The Haleys

Written by Mel McLellan

Oh these guys...they're the best. I love photographing families over the long haul. I look at their galleries and all the sessions we've created together. It just makes me so happy. :) Photographing these sweet babies and their parents was the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

Jennifer and David’s Maternity Session

Written by Mel McLellan

I just got word that there's a new beautiful little girl in the world, so I thought I should get her in-utero photos on the blog asap! I love seeing our brides and grooms become parents. :) Congrats, Jennifer and David! Can't wait to meet your sweet little lady very soon! xo, Mel Nashville Maternity Photography

Children’s Book Review: Beautiful Oops

Written by Mel McLellan

I adore children's books. I always have. Well, I should clarify: I adore good children's books.

You see, I'm a bit of a snob about them. They are just capable of being so great, that I really feel like they need to reach a certain level if they're going to make it onto our bookshelves, you know? I mean, it only makes sense! A good children's book is an amazing thing. It can spark the imagination, inspire greatness, incite confidence, instill values... It's really something to celebrate. Since having my kids, one of my favorite things has been growing their personal library. And now that I'm writing my own children's book, I've been going back through their collection with a whole new appreciation. I thought I'd start sharing some of my favorites with you every week so that you can enjoy them too. Every book I'm going to share is also majorly kid-approved at our house so you can't go wrong. I hope you and your littles will enjoy these books as much as we do! This week I want to talk about Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzburg. I came across this one in a little local bookstore the other day and fell instantly, head over heels in love...