And I would love to share that gift with you. So you too will never forget those things... ♥

Category Archives: My Family

brothers | family photographer la quinta, ca

Saturday, April 17, 2010 Posted in My Family, Uncategorized, children

© melissalandres|photography

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Tags: boys, children, family, la quinta, portrait

♥♥♥ happy Valentines day ♥♥♥

Saturday, February 13, 2010 Posted in My Family, Uncategorized, children

Happy Valentines Day from the little queen of my heart… ♥

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Tags: children, girls, photographs, portrait

{ merry christmas } and happy new year

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Posted in My Family, Uncategorized

Well, this crazy year is coming to an end, and I am truly grateful for all of my many blessings, one of them being my wonderful family and friends. Thank you for all of your love and support! I wish you all the best in 2010 ♥

xmas

{ family photo by my awesome cousin Natalie }

{ card designed by me }

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Tags: cards, christmas, custom, design

my brother’s wedding… | wedding photographer

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Posted in My Family, Uncategorized, wedding

Cory is my youngest brother, and the last one in our family to get married. Actually, both of my “little” brothers got married this year. Which is kinda funny, because my sister and I both had our weddings in the year 2000 (my poor parents!).

It was a beautiful evening for an outdoor wedding at my parents home. The decorations were in place, the candles were lit, and the guests were seated. We were all ”ready to go”…except for one thing…where was the “bride to be”?

She was running a little late… (hee hee hee)

…so we snapped a few pics of ourselves! Here’s me and my sisters in our bridesmaid dresses, and the guest sign in book.

In the end, Cory & Tanya were married, and the rest of the wedding went on without a hitch. But since it was now so dark outside, we rescheduled thier bridal shots for the following day. Which turned out to be a great idea, because we had sooo much more relaxed time to capture some really special photographs! Cory & Tanya, you two really are so cute together ♥

WARNING : INSANE number of pictures ahead!!!

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Tags: bride, groom, la quinta, trash the dress, wedding

New blog, new pics ♥ Southern California family photographer

Saturday, August 29, 2009 Posted in My Family, Uncategorized, children

I’m so excited to have a new place to share my passion with all of you! I love capturing those special little moments…especially those special little moments my kids share with me. You know what I mean, it’s not the cheesy forced smile that I like, it’s the quiet little smile, the thoughtful eyes, or the spontaneous laughter that I adore! So here are some new shots of my favorite little models ♥ Enjoy!