Maternity, newborn and child photography by mellanie.d photography in Montreal and surrounding areas.
Thank you for showing interest in my photography. This is my blog and this is the place to be...it is here that I will be sharing sneak peeks from your sessions, it is here I will share specials, contests and show any new products I will be offering! So keep coming back!
I am Melanie, lifestyle on-location photographer, specializing in maternity, newborn and child portraiture in and around Montreal, Quebec, Canada. My goal as your photographer is to capture timeless memories that you will be able to cherish forever.
As a mom for four, I know all too well how easily our memories slip by us, since we have so many things to juggle each day; and I know we all say we could never forget these moments but sadly we do. I want to help you remember these times. I want to capture real life, I want to capture the kind of photos you will look back upon for years to come and smile. I want to capture you, being you. Because it is you who keeps me inspired, it is you who allows my passion stay a reality so Thank You!
I hope this blog gives you the opportunity to get to know me and see if I am the right photographer to suit your needs! You can reach me via email at mell@mellaniedphotography.com .
I loved this little girl, she was so smiley, so friendly and just so sweet…she really made my job easy!
OH those eyes!!!
Adorable right to the tips of her toes!!!
Elle était tellement gentil, si doux et si souriant, j’ai adoré jouer avec elle.
As-tu veux c’est yeux!!!
- These are precious!February 24, 2010 - 3:41 pm
- What a beautiful little lady!! Those eyes are stunning!!! What beautiful lighting & amazing work once again!!!February 23, 2010 - 8:04 pm
It was nice for a change to photograph a little older baby, this little sweetie was 4 months old, so nice to see the chubby cheeks and to get such cute reactions.
Mom and Dad said she is always so happy and she was just until the camera came out, we didn’t think we managed to capture any smiles but I did and I am so happy! I love the way her little face lights up.
Poor little princess was exhausted by the end of it and I had to capture a shot similar to one of my favorites of my son (who turned two today actually!).
- Thanks Mellanie, they look terriffic thus far!February 22, 2010 - 11:49 am
- Oh what absolutely beautiful pic's of little Bea, she sparkles!!!February 16, 2010 - 9:19 pm
- What a Beautiful Baby!February 16, 2010 - 12:58 pm
There is just something I love about getting to see my clients before and after baby, Seeing the change in them, seeing a lot of them becoming parents for the first time, the love in their eyes when they look at the child they created. How could I not love being witness to such a miracle.
D- you are a natural with your sweet baby boy, I could see motherhood came so naturally to you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a special time in your life,
This little guy was so good to me… he was really a little angel. Such a sweet, kissable cutie also helps making this such a gorgeous session, I could hardly narrow down which photos to show as the sneak…enjoy!
It is so touching to see a couple so in love, and so sweet to see a man be able to show his affection to his wife. This couple was just wonderful, seriously there is no doubt the love that bonds them together!
I can only imagine how much closer their baby boy will bring them. You are both beautiful inside and out, and I am sure you will make incrediable parents. There is no sweeter gift you can give a child than true love between their parents.
I can’t wait to meet the little one!
- These are so special! I can't wait to see their baby!February 4, 2010 - 4:23 pm
Thanks Catherine for giving me the pleasure of photographing your little angels, they are just precious, and already so full of life.
I have to admit, it was quite challenging to work with not one but two tiny babies, they are little cuddle bugs and so sweet!
I can only imagine how you feel, you look amazing!
Enjoy your little sneak peek:)
Last but not least the two older ones, I just loved the way they were both looking at me here! You should be proud Cat, you have a gorgeous family! xoxox
Was it ever a close call, right to the very end…thank you to all who voted, thank you to all my beautiful subjects, without which I would not be able to create such beautiful art.
Congratulations to all the contestants, you are all winners in my heart.
Now for the results …..
In first place is Little Miss Alanna…. a real beauty and so deserving. Receiving a thin wrap deluxe 16×20 canvas.
Congratulations xoxox
In second place, receiving a FREE session with mellanieD photography for 2010 : The peaceful, kissable baby George.
And in third place, this was the closest…there were two tied right up to the last hours….but this photo won square and fair…
In third place winning a $100 gift certificate for any session in 2010 with mellanieD photography… Smiley and sweet little baby Alexander.
ETA: The bl;og entry winner is comment which belongs to : Janet in the order that they were recieved by me, not necessarily the order I accepted them on the blog: Blog comment is Janet: “Very Beautiful!” To make it very fair, I used a random generator to chose the winner.
Congrats Janet you win 50% off a session in 2010, I will email you shortly!
Congrats to the winners, all very deserving!
xoxo
- Congrats to all the winners!!all of our photos were amazing, of course as Mel does awesome work.(heck even some of my friends voted for the angel that won first ;-) ) mom of #20 HeatherJanuary 14, 2010 - 9:29 pm
Isn’t she just lovely? All glowy and beautiful…
I can not wait for the newborn session and all the fun ideas we already have in store for this little guy when he makes his arrival.
Enjoy your sneak peek K! It was great to finally meet you.
- Beautiful images!January 22, 2010 - 8:55 pm
What a fun session this was….I love when my clients tell me they want anything BUT traditional. It pushes me to see beyond the four walls and really come up with something fun and spontaneous. I think it was a success.
Plus this was done in Ste. Sauveur….and the first time I shot a session outdoors in the winter…I loved it!
I can’t wait to meet your little muffin and see you again, it was such a pleasure working with you!
- I have never, ever seen a glamourous pregnant lady until this moment. Ye gods. This rocks. xxJanuary 14, 2010 - 1:30 pm
There is something so magical that happens between a couple when a baby enters their lifes. There is this glow of happiness, this love in their eyes, this renewed spirit that is just so evident to me since I have expirenced the same thing. This sweet couple, no doubt, has this love in their eyes, not only for their precious baby girl but for one another.
Being in their presence reminded me of that wonderful bliss which although you are exhausted, it just gets you through those beginning stages of adjustment with your new bundle.
Your family is beautiful! Thank you for trusting me to capture this time for you.
- These pics are amazing! I'm so happy we got this gift for Tzaly and Allan.January 11, 2010 - 12:12 pm
I have so much to be thankful for, beautiful children, a wonderful hubby, and the job of my dreams. I have to give thanks to each and every client, without you I wouldn’t be where I am today, thank you for making this year such a successful one. I never imagined that something I had such passion for could possibly go this far. I am in awe. I am humbled and I have all of you to thank for it.
I wanted to give back to all of you, and so, I picked my top 20 photos of 2009…and trust me….it was soooo hard. I love each and every session for different reasons, each photo I chose isn’t necessarily the best photographically but some just mean a lot to me.
How does it work?
Ok starting now…until midnight on January 13th, 2010 there will be an anonymous pole. Anybody can vote, but you are limited to one vote per person (and yes I will be checking). I want this to be absolutely fair because the prizes are going to be awesome (UPDATED!!).
First Prize will be a 16×20 Thin Wrap Canvas of the winning Photo.
2nd Prize will be a a FREE session for 2010
3rd Prize will be a $100 Gift certificate to use for any upcoming session in 2010.
PLUS NOW JUST ADDED… make a comment here and I will pick just one lucky winner for a HALF-OFF off coupon for a session in 2010!!!
So hurry and share the link with everyone you know, friends, family, and co-workers!
Make sure to use the poll below the photos and hit VOTE. This is the only way your vote will count.
Good Luck and may the best photo win 
Once again, thank you to all my clients, you inspire me daily!
xoxo
- Mi voto es la foto 18 ya que la princesita Alanna es la mas hermosa,January 13, 2010 - 11:21 pm
- my vote is for # 15 is so sweet and real the baby is talking with his smileJanuary 13, 2010 - 10:58 pm
- Number 19 is absolutely gorgeous! Stunning photography, congratulations Mell!!!January 13, 2010 - 10:22 pm
- oh!!!! my monkey is on your 2009 wow wooooowww!!!!! i pick ######### 666666666January 13, 2010 - 6:06 pm
- #6 is no doubt the best picture!!January 13, 2010 - 6:02 pm
- #6 IS A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE NOT TO MENTION THE LITTLE GIRL IS DELICIOUS!!January 13, 2010 - 6:01 pm
- Mi voto es por la bebe #18. Divina!!!!!January 13, 2010 - 11:25 am
- All are very nice, but I chose #20... :)January 12, 2010 - 8:55 pm
- #2 iIS BY FARR THE CUTTEESSTTT!, look at those eyes, wow i lovee itt! SHEE SHOULLDDD WINNNN! VOTE #2!!!January 12, 2010 - 8:28 pm
- Wow Mel that was really ahrd , they are all soo beautiful, you are amazing!!January 12, 2010 - 7:53 pm
- Number 2 deserves the win, she is too cute. Number 2 unquestionably takes the cake!January 12, 2010 - 7:50 pm
- Mel, I take a peek at your pics on and off every now and then and am always blown away. Good job girl!!January 12, 2010 - 7:26 pm
- Baby #2 should win, shes the cutest of them all hands down. Number 2 takes the cake! Picture #2, Picture #2, Picture #2 woooooooooowowowowowowoowowwJanuary 12, 2010 - 7:14 pm
- beautiful baby.......January 12, 2010 - 2:19 pm
- #16 This is the one,it shows peace and serenity the best way possible, baby Alexander in baby dreamland. Love this one.January 12, 2010 - 12:17 pm
- #16 is just amazing!!! Cant beat that!January 11, 2010 - 10:46 pm
- Taking pictures is not difficult, but expressing feelings and taking the most of light and the tenderness of the human nature is one of the most beautiful results of an art well developed. Of course, my favourite is 18 and the model is the most beautiful in the world, but without Mellanie's art, the results would have been just ordinary. Finding you was destined to happen. Mellanie, your work is exquisite.January 11, 2010 - 10:19 pm
- Beautiful mom & beautiful baby , derserves to win!! Nicest pic!!!!January 11, 2010 - 9:48 pm
- very cute no 20 hope you do well best pic iv seen well done xxJanuary 11, 2010 - 5:46 pm
- Es una belleza!!! Felicitaciones :-)January 11, 2010 - 4:20 pm
- I just love the picture number 14. What got my attention is the mother with her child in her arms and they are both looking at you. We could see the love she feels for her child through her eyes. Great picture congratulations. Sincere Ginette IJanuary 11, 2010 - 4:00 pm
- Julian te felicito es hermosa, un beso para ti y FAbi y la bendición para esa princesa GladysJanuary 11, 2010 - 2:28 pm
- LA PRINCESA MAS BELLA....ALANNA ª18January 11, 2010 - 1:39 pm
- #10 IS SUCH A CUTIE !!!January 11, 2010 - 12:46 pm
- For me i would have to vote 16January 11, 2010 - 11:56 am
- #16 has my voteJanuary 11, 2010 - 11:35 am
- voting for #4! Baby Gabe!January 11, 2010 - 11:18 am
- We vote for #16 he is just sooooooo adorable..... Good luck guysJanuary 11, 2010 - 6:01 am
- No. 5 AbsolutelyJanuary 11, 2010 - 1:14 am
- My favorite is #19. Beautiful capture of not one, but TWO ANGELS!January 10, 2010 - 11:05 pm
- Voto por la # 18 la princesita alanna, es preciosa, espero que gane por mucho votosJanuary 10, 2010 - 8:13 pm
- Hey there everyone,im picking baby #16 he is absolutely adorable! :)January 10, 2010 - 4:10 pm
- They are all amazing photos, but #18 is the cutes. all the best for 2010January 10, 2010 - 2:50 pm
- Alanna you looked soooooo cute in this picture!!!! Can't wait to meet princess! NiurkaJanuary 10, 2010 - 12:57 pm
- Nice photos !!! =) NUMBEEER 8 is my favorite.HARLEY BABY ! so funny. anyways nice picturesJanuary 10, 2010 - 11:58 am
- All beautiful, Gotta vote for our little man Alexander #16 ~ Tony & RouJanuary 10, 2010 - 11:57 am
- Very beautiful!January 10, 2010 - 11:53 am
- Number 13 is showing/making a beautiful statement...where it all begins with a bond that will last forever.January 10, 2010 - 11:00 am
- Voto por la 18 foto bellisima de la princesita Alanna, todas las fotos maravillosas, felicitaciones Mellanie.January 10, 2010 - 10:31 am
- Soooooo cute!!! I vote for #16 :)January 10, 2010 - 9:54 am
- Great work Mel! Any one of these pictures could win but I have to agree with Tanya, number 11 gets my vote.January 10, 2010 - 9:14 am
- y favorite is number 18. She is a beatiful baby, I love her.January 10, 2010 - 1:37 am
- What a photo and what a cute baby girl!!!January 9, 2010 - 9:42 pm
- Super de belle fille. La maman doit être très très contente !!!January 9, 2010 - 9:25 pm
- Without a doubt number 18, it`s the most beautiful! Congratulations...January 9, 2010 - 8:30 pm
- ALANNA LA BEBE MAS PRECIOSA..... LA PRINCESITA MAS ESPRCTACULAR....January 9, 2010 - 8:27 pm
- Dear Mellanie, your talent is to be commended! I admire what you do! Your photographs capture the most precious moments that life offers us. BRAVO. These pictures are all beautiful but the winning shot here without a doubt is #5!!!!!!!!!! This baby is mesmerizing! I’ve logged on to your sight with other family & friends and they all agree that THAT’s an award winning shot!January 9, 2010 - 7:44 pm
- the 18 pic is beautiful!!January 9, 2010 - 7:04 pm
- All pics are awesome but I chose #18. She looks so gorgeous, and the colors totally impressive. Kudos!January 9, 2010 - 6:42 pm
- La número 18 es toda una princesita!!!January 9, 2010 - 6:14 pm
- I vote number 18, I really love this photo! CongratulationsJanuary 9, 2010 - 2:59 pm
- SIMPLY SAID...YOU ARE AMAZING!!!January 9, 2010 - 11:28 am
- All beautiful pictures. Thanks Melanie for capturing my grandson. Difficult choice but for me it is No 10. Cute boy, artful picture.January 9, 2010 - 10:25 am
- I have to say 18, its just an amazing capture of this precious little angel, I have never seen such a beautiful little flower!January 9, 2010 - 12:37 am
- My favorite is number 18. That little princess looks like a thoughful Snow White. What a precious babyJanuary 8, 2010 - 11:59 pm
- Beautiful pictures, My favorite is #16!!January 8, 2010 - 11:48 pm
- Go! go! go Justin #9! this has been everyone's favorite, you really look a real model here! Very unique shot -- Really great job Mellanie! We love all your pictures :DJanuary 8, 2010 - 11:36 pm
- Beautiful pictures! So glad Justin is part of this top 20. This is really one of his best pictures ever!...They are all nice but of course we vote for our Justin #9. Great job Mel!January 8, 2010 - 11:25 pm
- WOW!!!! I love these photos!January 8, 2010 - 9:37 pm
- To Jimmy & Helen, he is so adorable, na sas zissi... i just want to eat him up!!!! to the photoprapher Melanie, you truly have a talent.. will remember u when we decide to get our family picture taken... great work!!!January 8, 2010 - 9:16 pm
- Beautiful babies # 19 for us for sureJanuary 8, 2010 - 7:42 pm
- I vote for #18 because I have never seen such a cute sleeping princess beautiful as the flower that carries in her hair...January 8, 2010 - 7:01 pm
- Love, love, love. I can feel it. Great job, Chris!January 8, 2010 - 4:48 pm
- I love # 18!!!!!! too cute!!!January 8, 2010 - 4:45 pm
- Mellanie - I happened upon your site from Sweetspot and thank goodness I subscribe because you are fantastic! You're going to give Magenta a real run for their money - your photos are original & breathtaking and those beautiful wool accessories are incredible! I hope to call on your soon to take photos of my husband & I (no kids - unfortunately - just us two & maybe a puppy) I'm passing on your site to ALL my friends!January 8, 2010 - 1:29 pm
- Excelentes fotógrafos. Elocuentes y sumamente gráficos.January 8, 2010 - 1:04 pm
- I vote for #12 ... beautiful trio there!January 8, 2010 - 11:16 am
- Helen & Jimmy, George is so cute!! All the best to all of you! Melannie - You are a real talent! SueJanuary 8, 2010 - 9:43 am
- He's the cutest!January 8, 2010 - 7:44 am
- I'm not sure if there is where we vote...but I choose #12 !! So beautiful!January 8, 2010 - 7:36 am
- Oh God! It's the most beautiful creature i've ever seen in my life. I could never imagine such a baby. The best wishes to the young angel for luck and happiness!January 8, 2010 - 6:30 am
- great picture . how sweet !!!!!January 8, 2010 - 4:33 am
- Number 5 is the bestJanuary 8, 2010 - 4:01 am
- Very cute my vote is on #%January 8, 2010 - 3:55 am
- My vote goes to picture No.5! I believe is the sweetest and tenderest of all....... Congratulations Mellanie for your job!! Keep going...January 8, 2010 - 3:54 am
- Little baby number 5 is so cute!!! I love it!!! I believe no 5 is the best!!!!! The baby of the year!!January 8, 2010 - 3:49 am
- No doupt No 5!!!January 8, 2010 - 3:33 am
- Sweet sleepy angel!!January 8, 2010 - 3:27 am
- I vote for #5...yeah baby!!!January 8, 2010 - 3:27 am
- Baby #5 doesn't know it yet, but he's got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!January 8, 2010 - 3:19 am
- What a cutie. absolutely adorable photo, good luck. xJanuary 8, 2010 - 2:34 am
- thats the cuty!January 7, 2010 - 10:21 pm
- Small pic but still the best #16, Good Luck Monkey :) Lv Roula xoxoJanuary 7, 2010 - 10:06 pm
- I vote for pic #10 how can you resist? What a beautiful picture!!!January 7, 2010 - 10:05 pm
- All the pictures are beautiful, but I would have to say that baby no.5 has to be the cutest!!!January 7, 2010 - 9:35 pm
- It's an obvious choice. Hands down #10!January 7, 2010 - 9:31 pm
- cute cute cute !!!January 7, 2010 - 9:05 pm
- all very beautifulJanuary 7, 2010 - 8:46 pm
- Wonderful pictures!! my vote goes for baby picture #5. This picture is FLAWLESS.. And this baby is GORGEOUS. A very clear, crisp shot, and baby #5's features are very distinctive. Just wanna eat him up.January 7, 2010 - 4:36 pm
- TO cute Number 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!January 7, 2010 - 4:04 pm
- Honored to even be part of it, thanks Mell. I choose # 19 as you know.January 7, 2010 - 3:32 pm
- LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE ALL the pics-- love this one the best!!!January 7, 2010 - 3:26 pm
- Mellanie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I take my hat off to you!!! these are phenomenal pictures. My vote goes to # 5 this baby looks SO ANGELIC. I wish you were around when I became a mom so I can now reminisce the most beautiful moments in my life.January 7, 2010 - 3:18 pm
- your pictures are absolutely beautiful, my vote is # 19January 7, 2010 - 3:12 pm
- Absolutely beautiful pictures Mellanie. I am very biased so I vote for my little angel baby George:) and my 2nd vote goes to my godchild Kosta Dean xoxJanuary 7, 2010 - 3:07 pm
- Love #19!! Great pics but that's my favourite!January 7, 2010 - 3:05 pm
- Who wouldn't want that bundle of joy. CongratulationsJanuary 7, 2010 - 12:55 pm
- Mellanie, u are amaizing at what u do!! they are all amaizing!January 7, 2010 - 12:52 pm
- YOu got my vote..January 7, 2010 - 12:49 pm
- You do beautiful work - they are all perfect and terribly sweet. I pick # 4! Thanks for sharing.January 7, 2010 - 12:03 pm
- what a hansome little man and those eyes are absolutly stunning, a proper heartbreaker when he grows up NO 20 is my vote for defJanuary 7, 2010 - 11:34 am
- I agree with Christina D... Melanie, you really are great at what you do! : )January 7, 2010 - 11:17 am
- You do really awsome pictures... Congrats to you!!January 7, 2010 - 10:55 am
- Well this was an easy choice ;DJanuary 7, 2010 - 10:33 am
- It's hard to choose, but I vote #10. He's such a cutie!!January 7, 2010 - 10:30 am
- go baby Alexander!!January 7, 2010 - 10:20 am
- the best picture!!January 7, 2010 - 10:19 am
- Beautiful pics!January 7, 2010 - 10:11 am
- They're all great, but #10 is the best, and this is an unbiased objective opinion.....January 7, 2010 - 10:03 am
- That's my boy!!! You're my boy blue!!!January 7, 2010 - 9:48 am
- Great Picture, cutest kid everJanuary 7, 2010 - 9:48 am
- If mine wasn't one of them, I wouldn't know which to choose! hehe They are all great Mel : )January 7, 2010 - 9:48 am
- Great pic, adorable!January 7, 2010 - 9:41 am
- Sorry I should have said..."Pic 11." See above for comment. :)January 7, 2010 - 8:58 am
- I Love this one so much becasue of the Intimacy, the lighting, the miracle, the softness of the dad, and the Unconditional love. It moves me so much to see the softness in this Pic. It "says it all." The beauty of life. xoxoJanuary 7, 2010 - 8:57 am
- Did a photo shot with Josse this fall !! Love your work!! Just beautiful..You are expecting you 5th child ..wow Congrats!! I went to school with your sister Sandra..would love to do a photo shot with you once I get pregnant with my 4th child..All the best to you in the New Year and keep up the beautiful work..just wonderful xoxoxo CassieJanuary 7, 2010 - 8:25 am
- Hi Mel, They are all amazing photos!!!! Good for you! Keep it up and all the best for 2010 :)January 7, 2010 - 7:49 am
- Thanks again for taking Damiano's newborn pictures. It was truly a wonderful experience!!!! You helped Moe and I capture such an important time in our lives. We wish you all the best!!!!!!January 6, 2010 - 11:53 pm
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