Tag Archives: Melissa Petays Photography

Baby C

I first met Cole’s mama when she was half way through her pregnancy and an instant friendship was formed…we’re both Canadian, eh?!  I was super excited when she asked me to photograph her new little man.  This one month old linebacker took me by surprise!  Little was not what came to mind when I laid eyes on Mr. Hunka Chunka baby Cole.  

Megan is a flight attendant, so in this case the suitcase prop was a must.  Talk about precious cargo!

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Dark Angel

Yet another beautiful sister to photograph!  So glad for your help this summer, Erica.   I couldn’t have done the drive home without you!  Enjoy your last year at U of S.

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Will these memories fade when I leave this town? {teens + seniors}

These two are ridiculous to be around!  Sarcasm, dry wit and inside jokes are at an ultimate high when you hang out with them.  It’s like they have their own language.  Them being, my baby sis and Jessica, her partner-in-crime.  These were taken on one of my last days visiting my parents in Saskatchewan.  Could they be more radiant?!  Not sure how they’ll survive without one another come fall?  Vanessa will be five hours away at U of S and Jessica will stay and finish her last year of high school.  Just remember dear girls, that the road to a friend’s house is never long.

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Elizabeth in Wonderland {teens + seniors}

We were both really excited to do a series with sweet, beautiful Lizz while back home. We wanted to pretty her all up for one session and rock her out for another.  It was really fun to do two completely opposite looks on Lizz and watch her go into character with each one.  After enduring all the primping, wearing a dress (gasp!), and riding a 90 pound fossil of a bike, we were surprised that she was still up for the second shoot!  Thank you Lizz for trusting us.  You are a beautiful soul.

The following images are ‘Lizz Enchanted’ …and in a short while we’ll post images from her edgier shoot.


This week I came across a photo of the same Zac Posen dress….who wore it better? Lynda Erkiletian from Real Housewives of DC or our own beautiful Lizz?

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Baby R

How lucky was I that some friends from back home had their baby while I was there?!  AND they let me invade their beautiful home so I could photograph him?   To be honest I can’t say which I was more excited about–seeing their brand new baby boy or their house renovations!  Does that make me a bad person?  Maybe you don’t understand but this girl has great style!  Their house was a mix of modern and vintage pieces, all so cleverly put together.  Congrats to a chill and beautiful family and their latest modern piece!

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