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Hi there, I'm so glad you're here! I'm Melissa, the creative mind
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Hi faithful readers!
First please let me thank you from the bottom of my heart. 2011 is gone and it was a wild ride of a year. Thank you for sticking through it!
Sigh. It's the new year and I'm already out of steam. For a time I've been considering a few changes but would love to know your thoughts.... what do you want to read on here? I use to post a lot of personal stories but that has since subsided... I've tried posting more images per post and less. I'm considering a switch to a blog site. Should I post portraits on here?
See why I'm running out of steam... help.
So here are my questions for you in short.
1. Do you think it's necessary to have both a blog and a website?
2. Would you like to see more professional work, more personal, more reviews or or all if the above?
3. Do you think it's necessary to have both soulmatesphoto.com and MelissaTomeoni.com? Did you event know I had 2 sites?
Thank you in advance for your answers! This will really help. If you wish to email please do so soulmatesphoto@gmail.com
I'll leave you with one photograph taken from our hike to the "Hollywood" sign in LA over Christmas.
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Before I get rounded up with the twinkle lights, Christmas trees and present wrapping I would like to take a moment to sit and be thankful for the many things I already have.
Here are just a handful of things I'm thankful for...
My clients! It may seem cheesy but I am truly thankful for every person who hires me. With out my clients this would just be a hobby. There would be no blog, no brand, no continual work and one very unhappy redhead stuck in a cubical. Thank YOU!
My home. It's changed this year, and while moving was a pain in my... I'm so happy I have a comfortable warm place to rest my head, eat my meals and call home.
My husband. He's my BFF. He's the first one I call to laugh with, to cry with, to celebrate with, to eat with... and just to be with. He's the best and this is one thing I'm not sharing.
My family and friends. These are the people who make life more exciting, intense, funny and enjoyable. These are the people I spend my time with when I'm away from work. These are the people who comment on my FB and instagr.am, reply to my tweets, try new local hotspots with. I love these people!
What is just one thing you are thankful for... name something you can't buy at the mall :)
Happy Thanksgiving... and don't forget those yoga pants!
Here are just a handful of things I'm thankful for...
My clients! It may seem cheesy but I am truly thankful for every person who hires me. With out my clients this would just be a hobby. There would be no blog, no brand, no continual work and one very unhappy redhead stuck in a cubical. Thank YOU!
My home. It's changed this year, and while moving was a pain in my... I'm so happy I have a comfortable warm place to rest my head, eat my meals and call home.
My husband. He's my BFF. He's the first one I call to laugh with, to cry with, to celebrate with, to eat with... and just to be with. He's the best and this is one thing I'm not sharing.
My family and friends. These are the people who make life more exciting, intense, funny and enjoyable. These are the people I spend my time with when I'm away from work. These are the people who comment on my FB and instagr.am, reply to my tweets, try new local hotspots with. I love these people!
What is just one thing you are thankful for... name something you can't buy at the mall :)
Happy Thanksgiving... and don't forget those yoga pants!
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chris willis says:
great picture!
(05.12.12 @ 04:54 AM)
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I was just having coffee with a good friend this AM. Among our chatting, laughing and pastry eating the conversations came around to blogging. We both agreed that blogging is extremly important and I'll be the first to admit my reader is jam packed with goodies! But here's the thing: blogging takes TIME. And honestly-- do people read anymore? I do, but let's be honest. This is a photography blog. A place to look at pretty pictures. Do you read?
My lovely friend informed and encouraged me it doesn't matter if the content is personal or work. Just blog! Of course I will continue to blog here (and want to more often) and will blog to continue to blog over here as well. I think it will be a little more freeing for me. What do you think of that dear blog readers?
I wanted to let you in on my life (taken with instag.rm) the past few months. Here we go...
My parents came for a visit in August! It was so fun. Wine tasting galore (which is a great activity with your parents... or in-laws. or both. or alone. or whatever)
Here's me and mom. Do you think we look alike?
I photographed a lot of weddings and I actually attended two... as a guest! Here is Josh and I at one this summer. I loved wearing cute clothes and carrying a drink instead of my heavy gear. It was a treat!
We, as in Persay my puppy and I, found the most fabulous beach/off leash/ who-cares-run-around-and-have-fun park. It's up on Marine Drive in NE Portland. You gotta go. We had a blast.
In June we listed our house... and in October it closed. I think a part of me died. It went SO much faster then we had imagined. It's good and sad all in one. As it turns out I'm very sentimental and had (sill have) a hard time saying goodbye. I miss it. BUT as they say when one door shuts, another opens. I'm just SO glad I had Deyla photograph us in our home last year. I'll treasure those portraits forever.
I've added a new item to my list of things I hate: MOVING! Gosh, it's really the worst. Of course we had to find a new place... I've been obsessed with setting it up and making it feel like a home. I've found tons of inspirations on pintrest. This was my inspiration for our dining nook.
Before:
After. I just finished arranging it this past weekend so I'm pretty excited. All it needs is some art and I'll be done.
I can't believe my husband said yes to pink walls! Get this: he likes them! I'm really not that girly, but I think this is fun and fabulous! If you need some spice or fun in life waking up to pink will do it. I found inspiration here.
So, there you have it! The past few months have been quite a spin. I'm really looking forward to a slower fall, shooting some great clients, settling into my new area and enjoying a calmer life. Yesterday at church a guest speaker was talking about marriage and one piece of advice really stuck with me. He said, "Marriage is about tweaking yourself every now and then." I seriously thought he said "tweeting"-- is there a cure for too much social networking? Anyway, It's about growing, changing, and adjusting. I love viewing life as such. I think I found my life's new mantra.
What are you looking forward to as fall approaches?
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Just wishing for times like this. How about you? Quite moments relaxing in the sunshine with someone you love. If this is not bliss, I'm not sure what is.
This was taken in Maui in 2010. I never edited the few photographs I had of Josh and I... found this one looking for something else.
Maui, Hawaii 2010. Mt. Haleakala sunset. A must.
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I competed in the Stumptown Triathlon this month. Yes, I'm a little bit crazy. I have to make sure and keep life on it's toes because god forbid I'm bored and take time to breathe. That would just be... what, normal?
Side note: Dear online peeps, friends, and readers. Thank you for being patient with me this season! I know I haven't been the most consistent blogger, but, I'm alright with that and I hope you are too. Here's the thing, I'm human. In my opinion it's ok if I'm busy living. We'll get to more blogging in the future :)
Back to the Tri. It.was.AWESOME! I never though I'd say that about a sporting event. You guys know me, I'm more of a competitive shopper and stylist then a competitive swim, bike, runner. Was I training? Yes. I actually loved the training! I've been training since May but never said anything because I'm somewhat non-committal. I didn't actually sign up for the event until 4 weeks before the race. A Sprint Tri is a half mile swim, a 12 mile bike and a 5k back to back. How does this work? There is a transition area where you leave your stuff and change in between races But you have to get outta there ASAP because it all counts as part of your time. Josh and I ran it together.... and guess who won... me!!!! BY A MERE 34 SECONDS.
Just a few fun facts about the race...
1. I was freaking out during the swim so much I swam it in 17ish minutes. I thought everyone was leaving me behind so I worked really hard to keep up.
2. I finished in 1 hours 34ish minutes.
3. I totally wore my bike helmet backward.
4. I totally forgot to take off my bike shorts for the 5k.
5. This was my first Tri... I loved it so much I might do one a year. But don't hold me to that.
The important thing is that we completed it... and of course that I beat him. I can assure you he'll never live that down :)
Huge XOXO to Emily Hall. She came to photograph us, such a sweetie!
Oh, and did I also mention we are moving. No? Well then, more on that later.
Side note: Dear online peeps, friends, and readers. Thank you for being patient with me this season! I know I haven't been the most consistent blogger, but, I'm alright with that and I hope you are too. Here's the thing, I'm human. In my opinion it's ok if I'm busy living. We'll get to more blogging in the future :)
Back to the Tri. It.was.AWESOME! I never though I'd say that about a sporting event. You guys know me, I'm more of a competitive shopper and stylist then a competitive swim, bike, runner. Was I training? Yes. I actually loved the training! I've been training since May but never said anything because I'm somewhat non-committal. I didn't actually sign up for the event until 4 weeks before the race. A Sprint Tri is a half mile swim, a 12 mile bike and a 5k back to back. How does this work? There is a transition area where you leave your stuff and change in between races But you have to get outta there ASAP because it all counts as part of your time. Josh and I ran it together.... and guess who won... me!!!! BY A MERE 34 SECONDS.
Just a few fun facts about the race...
1. I was freaking out during the swim so much I swam it in 17ish minutes. I thought everyone was leaving me behind so I worked really hard to keep up.
2. I finished in 1 hours 34ish minutes.
3. I totally wore my bike helmet backward.
4. I totally forgot to take off my bike shorts for the 5k.
5. This was my first Tri... I loved it so much I might do one a year. But don't hold me to that.
The important thing is that we completed it... and of course that I beat him. I can assure you he'll never live that down :)
Huge XOXO to Emily Hall. She came to photograph us, such a sweetie!
Oh, and did I also mention we are moving. No? Well then, more on that later.
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Emily Hall says:
:) !!!! The kissing one is my favorite! This was such a fun morning! Yay for you for making time for a life during "wedding season."
(09.29.11 @ 08:50 PM)
brianna says:
Oh my, i LOVE that you wore your bike helmet backwards...priceless!! So glad you enjoyed it, i hope you get hooked!!! On a side note, please tell Josh to get some longer bike shorts!!!!
Big hugs,
Bar
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