Melissa Koehler Photography Blog

The Pinsi family | San Diego Photographer

Melissa — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:29:40 +0000

You may remember this adorable family. Jeanne, Jason, Emma and Austin kicked off Holiday mini sessions this year. I had lots of fun with them Here is a quick sneak peak from their Holiday mini session

Austin is such a silly goofball

I just LOVE this shot of Emma!!

I love this one too

Thank you so much Pinsi family!! You guys are the best! Thanks for moving my car too xo

The Murphy family | San Diego family photographer

Melissa — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:00:04 +0000

The weather here in San Diego has been so amazing. I met the Murphy family down by the beach to get some family pictures with their new baby girl Grace. We enjoyed the sounds of the ocean, the cool breeze and everything that makes San Diego so special Here are a few of my favorite images from my session with the adorable Murphy family.

A little smile

Grace did not like being on the sand, I really like this image

Grace isn’t too happy in this one but I love the reaction between Mom and Dad

Thank you so much Murphy family for having me capture your beautiful family! Your gallery will be ready soon.

Hugs

Jessica headshots | San Diego photographer

Melissa — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:58:27 +0000

I was tempted to find an old cheer picture of me and Jess, but alas I refrained This is my beautiful friend Jessica. She’s beautiful inside and out.

Missi

Emily boudoir | San Diego photographer

Melissa — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:39:31 +0000

To say that it’s been hectic around here is bit of an understatement. I’ve been working hard on keeping up with sessions and print orders. I know this beautiful lady has been patiently waiting for this blog post. Thank you Emily for being so great. I hope your boyfriend liked these!

Silvia and Dave married | San Diego wedding photographer

Melissa — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:24:37 +0000

Silvia and Dave were married at the beautiful Inn at Sunset Cliffs. It was a gorgeous day filled with love, family and friends. Darlene, their coordinator made sure that the day went smoothly. Thanks Darlene! Chef Drew made sure the food was amazing, Kenny Beaumont and the band was wonderful and the Brazilian dancers were fabulous. I hope you like their sneak peak!

Thank you so much Silvia and Dave for a beautiful wedding day! A huge thank you to Marlo and Chris for coming along to help me shoot their wedding day!

Baby Ella-2 weeks | San Diego newborn photographer

Melissa — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:43:59 +0000

Beautiful Baby Ella. She was a dream to work with!

Melissa

Beautiful ladies | San Diego photographer

Melissa — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:56:34 +0000

When Jill contacted me to do a shoot with her sisters and the kids I was very excited! I always enjoy seeing Jill so I knew her sisters would be equally as wonderful. It was so hard to pick out just a few images to show for a sneak peak since I loved so many of them.

This looks like the cover of a magazine

The beautiful Nadia. This girl needs to be a model

All the pretty ladies

The adorable Vivi

This one cracks me up. Vivi is looking for the “birdies”. Too cute!

Beautiful sisters

Sweet Aleecia

One of my favs

See, shouldn’t she be a model!? Another fav!

I love that I caught this shot!

Thank you so much Jill, Ashley, Carissa, Nadia, Aleecia and Viviana! I loved hanging out with you ladies! Your gallery will be ready soon!

A special thank you to my amazing husband Mark for assisting me in this shoot and also to Jill’s husband Jacques for helping out as well. We couldn’t have done it without you guys!

Much love

Jessica and Michael maternity | San Diego maternity photographer

Melissa — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:59:14 +0000

I love shooting maternity sessions, especially when the parents-to-be are so much fun. Jessica and Michael were up for anything! I love it when my clients are like that. They are so adorable and also so very excited to meet their daughter due any day now A special thanks to Kelly for the referral!!

I love this picture so much

Thank you so much Jessica and Michael! You two are so much fun!! xo

Briana and Andy married | Olivenhain wedding photographer

Melissa — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:02:23 +0000

Briana and Andy are two of the most genuine people I have met. They are deeply in love with each other and their daughters. Briana and Andy not only got married, but they also joined their families together as well. Andy has a beautiful daughter, Ava. Briana has a gorgeous daughter, Haven. Which also happens to be one of my nieces names and also the name of Briana’s clothing line Havengirl.

Their wedding day was a celebration of love, friends and most of all family. The event took place at Briana’s father and step-mother’s home in Olivenhain. They worked so hard to turn their backyard into a paradise. It was gorgeous! I feel so blessed to have been a part of their special day!

A special thank you goes out to my second shooter Michelle Eichelberger for coming along. Also, to Laura Fairchild for the referral! Thanks Laura!

The family is in Bali often so there were lots of items to represent Bali around.

Inspirations for Briana’s hair and the finished product.

Briana and her daughter Haven

The two sisters, Haven and Ava

I loved Briana’s dress and her makeup by Nikki was amazing!!

The beautiful family

I LOVE this emotional shot that I captured directly after the ceremony.

Loving this light!

Haven loving on her mom after the ceremony

Love these two

Such a gorgeous wedding! Thank you so much Briana and Andy and to your families for making me feel so welcome!

Much love to you

Melissa

The Beeman family | San Diego photographer

Melissa — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:07:35 +0000

You may remember seeing this gorgeous family on the blog last year for Yaden’s newborn session. I met up with Kelly, Jon and Yaden to do some more recent family photos. The weather has been so strange here in San Diego. We started the session with clouds and ended the session being rained out. If it weren’t for my cameras I probably would have stayed in the rain longer. I love it!

Along with being beautiful, Kelly pampers my skin and makes me feel beautiful. Kelly’s business is Faces Skin Gym and if you haven’t had an oxygen facial it’s time to get one! Ahhh, heaven

Here is a sneak peak from my session with the wonderful Beeman family.

Thank you so much Kelly, Jon and Yaden!! Much love to you !

Missi