Melissa February 2nd, 2011
A very belated happy new year! It is now one month into 2011 and while this year looks like it will be a challenging one for everyone I am quietly excited rising to the challenge. I will work hard to make sure that the work I do and what I deliver, whether it is an online slideshow or a custom wedding album, is second to none.
These days there is understandably so much emphasis place on best value but it is also important to value best quality. This is especially important when you are reviewing canidates for your wedding photographer. There is only one chance to capture the beautiful moments of your wedding so that they can be shared and relived for many years.
One thing I am changing for 2011 is the way I do my highlight slideshows. My new shows will be more dynamic and have a lot of new options. You will be able to embed the video directly on your facebook page with one click. These shows will also be playable on mobile devices such as the itouch, iphone or ipad. You will be able order the mp4 files and/or high definition dvd’s to play at home or wherever! I have put together a sample of the new slideshow:
new slideshow
I am also looking at high definition dvd proofing to enable you to see your photos at home on your computer or tv as full sized high resolution previews.
I am also impementing a new system of album proofing to make it more user friendly and you will also have the ability to embed your album design on your facebook page.
In addition to these changes I am adding new products into my line up which I will be showcasing here on my blog.
I am really excited about all of these new developments and am always searching for new ways to improve the service I provide. Please feel free to get in touch, I always welcome any feedback or suggestions.
Most importantly, best wishes for 2011- I am so looking foward to this years weddings!
Melissa November 23rd, 2010
I realise that I have been extremely bad about keeping my blog up to date and I am going to improve on that- watch this space!
In the meantime- I would really like to post a few photos from this recent wedding. On the day the bride faced unforseen difficulties and I was so impressed with the spirit in which she and her groom met the challenge and kept on smiling. I often say to brides-to-be to not get stressed over the things that may not go to plan on the day- to just let it go and enjoy and these two really did just that with great style. I want to thank them both for being so easy to work with and for including me in their special day.
Shall we dance…
Melissa January 26th, 2010
A little later than usual (I blame my trip to Nashville but more on that later…) I have completed my 2009 year in review highlights slideshow. It really was a fantastic year and I hope that my clients enjoyed the time we spent together as much as I did. I found it so difficult to narrow down my favourite shots of the year to just over one hundred- my first shortlist had 1,300 favourites!
There are so many photos that I had to reluctantly leave out- maybe I should do a directors cut 
I want to thank my my two very talented assistant photographers, Mike Patterson and Angelo Mercone, who helped me throughout the year and who have photos included in this show. But mostly I would like to thank my wonderful brides and grooms of 2009 for allowing me the honour of witnessing and recording such a special day for them.
Drumroll please…
click here to view 2009 highlights slideshow
Thank you for veiwing and best wishes for 2010.
Melissa July 19th, 2009
Had a glorious day yesterday out in Rosleague Manor in Conemara with Suzanne and Shastri. The day couldn’t have been more beautiful and the setting was simply spectacular. I have not edited the photos yet but while I was organising and backing them up I came across this one and fell in love with it.
Suzanne had such an elegant and classic look and I think this photo really shows it off.
Here are two others from the same sequence:
