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Sean and Melanie McLellan are the internationally acclaimed husband and wife photography team behind McLellan Style. As artists, they are highly sought after throughout the world for their vivid and emotionally impactful imagery. They pride themselves on their ability to capture the beauty of a person’s essence and the style within.

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Orth Family Session in Franklin

04.26.2011 by Mel

It was session day for the Orth Family and 4 years earlier to the day, they were just Brandi and Mike, and we were photographing their wedding. It’s hard to believe it has been 4 years and that these two wonderful people have transformed into a wonderful family of three. Even with 4 years and lots of changes though, these guys are still so obviously crazy about each other – so much so that I would swear their engagement session was yesterday. That kind of love is such a beautiful thing! Their sweet baby girl just adds to it with her lively nature and adorable laugh. This little redhead really can’t get any cuter! Congratulations you guys – you’ve got the good life and witnessing it is such a joy for us. :0)

6 people have commented. You know you want to.

Janelle Grass:OMG! What a beautiful picture of this beautiful family! Kayla looks adorable... (2011-05-20 19:58:52)

Mel McLellan:Thanks you guys! Brandi and Mike - so glad you guys like them! And Mike - you just can't see all of the critters lurking in the field in these photos - that's why. ;) (2011-05-02 13:13:17)

esm:Precious! (2011-04-27 20:30:47)

Mike:I remember that field being a lot scarier than it looks :) (2011-04-26 12:28:45)

Brandi:Oh, I love it these! I can't wait to see the rest :) (2011-04-26 12:18:17)

Julie:i LOVE the last photo. so, so sweet!! (2011-04-26 07:49:09)

Angelina & Brad’s Antarctic Portrait Session

04.01.2011 by Sean

A portrait session in Antarctica?

Yes.

We’ve been holding off on posting these due to having been required to sign a confidentiality agreement. After a bit of back and forth negotiation, we’ve been allowed to share two of the images under the condition that we’re only allowed to use the couple’s first names, so as to help conceal their identity.

Getting to Antarctica isn’t easy. Nor is it inexpensive. Many of those ways involve being required to secure employment in various science related jobs. Luckily Angelina & Brad are rather well connected and we were able to skip past those methods and we sailed straight down on a boat they were able to borrow from friends. We brought Seven with us, and they also have SIX kids that all came along as well–that might sound crazy; but it was a very large boat and they played well together spending a lot of time entertaining themselves and watching humpback whales… and pieces of ice… and more humpback whales.

Many cruise ships only venture as far as the Antarctic Peninsula; but we were able to sail all the way into the southern Ross Sea.

Map of Antarctica

Ok, enough of that. Let’s get to some images!

There are some images that we’re REALLY excited about; but unfortunately we aren’t allowed to share everything we wanted. Having said that, this is one we were allowed to share because it’s one of our large landscape images where Angelina & Brad are in the distance so you can’t really identify them by their faces.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this shot. Such gorgeous views, we just had to get them out on that ice and get some imagery featuring the location. The lines and curves of the ice were so fantastic–and they look so beautiful together. The weather was very harsh at this point in time, so they had to put on large thick white parkas to keep from freezing.

Angelina & Brad - Antarctica Portrait Session

And here’s one more–the only closeup we were allowed to share. The wind really started blowing right before Mel got this image. The snow is obscuring their faces a bit–which is why we got this one approved–but I think it really adds to the artistic feel, anyway. And the emotion is just so powerful that it cuts through the snow obscured portions. Look at how they are looking into each other’s eyes. I don’t think any words I could write can say it any better than the passion and intensity you can just feel by looking at it.

Brad & Angelina - Portrait Session

So glad we were finally able to post these! Thank you for looking. To you and your family: Have a great April 1st!

21 people have commented. You know you want to.

Noelle McCoy:This is, without a doubt, the Single.Best.April.Fools.Joke.Ever. This is WINNING. =) (2011-04-07 20:48:59)

Donna Butler:I can't see the images...I have tried several different computers and browsers... (2011-04-05 10:38:14)

Mel:Lol! Happy April Fool's Day everyone! Thanks for playing! :0) (2011-04-05 07:46:59)

Emily:hahahah you guys are awesome! (2011-04-04 07:42:57)

Grace Lightner:Ahh what a tease! Can't view the 2 pictures! I can only imagine how amazing they are coming from the McLellan's... (2011-04-02 09:31:39)

Jennifer R:You totally got me! But, why wouldn't you all be shooting Brad and Angelina??? Totally believeable:) (2011-04-01 17:21:24)

esm:You captured the incredible experience of being in a "white out" perfectly. Exceptional photography once again, you are the best! (2011-04-01 16:27:39)

Robyn:Ooh, that's just mean. (2011-04-01 14:25:34)

cole:Oh my god what an insane coincidence! Last year we had a photo session with Brad Pitt in Vancouver as well! Awesome stuff, but you're location is way better we'd have to say :) (2011-04-01 13:36:16)

Kate Crafton:I think you might have missed the "blinkies" during the shoot....slightly overexposed, my friends. ;) (2011-04-01 13:09:50)

Krystal Radlinski:Cheekie monkies! P.S. I was hoping to book you for our 10th anniversary photoshoot... on the MOON. (2011-04-01 13:06:13)

Joshua Gull:Well played McLellans. Well played. LOL (2011-04-01 12:43:36)

ilde cook:It's funny because I can see these on my home computer but not on my laptop? So strange... :) Y'all are hysterical! (2011-04-01 12:39:00)

ting:You guys are so bad!!! (2011-04-01 11:06:53)

Tim Co.:Well played my friend! Well played! (2011-04-01 11:04:47)

Amy Hutchinson:Ha! Genius. (2011-04-01 11:00:05)

Doug Boutwell:Honestly took me a minute or two to get that. I'm not the brightest tool in the shed. (2011-04-01 10:37:29)

Erin Browne:Amazing photos!! Must have been a wonderful trip. They picked the right photographers! (2011-04-01 10:24:54)

Leeka K.:AWESOME!!!! Thanks for the GREAT post!!!! (2011-04-01 10:23:26)

Chooah:I really gotta give it to you guys. Even with all the harsh weather conditions and challenging light, you guys really pulled it off! Wouldn't expect anything less from the Mclellan's! (2011-04-01 10:22:55)

Kristine Neeley:HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (2011-04-01 10:15:46)

Franklin Baby Photography – Baby Violet

02.07.2011 by Mel

I’ve never seen kids grow so fast as they do now that we have our own. Violet is 7 months old and I would swear we were just taking her new born photos a few months ago! We had a rare warmer day in the middle of this dreary winter, so I met up with Violet and her parents for a fun little shoot around downtown Franklin. Check out this totally squeeze-worthy little Valentine! :0)

Gotta love the commitment to the foot-eating cause. ;0)

and my favorite family capture of the day.

You guys are the best! Hope you enjoy them!

8 people have commented. You know you want to.

Jen Creed:These are beautiful, I love the moment and emotion in that last one! (2011-02-15 14:12:50)

Bradford Watson:Seriously... the expressions in all of these are priceless! Great catch! (2011-02-08 16:55:10)

Kristyn Hogan:What a cute lil munchkin! Great work guys!! (2011-02-08 08:26:21)

laura z:love that third shot. great moment. beautiful. (2011-02-07 17:17:09)

joy marie:just beautiful Mel! I love the feeling in that family shot...really precious! (2011-02-07 17:15:21)

esm:Oh, my! Adorable! (2011-02-07 16:56:04)

Jessica:I'm in love, Mel. Thank you so much. You're at the top of your game, my friend. (2011-02-07 16:49:56)

chris.:Seriously? That first shot is adorable! And the second. Oh, and that last one, too. Love these! (2011-02-07 16:38:14)

Welcome to the World Ryan! – Nashville Birth Photography

12.16.2010 by Mel

Little Ryan Keith entered the world on December 6th and he couldn’t have picked a better family to come home to. Sharon, Brian, and Big Sister Georgia are going to give him more love than he knows what to do with! Being there to document the birth of my best friends’ babies is so special to me and I’m so glad I was able to be there when Ryan was born. Welcome to the world Little Man! We’re so happy you’re here!

xoxos,

Your Auntie Mel

7 people have commented. You know you want to.

Auntie Apey:Aww, great job Mel! Ryan is such a sweetie. Brian and Sharon are such great parents! (2010-12-17 21:18:04)

Debbie Crocker:These pictures are precious. What a special way to remember Ryan's birth. (2010-12-17 13:36:48)

Brian:Great job! These are awesome! (2010-12-17 11:39:49)

Great Aunt Jan Jan:What precious pictures. Can't wait to meet this little man. (2010-12-16 19:52:07)

Big Poppy:Luv it, Luv it, Luvit! (2010-12-16 19:25:19)

Great Aunt Debbie:Happy Happy Joy Joy !!! That's all I got! The Frazier name goes on ! And the Frazier toe goes on ! Congrats you all, what a great Christmas gift ! (2010-12-16 15:17:37)

Cousin Brandy:Oh my goodness what tiny little feet and hands! Sweet pictures. I couldn't agree more with Mel... this boy was born to a family full of love ♥ (2010-12-16 12:21:16)

Franklin Family Photography

12.14.2010 by Mel

These girls just get spunkier and more beautiful every year! I love how close they are – all cousins should family like this. :0) As of this posting, Georgia is now a new big sister and photos of little Ryan Keith will be soon to come! In the meantime, here’s a little preview of the family/maternity shoot we did just weeks before his arrival. Enjoy!