melissa jackson photography

Merry Christmas and HAPPY 2012 from the Jackson's!!!

2011-12-25T15:44:00.000-07:00

Goodbye 2011 --- 2012 Here we come!!!

2011-12-25T15:35:00.001-07:00

2011 Christmas Session Dates JUST RELEASED!!!

2011-09-30T14:18:00.002-07:00

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-25T12:05:00.000-07:00

One more boy than me.... wow!!!

2010-10-10T16:24:00.000-07:00

Such a fun family... the biggest kiddo was not feeling well but acted like the biggest trooper!! We got the greatest shots of them and they were all so excited for pictures - ha ha!! they're boys - I'm totally kidding- Boys hate pictures... even grown up ones!! why is that???

We've know each other for lots of years and have always had the boy thing in common!! These pics are so cool! You guys rock!!!

Book your session fast before all my dates are GONE!

2010-10-03T16:45:00.000-07:00

Watch these guys for their wedding coming up!!!

2010-10-03T16:12:00.001-07:00

These guys called me to do their wedding photos and I was shocked when they told me the date was less than two months away!! So we booked the engagement session that Friday at 6:15am and the rest is almost history!! In two short weeks they will be hitched!! But they are beautiful, excited and ready!

a little late Birthday... :)

2010-09-30T10:30:00.006-07:00

Baby B is already ONE - I remember when she was just a tiny baby with her big brother so big protecting her!! They were just as cute this time just lots bigger!! Adorable little family!!

Another year older...

2010-08-14T09:38:00.000-07:00

Little Miss E is the cutest!! Last year we went to sugar bowl in scottsdale and shot her birthday party and it was oh so cute!! This year we hung out at my home studio but got the cutest shots - I always love her images!

Already ONE??!!

2010-08-04T09:35:00.000-07:00

I thought my babies turned one fast... my clients are even faster! I still remember this little cutie pie from her moms belly sessions! And then her newborn and NOW her first birthday session! Oh how time flies!

She is finally here!!

2010-08-03T17:01:00.000-07:00

After months of waiting SHE is here and a little eary to boot!! They were so ready and SO excited!! First time parents are always so fun to shoot with.. I'm never really sure if they are gonna be super photo happy like me or beat with me their diaper bag and tell me to stop shooting!! These guys were the happy medium and I got lots of great shots!!! Little S is Soooooooo adorable!! Makes me want Londyn to be little again

So many adorable baby boys this year!!

2010-07-29T16:40:00.000-07:00

Another sweet baby boy!! I can't get enough of all this blue!! And I have so much "pink" to give away!! Someone have a girl quick and take all Londyn's outgrown stuff!! So fun to shoot newborns!! He was wide awake for lots of these and so alert!!

The first baby... I completely remember!

2010-06-03T16:19:00.000-07:00

I remember my first... so different than the others! Full of anticipation, wonder and awe!! These guys were so sweet and excited!! They are totally in love and can't wait to meet what will soon change their lives!

2010-04-23T11:48:00.000-07:00

Big Kid Boston aka The Booger Bubble Boy

2010-04-23T11:07:00.001-07:00

Boston came over and did not want to disappoint - He came rocking his cool shirt and blazing blue eyes and we couldn't stop shooting!! Rock on Boston!!

Girls + Cameras = Lots of FUN!!

2010-04-02T11:15:00.004-07:00

We got together as facebook photographer friends and had a blast in downtown Mesa!! I have known the AMAZING Amanda Stephan for 4 years now when we met in a photoshop editing class!! We were fast friends and now I second shoot for her at Weddings!! She is about to have her first baby ( a BOY!!) and I told her I want all her family session clients while she is dazed by motherhood!!! Sara Ratcliffe is a fabulous friend.. so fun and sweet!! She is my new go to girl when it comes to anything "DOG"... sorry friends - had to do a little name droppin!! Love my job - love the people I get to work with!

94 Grads of Mtn View = OLD!!

2010-03-30T16:22:00.000-07:00

I haven't seen TJ since high school - a gazillion years ago (I'm old - not you TJ!:) so it was so nice to get to meet his sweet family! They were so fun and put up with me and all my new location scouting!!!

D and his love of all things: TRAINS!

2010-03-30T11:24:00.000-07:00

I love love LOVE shooting this family!! Luckily his mom loves having updated pictures so I get the opportunity about 3 times a year and love every second!! We also choose very fun and unique locations each time so that makes it even more fun! The kids are super photogenic and I think they even enjoy being the center of attention (who wouldn't!!) So little D had a birthday and he loves trains so we tried to capture that for him!

40 Years... and FIVE daughters!!!

2010-03-28T10:14:00.001-07:00

These guys were a hoot to photograph!! Can you imagine FIVE sisters growing up in a house together!!?? They were lots of fun and crazy and they're gonna love that they did this for their parents 40th anniversary!! What a way to cherish the moment!!

Play it up with the Family!

2010-03-21T11:39:00.000-07:00

These guys were ready to play - I love it when families have style!! They were so cute and the colors were spectacular on this spring afternoon! This just proves you should totally wear purple and green together!! Especially when your as cute as Preslie!

Marry her already!!!

2010-03-14T09:59:00.000-07:00

So Preston has been dating Nicole f--------o----------r---------e---------v------e------r.. and they finally got married!! We have loved Nicole from the beginning and always hoped that they would make it official!! Amanda Stephan and I did this wedding together and we had a blast!! Everything was beautiful and they were sooooo happy!!

another sweet baby boy born...

2010-03-03T10:41:00.003-07:00

The M family shocked us all by having another sweet little baby!! We are all "4-child families" around here so this was so upsetting!!! They started a trend... now the neighborhood has another baby boy coming around in a few weeks and it made us all wonder - "are we really done?" Nonetheless - we love baby C and can't believe how much he looks JUST like his big brothers!

Another sweet baby BOY!!!

2010-02-10T15:54:00.005-07:00

Here is the next little one we were waiting on.. now another friend has 5 kiddos!! Looks like I gotta consider it! These guys just LOVED their new little brother R... so cute... even though it kinda looks like he is doing something kinda rude with his finger... maybe he wasn't quite ready for pictures this young!!!

Funky and Fresh Headshots!

2010-01-15T11:40:00.001-07:00

K came down from Show Low to shoot some headshots and we had a blast!! She was so excited and I loved her two VERY different looks!! You go girl!

baby E

2009-09-09T12:27:00.003-07:00

Baby B is here and BEAUTIFUL!

2009-08-23T23:51:00.002-07:00

The Boys are BACK TO SCHOOL

2009-08-13T09:33:00.002-07:00

Modeling Headshots!

2009-08-07T09:34:00.001-07:00

the Canyon in Utah

2009-08-04T00:00:00.002-07:00

little Ryan is getting ready..!!

2009-08-01T23:32:00.000-07:00

Another little one on the way!!!

2009-07-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

Sweet little guy...

2009-07-03T09:39:00.000-07:00

new little one...

2009-06-14T22:25:00.002-07:00

one bair two bair three bair four!

2009-05-11T19:43:00.002-07:00

the FUNNEST family!!

2009-05-11T19:38:00.001-07:00

A Little Rowdey and Wesson!!

2009-05-11T19:32:00.003-07:00

Wesson is a ham and a half!!!

that would be a sneeze!!

Family Favors!!

2009-04-28T23:04:00.000-07:00

Someone is 7 months old already!!

2009-04-23T23:05:00.001-07:00

and a little playtime before we say goodbye!!!

Sleeping little angel!!

2009-04-14T01:10:00.001-07:00

sweet sweet BABY!

2009-04-09T01:06:00.000-07:00

this little munchkin was the PERFECT model!

Can't get any cuter!!!

2009-04-06T01:08:00.000-07:00

These guys keep on coming back and THIS was the best session ever! They were so excited!!

Londyn's Birthday Highlights!

2009-04-05T23:49:00.000-07:00

the party was a HUGE deal... totally thrown together at the last minute.. tif and I knew we were having AMAZING cakes for the girls first birthday - it was so PERFECT! I totally loved it! Thank you Tif!!! (and howard!!) Londyn loved hearing everyone sing to her and bounced up and down giggling during the whole song! She looked adorable and SO BIG! that was so sad for me.. Her brothers were so cute all day reminding her that it was her big party day and I am so glad that they adore her! She ran around and was the social butterfly - like always- and just loved her special day!! Thank you all for coming and celebrating with us! It was a little crazy but we hope you had fun!!!

Sweet little baby... and big girl!!

2009-03-31T23:55:00.000-07:00

Londyn is gonna be ONE!!

2009-03-29T19:03:00.000-07:00

Why do babies have to grow up so fast?

A little Design Time!!

2009-03-05T14:47:00.000-07:00

Gotta love having a Friend in the Biz...!

2009-02-21T19:31:00.003-07:00

This is my partner in crime Amanda and her husband....

I love photographing other photographers...

they are always as passionate as I am and never wanna stop looking for locations!!

WPPI vegas baby!!

2009-02-21T14:05:00.002-07:00

I went to the WPPI convention in Vegas this past week and it was AMAZING!!!

There was so much to learn and so many INSPIRING and WOW photographers!! My photographer friend http://www.amandastephanphotography.com/ and I went and had so much FUN!! We were there for 4 days and had classes back to back all day -

PLUS the trade show had tons of amazing new products!

We will be making this exciting TRIP every year so that we can stay on top

of the NEW trends and technology of the Photography scene!

Look for my new products this coming year to complement your portraits!

I am also offering a 20% session fee discount for anyone who

books their Easter Sessions before March 20th

- that makes the session only $120 -

in honor of my BIRTHDAY and the first day of SPRING!!

Can you believe it will be hot again soon??

Belly time!!

2009-01-21T13:45:00.001-07:00

Tianna has the tiniest belly!!

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-21T20:12:00.007-07:00

The Year of the Dog!

2008-12-18T12:41:00.000-07:00

I have never taken this many Holiday Photos of dogs...

Today I had 2 appts and they were both with dog families!!

Nancy is a long time friend so she was a joy to shoot!!

Goofy and Friends!!

2008-12-15T12:36:00.000-07:00

When my aunt called and told me she wanted to do something FUNNY this year...

I instantly thought of these glasses I got for my clients to be GOOFY with ...

They are perfect!

More Boys!!

2008-12-13T12:31:00.000-07:00

During the Holiday Season I get too busy to clean my house... so this lady saves my sanity!!

She is always looking for more to do so call her if you need some help!

She is fabulous!!!

Email me and I will get you her contact info!

We relate to each other alot - she has 4 BOYS!!! She says she gave up after that!!

My new little nephew!!

2008-12-10T11:14:00.001-07:00

Sometimes you just gotta come back!

2008-12-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

We rescheduled this little one cause the day she came for

family portraits she was too tired to smile!!

She is smiling now!!

Peace!!

2008-12-07T11:34:00.000-07:00

These guys were so laid back! They brought their boards and just wanted to SKATE!

Woo Hoo!! They are engaged!!

2008-12-06T11:27:00.000-07:00

Nicole has been a part of our family for like 10 years..

but now they are finally making it OFFICIAL!! We are so excited!!

Roxy is welcome too!! :)

One Last Shot!!

2008-12-04T11:01:00.000-07:00

These little boys are so fun and vibrant! They are always ready to pose and do stunts!

Good thing I'm used to it with my 3 boys..

I might have had a heart attack when I saw them jump off this!!

What a FUN family!!

2008-12-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

These guys are always so fun and crazy to photograph!

Sweet little one!

2008-12-02T10:39:00.000-07:00

This poor little angel was so tired... we finally ended up rescheduling!!

My sister and her cute BOY family!!

2008-11-25T22:19:00.001-07:00

So my sister is pregnant and having another BOY!! Can you believe we would both have 3 boys in a row! I am still in shock! She is so happy to have another... she just says " the next time....."

Such cutie pies....

2008-11-21T22:23:00.002-07:00

Cute little boys!

2008-11-14T22:12:00.002-07:00

So fun!

2008-11-13T22:05:00.003-07:00

I had so much fun working with older kids... and had over 200 perfect photos!

Way too many choices for them but so fun for me!

The B Family

2008-11-12T22:01:00.000-07:00

A New Beautiful Family to meet!

2008-11-11T23:55:00.000-07:00

Baby M

2008-11-06T15:18:00.001-07:00

Another 4 week old baby!!

New little one!!

2008-11-06T15:14:00.001-07:00

Only 4 weeks old and so sweet!!

Little "G" is back!!

2008-11-06T15:12:00.001-07:00

This family is a dream to work with.. they are all so perfect and it shows in thier portraits!

Totally in love!

2008-11-05T22:00:00.000-07:00

One Already??

2008-11-04T21:58:00.001-07:00

The T family at the MAC!!!

2008-10-19T21:54:00.001-07:00

We had a lot of fun with these boys!

They are skateboard enthusiasts and it showed!

So handsome!!

The Big G is turning 2!!

2008-10-19T21:39:00.002-07:00

Costume Season!!

2008-10-19T21:30:00.003-07:00

Time to Make Space!!

2008-09-29T23:23:00.002-07:00

Cash and his brothers!

2008-09-18T09:50:00.000-07:00

New Products for the Holidays!

2008-09-17T09:12:00.001-07:00

6 months old...

2008-09-13T00:44:00.001-07:00

sweet little baby...

2008-09-12T21:27:00.002-07:00

Tummy time!!

2008-08-20T17:38:00.003-07:00

Repeat cuties!

2008-08-20T17:35:00.004-07:00

She loves posing for pictures... little brother not so much!!

Here are some cutie pies!!

2008-08-20T17:32:00.002-07:00

Somebody is getting baptized!!

2008-08-20T17:29:00.004-07:00

Before the Wedding... yes "before!!!"

2008-08-06T23:43:00.004-07:00

The Salon "Shoot out!!"

2008-08-06T23:33:00.001-07:00

What a dream!!

2008-08-06T23:12:00.003-07:00

Random thoughts...

2008-08-01T23:48:00.000-07:00

Another Baptism!!

2008-07-06T23:19:00.002-07:00

I'm finally ready to go!!

2008-06-24T22:41:00.008-07:00

What I've been doing lately!!!!

2008-05-02T23:37:00.003-07:00

Well... most of you know that I just had the sweetest baby girl ever!! But in case you don't know - I am on "maternity leave!!"...

For a photographer the only difference is that you are not having "client" photo shoots every day... just your own daughter's!!

So if you need photos taken I will be starting up again in June... and hopefully I won't be burnt out after taking thousands of photos of my beautiful little girl!!

here is just one more...

Baby Blessing...

2008-04-30T23:24:00.001-07:00

Londyn 4 Weeks

2008-04-28T23:27:00.000-07:00

Our cute little punkin' at almost 4 weeks!!!

20 kids under 11 is insane.. but we got the shot!!

3 Weeks

2008-04-20T23:31:00.000-07:00

The boys are doing great with Londyn! They love to hold her and find her binky... and pick out what she gets to wear! It is very sweet! She has changed our lives!!

more Londyn!!

2008-04-16T23:29:00.000-07:00

Londyn and her daddy!! She already has him "wrapped!!"

She seems like she has the biggest hands....

Here is her announcement!

Colton's Baptism...

2008-04-12T23:32:00.000-07:00

Gotta Get Baptized!

2008-04-12T23:15:00.003-07:00

2 Days Old!!

2008-04-04T23:33:00.001-07:00

Here is our precious little gal at just 2 tiny days old... I hope to have a photo shoot like this every day!! just kidding... sort of!! she is so cute - I seriously cannot get enough of her!

I stare at her all day totally in love!!

And here are her handsome BIG brothers... isn't it crazy to come home from the hospital with a new baby and see your older kids have grown up overnight!!

They are so excited to have her home and they look at her and ask all the funny questions...

when is her belly gonna fall off? (umbilical cord) why does she have a ball chin? when will she get teeth? can she watch the movie with us? why doesn't she play with her doll? "can I hold the baby?" is my current favorite!!

these photos were taken by my good friend Amanda Stephan... www.amandastephanphotography.com

Cute little bling bling!!

2008-02-26T16:36:00.004-07:00

Okay so this little girl has the coolest wardrobe around and can I say the most stylish mom ever!!! She has so many outfits and they were all adorable! I mean ADORABLE!!!

I got the 411 for the designer who creates her "custom look" and called her that day! I gotta have some cute newborn swag for my sweetie!!

check out.... http://www.theluckyprincess.com/ to get your own bling

and this little girl was styled and primped by http://www.avantesalonandspa.com/

(her parents salon!!)

Ready for their Beautiful Day!

2008-02-23T12:51:00.000-07:00

My little niece's are ready to be Baptized!!

Don't they look so beautiful!!

Senior Pictures!!!

2008-02-20T16:39:00.000-07:00

Oh to be young again... Although I would never want to be in High School again... ick!

But I do wish I knew "anyone" could take your yearbook photos... not just those lame studios with the '94 number props... yep i graduated in 94.. way too long ago to talk about...

They think they are so cool!!!

2008-02-20T16:29:00.002-07:00

I am pretty sure my boys would stay outside all day riding their scooters if they didn't need to eat or take naps! They love their razor scooters!! I love that I made them the coolest styrene mounted collage in their playroom and above the bunkbeds in their room... not my idea - straight outta the pottery barn catalog.. call me to get your own!

Your kids will think they are superstars!!!