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Nashville, TN Bridal Portraits – Cedarwood and Legislative Plaza
Jul, 5 2008 by Mel
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Before we get to Melissa and Brad’s wedding, I had to show you some of the images we created with Melissa for her bridal session. We started out at Historic Cedarwood and then headed over to the Capitol and the Legislative Plaza (War Memorial Plaza) for the remainder of the session. Cedarwood is great because it’s a rural setting just outside of downtown. It makes it so easy to get a variety of settings in a short period of time. Linda and the rest of the staff were very generous in inviting us in to use their house and grounds. Thanks Linda! Melissa’s dad did quite a bit of work up at the Capitol when Melissa and her sisters were kids so she has a lot of great memories from spending time there with her dad. Add to that the fact that it’s a stellar place for a shoot, and it was the perfect second location choice! Hope you enjoy them! - Mel and Sean
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10 people have commented. You know you want to.  Sean: Thanks, everyone (8.21.09, 2:31 pm)
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Marlena Wright: Absolutely stunning, Seal and Mel. I love the truck shot – I think you know why. What’s even better is that I know this bride! (7.12.08, 9:34 pm)
Alan: Beautiful Bridals, I love the lighting to.
I love #7 & 10 (7.8.08, 7:04 pm)
mel: Thanks everyone! For the record, we do have the most beautiful brides!
 ) (7.8.08, 11:08 am) Mel Watson: they’re all great… my favorite though is the one of her sitting in front of the old pick up truck. She is just radiating beauty in that one. Love it!
 (7.7.08, 11:24 am) david & kimi b ~ ohana photography: oh for the love of all that is good in the world, geez. could you guys put out something that sucks, just once? these kick @$$!!!! xoxo
~kimi (7.5.08, 11:06 pm)
Becka (Studio222 Photography): Wow! These are beautiful, she must be soooo excited! That last one is gorgeous!!!!!! (7.5.08, 10:15 pm)
esm: Do you just have the most beautiful brides in the world or what? These shots are stunning! The lighting is fantastic. Again, I am so very impressed with your artistic talent. (7.5.08, 7:01 pm)
LC: Wow! Beautiful bride – Beautiful pictures! I love the angle picture of the bride and the background. Awesome job you guys!
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Jessica Harp & Jason Mowery: Something old, something new
Jul, 3 2008 by Sean
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We wanted to try something new at Jessica & Jason’s wedding. We brought a 5th camera with us, specifically for shooting a new style of slideshow–or should I say, an old style motion picture? This is not what we presented to Jessica and Jason for their wedding images, so everyone gets a surprise today! Please be patient and let this load at least 1/4 of the way before you push play! Now, experience McLellan Vintage Cinema! ©2008 McLellan Studio. All Rights Reserved. Music licensed through ASCAP. | |
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61 people have commented. You know you want to. SamTheMan: Outstanding! Wow, very nice. You’ve started a whole new trend my friend, beautiful! (9.3.08, 8:00 am)
Ayrica Bishop: That was incredible!!! Well worth the wait on the load. I’m envious, crap… I’m a bad christian ;-D (9.2.08, 9:35 pm)
Steven Mull: Now that was just too dog gone cute! Have a happy life. Grow together. Have cute kids and video their weddings.
 (8.24.08, 7:42 am) Lauren: I’ve never seen your studio’s work before, but just love Jessica Harp as a singer and another local Kansas City native. But this was absolutely beautiful and a fantastic way to show the wedding. It makes you feel almost like you were there too, but without the big, fat photo album. GREAT JOB!!! And they are geniuses for having you guys do their wedding. (7.31.08, 10:11 am)
Melissa Ochoa: The BEST slideshow I have ever seen…. unreal I feel like Jessica and Jason’s new best friends.
Congratulations to everyone on the most perfect experience. (7.29.08, 10:54 am)
Tara: That was ridiculously brilliant… I’m jealous. (7.11.08, 12:50 pm)
mel: WOW you guys! We are blown away by the response this has received! Looks like we’ll have to start doing more of this…Thanks for commenting!! (7.8.08, 11:13 am)
Christina Holden: b-e-a-utiful
i love the vintage feel. the colors are awesome! (7.7.08, 3:52 pm) Flott: This is just amazing! The music matched it perfectly! And it really tugged on your heartstrings- I found myself tearing up by the end of the slideshow… Really fantastic though! (7.7.08, 11:22 am)
Sandy: Amazing work! I’m Jessica’s Aunt Sandy. This looks Great! I have to agree with Carla. You guys were also super nice. Thanks! (7.7.08, 9:20 am)
Carla: Sean and Mel…you guys are so talented and blended so nicely into our intament family setting. Thanks again for all the special photo reminders. MOM (7.6.08, 11:43 am)
Michelle Moore: What an amazing idea! This is the first & ONLY slideshow I have ever been able to watch (and that says a LOT). I totally dig this!!
Well executed guys! (7.6.08, 1:00 am)
James Day: Congratulations on creating something so fresh and beautiful. I admire you guys!
JD (7.4.08, 7:23 pm)
Jeremy: insanely cool! (7.4.08, 5:04 pm)
Christine Tremoulet: Absolutely AMAZING!!! How fantastic is that? So very, very cool! (7.4.08, 2:08 pm)
Lindsay Gaskins: I so love it!! Ya’ll rock!! …..ya’ll rock so hard it blows everyone else out of the water!!! (7.4.08, 12:57 pm)
Thomas Geist: Really cool! I like that you combined the still motion WITH the antique tonality. That makes it a great piece! (7.4.08, 8:05 am)
andy stenz: such a creative idea. seriously – if it hasn’t been done before, it will be done by you guys (and then I’m sure copied by countless others). way to rock this! (7.4.08, 7:59 am)
Cathy Crawley: UN-FREAKING-BELIEVABLE!!! Total awesome-ness!
I hate to think how many shots make up that little movie! (7.4.08, 4:37 am)
Ulysses: Guys, I am LOVIN’ this concept and its execution! I foresee big hugs coming your way from this awesome couple.
(7.3.08, 10:53 pm) Lindsey: Wow wow wow WOW.
That is so incredibly awesome. (7.3.08, 10:37 pm)
Braeden Rogers: Dude your freakin amazing. wowww (7.3.08, 10:37 pm)
the real tami: ohhhhhh i luuuuuuuuuuuurve it. (7.3.08, 10:36 pm)
Aharon Hyman: amazing really gr8 work worth every second (7.3.08, 9:32 pm)
Diana: this is RIDICULOUS! as in frickin’ fantastic! (7.3.08, 9:19 pm)
Meredith: I LOVE THAT!!! It’s so great to see something so fresh and different like that! First time on your blog for me and I’m in love now. (7.3.08, 8:21 pm)
Mel Watson: a 5th camera!?! You guys are like camera wranglers now. What an awesome slideshow. Well done and well worth all the work you put into it. Love it! PS: Sean you and Jason could totally be long lost cousins or something. (7.3.08, 12:38 pm)
Tiffany Izatt: Wow, that was really something awesome. I usually don’t sit through sideshows, but the music was perfect, and the images were more like a movie. Beaituful (7.3.08, 12:03 pm)
ricki ford: this is awesome beyond awesome. and i have seen it so many times when we are editing and I am thumbing through really fast.
You Rock (7.3.08, 12:03 pm)
Phil & Mindy Thornton: H O L Y C O W ! I have often thought about making a slideshow of all the day’s images while scrolling through them in lightroom but NEVER would have expected anyone to execute something like this. So unique, great work. (7.3.08, 11:47 am)
Kelli: Oh. My. Gosh. Your blog continuously takes my breath away. I LOVE this. If that was me I think I’d be hyperventilating from pure joy right now. So, yeah, great job. (7.3.08, 11:29 am)
Nathan Holritz: Way to be truly unique! (7.3.08, 11:03 am)
david & kimi b ~ ohana photography: you did it. you left me speechless. holy crap!!!!!!your clients are so lucky to have you!!!! (7.3.08, 11:01 am)
Jessica Mowery: You guys are friggin awesome. I’m mailing you now.
(7.3.08, 10:21 am) Dave: That was so great! I’m sure I can speak for other photographers when I say that I had a “Crap! Why didn’t I think of that!” moment.
Great job!
Dave (7.3.08, 10:08 am)
Amy: Mel!!! That is SO cool – there seems to be no end to your talent and creativity!! (7.3.08, 9:50 am)
DoDaDay: Hollywood Who? Never heard of ‘em. I’m fresh out of adjectives.
Very interested to see what’s on the other side of the Universe, now that you have been to the edge. I must say a silent prayer for other photographers. How do they cope with being “lapped” on a daily basis? Suggestion is to TM…McLellan Vintage Cinema. Not only are photographers in trouble, I’m concerned about the neighborhood movie theaters. Got popcorn? (7.3.08, 9:33 am)
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Jessica Harp and Jason Mowery Featured in In Style Weddings!
Jun, 30 2008 by Mel
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We have been dying to show you Jessica and Jason’s wedding that we photographed back in February! We just had to wait until the press came out with it first and it’s finally here! We had expected a February wedding to be freezing but in a total fluke, it warmed up to something like the 60′s for their wedding day and the weather was sublime. CJ’s Off the Square was the perfect place for this intimate wedding and Amy and her crew were spectacular hosts! It was such a sweet, laid-back wedding with family and close friends. Sean and I have not exactly been the best at finding time to submit to magazines which is why it was so nice to have Jessica’s lovely publicist do it for us! On a side note, many of you have seen the feature already and sent us the sweetest emails. Thank you so much for sharing in our excitement over our first published work! - Mel and Sean
a closer look…
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33 people have commented. You know you want to. Jen VanSuydam: You guys are awesome. I’m so inspired. What an amazing wedding… I can’t get over how unique and special some of those details are. It makes me want to re-do my wedding, and that was only two months ago, haha. (11.16.08, 12:22 am)
mel: Thanks you so much you guys! As always, your response is humbling and overwhelming.
We appreciate you all! (7.8.08, 11:05 am) Rachael Earl: Oh my gosh! I pick up InStyle Weddings from time to time and just got this issue. This was the best wedding in there (I didn’t realize it was yours)! Great job you guys! (7.5.08, 2:58 pm)
mel: Hey Jeremy! Thanks so much.
) Brandie – we shot with 20s for a long time and I would say that I don’t really see a difference in the image quality between a 20, 30, or 5 honestly. The lenses are what matters and the right kind of post processing is equally important. I would look into good glass long before I would look into buying a new camera. Hope that helps! (7.3.08, 9:51 am) brandie: Thanks for the info. Mel. I have a 20D Canon. This gives me something to think about. (7.3.08, 9:12 am)
Jeremy: insane! very very cool guys…I’
m proud. (7.2.08, 10:36 pm)
mel: Hey Brandie – don’t mind at all! We use Canon 30s, 40s, and 5s and a variety of lenses as well. My primary lenses are the 24-70L and the 10-22. Sean uses the 10-22 almost exlusively and will occassionally pick up a 50mm or a tilt-shift. (7.2.08, 9:12 pm)
brandie: If you don’t mind me asking, what type of camera and lense do you use? Your pictures are so crisp and sharp. I’m looking into buying a new lense. Thanks. (7.2.08, 2:40 pm)
mel: Thanks Holly!
) Amanda and Jennay – thanks girls! Miss you both! Hey Mary! We appreciate it! David and Kimi – haha that’s exactly it – someone else had to do it because we’ve had no time! I think we need a publicist! ;o) Jo and Critsey – thank you! Kate – you are a funny one ) Thanks! (7.2.08, 8:33 am) jennay: oh my word!!!! you’re gonna be famous!!! i’m gonna go out and buy that and have you sign it! YEAH!!
) (7.2.08, 8:15 am) K. Crafton: Rockin!!! …..so excited for you two!!!! Beautiful job!!!!
and many more exclamation points!!!!!!! =) (7.1.08, 10:16 pm)
Jo: This totally rocks. What amazing photos- as usual- and how cool to be published in this mag. Way to go! (7.1.08, 9:56 pm)
david & kimi b ~ ohana photography: you should be in jail for kickin so much A$$$$$$!!!! we love you guys!!! so deserved and it’s about time someone took the time to submit your pure excellence!! (7.1.08, 9:51 pm)
mary crow: Awesome! I love the “blue” feeling of the images and that cake is a work of art!!! (7.1.08, 6:01 pm)
Amanda Presnell: Wow guys! This is fantastic! I can’t wait to go get a copy and show everyone my friends are FAMOUS! (7.1.08, 2:15 pm)
Holly: Congratulations to both of you!!! That is quite an accomplishment! You guys are great and continue to blow me away with you amazing pictures!!! (7.1.08, 12:57 pm)
mel: Hey Laura and Adrian! Thanks so much! Mel – I still need to respond to you email – thank you! Your sister should be impressed – you are a supastar!
) Brandy and Andy (ha you rhyme) – thank you! Hopefully it’s the first of many to come – if we can just get on that ball! J-mar, my crazy friend, we love you. ) Jessica – way to go being pretty and magazine worthy! ;o) (7.1.08, 10:39 am) Jessica Mowery: Yay! Go team us!
(7.1.08, 10:08 am) j-mar (aka lazer girl): You can’t deny that you are FAMOUS now.. oh my.. i have goosebumps.. i know celebrities!
I miss you all! (7.1.08, 8:10 am)
andy stenz: congrats on your publication! they’re fantastic photos. i can’t believe this is only your first time being printed though. you guys are great! (7.1.08, 6:26 am)
Mel Watson: Hooray for you guys… I was so happy to see your name printed there! I was all “oooh they totally shot my wedding… look at how cool I am” My sister, seeing how she was present at my wedding, was not impressed at my bragging.
Way to go guys!
(6.30.08, 9:29 pm) Jennifer: WOW! WOW! WOW! Fabulous news but I think long overdue! Your pictures should be everywhere!! I am so happy for you both. I will get my copy tomorrow! (6.30.08, 9:27 pm)
adrian hitt: aow-aow! wtg, guys!! it looks stunning and i can’t wait to pick up my own copy
(6.30.08, 6:47 pm) LC: This is so awesome! C’mon – First published work? It should be more! You both deserve it!
Pictures are beautiful as always. Congrats! (6.30.08, 6:40 pm) sean: Thanks, Becka! We’re pretty pumped. I think they said the circulation was something around 1.2 million, making it pretty much the biggest wedding publication in the world. Exciting stuff, for sure! (6.30.08, 6:34 pm)
Becka (Studio222 Photography): You two are so amazing! I’m jealous.
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Nashville Family Photography – McLellan Style Session – Franklin, TN
Jun, 27 2008 by Mel
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Every time we see Olivia I don’t think she can get any cuter but she does again and again!
I love this one. She’s growing like a weed, as we say around here, but she can’t wait to get just a liiiitle bit bigger!
Jen and Olivia – thanks so much for coming out to play with us! We’re going to have the hardest time narrowing these down! Can’t wait for you to see! - Mel and Sean | |
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13 people have commented. You know you want to. mel: Hey Guys! I thought I had already commented on this post but I guess preggo brain is getting me again! Thanks so much to everyone who has commented here! You encouragement means a lot!
) (7.2.08, 8:36 am) Diana: just perfect! (7.1.08, 11:45 pm)
chris scott: these are absolutely gorgeous guys! that second one could be sold as a stock image for bajillions of dollars… maybe even kajillions, if you played your cards right. (6.29.08, 10:58 am)
Mary: I’m thrilled for you, Jennifer, these pictures are treasures. You’re right, your friends are talented. (6.28.08, 3:41 pm)
LC: Oh my gosh! I so do love that tire shot! I agree with Jennifer – you captured her personality! Can’t wait to see the rest!
(6.28.08, 12:18 pm) Lara F.: These photos are what every parent dreams of…. capturing the essence of a child… nothing fake or staged about these! Wish I could have them photograph my kids before they get too old! BEAUTIFUL!!!! (6.28.08, 8:30 am)
Jennifer: LOVE THESE PHOTOS! Olivia and I had such a great time last night. You totally captured her personality. These pictures are works of art and I can’t wait to see the rest of them! (6.27.08, 6:24 pm)
Claire C: Beautiful shots! I love the perspective in the “reach” shot. It perfectly captures the potential and excitement in children at this age. She will treasure these photos. AMAZING work as usual!
(6.27.08, 6:21 pm) kathy u.: Olivia – how beautiful you look with your arms stretched out to the sky. You look like you are reaching for the “sun”. I love the pictures! (6.27.08, 1:59 pm)
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