Monday, August 30, 2010


Nick & Michelle
{Wedding}

What a beautiful couple, family & evening!
I so enjoyed photographing these two along with
all the special people in their lives.

Their wedding was held at the Groom's family run
Hazelnut grove in Gaston, OR....
They were married under a gazebo
placed beneath a large old tree
with lumiaries, white lights & flowers strung about.

These two were so sweet, kind & gentle together...
and if you just stood still for a moment
and observed the scene you'd have witnessed lots of
love & happiness all around- good friends, family,
laughter, food & dancing.....
They depicted the saying "Live, Laugh, Love"

Much Congrats to you both
and many thanks for allowing me
to capture your day

Enjoy your sneak peek!

~M~










Saturday, August 21, 2010

Love Stories
{M & A}

10 yrs of marriage
Two handsome little boys
&
Two happy hearts!

Thank you for braving the wind & for the evening spent!
It was a fantastic spot, and you are both an awesome pair...

Here's a mini sneak peek...
~M~




Sunday, August 15, 2010

Refer & Win...yes, it's that EASY!

Refer your Facebook friends to

Simply click the "Suggest to Friends" link
under the picture on the main fan page.
Whoever refers fans 300 & 500 WINS!

See, I told ya it was easy :)

What do you get?

A FREE MINI SESSION
and one custom edited digital image
with print release
(perfect for those Holiday cards coming up!)
*winner must live in the portland metro vacinity, or be willing to travel to the area*

GOOD LUCK!

~M~

Cutest Kid Contest

Cute kids--- who doesn't love 'em?
Here's your chance to show off your
cutie & win!!

Details:

1.
To enter, you will need to "Like" my fan page on Facebook.
If you are not yet a fan....become one now!

2.
Email me 1 picture of your cutie pie (per child)

I will be accepting photos August 15th - 31st
*Due to copyrights, no professional photographs will
be accepted, unless taken by Melanee Selby Photography

3.
Click the "Suggest to Friends" link
under my main picture on the fan page and
send to all your family & friends!
Remember- they MUST BE A FAN TO VOTE,
so remind them :)

I will be creating a "Cutest Kid Contest" album
where everyone can vote..
Click "Like" under your photo fav!

Only photo "like" votes are counted,
NOT comments!
(although comments are welcomed)

The photo with the most votes ("likes")
by 11:59pm PST August 31st
will win!
I will announce the winner on September 1st


The Winner will receive:

A FREE 1 hour On Location Session & $50 print credit....that's a $249 value!!
*winner must reside in the greater portland metro area, or be willing to travel to the area*
GOOD LUCK!!

~M~



Wednesday, August 11, 2010


Peninsula Park
Portland, Oregon

What a beautiful Portland park to meet Miss W & her Family.
18 months ago their lives came together....
changed forever,
changed for the good.....
 enriched!

Thank you for choosing me to capture
your beautiful daughter & family, for
spending the evening with me & for
suggesting a beautiful neighborhood location.

Enjoy your sneak peek!
~M~







Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Beautiful Girls

Amy, Bailey & Elle....
Three Beauties!

My future wouldn't be
so bright if I had never
met you, if you had never
encouraged me, if you had never
become such a dear friend.

You never know
who you are going to meet
on the path of life....
or how your life might change
because of them!

Thank you Amy

~M~






Monday, August 2, 2010

Duck Love

I had the opportunity to spend some time
with these guys yesterday....
They love the Oregon Ducks
and so it was perfect that
they were sporting their gear!
Enjoy your sneak peek guys

~M~




Sunday, August 1, 2010


Family Ties

I had the chance to visit with my
cousin & spend an evening with
her and her family....
It's been somewhere around 
20 years since we've seen
each other, so this meant an
evening of catching up & conversation, food,
family memories & laughter!

We headed over to the park to take
some pictures of their beautiful family!
All of them have these A.M.A.Z.I.N.G
blue eyes- yes...Mom, Dad & all three
kids are blue eyed... ugh gorgeous!

I enjoyed the evening so much I'd wished
we had more time....
Thank you so much for making the trip
here & for your love!
Enjoy your sneak peek

~M~