About Me

I am a St. Augustine based photographer with a B.F.A. in Photography. I strive to produce quality work that conveys the personality of my clients and not necessarily the genre of the time. I like images that are comfortable, aesthetic, and personal. Email me for rates at melanie@blackinkphoto.com.

Monday, April 26, 2010

The Runners Care 5K

I have been invited to take pictures at The Runners Care 5K in St. Augustine Beach.  This race is hosted by Go Personal Training and benefits Somebody Cares, St. Augustine.  The race takes place on Saturday, May 1, 2010.  Registration info and race course can be found at
www.staugustinetrainer.com

Hope to see you there!!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Gwen & David

have you ever seen a perfect couple?  this is what came to mind when i met Gwen and David.  they are perfect complements to each other.  i had the special task of photographing their ceremony and family.  let me just say that i, just sometimes, still get emotional at weddings.  these two are just really great people who are obviously loved by everyone they come in contact with... i am no exception.













Thursday, January 28, 2010

Sid & Alyssa

What a great couple!  I had the opportunity to take engagement photos of Sid and Alyssa in downtown St. Augustine-a perfect location for photos (as all you locals know!)  It was windy, the day was perfect for pictures and we ended up with some really great images. 





 


Friday, January 22, 2010

Small Wonder


So, its been awhile since my last post... my internet has been down.  I just had to make a special trip to my mother's house so that I could post these sneek peek pictures.  I photographed Rebecca and Jacob a few months ago for some maternity pictures and was blessed enough to have the opportunity to also photograph their new sweet little miracle.  This little guy is so absolutley adorable... what more can be said.  And, even with a new baby in the house, it was more like hanging out than actually working.  What a beautiful family!










































i love this one.  one of my favorites from the entire shoot. 

Friday, December 4, 2009

Playing with light...


I have been feeling a little stagnant, so I am working on some new abstracts to help motivate my creative energy-what's left of it, anyway-
(I am hoping to finish a collage series I started years ago with some of these images)












Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Little Ladies


Family portraits can be so much fun!  This one is my favorite because of the little one looking at the camera... she just looks so pleased and happy.  What a great family I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon with!  The little ladies stole the spotlight, and even though Dad avoided the camera at all costs, we still got some great ones with him too!
      





Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Little Bitty... 19 days old.


So, my cousin was kind enough to let me take pictures of her brand new little baby... this little guy is so sweet and even though he was a little fussy, settled down so that I could get some really great shots.





















Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Rebecca & Jacob

November 2009


I had the privilege of photographing Rebecca and Jacob's wedding... an event to say the least!  I felt equally as privileged to be asked to do a maternity shoot - the entire shoot was more like hanging out with old friends than work, ending with a beautiful sunset on the beach.  What more could a photographer ask for?  Here's a few sneak peeks for the mommy-to-be.

















I suddenly
understood that a photograph could fix eternity in an instant.
-Henri Cartier-Bresson

Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.
-Kenyan Proverb