Kristian's Graduation Luau

Congratulations to Kristian, who has graduated and plans to continue her career by pursuing her Masters. Her mom graciously hosted a Backyard Luau before Kristian returns to school out of state.
.....Guess who was there photographing the event? Yours truly!



One Moment of Love

The minute I heard my first love story,
I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was.
Lovers don't finally meet somewhere, they're in each other all along.
~From Essential Rumi

My recent photo session was very pleasurable to say the least. David is originally from St. Louis and Pia from Cinncinnati and they settled in Metro Detroit. From the moment I met them I could see their genuine love for each other. They also had a very down to earth spirit and I felt like I've known them all along. There wasn't any pretense here...nothing but pure love.

David, a perfect gentleman, helped his wife with each step she took. I understand why Pia's heart would melt, being called his "Queen"! They both were a breath of fresh air for me.

TWENTY ONE

FEBRUARY 22, 1990, Thursday at 2:30pm, God gave my ex and I a son. It was a easy pregnancy I guess since it was my first. My due date was Valentine’s day but baby decided to wait. I had morning sickness for the whole nine months but drinking milk seemed to soothe the urge most of the time.

 The day of my delivery, my son struggled to breathe because the umbilical cord was in a knot. “There’s nothing we can do about that but give you oxygen to breath for him”, the doctor said. I tried hard not to panic, I never dreamt of losing him. My ex was by my side the entire time. I was really blessed that he was. Nine hours later and born naturally without drugs, our son was here.

The doctors and nurses cheered so loud, I thought we all were going to be thrown out. I didn’t know why at first until the cord was shown to me tied tight, which meant he came just in time before all circulation was lost to his brain. They said, “He’s a miracle from God”! So David and I had already decided to give him his first name but the second name was thought of right on the spot… “Andwele”, that says in Tanzanika, “God brought me here”!

For Fall 2010....

A lifetime without Love is of no account
Love is the Water of Life
Drink it down with heart and soul!

~Rumi

That’s right folks, FALL is here! For me it is such a wonderful time to remember love and loved ones. It also is a time to REMEMBER things that you wanted to do but couldn’t. So for my last minute Seniors I am offering a Special to take “On-Location” pictures using NATURAL LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY. I will be booking sessions through the end of November. Shoot me an email and leave your call back number and we can discuss the rates.


Also, this special is extended to 2011 SENIORS too! In case you would like to get an early start.

mel.photoworks@gmail.com

These are some beautiful shots that I recently took at Belle Isle, Detroit, MI