One month and 7 days later. . .

Hi Hi Hi!! I've been a mega workaholic these days and have been neglecting my photo journal. I just wanted to send a Saturday night hello to let you know a couple of things. . .

1. I've been shooting, shooting, shooting and totally thrilled with the experiences I've had in the past month. To me, it feels more like a week than an entire month so September has gone by like POOOOOF for me.
2. I'll be honest. . .I never expected to be this busy in my first solo year.
3. I couldn't be happier with that decision ;).
4. I have encountered amazing, {some strange} ever evolving people who are teaching me everyday. . .for that I'm very thankful.
5. I've got some HUGE news for ya'll!!! and I just can't wait too much longer to update you.

Stay tuned for a new logo, wedding, engagement and travel photography. Also, stories of a new journey for the next chapter of Melissa Mullen Photography.

For now, I leave just one teaser from a recent wedding that I can't wait to finish.

Zac + Tracy . . . . love, love, love these two. Cried like a little sissy at their wedding. ;)



Thank you to all of the people I've have the pleasure of capturing this summer/fall. I'm amazed by every single one of you and bow down to your love for each other.

Hugs, kisses & wishes of coziness for you. . .

One of my favorite places in the whole world. . .

where my soul can truly take a breath. . .

Deanna + Ryan : August 2, 2008

Deanna and Ryan were married at the Ivy Hotel on Saturday, August 2. Beautiful couple, beautiful day. . .

Venue :
Floral design by : Suzan M Florals and Jennie Bower
Entertainment by : Dale Gottschalk of San Diego DJ

Here are a few of my favorites.

Some of my favorite things. . .

Dinners at Esalen in Big Sur . . .



Exploring history . . . {Carnton Historic Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee in October 2007 with one of my favorite people.}



Moments like these . . .







Evenings like these . . .





Seasons . . .

Miss Sienna from San Louis Obispo, CA!

I got together with Sue Merrill, her daughter Stacy and Sienna who is now 15 months. It was a warm one at Balboa Park yet Sienna was feeling fabulous. We rode the carousel together and got dizzy and strolled around the park making Sienna laugh and BOY did she do a great job!









This is one of my favorites!







Thank you Sue, Sienna and Stacey!! I had so much fun with you three!

Hebler Family comes to San Diego!

The Hebler Family is from El Paso, Texas and I had the opportunity to capture their family at Hotel Del, Coronado while they vacationed in San Diego.

Here is Jonathon and Isabella exploring the beach together.

Falb Family comes to San Diego!

I've had the pleasure of photographing this group now for 2 years. I LOVE them all and had a nice evening with them at Hotel Del in Coronado.

Elaine + Alex : Ritz Carlton Portrait Session

I met up with Elaine and Alex at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna a few weeks back. I love that area. I have so many great memories of that area and always look forward to spending time when I can up there.







Thank you Elaine and Alex. I look forward to your September wedding!

Miss Molly Ann from Bloomfield, NJ!

Seeing little one's is always a great way to give me perspective on time. During my trip across the country, I stopped by my cousin's house in New Jersey to visit and see the cutest little one I know, Miss Molly Ann. It's been two whole years since I've seen her and the rest of my family in New Jersey. That's just far too long! Miss Molly is just the best and it was pretty amazing to see how much she's grown!

We made up for lost time pretty fast.



She LOVES my cousin Valerie's sporty car.



And going for walks with her mom.

Photo journal update : Hello BUSY season!

I will be updating the blog with some recent portrait sessions and events. It's been a few weeks since I've had time and I've had some big changes take place in my life SO I will be updating the blog with some big news as well! Stay tuned and thanks for stopping by!!

Zac + Tracy...Take II!

I must feature more photographs from Zac and Tracy's Engagement Session. Love, love, love these two.











Thank you, thank you, thank you Zac and Tracy for your wonderful presence and for your contagious romance!

Big Sur Recap

Yesterday, Mason hung up a big map I had lying around of the United States. It was a nice surprise to come home to after a long wedding day. Basically, the idea is to pin where we've been together, where we want to go and serve as a great reminder that there is so much to see outside of our little world here. It was the first morning waking up and seeing this map which lead me to think about all of the exploring we've done in the past several months. We've seen so much and traveled well over 9,000 miles together. We're very lucky to have found each other at this point in our lives and are able to do all of the things we love to do.

Just like our journey across the country, we two have hit many bumps in the road and bad weather yet all along we've been able to teach each other many life lessons. I woke up very grateful for these past couple of months and wanted to share the Big Sur video that Mason put together. He shot the video, incorporated songs we listened to along our trip and my photographs. We didn't orchestrate or discuss putting these two forms of media together. It happened organically and it's only part 1.

So, if you're at all interested in a "vacation video" please enjoy a view into our camping trip to Big Sur in May 2008.

Zac + Tracy = heaven sent

Zac and Tracy are the ultimate couple to have walked into my world. It was the right time, their wedding day is going to be amazing and their love is so true and so obvious that it makes you feel so different to be around people like them. They are both talented artists and enjoy photography and understand the many elements behind a great image. Mason and I had the pleasure of spending a Sunday evening with them walking around downtown and enjoying Anthology's second floor all to ourselves. There are so many beautiful photographs from their engagement session to share yet I have just one for now.



Thank you Zac and Tracy! It is truly an honor to capture you two at this amazing time in your lives.

Angie + Darrell : July 12, 2008

Angie and Darrell were married on July 12, 2008 at L'Auberge Del Mar.
Joanna Falb of Unforgettable Event planned their special day and did a wonderful job working with a client from afar.
Floral design by Modern Bouquet.
Makeup by Sarah Price of Couture Makeup Artistry.
Ceremony harpist Harp Music By Lea Lyn Bennett.
Ceremony by Reverend Powers.
Stationary Design by Into Stationary.

I really enjoyed capturing their unique and intimate wedding day. Here is a peak at some of my favorites from their day.



Congratulations Darrell and Angie!