The Phillips Family

Written by Mel McLellan

The Fall was a flurry of sessions and weddings and family activities -- so much so that I didn't have a chance to blog most of it! So here we are playing blog-catchup and I thought this one would make an especially great start. :) I love this little family so much! Ben and Audrey first came to us when they got engaged and I love getting to photograph them as a family of 4 now! So fun! Here are a few of my favorites from their mini-session back in October. Franklin_family_Photographer Franklin_Family_Photography Franklin_childrens_photographer Franklin_family_photographer Franklin_family_photographer We'll be gearing up for mini-sessions again this coming Spring. If you'd like to be notified when dates are posted, feel free to email me at mel@mclellanstyle.com :)

Thirst Relief Mentor Auctions

Written by Mel McLellan

We are thrilled to have been nominated to return to be a mentor again this year for Thirst Relief’s Mentor Auction! Not familiar with Thirst Relief? They are a non-profit who provides clean water to those in need around the world. (www.thirstrelief.org) Through their Mentor Auction, Thirst Relief will enable you to bid on eBay for a 90-minute instructional session with some of the best photographers in the business! That means you have the chance to spend 90 minutes with us, learning the ins and outs of photography to help you develop into a more rounded photographer. We will be more than happy to arrange to meet with you in person or via Skype or phone if you would prefer. BUT, if you come to Nashville, we will not only do a 90-minute mentoring session with you, we will throw in a mini-photoshoot as our gift! So please! Go bid and let's raise some money for a great cause! 100% of the proceeds directly benefit Thirst Relief, meaning all that money goes towards saving the lives of those in need! The auction is now live and we are a little late getting the word out on the blog so GO BID TODAY! Bidding ends on Sunday, February 3rd at 10pm PST. Here is the direct link to Our Page Happy Bidding and thanks so much in advance! :)    

Happy Tennessee Snow Day!

Written by Mel McLellan

Today is Serai's first snow and it makes me think back to Seven's first snow when he was just a tiny bit younger than she is now. My oh my what a contrast. :) Franklin_Family_Photographers Franklin_Family_Photographers Clearly we are true southerners and not at all prepared to dress for cold weather, but we do our best for a brief dash into the snow for pictures. We're now settled back into our cozy house to eat warm goodies and watch the snow melt. Even if it is the most fleeting taste of winter, these will still be some of my favorite memories to hold on to as they get older. :) Hope you all are having a wonderful day as well! - Mel