portraiture | What makes us click

May 08 2011

Grace {Newborn}

“I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” – anne lamott

Born early at 27 weeks and weighing in at only 2 lbs 13 oz, Baby Grace and her mom fought to survive. The term ‘small but mighty’ definitely applies to my dear friend and her new daughter. Grace came home tiny, but healthy to her parents after 8 weeks in the NICU. It seems no coincidence that she was born on Thanksgiving. Reminding all of us how much we have to be thankful for and the value of each day. Happy Mothers Day, Nicole!

Tagged melissapetaysphotography, newborn photography

Apr 14 2011

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child's play, portraiture

Fields of Gold

When it has been weeks of dull winter in Northern California, I always look forward to this particular sign of spring…wild mustard growing in the bare orchards. I felt it was important to celebrate nature’s way of throwing a party, so I invited these two little people to help me!

Tagged blowing bubbles, heart lollipops, Melissa Petays Photography, mustard fields, orchards, tea party, tea party in orchard, wild mustard growing in orchards

Apr 06 2011

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portraiture

Motley Crew {family}

Love, love, love 6 month old roley, poley, Coley! Smiles are his forte! And don’t even get me started on his eyes…

Tagged 6 month old, family photography, Melissa Petays Photography, toilet paper

Feb 19 2011

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portraiture

the W girls {maternity}

Not only are there two beautiful ladies in this family but another was expected any moment! I wonder if they’re giving out the recipe?

Tagged child photography, Maternity photography, Melissa Petays Photography

Feb 10 2011

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portraiture

Sweet Elizabeth {children}

ANOTHER miserable winter day! If it hadn’t been as chilly as it was, Elizabeth would have never been able to model her adorable little coat and hat and what a sin that would have been!