Melissa Rock Photography: Blog https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog en-us (C) Melissa Rock Photography (Melissa Rock Photography) Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:50:00 GMT Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:50:00 GMT https://www.melissarockphotography.com/img/s/v-12/u473834827-o986140334-50.jpg Melissa Rock Photography: Blog https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog 88 120 Dahlia at the Museum of Art https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2024/7/dahlia-at-the-museum-of-art I just had to share Dahlia's session it was so fun! We had the most gorgeous evening and at this point she is an absolute pro. I always look forward to seeing her and her Mama since I've been photographing her since she was born. Such a amazing location and model!

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Children's Cleveland cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer Photographer" https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2024/7/dahlia-at-the-museum-of-art Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:43:43 GMT Making the most of your Senior Session. https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2024/3/making-the-most-of-your-senior-session  

 

 

Senior year is filled with milestones, and among the most cherished is the senior portrait session—a time-honored tradition that captures the essence of your journey and aspirations. As a seasoned Cleveland photographer working in the Western communities, I’ve crafted countless narratives through the lens, celebrating the unique spirit of each graduate. Whether you’re an Avon Eagle, Westlake Demon or other high school senior here's how to make the most of your senior portrait session, ensuring memories that are not only beautifully captured but truly yours.

1. Choose the Right Photographer for You

Your senior portraits should reflect your personality, achievements, and dreams. Selecting a photographer whose style resonates with yours is important. Look for a portfolio that speaks to you, one that captures the essence of its subjects in a way that you envision for yourself.

2. Location

The setting of your session can tell a story as compelling as the portrait. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant streets of downtown Cleveland, the serene landscapes of Bay Village, or a location that holds personal significance, choose a setting that feels right. I guide my clients through selecting locations that not only complement their personality but also illuminate their high school journey.

3. Style with Authenticity

What you wear during your session reflects your personality and style. Opt for outfits that make you feel confident and comfortable. While it's great to bring a variety of clothing options, including both casual and more formal attire, the key is authenticity. Incorporate elements that define you—be it a letterman jacket, a musical instrument, or a piece of jewelry that tells a story. Remember, these portraits are about celebrating you.

4. Prepare for Your Session

A little preparation goes a long way in making your senior portrait session a success. Consider your hair and makeup preferences ahead of time, and don't shy away from discussing these details with your photographer. We're here to ensure you look and feel your best, offering tips and recommendations tailored to the photographic experience. Additionally, think about any props or personal items you'd like to include that highlight your interests and achievements.

5. Timing Is Everything

The right timing will elevate your senior portraits from great to extraordinary. Considering the season and time of day can significantly affect the ambiance and lighting of your photographs. In Cleveland’s varied climate, each season offers a unique backdrop—autumn’s fiery foliage, winter’s serene snowscapes, spring’s blooming landscapes, or summer’s vibrant sunsets. As your photographer, I’ll help you select the perfect timing to capture the light and scenery that best compliments your vision.

6. Enjoy the Journey

Your senior year is a journey of growth, reflection, and celebration. Your portrait session is a significant part of that journey—a chance to capture the essence of who you are at this moment. My goal is to make your session not just a photoshoot but an unforgettable experience that adds to your senior year.

Let’s make your senior portrait session a memorable milestone. Together, we'll craft a narrative that's as unique and vibrant as you are, ensuring that your final year of high school is captured with the depth, and joy, it deserves.

 

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]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2019/10/the-r-family Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:43:11 GMT The "G" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2019/10/the-g-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2019/10/the-g-family Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:30:49 GMT The "T" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2019/10/the-t-family I haven't blogged a session in forever. Ever since I started doing family mini sessions my full sessions don't happen as often. And I love my full sessions. I was so excited for this sessions especially with a brand new baby in the mix. The cutest family:) 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2019/10/the-t-family Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:24:29 GMT The "L" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-l-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-l-family Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:22:35 GMT The "B" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-b-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-b-family Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:10:38 GMT The "P" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-p-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-p-family Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:52:57 GMT The "R" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-r-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-r-family Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:43:51 GMT The "S" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-s-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/12/the-s-family Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:36:13 GMT The "S" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/7/the-s-family Let me first begin by saying I am in no way a writer. In fact my blog is simply collections of images from my sessions and nothing more. But I must tell you that this time I must attach words. I really don't have the right words I don't think anyone does in this situation. This is painful for so very many people but for the family of sweet Piper it must be unbearable. And this I have no doubt will be the most important session I will ever have photographed. I am humbled that they chose me. I am nervous because I hope I captured what they imagined I would. I am grateful that we were able to do it when we did. I must say it was a gorgeous summer evening for this amazing family and their courageous little girl. And those words are not even big enough. No words are big enough or loud enough or strong enough to describe what I was fortunate not once but twice to get a glimpse of. As you scroll thru these images you will see it too. But more importantly you will feel it. I pray everyday for all those who love her. She is no doubt a gift❤️
 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/7/the-s-family Sat, 29 Jul 2017 02:29:14 GMT The "W" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/7/the-w-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/7/the-w-family Sun, 23 Jul 2017 03:53:09 GMT The "G" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/7/the-g-family

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]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/6/the-n-family Wed, 14 Jun 2017 23:58:02 GMT The "D" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/6/the-d-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/6/the-d-family Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:56:20 GMT The "M" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/1/the-m-family The "M

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/1/the-m-family Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:54:31 GMT The "W" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/1/the-w-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/1/the-w-family Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:41:47 GMT The "V" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/1/the-v-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2017/1/the-v-family Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:30:15 GMT The "S" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-s-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-s-family Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:18:50 GMT The "G" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-g-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-g-family Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:08:14 GMT The "Z" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-z-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-z-family Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:58:56 GMT Baby Oliver https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-oliver

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-oliver Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:46:38 GMT Baby Giuliana https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-giuliana

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-giuliana Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:42:55 GMT Baby Dahlia https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-dahlia

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-dahlia Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:39:42 GMT Baby Jay https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-jay

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-jay Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:35:28 GMT Baby Bryce https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-bryce

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-bryce Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:32:20 GMT Baby Zachary https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-zachary

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/baby-zachary Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:29:43 GMT The "L" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-l-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-l-family Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:25:04 GMT The "M" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/9/the-m-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/9/the-m-family Sat, 24 Sep 2016 02:53:35 GMT Kileigh Senior Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/9/kileigh-senior-session

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/9/kileigh-senior-session Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:34:39 GMT The "G" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/9/the-g-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/9/the-g-family Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:59:59 GMT The "D" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/8/the-d-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/8/the-d-family Mon, 29 Aug 2016 01:55:44 GMT June https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/8/june

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]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/8/alison Sun, 14 Aug 2016 02:29:39 GMT The "S" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/8/the-s-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/8/the-s-family Sun, 14 Aug 2016 02:22:36 GMT Brooke & John Maternity in Lake Tahoe https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/8/brooke-john-maternity-in-lake-tahoe

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/8/brooke-john-maternity-in-lake-tahoe Sun, 14 Aug 2016 02:07:40 GMT The "B" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/7/the-b-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/7/the-b-family Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:49:06 GMT Benjamin https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/7/benjamin

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/7/benjamin Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:38:31 GMT The "D" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/7/the-d-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/7/the-d-family Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:29:47 GMT The "S" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/5/the-s-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/5/the-s-family Thu, 12 May 2016 23:56:14 GMT Lily's First Communion https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/lilys-first-communion

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer First Communion Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/lilys-first-communion Sun, 27 Mar 2016 02:01:53 GMT Ethan https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/ethan

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/ethan Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:44:52 GMT Alexandra https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/alexandra

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/alexandra Sat, 19 Mar 2016 15:06:20 GMT Allison https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/allison

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/allison Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:30:22 GMT Rita https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/rita

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]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/william-g Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:16:11 GMT William D https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/william-d

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/william-d Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:10:58 GMT Luciana https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/luciana

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2016/3/luciana Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:02:02 GMT Wren & Raya https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/12/wren-raya

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/12/wren-raya Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:20:07 GMT Baby Maverick https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/baby-meverick

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/baby-meverick Tue, 24 Nov 2015 03:04:01 GMT The "C" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/the-c-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/the-c-family Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:57:55 GMT The "L" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/the-l-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/the-l-family Sat, 14 Nov 2015 01:47:25 GMT The "F" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/the-f-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/the-f-family Sat, 14 Nov 2015 01:32:45 GMT Pasqualina https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/pasqualina

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/pasqualina Sat, 14 Nov 2015 01:18:10 GMT The "G" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/the-g-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/11/the-g-family Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:12:05 GMT The "G" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/the-g-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/the-g-family Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:43:10 GMT The "F" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/the-f-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/the-f-family Mon, 19 Oct 2015 01:23:09 GMT The "M" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/the-m-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/the-m-family Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:31:56 GMT Amelia https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/amelia

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/amelia Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:18:13 GMT The "R" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/the-r-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/10/the-r-family Sun, 11 Oct 2015 17:38:05 GMT The "T" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-t-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-t-family Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:35:28 GMT The "A" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-a-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-a-family Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:26:53 GMT The "M" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-m-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-m-family Sun, 27 Sep 2015 23:42:43 GMT The "K" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-k-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-k-family Thu, 24 Sep 2015 01:14:47 GMT The "G" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-g-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-g-family Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:22:18 GMT Cecilia https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/cecilia

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/cecilia Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:07:26 GMT June https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/june

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/june Sat, 19 Sep 2015 15:17:23 GMT The "B" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-b-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/9/the-b-family Sat, 19 Sep 2015 15:08:35 GMT The "W" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/8/the-w-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/8/the-w-family Sun, 30 Aug 2015 02:13:57 GMT The "P" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/8/the-p-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/8/the-p-family Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:51:36 GMT The "L" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/7/the-l-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/7/the-l-family Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:45:37 GMT Melody & Emelyn https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/7/melody-emelyn

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/7/melody-emelyn Sun, 05 Jul 2015 16:09:18 GMT Baby Hudson https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/7/baby-hudson

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/7/baby-hudson Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:23:53 GMT Luke is Four! https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/luke-is-four Time for some Q & A. So fun to compare from last year.

 

Favorite food: salami

Favorite Movie: Scooby Doo

Favorite toy: Spiderman

Favorite sister: Lily

Favorite Ice cream: Chocolate

Favorite color: Red & Green & Blue

Best Friend: David & Gavin

Favorite shirt: Captain America

When I grow up I want to be Captain America.

 

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/luke-is-four Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:10:20 GMT The "K" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/the-k-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/the-k-family Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:50:15 GMT Baby Paige https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/baby-paige

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/baby-paige Fri, 26 Jun 2015 02:51:29 GMT Baby Ava https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/baby-ava

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/baby-ava Fri, 26 Jun 2015 02:44:13 GMT Lisa & Noah- Mommy and Me Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/lisa-noah--mommy-and-me-session

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/lisa-noah--mommy-and-me-session Thu, 25 Jun 2015 02:57:04 GMT Melody & Maggie https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/melody-maggie

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/melody-maggie Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:36:24 GMT The "G" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/the-g-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/6/the-g-family Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:58:22 GMT Pirate Luke https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/5/pirate-luke This idea has been in my head for months and I was super excited to finally get it accomplished. Luke is always in pirate mode. He even carries his sword tucked away in his pants pocket wherever we go. Which many find amusing. And my Dad, "Papa" plays pirate with him all the time. So does his Daddy. Ask Luke anytime what he wants to play and it will be pirates every time. Most are happy to play along as his "matey". Capturing little bits of their childhood is what it's all about♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/5/pirate-luke Tue, 12 May 2015 00:07:07 GMT Baby Michael https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/5/baby-m

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/5/baby-m Mon, 11 May 2015 23:53:49 GMT The "B" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/5/the-b-family

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2015/5/the-b-family Mon, 11 May 2015 23:36:33 GMT Aiden & Cameron turn One! https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/aiden-cameron-turn-one I can't even believe a year has gone by since I photographed these twin boys as newborns. I was lucky enough to follow them from maternity to one year. They couldn't have a better set of parents and are obviously super happy boys. I don't think there were too many moments that they were not smiling during their session.I'm pretty in love with these images because this family is perfect in front of the camera letting me capture the moments that count♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/aiden-cameron-turn-one Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:54:15 GMT The"M"Family Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-m-family-session I'm pretty sure my luck has almost run out for amazing light this Fall. I love the feel of theses images and the fact that they brought their 16 year old dog. Such a sweet and beautiful family and it really shows in their images.

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-m-family-session Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:10:52 GMT The "H" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-h-family I had so much fun meeting this family. It was one of those days where the weather was looking quite horrible then the sun came out! But soon after we started it went away again and then it hailed. Yes hailed. But our personalities meshed perfectly because just like me it didn't even phase them. I'm happy I was able to capture these images for them despite the crazy weather♥

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-h-family Fri, 07 Nov 2014 12:58:00 GMT The "M" Family Fall Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-m-family-fall-session Love,love this family! This was a pretty relaxed session and we even enjoyed the company of some very friendly deer. Simply perfect♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-m-family-fall-session Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:29:56 GMT The "R" Family Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-r-family-session Since I'm playing some major catch up with my blog I'm not much for words these days but I have had so many great sessions I would like to share. The light this evening was amazing and will be greatly missed come winter. I loved keeping my distance with this family and letting them do their thing. So sweet♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-r-family-session Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:17:08 GMT The "R" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-r-family I love this session. I have photographed their little girl several times now but never as a family. Everything changes for the better when it's a family session. And since she wanted nothing to do with my camera and everything to do with having her mama hold her it worked out perfect. They look amazing with the fall colored backdrop♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-r-family Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:08:16 GMT The "M" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-m-family I love watching little ones grow. I was able to do a family session for them when their little boy was six months old and now he's one! That went super fast. I really wanted to share more from their session because they have an awesome ability to interact with each other. And I love it even more that they brought their dog. These really are some of my favorite images.

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/11/the-m-family Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:55:03 GMT Lily is Seven https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/10/lily-is-seven Where do I begin. I know all parents say it all the time. Where has time gone? How have they grown up so fast? But even though it's inevitable I am always somewhat surprised that yet another year has gone by. Lily is my best friend, my muse, my first born. She made me a mommy for the time and I couldn't ask for a better daughter. She continues to amaze me everyday and is by far the best big sister Luke could ever hope to have. So with that Happiest 7th Birthday to my smart, beautiful, kind, and always creative Lily♥

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/10/lily-is-seven Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:34:17 GMT The "F" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/10/the-f-family I have been so busy that I'm super behind on my blog posts but I really wanted to share some of these images. Baby Jack has two amazing parents and it was so fun capturing all of the love♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Children's Photographer Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/10/the-f-family Tue, 14 Oct 2014 01:17:23 GMT The Deans Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/the-deans-family I "Facebook" met Shannon Deans over two years ago on a Facebook Photography group that has members from all over the world. So it was a coincidence that we live relatively close to each other. I asked her if we could trade sessions since it's so nice to have pictures with your own family and I was so happy that she agreed. These were taken at a beautiful orchard in Chesterland and we were so lucky the light was amazing that evening. It was great to finally meet her and her kiddos who I feel like I already knew from seeing all the images she takes of them. They did really great and are so sweet. These are some of my favorites form their session♥

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/the-deans-family Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:05:53 GMT The "E" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/the-e-family All sessions are completely unique. I can't help replay them in my head afterwards just to recall what kinds of shots I was able to get. Of course always hoping I was able to get the kinds of images my client will be happy with. But this one was different. As I drove home I was only hoping that I somehow captured the whole feeling of the session. I knew magic was happening and I couldn't shoot fast enough. This family who had never been to this particular beach seemed to have fallen in love with it. There was even a point in the session where I noticed another photographer with a perfectly posed family trying to get the perfect shot. I mentioned to my client that it was obvious we were having way more fun and she agreed. So although not every image is perfect and some have grain they are certainly perfect in a different way. When I look at them I can take myself back to their session. My hope for them is that every time they glance at these images they can feel what it was like to be carefree and loving and getting dirty on the beach with their littles.

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/the-e-family Sat, 23 Aug 2014 14:40:54 GMT The "R" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/the-r-family The more I do family sessions the more I fall in love with them. What begins as a somewhat posed session always turns into a natural lifestyle one. It's actually fun to watch it unfold and transform. This family is such a pleasure to photograph and these two sisters have such a special relationship. I never had to ask them to get close to each other or hold hands. It came naturally to them and that's what makes these images so amazing. Love these so much♥

 

 

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/the-r-family Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:31:02 GMT The G Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/the-g-family It's been almost a year since I last photographed this family so I was so excited to photograph them a second time. The first time was so amazing because they have so much chemistry with each other. This session took place a few days before they were about to embark on an awesome adventure to a new country for the next year and a half. So many new experiences are coming their way.  So when they wanted to start the session at their home they would be leaving for a while I was super excited. What a perfect idea and capture of this sweet family♥

 

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland Senior Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/the-g-family Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:13:12 GMT O'Brien Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/obrien-family Who knew that a conversation that started up while watching our girls dance in the same class would turn into two years of photographing this awesome family. Natalie and I totally clicked and I have had so much fun getting to know her family. It's always a pleasure to see what adorable outfits she will come up with and they all always look amazing. It was fun to do a session for her family that incorporated a bit of lifestyle. Everyone need these kinds of memories♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/8/obrien-family Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:16:52 GMT The Blogna Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/7/the-blogna-family Again I'm pretty positive I have the best job ever. I literally get to witness the love within a family first hand and usually I'm meeting them for the first time. This one was no different and I especially enjoyed seeing the two girls together. They definitely have a special bond. I hope everyone loves these as much as I do. I can't wait to surprise this family with the rest when they are done:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/7/the-blogna-family Wed, 23 Jul 2014 02:42:36 GMT Pallas Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/7/pallas-family What an amazing session this was. It had a bit of everything in combination with a beautiful summer evening. The chemistry between all of them was so wonderful to witness and even their dog seemed the blend seamlessly into the family dynamic. I was even able to get a few nursing images which was so special. I really had a hard time choosing  which images to edit first for this blog post but in the end I feel these represent them perfectly. Pure love♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/7/pallas-family Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:53:29 GMT Baby Violette https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/7/baby-violette I really enjoyed doing these pictures for Kelly with her sweet baby girl Violette who recently turned three months old. Kelly has such a unique style and brought a great vintage lawn chair that I absolutely loved and it gave the whole session the laid back and relaxed summer feeling I wanted it to have. Just a Mama hanging out with her baby girl with all the love between them. And I absolutely adored the little yellow dress she brought for Violette that she wore as a baby. It doesn't much sweeter than that. I hope to do more of these sessions in the near future they really are a treasure♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/7/baby-violette Tue, 08 Jul 2014 01:49:01 GMT The Scott Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/the-scott-family Perfect weather, gorgeous sun and the most adorable family. How could you not love these images they are so fun. This was my third time photographing these kiddos so I already knew that Miss Lyla was not a fan of sitting still for posed pictures. With lot's of teamwork we did manage to get quite of few of her sitting still but things were way more relaxed when they were just able to hang out and do their thing. Here are some of my favorites so far♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/the-scott-family Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:48:09 GMT Dienes Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/dienes-family This family was so much fun. It's amazing what you get from kids when you let them be themselves. Especially when they get a bit older and it's not so easy to make them laugh or smile naturally. Tons of love in this family which I think is quite apparent. I have some posed ones as well for them but these are some of my favorites♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/dienes-family Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:42:59 GMT Luke is Three https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/luke-is-three My son is turning three tomorrow. I can hardly believe it. He has brought so much happiness to our family and is truly the sweetest little boy. I've read a few other blogs where others have given their children little interviews so I thought I would try it. Although it pretty much turned into Lily asking him everything under the sun. Here are some of the highlights though. It was a really fun thing to do:) 

Favorite food: Cheese

Favorite movie: Cars

Favorite toy: cars

Favorite sister: Lily (lol)

Favorite ice cream: Sherbet?

Favorite color: Green, like the leaves on the tree.

Best Friend: Boys

Favorite shirt: Pirate shirt (that he literally snagged from a hanger while shopping)

When he grows up he wants to be: A Transformer

Here are his pictures from his three year old photo session♥

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/luke-is-three Fri, 20 Jun 2014 03:15:18 GMT Casey Senior Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/casey-senior-session Again I'm behind on my blog posts and they are all over the place. I really love Casey's gallery. He was definitely a natural in front of the camera although Mom had to pull a few tricks out for him and it was pretty entertaining. I really like to make each session totally unique and I think it was accomplished. Plus he had an awesome sock idea that was for sure the first time I've ever heard of it and they were super fun. And of course I had to add a few of him with his beautiful mama♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland Senior Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/casey-senior-session Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:38:45 GMT Riley https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/riley I just wanted to share a handful of images from Riley's session simply because she was such a doll♥ I did her big brother's Senior session a few weeks back and apparently doing great in front of the camera runs in the family:)

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/riley Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:25:27 GMT Visit to the Farm https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/visit-to-the-farm I recently was able to reconnect with my cousin and set up a visit to her farm in New York State. She grew up on a dairy farm which we often visited and though I didn't realize at the time my parents were giving my brother and I memories that would last a lifetime. New experiences are the foundation of how children learn. Without hesitation she invited us to her farm and I'm pretty sure it's a decision both of us would agree was a great one. Lily and Sarah instantly made a special connection which for me was priceless. They also played all day, got several boo boos and were downright dirty by the end of it all. And they loved every minute of it. I did take candid photos as well but for these we decided to clean them up and walk around the farm. Because how could I not take advantage of the opportunity to get images of adorable kiddos with animals on a farm. I'm pretty sure the Zoo will be a huge let down for Lily and Luke now since they literally had full access to alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and bunnies. Not to mention several dogs, cats and horses. I'm hoping to make it back again before school starts and once again life get's crazy.

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/visit-to-the-farm Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:19:40 GMT Gavin https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/gavin I love these images so much. I love meeting new families and this time I was able to explore a new location. It's nice sometimes for me to get out of my comfort zone. Baby Gavin recently turned three months old and I was so glad they wanted to get in the images with him along with his grandmother. Just priceless♥

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/gavin Sat, 14 Jun 2014 13:47:02 GMT Moyer Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/moyer-family As a photographer I need to know a lot of things. Most of which I'm still learning on a daily basis. As much as it is fun, really fun there are seriously a whole bunch of things that go into it. Of course when I decided to start this little venture I thought of none of this. I just wanted to take great pictures. Of course I had no idea what that really meant. I won't bore you with the details because there are a ton and I'm sure every photographer would agree with me wholeheartedly. But the bottom line is the same no matter what. Create, create, create. That's what I truly think I am doing. Creating memories from moments. Yes that sounds super mushy but it's totally true. When I show up at a session I go into create mode.  Sometimes it's a new location or a new family with new little personalities. And I adore tons of personality. Without it my job is even harder. So I do my best to go with the flow and do what's best for the family. Maybe the kiddos sit still maybe they don't. Sometimes session are less lifestyle and other times they ooze natural interaction. In my opinion either way it's them and they are both great. Every session is unique.

 

This was my retry/redo session with this awesome family. The first one was cut short because I wasn't feeling well. In a way I think it was a good thing. We changed locations and the beach was so perfect yesterday evening. It all came together beautifully.

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/6/moyer-family Sun, 08 Jun 2014 14:36:02 GMT Mahoney Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/mahoney-family Super perfect weather and light the other evening for this fun lifestyle session at a soccer game. Honestly I was kind of in photographer heaven with the light. Amazing! And so was the awesome family who came up with this perfect idea. This is their life. They spend tons of time with their three boys playing soccer . So what a great thing to document since it will be a cherished childhood memory. It was super casual as well. And the best part was quite a few of my adorable clients were there. So they were already comfortable being in front of my camera. Love these!

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/mahoney-family Sat, 31 May 2014 19:19:29 GMT Family Beach Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/family-beach-session I know I sound like a broken record but all of you MUST get in family photos. Believe me there is nothing better. And after a few times you won't even be critical of how you look. They are not for anyone but your family. Even if they only make it into an album that is good enough. This family session is the perfect example of what we all need to be doing. Both sets of grandparents showed up very early Sunday morning to make memories for their grandson and children. They were warm and loving and perfect. This little boy will for sure know his entire life how much they love him and now he will also get to see it in images. He will grow and change quickly but I'm positive he will always be looked at with these same loving eyes. So why not capture and preserve what we can while we can.  These are only a handful of the images I'm hoping they will cherish forever♥

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/family-beach-session Tue, 27 May 2014 12:19:01 GMT Cowboy Will is Four https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/cowboy-will-is-four I love when I get to change things up a bit. But I don't always have the opportunity to sessions in certain locations. So when my client contacted me and said she wanted pictures out at a horse farm for her sons fourth birthday I was very excited. I mean seriously horses, the country and adorable kiddos, does it get much better than that? What I ended up with was a little bit lifestyle mixed with portraits as well(when I could get them). I also edited these a bit differently than I normally do because I really wanted a certain look. Anyways I couldn't wait to share. I hope more clients ask me to do similar sessions in the future. I love these♥

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/cowboy-will-is-four Fri, 23 May 2014 00:46:26 GMT Brittany's Senior Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/brittanys-senior-session Ahhh I could photograph seniors all. day. long. They are always up for something new and different. And if you've had a session with me you know what it's like. I could have you hang out in a normal location but hiking thru the woods and private property is way more interesting. I usually use the backside of this barn that's  in these images for fear of the owner yelling at me but this time we just went for it. The sun was soooo gorgeous and so was the model. We made it just in time before he noticed us. Well worth it in my opinion. Although they are not finished yet I had to blog some of my favorites♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland Senior Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/brittanys-senior-session Wed, 21 May 2014 04:02:23 GMT Spring First Communion Session https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/spring-first-communion-session This was seriously so much fun. I knew it was going to be really great to get outdoors for this First Communion session and the weather was amazing. Not to mention Stephanie is such a gorgeous girl with an awesome personality. She was such a perfect model and went along with whatever we told her to do and was all smiles while doing it. She also wore her Mom's bridal headpiece which I thought was such a beautiful thing to incorporate. It's nice to think outside of the box and instead of doing a studio session get outside for First Communion pictures where children are in their element. Believe me there are so many more but these are some of my absolute favorites that I wanted to share with everyone♥

 

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Newborn Photographer First Communion Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/5/spring-first-communion-session Thu, 15 May 2014 14:03:57 GMT The Hill family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/4/the-hill-family I had a great time with this family. Over the past year I've been able to photograph them several times including their newest addition Oliver when he was born. Big brother Phineas is seriously the cutest little boy and loves to cook in the kitchen. On the menu that day were homemade donuts. But mostly they were just hanging out with their awesome dog Rocco enjoying time as a family. It was like all the in home sessions very laid back and that's why I've grown to love these so much. The everyday is what matters most in our lives♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/4/the-hill-family Sat, 05 Apr 2014 13:10:05 GMT Teitur turns One https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/3/teitur-turns-one I am one lucky Tia. Not only did I have the opportunity to share in my nephews first birthday but I was also able to photograph him. The last time I saw him in person he was a tiny six week old so this was a special treat. And he traveled all the way from Iceland to see all of us along with his two big brothers. My initial reaction to him coming was that I wanted to go way out for his cake smash but in the end it turned into a very casual and real occasion. It was perfect. He truly is a gorgeous baby boy with the sweetest personality ever. But of course I am partial♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/3/teitur-turns-one Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:56:42 GMT At home with the Wrobel Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/3/at-home-with-the-wrobel-family I love how very different all of these in home sessions are from one another. Your images truly are unique to your family and that is what is so great. This family was no exception. And let me tell you they are a busy couple with two babies in such a short time. We were lucky enough to get outside for a bit although it was chilly. Braxton was too young last year to enjoy their yard so it was fun to see his reaction to it. He also ate his lunch like a big boy with utensils and did a pretty good job I must say. A super laid back family  with lots of love that is for sure♥

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Family lifestyle Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/3/at-home-with-the-wrobel-family Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:25:53 GMT At home with the Buher family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/3/at-home-with-the-buher-family Ok so I am officially in love with these in home sessions. I can't express enough how awesome it is to be let into someone's home to capture their family as is. There is nothing quite like it. I first met this family when their second son Quinn was born for his newborn pictures. Well he is just about five months old now. Crazy how quickly time passes. I felt right at home immediately and of course Sebastian ran circles around me as most three year olds will. He was most animated while reading me one of his favorite stories and he was the most particular while getting out his paints. I give these families credit for sure. It can't be easy to let someone hang out and take lots of pictures. And I mean lots! But I'm hoping what they get in return they love. So these are the ones I chose to share of many♥

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]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Lifestyle Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/3/at-home-with-the-buher-family Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:50:46 GMT At home with the Swartz Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/3/swartz-family One of the best things about what I do is I have the opportunity to meet new families all the time. And what's even better is if they like me enough to hire me again and entrust me with capturing their memories. I don't have to photograph a family every month to be able to get to know them. I learn more about a family than you can imagine in a small amount of time. And that is a wonderful thing. All I can hope for is that I do them justice so they look back at a photograph and recall everything that surrounds it. And tell stories with their pictures. 

So when the Swartz family wanted me to do an in home session I was super excited. I was able to do their maternity and newborn pictures of their twin boys. The entire session went so smoothly and was totally relaxed and stress free. I'm not sure how they do it with two babies but they are naturals. Obviously not everything can be documented in a few hours but I think we did a good job with the basics. The everyday with a three month old babies, diaper changes, nursing sessions, and of course bath time. These are just some of my favorites. Yup there are that many♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/3/swartz-family Sun, 02 Mar 2014 20:59:05 GMT Simple Portrait https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/simple-portrait I didn't plan on doing a blog post on these but I think they are fun to share. I wanted to take a few images of Lily basically to play around with my available window light. I've also been wanting to get a few images of both my kids as simple black and white portraits. Mainly to hang in their bedroom. A sort of raw version of them with no distractions. I didn't expect to love these as much as I do. And while I was taking them I really didn't know what kind of expressions she was giving me. It's amazing what happens when someone just sits in front of you and does their own thing. No fancy backdrops or activity to keep them busy. I didn't even want clothes to distract. In some of these I don't even recognize her facial expression as one that I have seen before. This is simply her right down to the image she wanted taken when her brother tried to distract us. It's so fun to experiment and look at things differently. 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/simple-portrait Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:06:14 GMT Quinn https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/quinn How could I not do a blog post on Quinn. This past year I have had the pleasure of photographing her five times! I think that is the best thing ever. Her newborn images are still some of my favorites. The sessions were pretty much three months apart so I would say her first year is well documented. We all know they change the most during the first year so it's so important to get those pictures taken. I think you will agree that it is so fun to watch her grow in these images♥

Newborn Three Months

Six Months

Nine Months

One Year!

She is so precious♥

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/quinn Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:18:34 GMT Old Dresser Redo https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/old-dresser-redo Ok so I thought I would do a little blog post on this one. Believe me not because I am great at furniture makeovers but because it is posts like these that inspired me to attempt this in the first place. 

Like all parents struggle with all things kid related as far as crafts, toys etc. Where do they go and how will they stay organized? I feel like everyday I think about this at least once and look to streamline it even more. I thought I had a good handle on it as far as crafts. They are neatly packed away on a shelf. A shelf that my daughter cannot even reach. 

I recently made her a great art space in the basement where she could paint but sadly she rarely goes down there. It's just a basement and she's scared to go down there alone without her brother. This made me think about a few things. Is it wrong of me to try to hide all the things that make my children well children? If you know me I am super OCD with clutter so this is a tough one for me to deal with. So I'm compromising. I vow to make art accessible and fun. After all I much rather this than plastic noisy toys everywhere! 

What better place to do this than where we all gather everyday, the dining area. I call it an area because I have very limited space in my home. Our living space consists of one open room and a small galley kitchen. I didn't want to spend a lot and I needed it to have lots of storage for paper, paint etc. So I thought a dresser would be perfect! I knew I wanted to paint it an out of character fun color for me to signify creativity. 

One problem I'm terrible at painting furniture. It's always messy and sticky and never yields the results I want. I heard about chalk paint but impatient me didn't want to order it or drive miles to get it. When I posted the question on Facebook a lovely formerly local photographer gave me the link to make my own!

Better yet I was doing this with a FREE dresser. Now the funny story behind this is that when I posted that I needed one on Facebook an old friend said he had one steps from the curb for garbage day. When I went to get it he couldn't remember where it came from but thought it may have belonged to my parents. I didn't recognize it until I got it home and saw the yellow flowered wallpaper inside. So I guess it made it's way back from my childhood! Pretty perfect of you ask me. So now my children can enjoy a new and improved version of it♥

 

For anyone interested this is the video. I did not do the wax step. http://youtu.be/BFpAjOlZb7Q

 

For my project I bought a small can of Glidden Satin paint and chose the color Deepest Aqua. I only needed 12oz total of paint to complete this with two coats. It went on amazingly smooth and easy. I must let you know that the greatest part about this paint is that it requires zero prep or sanding. That's my kind of project. The possibilities are endless. I now feel confident enough to do my kitchen cabinets! I cannot wait.

 

How cool are these old knobs that were already on it. I removed the plate that was around them and cleaned them up. Nostalgic yellow wallpaper Before After Colorful way to display crayons. A candy jar. The space so far. I have a few more ideas up my sleeve but it's already a happier place to be:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer furniture redo homemade chalk paint https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/old-dresser-redo Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:34:53 GMT The Fries Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/the-fries-family I've been photographing this family for over a year now. One thing I can say is that the love they have for each other cannot be denied. This little boy is very lucky he has wonderful caring parents. It was really great to be able to do this for them in their home where most memories are made. Originally we had planned for an outdoor session but when I suggested this idea they were totally on board. I spent a few hours with them and now I feel like I really have a better sense of who they are. I didn't know they were a musical family and that I would also be entertained while taking pictures. One of their favorite games is UNO and Danny became so animated while playing it. It was really great. These are just a few of my favorites but believe me there are so many more♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Family Lifestyle Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/the-fries-family Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:48:16 GMT Birthday Girls https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/birthday-girls My nieces Delaney & Ava celebrate both of their birthdays this week. Ava is turning four and Delaney is turning seven. Time is moving faster and faster. I had a little fun with them taking pictures in each of their bedrooms. I asked Ava to show me her favorite toy which was a puzzle and her favorite doll and stuffed animal. Delaney told me she loved her jewelry box and picked out a favorite book to read. And of course I had no problem getting them to jump on their beds. These were taken quickly at their family party but are full of personality♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/2/birthday-girls Sat, 01 Feb 2014 22:04:52 GMT My January Favorites https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/january-favorites Ahhh January. I will forever remember you as the month mother nature kicked our butts and kept us hibernating indoors. Most of the month was spent playing games, doing crafts, making new recipes and just enjoying plain old quality family time. So I guess there is an upside to everything. This was also the month that I read a great book "Hands Free Mama" and decided that I too wanted to live my life being present. Now I'm obviously not perfect but I can say I'm doing pretty darn good. First thing in the morning I leave my phone upstairs so that I'm not tempted to check anything on it. Which I've come to the conclusion is not very important. And I do my best to do anything computer related in the evening when the kids are "supposed" to be sleeping. I have to say these baby steps are actually huge in my book. When you slow down you notice everything about your children and it's magnificent. So this months collection of images are a little different for me. I didn't worry if they were perfectly focused, or staged, or well lit. I literally casually grabbed my camera and shot them for fun. Which is why I started my obsession with photography in the first place♥

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/january-favorites Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:01:49 GMT Winter Light https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/winter-light Cabin fever must really be setting in. I'm simply not happy unless I'm able to go outside and take pictures. And it almost pains me to be inside when I know there is beautiful light just hanging around outside. I know you're thinking I must be crazy because it is literally freezing outside. And I would agree completely. But sometimes doing something spontaneous and yes a bit crazy is what we all need. And it helps that I was able to walk away with the kind of images I was hoping for. I'm pretty sure we lasted about ten minutes out there. It is my favorite place for sessions and I'm pretty sure if it still looks pretty in the dead of winter it must be perfect♥

And don't worry the kids have a few layers under what you see. So no children were harmed in the making of these pictures:)

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]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/winter-light Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:28:59 GMT Family Session with a Winter Chill https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/family-session-with-a-winter-chill I am absolutely in love with this family session. What a wonderful group to work with and brave too! It was a whopping 26 degrees for this but you would never know it. The sun just can't be beat at my favorite location and it created warm beautiful images. I often hear from clients how they will get in pictures one day. Don't wait! Believe me you will cherish them forever even if they are not so perfect. Or not what you envisioned they would be. Yes it is an investment I know but now I value it just like anything else we all need to pay for. For me now it is a necessity to get in pictures with my kids. 

I know this family will always look back on these and smile. Even in the cold and at times chaos of it all it's totally worth it♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/family-session-with-a-winter-chill Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:06:18 GMT Baby Oliver https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/baby-oliver I had a bit of a baby boy streak this past fall and beginning of winter. Baby Oliver came to see me at exactly one week old. All ten pounds of him♥ I'm still confused as to how his super fit Momma fit him in her belly. He was the biggest baby I have ever photographed. He slept like and angel and only fussed to eat and then back into sleepy slumber he went. And did I mention he has the most adorable and sweet big brother. As excited as I am to have a baby girl in the studio in the near future I must say all these boys had me smitten♥

 

Enjoy these adorable images of Oliver:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/baby-oliver Tue, 28 Jan 2014 01:19:51 GMT Frozen https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/frozen All these days stuck in the house has definitely been challenging. Movies and hot chocolate are the norm in our house right now. And yes we have watched the movie Frozen about a dozen times now. So when Lily said she wanted to pretend she was in the movie two things came to mind. One it's obviously the perfect weather and secondly how could I not take pictures! So we pulled out an old dress up dress that she thought was appropriate added lots of layers with it and headed outside. These are probably some of my favorites of her. I loved watching her recall parts from the movie and act them out. We were so busy outside that I didn't even notice that Luke had opened the sliding door and was feasting on snow♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Family photographer Frozen Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/frozen Sat, 25 Jan 2014 17:11:52 GMT At home with Baby Ronan https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/at-home-with-baby-ronan This was such a great experience for me. Not only was I able to do a studio session with Ronan but the next day I was able to do an in home session as well. Right when I arrived I was greeted by three of the loveliest little girls. His three big sisters. What a lucky little guy. They were sweet and expressive and undoubtedly quick. I knew I wanted to capture them as well in their natural environment. It was three days before Christmas so the excitement of the season and a new baby made this even better. I'm so thankful for this opportunity. It's truly an honor to be let into someones home at probably the most chaotic time. I'm thinking of offering and in home session as well for newborns as a sort of add on. I love both styles and I hope you do too♥

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer newborn lifestyle https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2014/1/at-home-with-baby-ronan Tue, 07 Jan 2014 03:54:46 GMT My December Favorites https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/12/my-december-favorites So this was a big month for pictures. I actually ended up editing about 200 of my own personal pics of my kiddos. So as you can imagine narrowing down my favorites was difficult. I will admit now that I'm a bit of a picture hoarder. One day when I'm old and grey I hope I am surrounded my mounds of photo albums. I also hope that I have a bigger home to accommodate this:) I literally print everything into 4x6 prints and put them in albums. I'm really only a bit behind doing so. Don't get me wrong I display much larger around my home. But something about having albums filled with images is comforting to me. I still enjoy flipping thru my parents albums. Which in it's entirety is half of my collection so far. And almost every time I went to visit my grandmother I looked thru all of hers as well. So is this overkill? Nonsense. Maybe if I have lots my grandchildren will come visit me more just to look thru them♥

 

So here they are! A few of my favorites this month that for some reason or another spoke to me.

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/12/my-december-favorites Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:21:18 GMT My November Favorites https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/12/november-2013-favorites  

As the new year approaches I am reminded once again what I want to accomplish and complete. It is staying organized and documenting my children the best I can. I seem to start off good and then I let things get in the way. So I've come up with a plan. I'm organizing by month. In the past I've tried events and it's just turns into way too many events. Two years ago I also set up gmail accounts for my kids. Again that started off great and then again I let it go. So I'm also resuming that as well. How fun it will be one day for them to read all their emails. I don't need to write them a novel. Just the little things they say or the pictures and videos I catch with my phone. It takes no time to email those to them. My parents will be doing it too. This will be such a special ongoing project. 

 

So anyways every month I will blog a few of my favorites from each month. I'm well aware that not everyone is interested in looking at pictures of my kids all the time. But again it's about documentation and it will help keep me on track. I hope:)

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/12/november-2013-favorites Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:09:06 GMT Eleanor & Violet https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/12/eleanor-violet This is my new favorite location and it has the beautiful light shortly before sunset. Luckily we made it just in time for the corn stalks to still be there. One week later they were gone reminding me that summer was indeed over and Fall was in full force. And then Emily showed up with an awesome chair she had suggested in some earlier messages. It was s perfect! Everything came together that evening. The sun, the adorable ginger twins and their dresses and of course this chair:) It reminds me of a fairytale♥ 

 

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer Twin girls cleveland family photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/12/eleanor-violet Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:17:44 GMT The Gutowski Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/12/the-gutowski-family  

Once again I have dropped the ball on my attempt to keep up with my blog and with the new year approaching it's one of the many things I will work on. So I will begin now and in no particular order:)

I love when I have the opportunity to do a family session. It's really the only way I am able to get to know a family how they really are. I do my best to keep them comfortable and real in front of the camera. Don't get me wrong I love a perfectly posed image as well but capturing a family interacting tells so much more of a story. I usually spend about an hour or so with a family. In reality that is not lot's of time to fit in all in but I do my best because little ones don't cooperate much longer than that. 

 

So on this sunny November day I met a family that not only did great with looking at my camera and smiling away they were also incredible together when it came to just being themselves. So much love and happiness and around fun! I'm always honored to be made part of something like this. It may appear to some that I'm just taking pictures. But to a family these memories mean more than that. I know from being on the other side of the camera with my own kids. Every image is special perfect or not. And when I received an email from Cate telling me how much she loved them of course I was over the moon happy. This is why I love my job!

 

 

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/12/the-gutowski-family Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:20:54 GMT Kassandra https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/5/kassandra So I've been behind once more with my blogs. So what's a better way to play catch up than with some baby cuteness. Sweet Kassandra was just one week new when she had her first photo shoot. I think she did pretty great. Hard to believe she is already a month old. I can't wait to watch her grow and hopefully capture her next milestone♥

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/5/kassandra Wed, 08 May 2013 03:22:39 GMT Ballerina Girl https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/2/ballerina-girl So this was such a wonderful experience. This young lady is so poised and graceful at the young age of eight. She made my job so easy and I was able to capture what I can tell makes her the happiest. Her love of dance♥ Plus what girl, myself included, doesn't get a little nostalgic over a fabulous tutu:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/2/ballerina-girl Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:05:58 GMT My Baby Girl Week♥ https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/2/my-baby-girl-week  

I was so lucky last week. I had the opportunity to photograph two baby girls. Seraphina is baby #7 for Mommy & Daddy. And Quinn has a big brother & sister:) So I thought it would make sense to combine this blog post to include both of them. I didn't know what to expect because Seraphina had a broken clavicle. I'm usually not nervous to pose babies but with her we had to be extra careful. Plus she wanted to be wide awake. Quinn on the other hand was a bit younger and loved her sleep. I love all of these images and I hope they are cherished by their parents forever♥

 

                                                         Seraphina

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]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/2/my-baby-girl-week Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:57:15 GMT Valentine's Mini's https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/2/valentines-mini-s  

 

I thought I would do a quick blog post and share some Valentine's Mini images. Ok well lots of them actually. They went great! All the kiddos totally cooperated. Maybe it was the cookies or possibly the props but it was a success. So I am one happy photographer:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/2/valentines-mini-s Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:13:10 GMT Mostly Luke. Because Lily wasn't interested:) https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/mostly-luke-because-lily-wasnt-interested I haven't finished all of these yet but I thought I would share these anyways. I thought it was going to be warm outside. I thought wrong. It ended up being pretty cold and windy. But the photographer in me didn't care because I really wanted to put Luke in this 1920's high chair before he got to big. So I selfishly dragged them out for pictures. I have never yet had any regrets on these crazy outings even though they are unnecessary. I always look back and I am glad that I captured what I did. My mom was with me. She thought we were done but of course I was not. The high chair would be used. So I pulled over to a park. Stomped thru the mud and put him in it. 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Cleveland Family photographer Cleveland Newborn Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/mostly-luke-because-lily-wasnt-interested Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:00:41 GMT The "S" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-s-family This is a good friend of mine and her kiddos. So an afternoon play date also doubled as a photo session:) I really wanted to get her in a few pics with her kids. I'm glad for the ones we did get because I'm pretty sure we lost them pretty early in the game. I love these types of stress free sessions:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-s-family Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:12:20 GMT The "H" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-h-family I am absolutely in love with these images. Such a sweet and beautiful family and the location wasn't so bad either. I truly had a great time with them. There was so much going on in downtown Chagrin Falls that day. At least four weddings that I noticed and people everywhere. But amazingly in these pictures you would never know. They are so calm and serene. Mom's idea to buy them suckers at the end if they were good turned out to be such a fun idea. My favorite part for sure:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-h-family Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:46:32 GMT My Lily https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/my-lily I was dying to get Lily in one of these cute lace rompers before she get's too big for them. These are some of my favorite pictures of her. Once I began editing I couldn't believe how grown up she looks. This is why I continue to do spontaneous sessions with my children. I never regret them:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/my-lily Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:04:21 GMT Luke in Suspender's https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/luke-in-suspenders My poor children. Not sure what I will do one day when they just say no to pictures. A few new backdrops came and I just had to test one out. Plus my mom brought him these adorable pants with suspender's from Spain and I picked up this hat super cheap. So of course I couldn't resist:) Luke is such a stinker so first I tried chocolate chips(bad idea) not sure why I thought that would work. So then I grabbed coconut from the pantry. Yes a bag of coconut. So he is literally eating it in most of the pictures. I don't really mind so I didn't bother trying to remove it. It will be funny memory. Of course clean up was annoying. Coconut is pretty messy. I will consider this my work out for the day because it caused me to break out in a sweat.

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Children's Photographer Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/luke-in-suspenders Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:13:12 GMT Baby Maggie https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/baby-maggie  I seriously am extremely lucky to get to photograph such beautiful little babies. This little one will never be lonely because she has twin big sisters:) I love seeing love between siblings and she gets double! 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Cleveland Newborn Photographer cleveland children's photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/baby-maggie Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:47:52 GMT The "T" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-t-family I could do sessions like this one everyday and not get sick of them. Great location which I can't take credit for and great family:) The Westside Market was the perfect place to showcase them and their personalities. I hope to have more like this one and I can't wait to see what they come up with next!

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer westside Market https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-t-family Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:46:04 GMT The "K" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-k-family I know I'm playing catch up so it's been awhile but I remember this day clearly. The most perfect weather:) I was nervous because we had had a few super cold ones but we got lucky. What a sweet family and adorable little boy. He is one lucky kid to have such loving parents. I think it shows in these images. He was quick. I'm certain he didn't stay still at all but that's ok he kept me on my toes. No down time with this little guy:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer cleveland children's photographer cleveland family photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-k-family Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:11:18 GMT Baby Marin https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/baby-marin I love love love photographing newborn's. I will admit that is is most definitely the most work. How is it that the smallest humans need the most stuff and are the most work? But they are worth every bit of it. Nothing is more precious or more perfect. I don't have the opportunity to do these sessions all the time but when I do I am sooo happy:) Marin came a bit early so it's a good thing her Mommy and I were prepared to capture these first pictures of her. Thanks so much to her family for allowing me into their home to photograph what is most precious to them:) She is an awesome gift!

 

 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) newborn photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/baby-marin Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:46:20 GMT Alone Time https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/alone-time I've come to realize that there is absolutely no way to plan a session with my own children. It's usually a last minute decision and unfortunately never seems to involve the both of them at the same time. Today was a rare day because Lily took a nap and Luke was awake from his. Sensing he was in a good mood I went for it. So these are by no means perfect but if I wait to try and make everything perfect I will never have any pictures:) It was also fun because he's playing with a toy that was mine as a baby. So it's pretty old and surprisingly only missing one ring! 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) cleveland children's photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/alone-time Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:57:24 GMT The Library https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-library So I have many resolutions for this new year. One of them is to take my camera as many places as I can. To try and capture everyday moments with my children and family. And hopefully I will even get to be in a few:) Yesterday was day one and I took my camera along with me to the library with my kids. I don't think I have ever really seen them play like I did when I was behind the camera. Most of the time they didn't even know I was taking their picture as they played so intently. I love that Lily dressed herself that day and strategically placed her new hair bow. She even put on some of my lip gloss. And I love how Luke jumped from one activity to the next with such enthusiasm and how he thought he could use the computer just like the big kids. It's funny how we see our children everyday but perhaps don't really see them at all. I'm sure we are all guilty of going about our daily lives without much thought. So from now on I will try to really see everything around me for what it truly is. This is my personal challenge. I'm not giving myself too many rules I'm just going to do the best I can. I know that at the end of the year I will have something wonderful no matter what. 

 

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-library Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:05:14 GMT The "R" Family https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-r-family  

 

 

So I'm sure it's pretty apparent that I'm a terrible blogger. Sometimes I wonder why I even started one. But it's a new year! Time to get organized. So I will be doing my best to post my sessions and my everyday images. Which pretty much means my kiddos. Playing catch up will be overwhelming and time consuming so please be patient:)

 

I will start with the "R" family. I first met the youngest member at one of my fall mini's and luckily had the opportunity to meet her siblings and their two adorable cousin's. These images were to be a Christmas gift for their grandparents. Photographing five children sure had it's challenges. The extreme cloudiness didn't help either but I think we pulled it off. Sometimes I wish I had someone else taking pictures of me taking pictures because I think a shot of me standing in the rain with an umbrella on a step ladder would be a hilarious memory. 

 

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do:)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So I'm sure it's pretty apparent that I'm a terrible blogger. Sometimes I wonder why I even started one. But it's a new year! Time to get organized. So I will be doing my best to post my sessions and my everyday images. Which pretty much means my kiddos. Playing catch up will be overwhelming and time consuming so please be patient:)

 

I will start with the "R" family. I first met the youngest member at one of my fall mini's and luckily had the opportunity to meet her siblings and their two adorable cousin's. These images were to be a Christmas gift for their grandparents. Photographing five children sure had it's challenges. The extreme cloudiness didn't help either but I think we pulled it off. Sometimes I wish I had someone else taking pictures of me taking pictures because I think a shot of me standing in the rain with an umbrella on a step ladder would be a hilarious memory. 

 

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do:)

]]> (Melissa Rock Photography) Northeast Ohio Children's Photographer https://www.melissarockphotography.com/blog/2013/1/the-r-family Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:14:57 GMT