Personal: I am Dramatic

As I sit here in a quiet room scrolling through some of our family pictures from the weekend, I can’t help but reflect upon myself.  Pardon the vulnerability, but I believe it’s important for you as my clients to understand the nutty girl behind the camera. Let’s rewind.

If you’ve ever been around me while holding a camera in front of my face, you’ll notice that a simple smile is difficult to pull out of me.  It’s truly an elementary symbol of my immaturity.  And a trait that some of my siblings have as well that have driven my father crazy.  Now, my poor husband and children have the pleasure of putting up with my unusual behaviors.

I usually entertain an erratic dance in the kitchen while my children eat breakfast, just to try to pull out giggles.

I live in my own Broadway play:  I bust out in song at the most unusual times.

I seem to exaggerate my feelings.  “I am so hungry, I might die.” “I am so hot, I might die.” “I am so bored, I might die.”

If I have the opportunity to embarrass my husband in public with abnormal or unpredictable conduct, I take it…willingly.

And of course, who wouldn’t want to pose for the camera while surfing behind the boat.  What makes these pictures even more humorous and humiliating is that my confidence got the best of me.  I crashed entirely too hard while inhaling massive amounts of water through the nostrils.  What a nerd.

Go be unpredictable today my friends and make it a good week!  Happy Monday!

James - Dude…What’s even cooler is that you’re a chick on a surf board!

Cecilia Brown Photography - That first pic is hilarious!!!!! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your life!

duston todd - such passion!!!

Vicki Davis - We love you Melissa! You remind me so much of myself. I am so dramatic too! I tend to exaggerate all of my feelings all of the time. Hope to see you again sometimes.
Vicki
CTO Patient

Stacey - Fantastic photos Melissa. Oh and by the way? You’ve got great legs!!

Central Texas Ortho: Where Braces Are Cool

As I walked around setting up equipment in Dr. Law’s office, the coolness factor was oozing from their mouths. The patients were grinning, singing celebration songs, and participating in dance-offs to honor their new “bling”. For the first time in my life…I actually wanted braces.

My stereotypical vision of a round, balding orthodontist was completely altered by a tall, handsome doctor wearing a funky pair of Orascoptic glasses.   But it’s not Dr. Law’s handsome, Brad Pitt-like demeanor and dashing looks that have caused the dramatic increase in clientele.  (I mean, let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want a handsome blonde handling your teeth?!?)  Dr. Law’s vision for progressive marketing, alongside his teamwork mentality and staff empowerment is the perfect combination for record breaking growth in his industry.    But most importantly, he’s changing lives…one smile at a time.

Thanks for bringing me to the heart of Texas, Dr. Law!  Here’s to you and all your radical patients.

Equipment used:

Profoto Acute 24–3 Heads 2400 W/S        Beauty Dish Photofelx OctoDome3 Softbox, Large – 7′ (2.1M)

James - Oooo, thanks for listing the equipment you used! How did you like the beauty dish?

Melissa - James, I LOVED the beauty dish!!!! Can’t wait to use it again for some fashion shots.

Melissa Kelly - Wow! I just recently moved to Germany (my husband is in the Army) and worked at Central Texas Orthodontics with that amazing doctor and staff! I miss those patients and it is wonderful to see them and the staff in these photos. They really do capture the attitude there. Great job!

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