I just made that up. It is a happy Friday because it's sunny and it's photography cause that's what I do. No messing around here. I hope you all have a wonderful day and I also pray the weather people were wrong and this sun sticks around all through Saturday and Sunday.

Before I sign off for the weekend I've been working on this little guys 1 year old photo heirloom album. I love the collection this family has done. I've seen Jeevan in his parents maternity session, at 2 weeks old, at 6 months old and finally at a year old. It's been so fun to watch him grow and begin to explore this world! His parents have chosen three different 8x8 albums for each stage of his life. Each album is a different color but keeping will all the same earthy tones. I'll be doing the same thing when I have babies. It's just such a neat idea.

Here is a teaser from his 1 year old portrait session. He happens to sitting on the same structural cushion as he was as a newborn. A round of applause for his mom and dad-- for his outfit of course!

I've learned to never be fully satisfied with what I've done. As Kuzco, one of my favorite Disney characters would say, "We are outsourcing, moving in a different direction. Um. Your services are no longer needed here. You're fired. Clear?"

Now don't worry I am not firing myself, just moving in a different direction and I hope you are as excited as I am!

Over the past three years, Soul Mates Photo has been a wonderful and creative home for my wedding and portrait photography. The blog, facebook fan page and twitter have really taken off. Soul Mates Photo will continue to photograph couples in love ready to walk down the isle to become Mr. and Mrs. In the past, my couples have taken me not only across the country but more importantly throughout the winding country roads of my own backyard. It's been a wonderful and unique way of documenting peoples' love, lives, happiness and family as they become one.

But wait. What about the FAMILY?! I know that's what all my portrait clients are asking. In the past my portrait clients have been under the brand Soul Mates Photo. This year I've decided life will be a bit more clear separating the two. As stated earlier, I'm moving in a different direction with my portrait work but still focusing on newborns, children and graduating high school seniors. Welcome to MelissaTomeoni.com! Melissa Tomeoni is built specifically for family. It's catered toward the curious nature of children all the way to the independence of the graduating senior. It's modern, it's luxury and I know you will feel very comfortable at melissatomeoni.com. You will be able to find all the information you could need and more. Online, details are spelled out... some examples include: Where should I schedule my session and what type of clothing recommendations do you have? Feel free to browse the website and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear from you!

Now all portrait, family, newborn, child and senior work will be posted on the respective Melissa Tomeoni sites... so if you are not already, please be sure to be a fan or follower of the links below. I'd love to connect with you. Please send me a note

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/?act=10050532#!/pages/Portland-OR/Melissa-Tomeoni/114817035195752
Twitter: @melissatomeoni


How 'bout a warm welcome and standing ovation for MelissaTomeoni.com!
For the sake of saving face I'll assume you all stood up in your cubical chairs and applauded. You can assume I did a big bow... or even a little curtsy. Thanks for the warm welcome :)


I'll leave you with a funny clip of Esma and Kronk... I'm telling you it's a must see Disney movie. Click here to be taken to the youtube clip.

Big Smiles!
Melissa Tomeoni

Emily is the final winner of the makeover contest with Reina Style and Consulting. Emily is already confident and clear about how her body works and functions -- after all she is a health and fitness instructor! She just needed a little push in the right direction to be able to wear and rock a dress in heals. Emily, you totally own this look ;) A huge thanks to the ladies who made this possible. It was a huge success!

Stylest: Brianna of Reina Style Consulting
Photographer: Melissa Tomeoni
Hair and Makeup: Amanda at Bella Mar Salon
Clothing: ShopAdorn

Rachael was one of the winners for the makeover contest with Reina Style and Consulting. She did a awesome job! You can check out the original contest by clicking here.

Stylest: Brianna of Reina Style Consulting
Clothing: Mable & Zora
Shoes: Sole Struck
Hair: Mandy
Makeup: Hayley
Photographer: Melissa Tomeoni


I'm so proud of Rachael. She did a amazing job!
Big Smiles,
Melissa Tomeoni