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.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

may love fill your days...

being blessed as I am, having married into a wonderful family, I have been given more and more children to photograph!  children are the ideal model, as they are always entertaining, moving, and changing.  as parents, we feel a need to document the faces and lives of our children.  this is most evident in infants, as they change from day to day, minute to minute.  as a photographer, I am given the opportunity to do this for others, to help moms and dads forever 'fix' fleeting moments.  this is a most precious and special gift to be able to give, especially for those who are away serving our country.  and I am most honored to be given this special task.

a special Thank You to Ben and his family.









Sunday, November 28, 2010

there was a little girl...

   ... with a little curl, right in the middle of her forehead.  And that's about as far as it goes.  This is one of the sweetest little girls I've met.  We made friends instantly but when I let her look at my camera and take a picture, we became buddies.  I am hoping this will be a lifelong friendship.


last year...



Thursday, November 11, 2010

I 'heart' this family.

Rebecca and Jacob have become my friends.  They are super loyal to me as a photographer.  They are phenomenal people.  They are loved by everyone who knows them (including me).  They grow hot peppers.  What more can I say.
I have been blessed with the opportunity of documenting their life.  From their beautiful wedding to their beautiful little 1 year old, these three have given meaning to my status a 'photographer'.

I love this family.














Tuesday, May 4, 2010

The Runners Care 5K - photo album

here's a link to the images from The Runners Care 5K race on May 1, 2010.  hope you enjoy them!!
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad66/BlackInkPhoto/The%20Runners%20Care%205K%202010/

Monday, May 3, 2010

The Runners Care

on Saturday i had the exciting opportunity to help out at The Runners Care 5K, hosted by Go Personal Training and benefitting Somebody Cares, St. Augustine.  the morning was beautiful for pictures and the weather was perfect for running.  i will have a link to all of the images from the race up within a few days.  for now, here are a few of my favorites so far.


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. 





 


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