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Modern Portrait Photographers- Franklin, TN Engagement Session
Jan, 25 2008 by Mel
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So as Sean was saying, Meredith and John are a blast! Meredith has this great laugh where she throws her head back and her hair blows in the wind – fabulous! I’m having fun with textures today…
Meredith and John, you are such warm, beautiful people! Thank you for letting us share in your wedding experience! Have a great weekend everyone! - Mel | |
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10 people have commented. You know you want to.  mel: Thanks Ricki and Abi! They are cute aren’t they?
 John – we’re so glad you like them!! Can’t wait for you to see more! (1.29.08, 5:20 pm) john: hey guys…we love these shots and what you are doing with them! we had a great time and can’t wait to see more. (1.29.08, 12:11 am)
~abi~: luv the texture, luv their happy expressions!
(1.28.08, 12:49 pm) ricki ford: Love the eeeeeemotion in this one! Texture rocks to. (1.28.08, 12:36 pm)
mel: Hey Kate! I know right?? I love her laugh!
 ) David – wow – this is why I always look forward to your comments! lol! (1.25.08, 2:40 pm) david & kimi baxter: your textures make us feel like we’re on top of a mountain, and there’s flutes playing and trombones and flowers and garlands of fresh herbs, and we dance till the sun rises. (1.25.08, 2:35 pm)
K. Crafton: Both of the images are fantastic but how can you not love an amazing laugh like that!?! Such a wonderful shot! (1.25.08, 10:05 am)
mel: Thanks guys!
) I really like how the layering turned out – I think I’m going to start doing more of this… (1.25.08, 8:52 am) Eddie Bojorquez (Studio 512): Yeah…I really like the vignette effect of the texture. Great image.
-E (1.25.08, 6:25 am)
Jessica Moore: We spoke, you listened…and gave us another picture to marvel at… Love it!! Very cool with the textures… (1.25.08, 3:51 am)
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Nashville Portrait Photographers – Meredith, John, and things getting a little too spicyyyy on the roof top
Jan, 24 2008 by Sean
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It was freezing outside. None of us had much feeling in our fingers for most of the shoot–and to think, I almost didn’t wear my jacket. Mel and I have been exploding with new ideas lately, and found ourselves all over the place, trudging through the grunge, even revisiting old locations with new eyes, trying to get what’s in our heads out to share with you. Meredith & John were fantastic, laughing and giggling the whole way. For anyone who is picturing John giggling right now, I should take a moment to stop and point out that it was John who was laughing (manly, grrr), and Meredith who was giggling. On the flip side, they were also really good at looking like the awesomeness. For those of you who didn’t do so the first time around, please re-read “the awesomeness” in a Zoolander voice. Ok, moving along. There are so many from this shoot that I’m really excited about posting–but this one really grabbed my eye–the lines, the light, the color–I had to put it up.
Because they were having such a good time throughout the freezingness, Mel and I both thought that we should post one of those images too. So we’re going to. Tomorrow Oh yeah, I almost forgot. At one point, we ended up on the roof of the parking garage. As the doors to to the elevator opened, we were greeted by some kids making out <<insert funky music, here>>. Good hiding spot from their moms, I suppose. I mean, who in their right mind is going to go on the 5th floor of an open parking garage when it’s freezing and windy outside, right? Well, after we burst onto the scene and started shooting like mad, they quickly ran off to a new hiding place. I never would have found them… had I not looked towards the other side of the parking garage. What was the point of that story? I needed an interesting title for this blog post. Talk to you tomorrow! | |
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9 people have commented. You know you want to. sean: Hey Jessica, I just tried emailing you, but your email address just bounced… Speaking of slideshow, I have one ready for you–send me your new email and we’ll figure out how best to get it to you! (1.24.08, 10:22 pm)
Jessica Moore: Okay, now you guys have me wanting to see more! I’m thinking slideshow. Who’s with me? (1.24.08, 10:17 pm)
david & kimi baxter: …and I’m pretty sure there’s a lot more to life than being really, really good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is. (1.24.08, 11:52 am)
sean: Believe me–we’re trying! I think you’ll really like the rest of this shoot–there were so many I wanted to put up. (1.24.08, 10:15 am)
Jeremy: I really like this shot!, you guys should go to bed eariler…posting shots at 4a.m. …gosh (1.24.08, 8:09 am)
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Reflections and New Beginnings
Jan, 22 2008 by Mel
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At 4am on New Year’s day, Sean and I were still working. At 11:58pm Sean had said, “we can’t be sitting in front of the computers when the New Year rolls around” so we walked downstairs and watched the clock turn over to 2008. We then went back upstairs to work until we couldn’t hold our own heads up anymore. Something has got to give. 2007 was wonderful to us! We were so privileged to work with many, many wonderful clients! We saw our business explode in many fantastic ways, and we feel like we made several breakthroughs in our art. It was a very rewarding year! It was also more crazy-busy than we could have even remotely anticipated. We found ourselves throwing every last ounce of energy we had at our work - devoting everything, including the hours we should have been sleeping, to staying on top of things. As you can imagine, with all of the sudden advances in our careers, our personal life took a serious hit and the business itself grew a bit too large to manage in the way we would like. That’s why we’ve made the decision to scale back in a major way this year regarding the number of weddings we accept. We are cutting the number of wedding commissions we will accept in half so that we can recover some personal time and give greater individual attention to our clients. As of today, we have 3 spots left and we will then close wedding bookings for the year. We’re really excited about all of the opportunities this will open up for us to take McLellan Studio to the next level and provide greater creativity and client care! We’re also excited about the prospect of seeing our friends and family again this year and maybe even making a little time for each other! On a side note, if you’re another couple who works together, we encourage you to make sure you’re recognizing the difference between being in each other’s presence and actually spending time together! I feel like that’s a constant struggle when you’re both as passionately focused on the same career objectives like Sean and I are. We are together every day, all day long and that’s so deceptive. Even though we’re side by side in this little office, we rarely truly see each other because we’re constantly busy with the to-do list. Make time to really spend time with those you love. That’s my two cents and my personal goal for 2008! Thank you so much to everyone who has been a part of our life for the past year! You’ve made craziness exciting and enjoyable! We can’t wait to see what the coming year holds and who will be a part of it! Have a wonderful day guys! - Mel
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11 people have commented. You know you want to. mel: Aw – thanks ladies! Marlena – you are so right!
 and Mel, are you trying to say you guys want to come to Nashville for a weekend? I think a road trip is in order! yay! (1.24.08, 3:47 pm) Mel Watson: Mel… I love you guys!!! You two deserve some self love time more than anyone I know. May this year bring you much joy… and possibly more chillin with the Watsons.
(1.23.08, 10:51 pm) Marlena Wright: Way to go, you two!
What’s the sense in being rockin’ photographers if all you do is work (1.23.08, 3:46 pm)
mel: Thanks Claire! We’re so excited to work with you too! We’re going to have a GREAT time and you will be stunning – I just know it!
) (1.23.08, 12:57 pm) Claire C: Kudos on a wonderful resolution. I’m so glad I booked y’all early to guarantee my spot as one of the select few brides!
Can’t wait to work with y’all! (1.22.08, 11:48 pm) mel: Thanks Kate! I think you and Randy have the down-time thing down – you two are ridiculously in puppy love for being the parents of two!
) It does seem that a beach trip is in order doesn’t it? Thanks to you too Eddie! It is such a nice feeling to know that we’ll be doing less “working” and more “creating” this year. We wish you all the best for your studio! Here here Matt! ) Here’s to you spending more time with your lovely wife this year! Hey Davo and Kimi-o! It does indeed mean that! Although I have yet to get a Baxter email telling me what they want to learn…hmm…Jacqulyn, you are too funny! I guess you’ve been over enough to know that our cats are neglected to the point that they’re willing to go home with strangers! How sad huh? (1.22.08, 8:57 pm) Jacqulyn Jones: You guys deserve some sometime to enjoy life as much as you make others enjoy theirs!
I do understand, granted Brad & I don’t work together, but we are in school together and study together and it seems like a week or more can go by and we havn’t spent anytime together.
Plus your cats need you! (1.22.08, 8:17 pm)
david&kimi baxter: way to go guys!!! so does that mean you will also be making more time for……us!!! workshop! (1.22.08, 7:00 pm)
Matt Browne: You talkin’ to me??
You’re so right about the difference between sitting near each other and spending time together. Both sets of our parents own their own businesses too and are around each other 24/7 – it’s easy to take that time for granted.
Here’s to a more personal 2008! (1.22.08, 9:28 am) Eddie Bojorquez (Studio 512): Congrats on filling up your schedule so quickly. I hope to soon find myself cutting my commissions in half too. Nice! -E (1.22.08, 9:23 am)
K. Crafton: Randy and I will sit in the same office for hours on end and it’s amazing how different it feels to sit together AWAY from the computers. Ha!
And, in all honesty I’m always amazed at the energy you two have. You’ll work what seems like 24-7 and still find time to have the occasional lunch/dinner with us. Much love and refreshing vibes to you and Sean. Would a beach or skydiving trip help to ease the stress? =) (1.22.08, 1:03 am)
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Nashville Portrait Photography – Lacey loves Dave. Lacey loves sharks.
Jan, 17 2008 by Sean
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We had an absolute blast on Monday with Lacey & Dave! It was pretty much awesomeness and a half. Can’t wait to shoot their wedding! There are tons that I’m super happy with and I really want to share, but I’ve got to just pick one for now…
And by one… I mean two. Because I couldn’t stop myself from posting another–plus, we’ve had several posts in a row without any “real” photos! Which one is your favorite?
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21 people have commented. You know you want to. Lacey: apparently people don’t much care for seeing my face. jk. (1.23.08, 2:42 am)
Bev Finney: Wow! What creative photos. I love the second one.
Dave’s Mom (1.22.08, 2:29 pm)
Bradford: … I… love… lamp… (1.21.08, 12:54 pm)
david & kimi baxter: Bradford, Do you really love the lamp, or are you just saying it because you saw it? …
(1.21.08, 10:17 am) Bradford: McLellan Studio… for the shark connoisseur!
I love lamp.
(and in Sean’s defense, title = brilliant) (1.18.08, 1:09 pm)
mel: LOL – this is probably our funniest comment box ever. You guys are too much fun! (1.17.08, 11:51 pm)
lacey: nope, lacey loves sharks. LOVES sharks. and lacey loves these pictures. i need more. (1.17.08, 10:07 pm)
sean: Dave was the one who brought up sharks to begin with. Dave loves Lacey. Dave loves sharks? (1.17.08, 9:52 pm)
mel: Yeah you were prompting! What a weirdo – Sean I mean – not Lacey….Thanks for commenting you guys!
) (1.17.08, 8:18 pm) sean: Umm… yeah, seriously. I know because of that time during the session where Lacey said “I… LOVE…. sharks!” (1.17.08, 7:56 pm)
mel: Oh my – I should read Sean’s blogs before he posts them. Lacey loves Sharks? Seriously honey? wow. (1.17.08, 6:49 pm)
david&kimi baxter: sorry can’t choose one. you will HAVE to post MORE !!! ok ok i choose numero dos *kickin dirt with head slumped* (1.17.08, 4:00 pm)
Bradford: The second one!!! The second one!!! (1.17.08, 12:34 pm)
Jeremy: the second shot is def cool…great job! (1.17.08, 10:01 am)
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