tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78946075926116143162011-12-31T08:54:15.682-08:00Custom, on location photographer; specializing in photography for maternity, newborn, baby, children, and families. Berks County, Wyomissing, Reading and more. Also available for select commercial or editorial assignments.Melissanoreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-64039797940225494212009-07-15T17:49:00.000-07:002009-07-15T18:04:24.181-07:00I have to admit that when I got a call the other day to do a newborn session for a 16 day old baby, I was a little nervous that he wouldn't be quite sleepy enough at this age. But I was in for a pleasant surprise! He was such a dream to photograph - just precious! <br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/3725390976_1a6bfed0d3_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="07 15 09 026" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3724668551_974177c9a8_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="07 15 09 019cb" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3725390966_5a6cc4e55d_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="07 15 09 018cb" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-6403979794022549421?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-64307355787597902112009-07-06T11:49:00.000-07:002009-07-06T11:55:17.969-07:00I was delighted to have the opportunity to photograph this adoreable little baby boy last week. At just 10 days old, I was photographing him on his actual due date! So sweet and cuddly... thank you for letting me photograph your precious new bundle and enjoy a sneak peek to your gallery!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3694409413_8d0845b233_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="07 03 09 039bw copy" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/3695315924_91dc03cc24_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="07 03 09 036" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/3695217718_289d92aebb_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="07 03 09 028 copy" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-6430735578759790211?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-16740627684168577252009-06-30T11:47:00.000-07:002009-06-30T11:51:32.047-07:00It's about time I shared with my clients... we are expecting baby #4, due on Halloween! It's safe to say I'm more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it... but I set out today to take a few self-portraits of my belly for the scrapbooks, and here I am!<br /><br />I will be taking "maternity leave" beginning October 1, 2009 and will only be taking select sessions through the end of the year. If you are interested in scheduling a session after Oct. 1, please contact me so we can discuss options. Thank you for your understanding! I'll be back in full swing by next year.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3675375429_7a353ab7df_o.jpg" width="700" height="457" alt="for blog1" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/3675375503_02d3751d2e_o.jpg" width="700" height="523" alt="forblog2" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-1674062768416857725?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-62684992615078542242009-06-27T10:39:00.000-07:002009-06-27T10:50:31.503-07:00I had so much fun photographing this adoreable little boy! Even as we neared the end of his session, he still had a ton of energy and smiles!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3665919306_2a9ec5d3c4_o.jpg" width="700" height="467" alt="06 25 09 051" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3665115949_d37201c8df_o.jpg" width="700" height="458" alt="06 25 09 160" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3665919246_b74e39e937_o.jpg" width="700" height="467" alt="06 25 09 043" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-6268499261507854224?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-90184855917406945392009-06-18T17:53:00.000-07:002009-06-18T17:56:44.388-07:00At just 6 sweet days old, this newborn was just an absolute dream to work with today! J & T - congratulations to you both on the birth of your beautiful daughter!<br />Enjoy your sneak peek...<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3640186716_fa257ed2e8_o.jpg" width="500" height="700" alt="06 18 09 022 portrait" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3639377445_e16105f73c_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="06 18 09 020" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3639177619_644bfe79c3_o.jpg" width="500" height="700" alt="06 18 09 032" /><br /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-9018485591740694539?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-67203990936616845022009-06-15T12:29:00.000-07:002009-06-19T18:36:45.640-07:00Another opportunity to photograph a beautiful family! Enjoy your sneak peek!<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3642888210_5138d6d27a_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="06 12 09 050final" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3630126402_38ea2416e9_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="06 12 09 080" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3630126382_9717cb7d8e_o.jpg" width="700" height="500" alt="06 12 09 024a" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3630126416_267af6e123_o.jpg" width="700" height="501" alt="06 12 09 125" /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-6720399093661684502?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-8040142125213238452009-06-08T09:40:00.000-07:002009-06-08T09:42:28.257-07:00It's been a weekend of celebrations in our house with two birthdays over the last few days! Today, my oldest turns 5! Happy Birthday!<br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3607056323_04b425f13c_o.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="Owen's 5!" /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-804014212521323845?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-33490401662350626192009-06-04T18:27:00.000-07:002009-06-05T11:32:15.614-07:00That my youngest is already two today! Happy birthday sweetie!<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3598757096_808811d39b.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Happy Birthday!!" /><br /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-3349040166235062619?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-6408627055387380562009-06-02T17:48:00.000-07:002009-06-02T17:56:23.247-07:00How lucky I was to have the opportunity to photograph yet another beautiful family this week! This was such a fun session - the children are just adoreable and were so enjoyable to work with! Enjoy your sneak peek!<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3590211535_748afdab84_o.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="06 01 09 017" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3590211699_198813953c_o.jpg" width="429" height="600" alt="06 01 09 233" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3591021184_de6b18020b_o.jpg" width="600" height="429" alt="06 01 09 208" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3590211597_7e42af9a4f_o.jpg" width="600" height="429" alt="06 01 09 093" /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-640862705538738056?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-78528735064898618592009-06-01T10:54:00.000-07:002009-06-01T11:01:36.775-07:00I had so much fun photographing this beautiful family yesterday evening. Their children were just an absolute dream to work with - polite, cooperative, and adoreable too! Enjoy your sneak peek!<br /><br /><center><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3585599309_a345672a5a_o.jpg" width="800" height="531" alt="05 31 09 049-1" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3586405712_fb120cfa39_o.jpg" width="800" height="498" alt="05 31 09 114" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3585599061_13bde3de3d_o.jpg" width="800" height="627" alt="05 31 09 180" /><br /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-7852873506489861859?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-21792508845593413372009-05-19T10:42:00.001-07:002009-05-19T11:06:08.540-07:00These siblings had this photo shoot done as a gift to their parents (so if you know their mom and dad, shhhhh!) I can't think of a better gift for parents to recieve than a portrait of their children together!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3546635738_3ba48c928e_o.jpg" width="500" height="700" alt="05 18 09 084" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-2179250884559341337?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-64855238685509526682009-05-12T18:17:00.000-07:002009-05-12T18:20:55.736-07:00I had so much fun photographing these sweet siblings this past weekend!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3527244782_a0c4d1c87b_o.jpg" width="800" height="571" alt="05 10 09 038" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/3527244880_3dd514910a_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="05 10 09 102" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3527244996_e587ff592b_o.jpg" width="800" height="571" alt="05 10 09 025" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-6485523868550952668?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-73139065727393614482009-05-11T12:03:00.000-07:002009-05-11T12:07:14.574-07:00This is the third time that I have photographed this little guy, and I do believe that he has gotten cuter every time! At 9 months old now, his personality is certainly starting to shine. Thank you, "K" Family, for letting me photograph you all again! Enjoy your sneak peek...<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3522371029_1c29a4ddca_o.jpg" width="800" height="571" alt="05 08 09 022" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3523178520_fdfe9c2853_o.jpg" width="800" height="572" alt="05 08 09 026crop" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3522371107_f0a29106f3_o.jpg" width="800" height="572" alt="05 08 09 036 sky fix bw" /><br /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-7313906572739361448?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-53787688478505440032009-04-27T17:13:00.000-07:002009-05-04T12:25:32.339-07:00I'm so lucky to have had the opportunity to photograph another beautiful family this past weekend. These four siblings all have the most fabulous eyes!<br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3481017221_bbcff907c9_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="04 26 09 103" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3481017415_8965316a25_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="04 26 09 077" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3481017321_e99d5cdab4_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="04 26 09 102" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3481829064_f96a8bcf28_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="04 26 09 146" /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-5378768847850544003?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-34407755376252692962009-04-20T17:22:00.000-07:002009-05-04T12:26:10.402-07:00These beautiful sisters were so much fun to work with! They were so cooperative and full of fun and smiles!<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3460473395_c97e069aec_o.jpg" width="800" height="571" alt="04 19 09 053a copy" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3461288412_25a4f405cf_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="04 19 09 032 copy" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3461289428_c1e8182ba2_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="04 19 09 088 copy" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3460474665_3ffdb5429a_o.jpg" width="572" height="800" alt="04 19 09 087 copy" /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-3440775537625269296?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-19727135102535691772009-04-18T12:16:00.000-07:002009-05-04T12:26:28.519-07:00I had the amazing opportunity to photograph this beautiful mom as she is expecting her second child... just look at that perfect belly!<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3453654347_72fe87a674_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="041709_0439a copy" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3453653927_9e5a2e2903_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="041709_0404 copy" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3454468726_4ffb5f847a_o.jpg" width="571" height="800" alt="041709_0380 copy" /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-1972713510253569177?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-41415672186596864622009-04-10T09:52:00.000-07:002009-04-10T09:57:59.811-07:00With sessions for this spring and summer filling up quickly, I will be continuing to honor my portfolio building discount as outlined on my pricing page for all bookings completely through April 30, 2009! The session does not need to take place prior to this date, but the session date will need to be booked and confirmed in order to take advantage of this discount.<br /><br />If you have any questions or are interested in booking your session, please contact me at mbalthaser2@yahoo.com!<br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-4141567218659686462?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-5396785462047468222009-04-03T13:01:00.000-07:002009-04-04T09:54:20.394-07:00Thanks to everyone for the great response to my early booking special! I am excited to get outside for all of my upcoming spring sessions and am currently booked through early June. As a busy mom of three, I can only take on a limited number of sessions each month, so if you are interested in a summer session, please don't hesitate to book in advance!<br /><br />Check back often over the next few weeks as I post the sneak peeks from my upcoming sessions, and have a wonderful spring!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-539678546204746822?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-8937840771553688962009-03-15T16:58:00.001-07:002009-04-23T12:22:48.359-07:00With nicer weather just around the corner, I am starting to book outdoor sessions! Spring landscaping makes for some beautiful portraiture for both children and families. And who isn't ready for some flowers after a long winter?<br /><br />As I am still buiding my portfolio, I will be continuing to waive my session fee for sessions booked through April 30, 2009. As an added incentive, I'd like to offer a free 8x10 to anyone who books their session before March 31st! <br /><br />**UPDATE** All of the sessions under this promotion have been booked. Thank you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-893784077155368896?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-53670251635172182672009-02-22T04:47:00.000-08:002009-02-22T05:13:16.702-08:00People often ask what types of products I offer, so over the next few weeks I'll be posting some examples of the print options that are available. <br /><br />Storyboards, such as the ones shown here, are a fabulous way to put together a selection of prints for display in your home or your office. The collages are custom designed to best showcase your photographs, and are available in various sizes. All storyboards come printed on spray-coated, linen textured paper and are mounted on 2mm styrene matteboard. So they are ready for framing (with or without glass) or are immidiately ready for display on an easel.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ve1fv9vKBDE/SaFJ9urE6QI/AAAAAAAABnQ/orq-l3w9jmc/s1600-h/Storyboard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ve1fv9vKBDE/SaFJ9urE6QI/AAAAAAAABnQ/orq-l3w9jmc/s640/Storyboard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305603160868710658" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ve1fv9vKBDE/SaFPLF1pcoI/AAAAAAAABng/XYyLHrhxiEc/s1600-h/Product+Sample+1+(Storyboard).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 426px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ve1fv9vKBDE/SaFPLF1pcoI/AAAAAAAABng/XYyLHrhxiEc/s640/Product+Sample+1+(Storyboard).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305608887983501954" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-5367025163517218267?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894607592611614316.post-55949678013397721282009-02-14T10:53:00.000-08:002009-04-06T13:08:59.336-07:00Welcome to my new blog!<br /><br />I decided to start this blog as a way to show families a sneak peek of some images from their session! And if I'm going to be sharing them, why not share them with everyone else too!<br /><br />I can't think of a better first post than with photos of this adoreable little guy! Baby "D" is just six months old but he already has so much personality! He was such a delight to photograph this weekend - I'm tempted to post the whole session! But I'll refrain :) Here's a few shares from the set...<br /><br /><img height="533" alt="02 14 09 072 (4x6)" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3418452379_af2aa4b581_o.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br /><p align="center"><img height="800" alt="02 14 09 056 (4x6)" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3418452555_9495ddf9f3_o.jpg" width="533" /></p><br /><br /><img height="533" alt="02 14 09 094 (4x6) copy" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3419261918_380fa3ca39_o.jpg" width="800" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7894607592611614316-5594967801339772128?l=melissabalthaserblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melissanoreply@blogger.com11