Melissa Petays Photography | What makes us click

Oct 24 2012

6 month old Baby Z

Baby Z is growing like a weed. It’s been neat to see how his features have changed since his newborn session…I think he’s looking more and more like his brothers!

We started out with the naked baby pictures but didn’t stop there because Baby Z’s mom had picked out some great old school pieces from Janie and Jack.

This grin is as good as it got. It’s not that Baby Z didn’t like me, it’s that I didn’t really impress him. Not my funny noises, not my obnoxious sounding purple stuffed bird and I’m pretty sure not the 900 different ways I called out his name!

Tagged 6 month old baby photography, duplo legos, janie and jack, Melissa Petays Photography, vintage suitcase

Oct 12 2012

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Miss J {tween}

Well, I didn’t exactly take Miss J for a walk in the park when I picked this location:P It was more like a hike in the thicket! Fortunately for me this beauty was just enough of a tomboy that it didn’t seem to bother her. It was yet another gorgeous evening in the valley and so fun to spend it with this lovely girl.

Tagged fedora, Melissa Petays Photography, tween photography

Sep 04 2012

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about us, travel

summer lovin’

Our summer was busy. Busy doing what I’m not sure?! Time was flying so before it was too late and summer break was over, we headed out-of-town to do something…memorable!

For the first half of our trip we headed down to Monterey where the boys did some deep-sea fishing, I did some uninterrupted sun bathing and together we visited the aquarium.

The last half of our week we travelled north through the Avenue of the Giants and then spent the rest of our time relaxing in Fort Bragg.

Loved the fog in the morning in Fort Bragg…so chill…

Glass Beach is one of my all time favorite beaches. As you can tell it’s not because of the sun bathing!

The only time I condone littering is when polished sea glass is the result! The whole beach is covered in treasure.

So happy we got out-of-town. Family time like this is treasure enough for me!

Tagged Avenue of the Giants, Fort Bragg, Glass Beach, Jelly Fish, Melissa Petays Photography, Monterey, Monterey Aquarium, outdoors, polished sea glass, Redwood Forest, Sunset on the west coast, travel, vacation

Aug 18 2012

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The Cruz Wedding

Weddings…I don’t! I don’t usually photograph them I mean;) But when a friend is trying to plan a wedding within 2 months, a girl has gotta do what a girl has gotta do! Second shoot that is, as being the sole primary photographer scares the pants off me!

Congrats Miguel and Sarah! Your evening wedding was sweet and beautiful right down to the last detail!

Tagged evening wedding, Melissa Petays Photography, outdoor wedding, vintage wedding

Aug 01 2012

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‘U’ turns One!

I always look forward to photographing this darling little family. They always come so prepared – piles of clothing and a truck full of props! This little guy is only one years old but already has a closet worth drooling over (and it’s not because I’m teething!)