I went OUT of my comfort zone and photographed a newborn session today.  Even though newborns are not who I usually photograph I really wanted to do it for my special clients who have been with me along the way.  I have to admit i was super nervous- not being a mom nor a newborn photographer I have little experience handling infants.  I said my prayers (as I do before any shoot) and of course did some research.  I wanted to get some great images for the Lee family . Then along came Piper.  Piper is this sweet little fairy princess that you just fall in LOVE with the minute you lay eyes on her.  She did so beautifully and i couldn’t have asked for a better baby to work with.  Piper proved to me that going outside the box is totally worth it!  I know this but need reminded sometimes.  I PUSH myself at different times to be challenged  and this was one of them.  It is one of those feel the fear and do it anyway moments.  I knew when I offered a maternity/newborn combo session that I might have takers and that was my step towards trying to GROW.  And in the end it totally paid off!  I actually really enjoyed the experience.  It was so peaceful and serene and completely unique to what I usually am doing.  There was no strike a pose or pop the hip.  This was something more sacred than that.  This was photographing the precious gift of new life and that is something that leaves me in awe.

So BLESSED that I have AMAZING clients who trust me implicitly to try something new.  Also grateful for the opportunity to be involved in such important moments in the lives of others.  Thanks to Bri and sweet baby Piper for making my day.  And now here is Miss Piper Rae Lee…

 What can you do today to PUSH yourself out of that zone?
~ xo Mel ~

So, I am just going to cut to the chase . CLEVELAND ROCKS!  My hometown of Litchfield is about 45 minutes from Cleveland and so I know that city and surrounding areas.  I LOVE so many places around where I grew up and am looking to expand my business to the Cleveland area.  If you are a senior girl class of 2013 that lives in Cleveland or nearby city (for example Medina, Lodi, Strongsville, Akron, Parma, Rocky River, Seven Hills, Lakewood etc.) this could be your CHANCE!  I am looking for a few AH-MAZING senior reps to spread the word about Melissa Perry Photography in your school and beyond!  I am looking for girls with FAB personalities who love editorial styled images and want something different from their friends.  You will likely be the only one at your school who has me as your photographer and that is exciting to be able to bring something unique to the table.  You probably want to know what you will receive.  Here’s the 411:

Exclusive Rep Session Fee Investment – $150 (normally $250)
Full Hair & Makeup provided for your rep session
Complimentary Wardrobe Consult – this will be a STYLED SHOOT!
20% off all print products (no print minimum order for reps)
Super cute rep cards to pass out to all of your friends
AWEsome sized images for Facebook
Special goodies & surprises! (keeping those a secret for now!)
INCENTIVES!  INCENTIVES!  INCENTIVES!  The more people you refer the better they get.  Will be sharing this with my chosen reps ONLY!

Please copy & paste the following info/questions (with ANSWERS!) and email them to: melissaperryphoto@yahoo.com

Senior Rep {CLEVELAND} application

Name: First & Last
Parent/Guardian Name: First & Last
Address:
Email:
Phone Number:
Link to Facebook Profile: (Facebook page required)
High School:
Please list your hobbies, clubs, sports or groups you are involved in.
Tell me more about YOU!  Describe you personality, things you like, what others might say about you, things that make you happy, your favorite music, place to shop etc.?  (this is YOUR chance to tell me anything extra about yourself!)

thanks for your interest . fingers crossed just for you!
~ xo mel ~

Did you ever wish you were Cinderella for a moment in time? no…not all the bad stuff that happened…we are talking the highlights here ;) –Your fairy Godmother would come to your aid and get you all dolled up for a special moment.  A moment that would live on in memory as something special? A moment to feel the world is your oyster .  A moment to feel beautiful and as if nothing can stop you?  Well, call me Mel Perry, your fairyGodmother. Yep that’s me…this could be YOUR moment. Interested? READ ON…

This is a RARE and AMAZING chance for ONE of my facebook buddies to receive a FREE session. What’s more is that it is a NEW session that has never even been offered before! You will be a trailblazer…a trend setter…and of course a ROCKstar!  If you own a PROM dress or FORMAL dress, are at least 18 years old and are a fan on facebook you have met the requirements.  Of course you must also want to wear your formal dress and get some AH-MAZING pictures in it as well.

Here’s what you need to do to enter:
*Be a fan of mine on facebook. You must have “liked” my page.  If you are not on facebook please let me know via email. (address below)
*Comment on the ROCK the FROCK post on facebook.  Please don’t just “like” the post.  You must comment with your NAME and why you would like to ROCK the FROCK one more time…it doesn’t need to be long, just from the heart.  A sentence or two will do just fine.  You may also choose to leave your comment here on my blog if you prefer!
*Email a photo of you in your dress or a picture of the dress itself to: melissaperryphoto@yahoo.com
*SHARE this contest on your fb wall with family and friends.  No i won’t be taking votes or making it a popularity contest but i will be looking for those who share this exciting opportunity with others! (in giving we receive..) :)
*Winner will be selected based on your sharing, story of why you want to rock it again and following the guidelines of how to enter.  You must be 18 years of age or older to enter-This can be someone who just graduated or someone who is out of HS who would like to dig out that fun formal dress one more time!

Session will be 20 minutes and the winner receives a flash drive with print release of  their edited images!!!  YEP that is the truth!!! ;)  Don’t have a frock to rock?  Enter anyway?  You can borrow from a friend, relative.  Give a dress that once had life a chance to shine again!  And little sneak preview info…I was going to keep this under wraps but I have to share it with you now anyway.  I will soon be offering ROCK THE FROCK {bridal} . oh yeah . can’t wait for that! :)

The image below is from a senior session with Monica where she wanted to wear her prom dress…she and the dress are so beautiful it had to be done!

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

xo mel