Author Archives: melriddell

The first thing

By melriddell | Published May 22, 2013

I hear footsteps, and she’s there. The light hits my eyes at the same time as her arms embrace me. Hair in tangles.  Climbing in beside me.  Cozy cuddles, keeping warm. Watching the clouds outside. And wishing we could stay, just one more minute. Or forever. M x

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Motherhood

By melriddell | Published May 11, 2013

I never imagined having such overwhelming love for someone I had just met. The way I felt in our room all alone that night, watching her sleep, wondering how she could really be mine. How her first smile lit up the universe.  How my heart broke when she cried. Holding her hand as she learned [...]

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Fortune

By melriddell | Published May 7, 2013

I love being spontaenous with my camera.  These photos were taken at my friend Jen’s beautiful home near Mount Beauty, while Sophia was outside playing with her daughter.  We’d just arrived back from a wonderful day in Bright, and the sun was going down.  At the last minute, I grabbed my camera, and snapped a [...]

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The music makers

By melriddell | Published May 2, 2013

We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams. ~  Arthur O’Shaughnessy M x Remember to dream. Every. Single. Day.

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On the pier

By melriddell | Published April 29, 2013

I met the loveliest family last weekend!  Those of you who follow me on Facebook might remember that I donated a photo shoot to the Pink Lady Art Exhibition Auction last year.  My mother is a breast cancer survivor and it’s a cause very close to my heart.  The Exhibition successfully raised $50,000 by 2012, it’s [...]

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In the country

By melriddell | Published April 18, 2013

Last weekend we took a drive to the country to visit a dear friend of mine.  We only get to visit once a year which makes it all the more special, and the drive is beautiful!  We spent a little time visiting nearby towns, trying out various bakery lunches (a must!), exploring antique shops (which [...]

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365 Gratefuls

By melriddell | Published April 17, 2013

I received an email last year, inviting me to be part of a very special project.  I was surprised, flattered, and incredibly excited!  I waited in anticipation.  And finally, it arrived – a beautiful book by Hailey and Andrew Bartholomew, titled 365 Gratefuls. Hailey undertook her own personal project of finding and photographing a moment [...]

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My Pheobe bag

By melriddell | Published April 6, 2013

I’m a huge fan of 3 Annies leather camera bags as I’ve mentioned here before, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on their yellow Pheobe bag!  I also own a 3 Annies pink Cenza bag which I use when I work, as it’s the perfect size to hold all my equipment together with [...]

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Bridal

By melriddell | Published March 30, 2013

When I saw you I fell in love And you smiled because you knew.  ~ Arrigo Boito M x Credits Makeup Abe Zakhem Makeup Hair Abe Zakhem Hair Assistant Rafi Jello Model Simone W, with thanks to Brazen Talent Assistant Michelle Wallace Veil supplied by ALIN LE’ KAL

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Happy Easter to you

By melriddell | Published March 28, 2013

Wishing you a very happy Easter, with love from Mel, Andrew & Sophia (and her bunny) x

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