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New Year and the Random Musings
I’m pretty guilty of getting caught up in work. Not so much photography stuff but my day job. I guess it’s normal for most people, but since I’m also a photographer that means that sometimes I allow my camera to gather more dust than I think it should. Not only that, but my family doesn’t [...]
Portrait Session: The Coats Family
As an Adult, I’ve come to believe that one of the coolest things about kids is watching them grow. I look back on the pictures of my niece and nephew and just awe at how quickly they change. Which is why I love the Coats Family so much. I’ve been photographing them for a few [...]
Erin {Blog}
Recently, I had the pleasure of doing a fun portrait session with the beautiful Erin. We met up at the common market for breakfast and hung around for the better part of the morning having a blast taking pictures and hanging around downtown Charlotte. Erin you’re a trooper and thanks for hanging out. I had [...]
Family Portraits at the farm!
Fall is here and the time for family portraits has begun, today we’re showing off our friend Karen and her two beautiful daughters. We chose to go with a really rustic fall/ farm theme so I paid a visit to the Hodge’s Dairy in Charlotte NC a day or two before, and asked if we could have our session there. [...]
WPPI U!
We have been so busy in the month of October, that we haven’t had a chance to let you know about our road trip to Atlanta, Georgia for WPPI University. It was a great time to meet new friends, listen to great seminars and hang out with other really cool photographers. We had a blast [...]
The Twins {Blog} Post
While in Orlando, we just had to stop by for a quick mini portrait session with the Twins! Yadriel and Alexis are growing up fast. These are some of the sweetest little guys. We love hanging out with them and watching them play and interact with each other. We look forward to many more portrait [...]
Kayla @ Freedom House Church VERTICAL
Our intern Kayla is a very busy girl! She is the most ambitious 17 year old that I know. Staying on the track she is laying down for herself, she is going places!! Never have I met a young woman with such driven purpose as Kayla. As I said, she’s a busy girl. She is [...]
{Baby} Madelyn
It was my pleasure to get to photograph new baby Madelyn!! This is the first time I took on the challenge of a newborn, and I wanted to see how I would like it. And I think ya, I loved it!! Babies have such soft, sweet faces. I can not thank her Mommy enough for [...]
Gunny {Blog} Post
Today we bring you Gunny! This adorable, I mean “furrrrocious” German Shepherd Puppy is growing up quickly!! Gunny likes running, playing with sticks, hanging with children, making messes and beer! They are working on the making messes and beer part! But until then, Gunny, Don’t Drink and Drool!!
{Couples} Jenny & Brig
Oh My Gosh! Don’t be fooled by this couple’s cuteness! This shoot was Hot and Steamy! But not in the ways you would imagine. About 20 minutes before this shoot, it started raining over our location sending the temperature and the humidity through the roof! Easily making this shoot the hottest one to date!! Thank you to our friends, [...]
Cori {Blog} Post
This is my beautiful friend Cori. She is a wonderful person and a “Mommy” to be, even though it is much too early to see that in these photos. More to come on her and baby when the time comes! Wishing her a glorious pregnancy in the mean time!! ~Lisa
Eddie {Blog} Post
When I found out I would be shooting Eduardo, a 17 year old from Florida, I was excited. So, I decided to go to NoDa and show him around while we took pictures. After getting him comfortable, I was able to catch some great “rock star” moments! Thanks Eddie for coming out! ~Kayla
Night of Worship @ Freedom House Church
We had the privilege of being at Freedom House Church to capture ” A Night of Worship”. A preview concert to their upcoming original CD “Count You Everything” I have to say, if you like good worship music then you’ll probably be as excited about the release of this CD as I am. I think [...]
Jocelyn and Jenica {Blog} Post
During my internship with Melendez Photo, I have had the pleasure of meeting these two wonderful girls, Jocelyn and Jenica. I find it interesting to see how different they are from each other and yet they get along so well. Jocelyn is a complete tomboy who enjoys baggy shirts and pulling her hair back. Jenica [...]
Anniversary
This past weekend we graduated out of the ‘newly-wed’ club by celebrating our first anniversary as husband and wife. I gotta say it flew by. From the ceremony, to buying a new house, to building a life together, it’s been a blessing. Every morning I feel like a lucky man, I have a companion. Someone I can [...]
Mom Turns 50! {Happy Birthday!!} Blog Post
My mom turned 50! As always, we gathered to have a really great time. There was delicious food, Lisa made an fantastic red velvet cake and my sister-in-Law Syl had an awesome dinner for the day. We all had a bunch of laughs, sharing a lot of fun memories from growing up, and making new ones! We love you [...]
MelendezPhoto goes on Vacation!
This year our vacation took us to visit family in Orlando, FL. I like to call it mini-Puerto Rico because it feels so much like home. I speak a whole bunch more spanish, eat PR food all day long, and it’s a more tropical area. Had a great time with so many people, hung out [...]
Elevation eKidz Worship!
Hey Everyone! Hope you had a fantastic fourth of July weekend. For me it was a blast… get it? It definitely was one of those weekends where I was happy it was time to get back to work because I was running out of gas. We went from a Birthday party, tossing a football around while [...]
Seven years of solid service
So this week my editing workstation died. It was pretty bitter sweet because this machine was kind of like my best friend (geeky I know but hear me out.) It sucked especially since it was the first computer I set out to build with the intention of being an editing workhorse. I’m not kidding [...]
Puzzles
Every now and then I’ll just toss mobile photos on the site. I get impressed by the quality of pictures phones can take now. I like it when my friends share what they take with their phones. I figure I’ll share mine more often too.
Mom: Cancer Free
Near the end of last year My mother was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. I’ve talked about it more on facebook, but I just wanted to share that after months of treatment. hundreds of prayers(Everyone’s, not just mine), a talented medical staff, and a faithful God. My mom is now Cancer Free… and growing [...]
Charlotte Checkers Hockey!
So I’m a big hockey fan. Kind of funny for a Puerto Rican but I love the excitement of the sport. And honestly, the older I get the more I appreciate it, and I’m going to say it has a lot to do with the players. Ever since the FL Panthers came out I’ve always [...]
Roots
We just moved into our new home, and of course their are boxes everywhere. Cool thing about it is that I basically rediscover all my stuff. So far, the one piece that has barely left my hands is the camera that started it all. My dad’s Minolta X-700 35mm no frills film camera. I don’t [...]
Battles
OK I was on the way home from the Iron Men Life Group and this thought hit me. It’s a common phrase I’ve heard many times but tonight it sank with me, “The devil attacks you where you’re weakest.” This thought churned in my head when all of a sudden it was interrupted by a [...]