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Weddings on the beaches of Destin Florida may have the beautiful white sand... but they don't have the small town charm of a Michigan Wedding on the Farm! I am excited to announce: This sweet couples one year anniversary will be on July 18! I am also VERY nervous to post this blog as I know it will be an emotional one for many! I have known Taryn for just over 5 years, and during that time, her (and ALL the Wards) have basically become FAMILY to me. My heart skipped a beat when her and Austin asked me to be their photographer - I knew this wedding was going to be gorgeous, and I was not wrong! We started the day off with the gals getting hair and make up by the fabulous ladies at Sweet Impressions Hair Salon in Sandusky, Michigan . Time for the dress! I'll be honest, when the dress was on the hook... My jaw dropped, I have never seen anything like this masterpiece. It was exquisite, I was more excited than she was to see it on her! For more information on booking your destination wedding (or booking us to come to you) please visit the wedding page ! It's getting closer to ceremony time. Austin escorted his mom (looking radiant in a navy blue sparkle dress) down the aisle. Then it was time for Taryn's gorgeous mother to make her way down, and she was escorted by them two handsome sons of hers. Grab your Kleenex.... this is the emotional part. Todd escorted his beautiful bride, and equally beautiful, 2nd daughter down the aisle. His love continues to shine through, as he helps these two adorable little girls (his granddaughter being one of them) out of the horse drawn carriage, cradles his adorable granddaughter, and walks the two littles down the aisle. Then, this King of man, takes his princess down from the carriage and walks HIS little girl down the aisle for her to join her prince forever in marriage. ~In loving memory of TDW Ceremony was held at a Family Farm! Austin and the boys busted their b*utts getting it ready and the view was breathtaking! Reception was held at Beagios in Kingston and the food was outstanding! Hands down this is the best catered meal you will have at a wedding! Bill and Ann (and their entire staff) prepare incredible meals and have the most outstanding customer service! The hall was decorated beautifully, and the outdoor area was perfect for our "late night pizza kiss"! Happy Anniversary to this sweet couple and congratulations on expecting baby girl #2 any day now! Can't wait to meet her! For more wedding galleries, please check out our wedding photography blog .

Family Portraits in Destin with the Dean family at Henderson Beach State Park at sunset Baby shark doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Baby shark doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Baby shark doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Baby shark Mommy shark doo, doo ,doo, doo, doo, doo Mommy shark doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Mommy shark doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Mommy shark LOL! I digress, Meet the Dean family! If you follow my "what to wear guide" blog, you know how much I absolutely love families that incorporate a uniform color into their outfits without actually being "matchy matchy". The Dean family nailed it with charcoal grey, accented with pinks and purples, to match the beach & sky. So much fun to photograph this sweet family. They were dressed in the perfect casual beach outfits. We had a blast talking about Spiderman and Dinosaurs, and yet, we still had time to capture some amazing images with enough time left over to put our toes in the sand! Here are some sneak peeks for you to enjoy and keep an eye out for more beach family photo sessions. We had a great time Dean family, see you next year!

#30avybz Family Portraits at Panama City Beach , Florida Panama City Beach, that says it all! What a fun couple! Straw cowboy hat, white sand and plenty of attitude. This couple definitely reminded us of, well us! This power couple knows what they want and they're having fun getting there, memories included. Beautiful Sunset at Panama City Beach for Family Portraits. Book your family portraits with Melonie Marie Photography #lovethesevybz #visitpanamacity

Dreaming of that perfect beach wedding? Radiant colorful skies paired with the perfect white sandy beaches of Destin, Florida (actually, the entire Emerald Coast) will make your jaw drop! "I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart). I am never without it (anywhere I go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling)." ~ E. E. Cummings, I Carry Your Heart With Me Planning your destination wedding to Destin, Florida? Visit our wedding page for more information! Tim and I were very excited to have the opportunity to work with Julie from Sunquest Cruises for this beautiful wedding held at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida. She was fun and helped make coordination of the wedding a breeze. For more information, please visit Julies's instagram ! For more information on wedding photography with Melonie Marie Photography #30avybz, Please fill out the Wedding Information and we will be in touch within 24 hours.

Love is in the air! This surprise wedding proposal at Miramar Beach was so exciting! I swear at one point I was more excited than he was! By the time the engagement session was done - these two felt like family! So excited for the both of you! Chelsea has one of the most spirited personalities I have ever come across! She had everyone on the beach mesmerized - we were all caught up in the joy and happiness of this moment. I asked Chelsea if she would be a "guest blogger" for me and give a little recap from her point of view.... read on! I knew I was going out to dinner with my boyfriend for our own special night while in Destin with family, and while I knew he had something planned for us, was I in for a treat. After being informed it was a 2 hour wait at the restaurant, I was not the happiest camper. He suggested we go for a walk and so I suggested the beach (which aligned well with his plan), so we headed down the stairs past the restaurant. Upon arriving at the beach, I noticed how cute this spread on the beach was, and was incredibly jealous of their picnic or so it seemed. Upon suggestion that we go check it out, I was hesitant due to the fact it was not ours. He insisted so I followed along and noticed a well placed note in a champagne bottle. To my surprise, he hands me the note, got down on one knee, and asked me to marry him. Once I said yes of course, I immediately looked up and felt like a celebrity with my picture being taken. Not only had Melonie and her husband captured the whole proposal unbeknownst to me, but they also greeted us as if we were family and had known us our whole lives. While my now fiancé had made the arrangements (completely online and over the phone), we were surprised to find out she was originally from our area of Michigan as well, prior to moving to Destin which had made this night even more special. I can’t quite put into words how comfortable and happy I was to be flung into a surprise photo shoot, but as Melonie said “you’re a star, have you modeled before” which instantly put all my anxiety to rest. I could not recommend the experience (as well as the proposal of course!) to be done by anyone else as well as they did, from setup to the final product. I will be contacting Melonie for any future photo opportunities as well as recommending her to all, anytime I am back in my favorite place: Destin, FL. Miramar Beach Engagement Portraits

Senior year!!! It's here! Nervous about your senior portraits... bring a friend to help you relax and giggle with! We had so much fun with Sidney and a few of her friends for her Class of 2022 Miramar Beach Senior Portrait session. Discover creative senior picture ideas for girls and guys, and unique photo locations. Learn what to wear and how to pose during your senior photoshoot. If you are looking for amazing senior picture ideas for girls or simple senior photo ideas for guys, you need to start looking beyond pictures on Pinterest , Google and Instagram. Book your Senior Portraits with Melonie Marie Photography #30avybz Click here to view more Senior Sessions!

Family portraits in Destin with this fun, wild, and absolutely amazing family. When Katie contacted me to set up a family portrait session, I knew immediately, we were gonna have fun with this bunch, and FUN WE HAD! Miss Katie's momma bear, is officially my new spirit vibe! She had more spunk, spirit and happiness in her than some 5 year old on the beach! I think she needs it to keep up with the handsome gentlemen next to her. I love to see families so well connected and happy with each other. Thanks again for choosing Melonie Marie Photography to photograph your Destin Family Portraits. NOW BOOKING - are you visiting the Destin or Miramar Beach area? Book your anniversary, family, senior, or maternity portraits with Melonie Marie Photography.

I absolutely fell in love with Gavin's boujee country boy look. When his momma told me about his outfit for his senior portrait session for our May shoot - I couldn't wait, I knew these were gonna be fabulous. Such a stud behind the camera, with the personality to match! To top it off, his mommas family (Gavin’s Papa) also owns a store in Decker, MI where we were able to capture these amazing images! Now booking 30a Senior Portrait Sessions! Senior portraits with a flair for fashion - even for the guys! As a mom of a teen boy myself, I understand how hard it is to get boys to feel excitement for senior portraits. After years of photographing teens, I have picked up on some tips and tricks I can use to help your senior boy {I mean, "guy"} feel confident behind the camera and provide a variety of looks that BOTH mom and senior will love for years to come! 30a Senior Portraits Guys Click any image to enlarge

Destin Senior Portraits... what to wear? I always recommend at least one casual outfit for your session! When you start off with this goal in mind, picking out your outfits is a loooot easier! For your casual outfit, think about wearing jeans or shorts with a cute top! You could wear your favorite pair of jeans/shorts, some jeans that have a design embroidered on them, jeans that have patches, ripped jeans, or jeans that have two different washes on them! Then you can pair your jeans or shorts with a babydoll tank top, a cute blouse, a peplum top, or really any top that you want! You can even bring a cute jean jacket, cardigan, or anything else to put over your top to spice up the outfit a little bit and add another layer! This casual outfit that we curated for Diana during her session at Baytown Warf was so much fun to create!