G Family | Oceanside Family Photography
The G Family wanted to have photos to celebrate their Mama’s upcoming birthday, and with everyone in town from across the country, it was the perfect time to have a session at the beach! […]
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Written by Light Workshop
COMPOSITION // CREATIVITY // CONFIDENCE Join Melissa Taylor, of Melissa Taylor Photography, for our upcoming workshop, Written By Light, on May 16th, 2017. This first workshop is entry level, and will cover topics that will improve images for photographers at any skill level, with any photo equipment (including camera phones!). Come & learn how to […]
I See You // Mother’s Day Music Video
Happy Mother’s Day, and grab the tissues! This one’s for the mamas in our lives. From the second I heard Michelle Barsana’s song, “I See You” from her new album, I could see the imagery that needed to go with it and asked her if I could put it to video. For the moms in […]
The Water Birth of Eila {Video} | San Diego Birth Photographer
Words can’t describe the beauty and strength of a woman bringing life into the world. I’d like to share the Birth of Eila, my very first video. After two long days of labor, she was born at home in the water, into the arms of an incredible family. To see the photos from the […]
Addison is One | Vista Cake Smash Photographer
Unbelievably, my Addison is one. I spent several months picking up props and building on the idea of what the session would look like. I was able to find the chevron blanket at a local thrift store, and the ideas just grew from there. Being my own child, I was happy to have several days […]
New In-Home Lifestyle Sessions | Vista Lifestyle Photographer
Introducing a new session designed to capture your family in a place of comfort and creativity. In- Home Lifestyle Sessions are great for children, who shine in their own element, and so much less stress for Mom and Dad. Contact me at melissa@mtaylorphoto.com to customize a session that’s perfect for your family. […]
Bryanna | Vista Senior Photographer
Meet Bryanna. We set up at a location in Oceanside that I’ve been eye-balling for over a year now, and I was excited to find some really fun graffiti around the corner. Unfortunately, the location has been bulldozed since. I’m so happy that we were able to use this gem before it was gone. […]
Easter 2013 | Vista Children’s Lifestyle Photographer
As the kids get older, each year seems to be more fun than the last. After changing to a Paleo diet lifestyle last year, we decided on no candy, but you never would have known. The kids got fruit leathers and new helmets for their tricycles, and did not feel deprived of anything, as I […]
Addison is Nine Months | My Story
Addison is nine months now, actually, nearly ten, if you want to get technical 🙂 She is working hard on that first tooth, and we’re all feeling it. I was happy to see her perk up for the first time in a few days <3 Some of my favorite moments with my littles are the […]
Baby Kai | Newborn Lifestyle Photographer
In 2011, Ted and Michelle wanted a creative way to announce the pregnancy to the family, so we shot a sweet, little mini session. Once he arrived, they opened up their home for a Lifestyle Newborn Session. This type of newborn session is a perfect choice for older newborns, and for parents looking for a session […]