My girls turned 14 this month and we celebrated with a couple of their friends at the beach last weekend. The weather was exceptionally beautiful for a January day! You never know what you’re gonna get in San Diego when it comes to weather! The girls had a great time climbing on the rocks and …
This park in the Rancho San Diego area of El Cajon is my go-to spot for photo sessions that need to happen earlier than my usual 1-hour before sunset standard start time. The sun setting behind the giant eucalyptus trees in this grove creates beautiful, sparkly back-light all afternoon. The big rocks are fun for …
Granite Lion Cellars is one of my new favorite places for family photo sessions! This charming vineyard in Jamul is just a hop skip and a jump away from my home, so I’m able to offer full 1-hour sessions and mini-sessions here year-round! www.GraniteLionCellars.com
The Desert Garden in Balboa Park was a fantastic place for some family mini-sessions this fall. I loved the view, the lighting, and all the variety in backgrounds available. Sessions where we can wander around and explore a bit are always my favorite!
Melanie Monroe Photography was featured on Shout Out SoCal today. You can view the article HERE.
I’m so excited to be doing two afternoons of my annual fall back-to-back mini-sessions in the Desert Garden at Balboa Park! My sister-in law happily volunteered her family for a test session there a couple of weeks ago. The light is beautiful in the afternoon and there are so many fun spots to pose for …
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I’ve known Paige since her big sister and I became best friends in elementary school! I was thrilled when she asked me to do some family photos for her husband’s side of the family. I love this spot in the Rancho San Diego area of El Cajon for any size of family, but it’s especially …
Amy Gray Photography and Melanie Monroe Photography are teaming up to bring you “Pandemic School Portraits!” Since school is starting online this year for most children, we decided to join forces and offer back to school photos for all the families who will be missing their yearly fall school portrait session. These sessions are going to …
Ok, so a client whose family I have photographed several times through the years contacted me and asked to book a session for her significant other and his kids because he hadn’t ever done one! What a sweet gift! Since so many of my clients these days are repeat clients, there are always some extra …
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You’d never believe it by the looks of this session, but it was booked only a few hours ahead of time! How this busy mama pulled off these outfits in that amount of time will remain a mystery! They look so great! The light was so beautiful for their session in Santee and I love …
This location is one of my new favorites! This trail runs right along the San Diego River in Santee, so there are beautiful trees growing all along the trail for the sun to set through. Sun setting behind trees is my favorite! It’s the #1 thing I look for when scouting good locations for family …
I love, love, love photographing families at Sweetwater River Bridge in Spring Valley. The light is beautiful for hours in the afternoon and the fields, trails, and mountain views are just a short walk away. This family made our evening adventure a wonderful family photo success! Mom did a great job picking out outfits so …
