College Graduate

Michelle is about a month away from graduating college. In fact, she goes to the same small Christian University in Newport Beach, California that my husband and I both met at. She also happened to grow up here in Reno and attended my Father-in-Law's church. We had a chance to run around Downtown Reno yesterday while the weather was absolutely amazing. Michelle is one of those girls, that is 100% real. There is a sincerity about her that is endearing and admirable. She's genuine, and beautiful, and totally relatable. I had such a great time running around, talking about life, and taking pictures in the midst of it all :)




But really, I love my job. A lot.

♥, Me

My Sweet Girl

Olivia has the patience of an angel.....sometimes. There are a few moments in the day where she will allow me to do what I want without a single complaint. Generally, this time is right after her nap. On a fairly regular basis, she gets up about 30 minutes before Lucas. I always sneak into her room with my camera in tow - and grab some shots while she's a full of smiles and giggles and has a sweet disposition. I guess you could say it's our bonding time.


oh, how I love her :)

♥, Me

Happy Birthday Miss Olivia

A year ago today, I gave birth to our beautiful daughter Olivia Victoria Vossler. What a most wonderful addition she has been to our life. It's hard to believe so much time has passed. It seems like just yesterday the doctor handed me this messy, squealy little girl and I was immediately in love. Nothing has changed - well, except my love has grown exponentially every single day since March 5th of 2008.

Happy Birthday Little Girl. I love you so much, and look forward to watching you grow this next year. I think year 2 will be even better than year 1 :)

♥, Me

One Fish, Two Fish

Glass Bowl.........$1.50
Two Goldfish.....$2.00
Fish Food..........$1.75
The excitement in my sons eyes over his new pets.......Priceless!

Leaving Walmart today, Lucas spotted the fish. We went over for a look, and he was enamored with them. Talking to them and calling them Nemo. I had this idea. Why not get him one. I mean, all they do is swim in their bowl. He can feed them in the morning, and have a little pet. So, I grabbed a bowl, some food, and someone to help me get a fish. Only he wanted two. "One for me. One for Livvy". So we left with two fish. One for Lucas and one for Olivia.

He calls them "Boo Boo" and yells into their bowl and wants to feed them fish food every second and just loves his new friends. Who knew two little goldfish could elicit such joy from a 2 year old.....and his mom too :)

♥, Me

Capturing Beauty

Since embarking on this photography journey almost 2 years ago, I have fallen in love with many, many moments. Picking up a camera, in my opinion, really forces you to live in the moment. To experience little aspects of the day that you might miss. My camera doesn't leave my side. I'm constantly looking for little things throughout my day that captivate me, make me smile, or even the days that I'm struggling to get through (yes, I even take pictures of my kids screaming!) Outside my daily life, photography has allowed me to meet many different people. To learn about them. To make friendships, engage, and relate. I have this ability to capture beauty. Mine, yours, theirs. It's truly a gift, and there hasn't been a moment on this adventure that I've wanted out.

Miss Courtney modeled for me today. I wanted to get out and just shoot today. I called her mom, and we made a date. Courtney is one of those kids you can't help but love. And seriously, that face? Gorgeous. I felt lucky today. Lucky to do what I do. Lucky knowing that this is just the beginning. I haven't even scraped the surface of what I can learn, absorb, and achieve. So, not only am I doing something that I love. I will love it even more as each day passes.

I hope you are doing what you love. Whatever it is.





♥, Melissa

Celebrating Sweet Livvy

My sweet girl will be turning one on March 5th! It's so hard to believe that a year has gone by. I have been planning this cupcake session with her since I saw a similar one from Emily Loftus. It went so much better than I could have imagined. Her older brother Lucas barely stuck a finger in his first birthday cake. Olivia, she was a mad woman. Tearing into that cupcake like it could be taken from her at any moment. Here is to another wonderful year of celebrating Olivia Victoria Vossler. I can't wait :)





♥, Melissa

Back in Action!

I've been gone entirely too long. With our move from Southern California to Reno, Nevada - I have felt in somewhat of limbo. Since arriving here in October of 2008 - I've been trying to make some sense of my goals, as well as just trying to survive :)

With my new location has come a new logo, new website, new blog, new ideas, and LOTS of new sessions!!! It has also come with the desire to enter the wedding and engagement side of photography. Although there are major difference between shooting children and shooting a wedding - so to say that I have a lot of learning, practicing, and praying to do would be an understatement.

It feels good to be back. In honor of the new everything, I've posted a few of my favorite photos from the past 4.5 months. Enjoy!

♥, Melissa