…and birthday parties!  so happy to share a great one from last month that had my knees buckled under from the adorable-ness…because really, it was *adorable* with lots more *adorable* piled on top.  and like any truly perfect party, it didn’t just look great but left everyone *feeling* great!  i’m grateful for wholesome fun…unapologetically, my kind of party is not a loud evening soiree but rather this…a grand afternoon in a barn with games, fun & loads of genuine laughter with your family beside you :)

please check out a full feature on somewhere splendid (love that name)! merci to the talented joy robyn dixon fenwick and lovely little parties!  xoxo, -m-

a possibility was born the day you were born and it will live as long as you live.  [ marcus solero ]

katie & jimmy, i love seeing this wonderful & iconic time in your life together!  xo, -m-

paradise is always where love dwells.
[jean paul richter ]

frame, ipad cover

i’ve mentioned before how much i adore this family…and now a daughter is getting married and i was able to spend time with her and her great fiance.  as we drove to the shoot location, snow started and blanketed everything in the prettiest white snow.  with our current temperature, this seems a bit out of place seasonally but i’m happy to share a peek at this wonderful session. thank you to lesley & lee – i’m so excited for your wedding! xo, -m-

since love grows within you, so beauty grows.
for love is the beauty of the soul.
[ st. augustine ]

big news…BIG news!
we’re on the hunt for an amazing and darling person to be our office manager/client liason
here are the details:
- approx 15 hours per week (+/- 3 hours depending on the week)

- must be sweet beyond compare

- pleasant & friendly

- quick learner

- incredible attention to detail & love for what you do

- organized

- on-time, super reliable

- outstanding communication skills

- cute handwriting

- adept with technology

- available each weekday during the late morning/early afternoon for email & client communication (Mon-Fri)* + one full day per week

- available on a biweekly basis for occasional evening client ordering appts

- familiarity with quickbooks is a plus, not essential

- our start date is flexible but preferred by

- pay $10hr**

If you’re reading this and know that you’re the perfect person for us, please get in touch – info@melaniemauer.com with the subject line: office manager (along with a resume that may highlight special skills we haven’t listed like bookkeeping, sales, pr, design… and a little or a lot about yourself). No calls please.
And as much as I love those of you who are considering photography, my strong preference is for someone who is *not* a photographer (or hoping to be one) – we’re specifically looking for someone who is able work here long-term.
* This portion will be done via telecommute after training is complete.
** We believe that documenting our clients happy lives is SO important, and as a photographer, I want to extend that same gift – a session for you and your family will be done each and every year that you’re a part of MMP.
I’m so excited to see who writes! You’ll be a huge part of the wonderful way we spend our days and are key for keeping our life/work balanced so I’m looking forward to meeting you! -m-

resumes due march 31st