Liv picked the winner. And I’m so glad she did. Because of her, I was able to come across two of the most lovely individuals. Truly. Ashley, the uniquely gifted and petite model, mother, and wife. With her diverse, mixed-toned complexion, heaven knows how she landed her beautiful hazel eyes. ...
Holy Amazing. Enough said.
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez!!!!!! A whole new level melissa. Fantastic work. I’ll be contacting you soon.
You are such an inspiration Melissa. Thank you for helping me see outside my routine.
Melissa, love this post, LOVE JoeyL he is my photog idol 
. Theses pictures are top notch nice job girl!! Keep it up!
Amazing. I love the way you write. I look forward to your words just as much as your photo’s. The images in the snow are absoloute fav’s.
I love how different she looks in every photo. Sign of a good model!!! Kuddos to all involved! Fantastic artistic shoot!!!!
So amazing!!! The photo in the snow where you can see the photographer in your eyes, awesome. So cool.
WOW!!! I am always in that same rut. What else can I buy that will make me better. When I don’t know a ton about off-camera lighting and need to educate myself better and then what I have may work. Amazing work, amazing post…
Want to get together and I can feed off your creative lighting techniques??? 
Good for you, for being brave and trying new things! I think doing what you normally wouldn’t can create something you absolutely love! This shoot turned out amazing.
Gorge-a-gorge. Gorge.
WOWOWOWOW! These are so incredible. I don’t even know what to say. Truly inspiring. Gosh, I wish you did mentoring sessions so I could pick your brain all day.
Stunning my friend! Truly hearfelt work from a stunning person! And your model and MU are SOOO talented! Look up my sister-in-law, KELI BOWEN (in Boise) if you are ever in need of a model. She is a NATURAL!!!!
Is it lame that every time I come to your blog and see this post my heart does a little leap at the “A day with Ashley” thing?!?! haha Star-struck perhaps?? Oh the possibilities.
LOVE IT! Quick quesiton! I am trying to make sure my images still look great online. Do you resample for the web before you post them to your blog???? I do, but wasn’t sure if I did it right, so i just wanted your thoughts!!! THANKS BEAUTY!!!
Years ago, her mother gave birth at exactly 10:10pm to a beautiful, healthy, first born daughter. Today, I know her as my sister-in-law. Her unique rare beauty and unusual genuine character were strong magnets that my brother couldn’t resist. He pursued her to no end. He was absolutely head over heals...
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Beautiful.
tears filled my eyes! just beautiful. simply wonderful!
I never cease to marvel at the miracle of birth. You captured this event beautifully both in word and deed.
So beautiful! Congrats Boyles! What a beautiful girl and beautiful name!
Totally made me stinkin cry!!! I owe you gosh darnit this was awesome!!!
Melissa you are amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you for capturing the birth of our 1st grandchild. This is so special and wow, what an experience.
Melissa-
Amazing as always. They are so lucky to have your words & your captures.
Instant tears! Melissa, the pictures you can paint with your words are amazing. I am so happy for Rachel and Layne. She is so beautiful and sweet!
Not only do you have a way of speaking through your photographs but you are amazing with your words as well. Great job and congratulations!
Oh Melissa,… tears! Thank you for sharing this with us. I love these two and now 3 like they were my own kiddos, ya know. Thanks for letting me feel like I was there. So so happy for all!
Absolutely beautiful! Love her name & love you all! Congratulations Layne & Rachel!
Way to go, Layne and Rachel! What a miracle the birth of a baby is–especially when the parents are as thrilled as you two are. That little baby Nora is one blessed little baby to be born into such a loving home with so many extended family members who love her instantly, too! Thanks for posting this, Melissa. It was so special–it made me feel I was there!
Unbelievable shots! You really captured the experience for us who weren’t there to experience it second hand! Thank you
Melissa, You truly have a way with words and the camera!!! I’m here with Heather helping after the birth of her little Jack Ryan and those feelings you expressed about birth are close to the surface for us. We are thrilled for Layne and Rachael and for all of you. Congratulations!!!
ok, i cried.
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