cherish

(verb transitive)

1. to treat with tenderness and affection
2. to hold as dear

Artists give people something they didn’t know they were missing.
-Daniel Pink

I love the things I see when I’m with you. Like this image of a grandmother with her granddaughters right beside her and the story she whispered in my ear of how grateful she is for the time spent in their company.

I cherish you…and this work that feels so good and right and an expression of what I love so much.

Keeping fingers crossed we can be together soon!

with so much warmth & affection,
 -melanie-

I can’t believe our last mini session of the year is already here!  I love having a photo taken and ready for cards early so in case you’re the same, grab a spot before they’re gone!

when: Saturday, October 19

where:  Yuko-En on the Elkhorn– 700 US-25 North, Georgetown, KY 40324

details: a 15 minute mini session, $250* session fee.  Our session fee covers 1-3 people…additional sweet people can be added for $25 per person.

*price includes sales tax

For sessions on a date (and a location) of your choosing, here’s our portrait calendar! If you don’t see a date that works well, please jot us a quick note at info@melaniemauer.com because we can likely find a fit!  We light up seeing your emails in our inbox!

Sessions at home are a favorite…we have access to favorite toys, your backyard, cuddling on the couch, pets…and it’s easy to grab a treat from the fridge for the last 5 minutes that will absolutely delight your kiddos!

It’s such a treat to work on a book of these afterwards with you!  This is our signature offering and I’m so glad of heart to be your helper in saving these memories.

If it sounds right to capture the freckles and open days of summer, I’m here!

[ holidays not to be forgotten ] 

sept:
13 – positive thinking day
17 – international red panda day (love the ones at the cincinnati zoo!!)
26 – johnny appleseed day (eat apples with this!!)

oct:
1 – national homemade cookie day
5 – do something nice day

nov:
6 – national nacho day
28 – french toast day

[ currently ] 

• if audrey was little (and not heading off to college in september!!), i’d be getting this for her dress up box because imaginative play.is.the.best!  and this, too!
• love a card that can communicate a hug through the mail to someone dear who is going through something rough.
  
• an intriguing use of ai
• love this product any time of the year, but i think this will be such a lifesaver in the fall and winter.

[ kind words ] 

Dear Melanie,
I feel like I say this every time, but this year’s photos were the best yet! You do amazing work. I feel so blessed to be able to have these images.
Thank you so much!
Leah