Two things.... :: Augusta, GA Photographer

Number 1: I did it, I got myself a logo and I LOVE it! I'm so super excited about it. Marie did a fantastic job with it and I'm just so pleased. So, here it is, what do you think?

The Main Logo:


Secondary Logo:


Marie also provided me with just the daisy so I can use that however I want without my name. I am a very happy girl!

Number 2:
We're coming very close to the end of my Casting Call promotion. I've had an amazing response, better than I expected and I'm filling up quickly. You have four days, just four days to contact me if you'd like to receive the promotional rate.

Remember if you book with me by Sunday, the 28th - 9pm I will waive your $125 session fee. You will have a full standard shoot with no charge. So, shoot me an email at melissagrooters@yahoo.com if you're interested.

(Your session does not have to be by the 28th, it just has to be booked by then.)

*This promotion covers the session fee only. Session CD and/or prints will be regular price.


(Contact me for pricing)


*Pictures from your session will be used on my blog and possibly future advertisements.

And I can't sign off without sharing a picture with my new and improved watermark!

Happy Valentine's Day! :: Augusta, GA Photographer

Drew came downstairs to his V-day goodies this morning and we're getting ready to make our annual pink waffles! It looks like it'll be a wonderful day except that I'm missing Charley who is on call in Atlanta. We'll just have to extend Valentine's Day :o)
Anyway, here's wishing you a wonderful day with your loved ones!

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas... :: Augusta, GA Photographer

...in time for Valentine's Day! I can't believe it, but we did get snow. Not just a dusting or flurries, real snow! It started yesterday around 2:30 or so and by 4:30 there was already enough on the ground to coat it. We ended up with about 6 inches total and we made the most of it.

We went outside around 4:30 yesterday to check out the snow and play a little before heading to a friend's house. Drew has seen snow before, but nothing like this. He was so cute. I expected him to run outside and just get right into it, but he took his time and just observed from the porch for a while, taking it all in. I told him he could go down onto the sidewalk or in the grass and he asked if the grass was still grassy! I talked him into catching snowflakes on his tongue, but when some got in his eye, he was done. Within five minutes he was at the door saying he wanted to go in because he was cold - I guess he truly is my child. Snow is beautiful, but give me a beach any day of the week!

Today was a different story, we were out playing by 8:15 this morning building a snowman, throwing snowballs (Drew's favorite), playing with Whiskey (our dog), and just having a great time. I tried to get Drew to do a snow angel, but he just said, "No, you do it, I don't want to." So that was the end of that. We came in to warm up and then headed back out before lunch. The second time around he did do a snow angel without much prompting and we even got to walk around the neighborhood and count/criticize the other snowmen. Each one we passed Drew would say, "He doesn't have eyes," or "He doesn't have a hat." He was quite the snowman judge! Anyway below are a few pictures from the last couple days, enjoy!

Taking it all in...


Hmmm, a little further...


There we go...


Our house...


Purity...

Road Trip :: Augusta, GA Photographer

Well, we headed out of town last Friday for my second half marathon on Tybee Island. I didn't train nearly as hard for this one and ended up getting Drew's stomach bug the night before. Needless to say it didn't go well. I still ran, but had to walk a lot from being dehydrated. I finished just under 2 and 1/2 hours...ugh! I will definitely have to do another to redeem myself.
You can see in the picture that I was not looking so fresh, but I did finish, so I'm posting the picture anyway :o)



Anyway, even though the race didn't go as planned we did get to do a few fun things like tour the lighthouses, head out to the beach at sunrise, and hit up Savannah. So, here are a few pics I came home with.

Tybee Lighthouse





Old Southern Beauty

Warmer Weather = Happy Girl with a Camera! :: Augusta, GA Photographer

These days we've been teased non-stop with slightly warmer weather. I cannot wait, I repeat, I cannot wait for spring. But, in the meantime, we'll settle for a 60 degree day here and there. It keeps me from going totally crazy. So, last Thursday I met Rachael out at Phinizy Swamp just to get some fresh air and play around with pictures. Here's what I left with :o)

I love this picture. I couldn't believe how green the grass was in comparison to everything else! It looks like a place that could hold a really good story.



Oh, the possibilities...



A new perspective...



In my happy place...



Mission Accomplished!