bloom
(verb transitive)
1. to produce or yield blossoms; to flower
2. to be in a state of healthful vigor
I do think that families are the most beautiful things in all the world.
-Jo March in Little Women
You know you’ve had the most perfect season of rest and wintering when you’re anxiously anticipating spring and the time with you it will bring! Breaks are great but the work of memory keeping alongside you is so much better!
In case you’re in one of those seasons when you feel your heart trying to take pictures so you can remember it, I’m here. A friend mentioned at the end of last year that her ‘word of the year’ would be bloom…I hope yours is headed in that same wonderful direction!
with so much warmth & affection,
-melanie-
P.S. Wondering if I can come to you outside of Lexington? It’s very likely…the earlier in the year we plan it, the easier it is to help calendars match up! And I love variety & travel so it would be a dream!
photo note: speaking of dreams, the oh so dreamy GlenLary Estate
Sometimes all you really want is photos of the people you love! SO excited to spend a portion of Mother’s Day weekend with you!! These can sometimes be sold out in just a few hours so get a spot soon!
when: Saturday, May 10
where: UK Arboretum– 500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
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 joy 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.
Spring is one of the shortest and most beautiful seasons for family photos – blossoming trees, weather that allows for cute layering, golden evening light that comes before your kiddos are typically tucked in bed…I love spring!!
[ holidays not to be forgotten ]
april:
1 – april fools day (i love putting googly eyes on everything)
2 – national peanut butter and jelly day
17 – husband appreciation day
26 – national pretzel day
may:
3 – derby day
10 – clean up your room day
11 – mothers day
june:
3 – world bicycle day
4 – national doughnut day
15 – father’s day
18 – international picnic day
[ currently ]
i’ve resisted a bit against specialty flours but now i’m diving into recipes that still let me get my baking on and keep blood sugar even…next up is this little cake!
ummm…deodorants have really upped their game in the last few years! here’s the thing, i sweat…everyday if i can so i need something that works and these* two (available in a 3 pack on amazon) have done a great job recently! *i’m a pineapple fan through and through but even i was skeptical about this scent but i’m so happy i picked it up!
i *love* a good system like this! and yay for a sushi ginger appearance – mmm!!
any other ninja creami protein ice cream makers out there? it looked fun and i’m loving the results while getting so much protein in (i use protein powder, fairlife milk or cottage cheese)! it’s the new sourdough for everyone who went down that rabbit hole like i did ;)
[ kind words ]
Hi Melanie,
I wanted to let you know that we finally had around 20 photos, mostly from our sessions over the years, printed and framed for a gallery wall. I knew from the moment you sent the digital final albums that you were incredibly talented, but seeing these photos printed and framed and arranged together was an experience.
I am so grateful to you for these images. They capture a love that just keeps growing and maturing. It’s amazing to me that over the years all of the images have a signature cohesiveness that absolutely feels like it was all meant to be all along even if at times we had no idea what our life would be like or what we were doing. I’m rambling now, but I hope you will consider coming back for another session this August so you can see for yourself!
Andrea