Melissa July 24th, 2008
There are so many things that I like about my job but top of the list is getting to meet such a variety of people. I am a ‘people person’ so it is very satisfying that for at least one day out of the week I get to meet a whole new set of people, get to know them, photograph them and share such a special day with them. A real honour indeed. Every now and then I meet people that I really connect with, Sinead Hayden is defintitlely one of them.
Sinead met me one morning, intending to interview me for the job of being her wedding photographer. The interview lasted about five minutes and then it was just chat and about mutual interests. Ultimately, I turned the tables and ended up interviewing her. You see, Sinead is an extremely talented graphic designer and I was in need of a brand makeover. Those of you who have been acquainted with me for a while will have noticed my lovely new logo complete with matching new business cards and stationary- well these were all designed by Sinead. I’m so glad that Noel proposed to Sinead because if he hadn’t I might not have met Sinead and had the chance to work with her on both my logo/design and their beautiful wedding!
If you are interested in design have a look at Sinead’s website- you’ll be inspired! In the meantime I’d like to share a few photos from Sinead & Noel’s gorgeous day.
I forgot to mention that not content with running a busy graphic design company, Design Bay, and planning a wedding; Sinead (along with Noel) also undertook the building of their first house which is, ofcourse. full of gorgeous details such as these timber sash windows:
and this sweeping staircase:
More evidence of Sinead’s fantastic design:
And finally, the happy couple!
Congratulations to you both and I’ll be over for my coffee and chat in your kitchen any day now 
Melissa July 15th, 2008
Just had to post a little bit about my trip up to oxygen on Sunday. I can’t say too much about it as it will be on telly at the end of September but I was part of a crew documenting an onstage proposal in the middle of Oxegen- it was AMAZING! I can’t wait until the show airs as there was so much fun and drama it is going to be a great show. I will definitely put up the details of when the series will be airing- romance, drama and Franc- ablolutely must see tv!
Here are a few sneeky peaks in the meantime to give you a taste of what went on:
Franc, as you have never seen him before!
The crowd was delighted by the unexpected show:
during the proposal:
Happy couple!
and then, much much much much later during the wrap party back in the caravan, David Power- producer of the series- snapped this shot of me- if you are wondering about the hat it could only belong to the fabulous Franc! To protect the dignity of the others present I will refrain from posting any other party photos!
Melissa July 6th, 2008
Well, if you don’t count another weekend in hospital with my daughter, things are settling down again and I am making a big effort to catch up on some overdue work- thanks to everyone for being patient with me over the last couple of months. So far nothing has gone to plan this summer but the kindness so many of you have shown to me has really helped.
I think it is time to get this blog back on track now though and get some photos up!
I was recently interviewed by an american photography magazine and they asked me for some images to go with the article. It got me thinking about some of my new favourite images from this year so I thought I would share a few with you so here are some random photos from the past couple of months that I am very fond of. I’d like to say thanks to all of my couples so far this year, I am lucky to work with such wonderful people and share their most special day. Also, I must mention my beautiful new Nikon D3- I am seriously in love with this camera, I never know I could feel this way about a machine!
and for any shoe fanciers out there…one off, custom designed Jimmys- wow!
