The Russell Family {Newport Beach, Ca Family Photographer}

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I had SO SO much fun with this family earlier this week! Everyone was so easy going and up for anything. When I arrived, I was concerned about the MASSIVE waves at the beach and warned everyone that they may get wet. Nobody cared-I LOVE that!!! Unfortunately, our time on the beach wasn’t long due to how high the tide was (the parking lot was flooded-just to give you an idea of how high it was!) AND all of the bulldozers kicking us off the beach! Oh well, we still got some amazing portraits of this wonderful Arizona family. Every year for the past 13 years of so, they rent the same condo right on the beach in Balboa. What a FUN family tradition!

K and the entire clan: You have such beautiful families! THANK YOU for an evening of fun! I hope you all had as much fun as I did! And I hope you enjoy the sneak peek!! xoxo

PS: LOVED everyone’s bright colors! Looks awesome!

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Shannon ~ 9 months along {Laguna Beach, Ca Maternity Photographer}

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I had so much fun with this couple the other night! And I’m certain that they are having a boy! We’ll see when the baby arrives!

S & J: I had an absolute BLAST with you two at our session! I can’t wait to meet your sweet little baby! Shannon: you are STUNNINGLY beautiful! Keep rockin’ that belly of yours. xoxo

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I’ve been a busy lil bee……….{Orange County, Ca Portrait Photographer}

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I don’t have time for a ton of sneak peeks, so I’m going to make one HUGE post on what I’ve been working on just this week! I had my mini session event, newborn and maternity sessions all in one week. And let me tell you, I’ve got the CUTEST clients ever!!! I’m so lucky!

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I can’t wait to share more from all of these amazing sessions!!! xoxo

Kelli ~ Class of 2012 {San Clemente, Ca Senior Portrait Photographer}

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My beautiful little cousin flew all the way out here from Iowa for me to take her Senior Portraits. She was so excited to get her photos taken at the beach. Too bad she is already leaving today to go back home and I’m so sad that I didn’t get to spend more time with her. I’ll have to make sure I get out to Iowa this fall, as fall is my FAVORITE time of year and here in CA, it’s still so hot in October and sometimes even into November. I’m dying to do a shoot there in the fall. Hmmm…maybe I should do some fall sessions out in Iowa. Anyone interested??

Kelli: I had SO much fun with you at your session! I hope you love your sneak peek! Have a safe trip home and I hope to see you all soon! xoxo

PS: Doesn’t she look like Tiffani Amber Thiessen?? (from Saved by the Bell)

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Ann & Craig ~ Engaged! {San Clemente, Ca Wedding Photographer}

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I had SO much fun last night with Ann & Craig! You can tell how much these two are in love. They are such a beautiful couple and boy does Ann know how to work the camera! I can’t wait to see her on her wedding day!

Ann & Craig: How’s this for your super quick sneak peek? I had a blast with you two and I seriously can not wait to photograph your wedding this fall! Congratulations again! xoxo

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The Lawton Family {Irvine, Ca Family Photographer}

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I was so excited to see this beautiful family again after a few years! I had the pleasure photographing this stunning mama while she was pregnant with adorable little Sienna and then again for her newborn portraits and later on with some family photos on the beach. I was so excited to meet their latest addition to their family: sweet little Brady. He just turned two and he’s so cute! Aren’t both of these kids super adorable?!?

T & M: I had SO much fun running around the park with you and your adorable little munchkins! It was so great to see you all again and I hope that you enjoy this little sneak peek from your session! xoxo

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Announcing June Mini Session Event! {Orange County, Ca Family Photographer}

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I’m super excited to announce a very special June Mini Session Event!

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Mini Sessions are a great way to get a few gorgeous images of your family and kids, or to mark a special milestone in your life, or maybe you’re a friend of a client who wants to get a small taste of what Melissa Lyn Photography is all about. In any case, it’s a great way to get some updated images of the special people in your life!

This special Mini Session Event will be held on Saturday, June 18th and Saturday, June 25th. There will be limited spots available and I will only be taking a few clients on each day.

The $150 includes:

- 20-30 minute session

- 10-15 images in a private online gallery

- (1) Mounted 11×14 print

- (2) Mounted 5×7 prints

***extra prints, albums and digital negatives can be purchased separately.

**Limited availability

**excludes newborns

Call me at 949-433-0975 or email me at: info@melissalynphotography to schedule

Avalon ~ Class of 2011 {San Clemente, Ca Senior Portrait Photographer}

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The last time I saw Avalon, she was about 5 or 6 years old. She’d sometimes be over at the house of a family I used to babysit for all the time. Now, 10+ years later, she has grown into a beautiful young lady. I always remembered Avalon as super sweet, and nothing has changed. She is just as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. Isn’t she just stunning?!?! She made my job SO EASY!! I could have photographed her for hours, but the sun had to set sometime. I wish I could post ALL of her photos because I want to share them all!

Avalon: I had a total blast with you the other day! It was so great to see you again after all of these years. Thank you for making my job easy peasy. I hope you enjoy your little sneak peek! I wish you the best of luck in this amazing time in your life. Congratulations graduate!! xoxo

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My little Chloe has been busy…{Orange County, Ca Commercial Photographer}

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Busy modeling for some amazing etsy designers!

First up: Bambaroos Children’s Boutique. I was literally jumping up and down, squealing like a baby excited when I opened up the package with this skirt in it! It’s absolutely stunning! And the instant I put Chloe in it, she had the biggest smile on her face. It’s like she really felt like a princess!

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Next up: Charming Necessities. Have you seen her clothes?? If not, you need to go and check out her site ASAP!! ADORABLE, vintage inspired stuff! Both Chloe and little Taylor modeled for me.

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And lastly, Little Posh Bebe! I’ve been drooling over her shoes for months! So I was over the moon when I got these adorable pair of shoes in the mail!

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