Melanie Moss Photography

New Website!

2011-01-08T21:25:00.002-05:00

My new photography website is now up. Please visit www.melaniemossphotography.com for more information and blog updates.

The Gibsons

2010-12-06T21:29:00.005-05:00

I have known this beautiful family a little over 4 years now and I was so happy that God blessed Joshua and Rosanna with a precious little girl back in September. I was able to snap these sweet shots this past weekend as this precious one turned 3 months old.

The day of our shoot was a dark, dismal rainy day. I almost canceled but I decided to take up the challenge and make this shoot work. I'm so glad I did! My skills were pushed and I was thrilled to see some fabulous shots of this little family. I was wondering how these pictures were going to turn out, but we caught some glimpses of light and, in turn, captured some wonderful memories.

I love this family SOO much!

Such a very special family

2010-12-04T08:06:00.004-05:00

I have been BLESSED to be able to photograph this family. For those of you who know the Richards, you know this is a family who love each other and most of all, love the Lord. I've never met a more patient woman than Katherine, who is slow to anger and is abounding in love for her kids, her husband and her God. Mike is truly blessed to have this woman! The children were so good, so focused on taking pictures and when released to "go play", they played with unabashed abandon!

This session was given to them by another sweet family. If you ever want to bless a family, bless them with a photo session. I tell ya what, there is NOTHING like having memories like these...

All I want for Christmas... Kynzi!

2010-11-28T22:27:00.004-05:00

I've had the pleasure of photographing this little girl for a year now. It's always such fun to watch children grow and be able to capture brief glimpses of their maturity! I can tell how special Kynzi is to Shannon and Charlie and it's such fun watching these 3 enjoy each other at Christmastime.

Merry Christmas and enjoy your sneak peak!

The Meffords

2010-11-22T16:11:00.004-05:00

Jamie and I used to be in the same playgroup together when our daughters were just babies. Now, 3 years later, her little girl has grown up to be a blossoming beauty and a sweet big sister. Jamie and Mike's little boy is a cutie-pie who loves spiders and superheros...but not as much as he loves his Mommy and Daddy. I really enjoyed watching this family love on each other! As always, it blesses me to be able to capture sweet moments with sweet families.

Enjoy this sneak peak!

The Long Family

2010-11-08T16:25:00.004-05:00

I've had the pleasure of photographing this family many times over the course of the past few years. This photo shoot was such a pleasure for me, seeing these kids growing up into beautiful children. We planned this shoot at the last minute and I'm so glad we did!!! I can't wait to show you the rest...

Avery's 3rd Birthday Party

2010-11-08T16:17:00.003-05:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Avery's 3rd Birthday party which was a lot of wild and crazy fun at Appalachian Gymnastics. Avery LOVES Dora the Explorer, who even came to visit her at the party. She had a great time playing at the gym, eating her cake, seeing her friends, and especially hugging Dora.

Happy Birthday, Avery!

The Hess Family

2010-10-31T22:22:00.005-04:00

I am so very happy that I was FINALLY able to photograph this sweet family! Dawn and I have been friends for a while now and I can remember her saying for the past year or so "we need to get you to take some pictures for us". We finally got around to it on this BEAUTIFUL fall afternoon!!! This photo session was a year in the making and I was extremely happy to capture some sweet moments with these great friends. Enjoy your sneak peak!

The Stewarts

2010-10-29T10:43:00.002-04:00

As always, I LOVE LOVE LOVE having photo shoots, especially with wonderful families like the Stewarts. I hope you enjoyed climbing on hay bales, stompin' around an old barn, and enjoying the beautiful fall weather as much as I did!!!

Here's a sneak peak...

Happy Birthday!

2010-08-23T11:34:00.003-04:00

It had been too long since I had photographed a birthday and it was SUCH FUN to be able to document Kynzi's 2nd birthday bash with my camera. It's a joy for me to be a part of these moments of great fun and laughter for the kids and adults alike. I'm so glad that I was able to do this. Happy Birthday, Kynzi!

If you have a party and do not want to worry about taking the pictures for it, call me!

One going on two-cute!

2010-08-01T14:57:00.004-04:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Kynzi again as she is about to turn 2! She was a delight to photograph as she romped around the yard, played with balloons and bubbles, and made a mess with a great big-ol' pink cupcake. I'm excited to photograph her upcoming birthday party in just a few more weeks!

Kynzi

2009-11-28T18:14:00.005-05:00

I was SO EXCITED to have a Christmas photo shoot today, especially with this little cutie. She definitely is queen of the castle and was infatuated with all of the beautiful Christmas decor in the home. We had lots of fun chasing her around the home and grounds, capturing the fun she was having...and WILL have this Christmas season. I can't wait to show all the pictures!

The Stewart Family

2009-09-03T23:37:00.004-04:00

Oh, it was so much fun to photograph this family! Emma Grace was a bundle of energy and really warmed up to the camera. She had lots of fun running and playing...so much fun that she often got distracted, but sometimes those moments can be the most photogenic. And little miss Molly...what a doll! This little girl was a gem in front of the lens. I have SO many pictures, but here is just a small sample of the session. Thanks for letting me shoot for your family, Hillary and David! It was a blast!

See all photos

The Longs!

2009-05-07T20:50:00.003-04:00

OK, so it's been about 10 days since this photoshoot and I'm just now getting around to the sneak peak! Thanks for your patience, Aimee!

This was such a fun photoshoot with the Longs. I've been photographing them for almost 2 years and it's such fun to look back and see how much these beautiful kids have grown. Aimee always has great ideas about where to shoot and I was thrilled with the idea of shooting the kids down by the railroad tracks in Jonesborough. The pics turned out great and the kids had lots of fun getting messy!

Lots of fun and lots of good memories...enjoy!

The Wilhjelms

2009-03-30T23:37:00.004-04:00

We had a wild time tonight at the VA chase around the kids in their Easter finest trying to get a few pictures of Carly, Brock and Bryson for the Spring season. These kids move and move fast! It's been fun to see this family grow!!! And Karen, I don't know how you do it all with these three active ones while keeping a big smile on your face! I'm inspired!

Welcome, Addison Grace!

2009-03-01T19:48:00.004-05:00

Margaret, John and Insley have been preparing for this little bundle for several months. Addison was born on Valentines Day 2009 and they brought her home shortly after. It was so much fun to see this little one and hold the miracle she represents to this family. What a sweet delight she is! Thank you for letting me be a part of this special moment!

Recent Favorites

2009-02-09T23:58:00.003-05:00

Here are some recent pics I've taken of my son...and of me.

The Bells

2008-12-22T21:47:00.003-05:00

I love referrals!!! Thank you, Aimee, for referring Shelley and her family to me! I enjoyed getting to know the Bell Family and we enjoyed a wonderful photo shoot on this very, very cold day out at Doe River Gorge in Hampton, TN. Here is a sneak peak of your session and I hope to give you the rest of your photos before Christmas!

Mini Sessions - This Saturday, Dec 6

2008-12-02T22:22:00.001-05:00

I have a free Saturday open up in my schedule for some Christmas mini-sessions. I'm free this Saturday, Dec 6, if anyone is interested in having me shoot some Christmas pictures. I know this is short notice for your holiday pics, but I couldn't offer this before now, due to my schedule.

What is included:
1. 30-minute session
2. 10-15 images, edited and enhanced, for you to choose from
3. One digital image file for you to use however you choose
4. One low price - $65

If some of you would like to have the session at the same location, I will only charge $50 per session rather than $65.

Please let me know if you're interested. And spread the word!

Thanks!

Melanie Moss
423-262-7010
melanie@melaniemossphotography.com

My Kids

2008-11-07T14:44:00.004-05:00

My kids are my ulitmate blessings and they are my main focus in this life. I took these this week, soaking up the afternoon sun. Ethan just turned one and Mallory is two and a half...

More pictures...

2008-10-02T14:20:00.001-04:00

Click here to see the rest of the Wilhjelm's pictures.

The Wilhjelms

2008-09-25T13:33:00.007-04:00

Karen - I love taking pictures of your bunch! I couldn't decide which pictures to give you as a sneak peek, so there are several here for your enjoyment. I can't wait to show you your others! Brock and Bryson are just too cute and Karly is just a beaming big sister.

You all are such a sweet family and I'm honored to capture these precious moments of your family growing up!

Insley and her folks

2008-09-18T20:01:00.003-04:00

Margaret and John adopted Insley about two and a half years ago and they're now looking forward to starting the adoption process again to add a new little buddle to their family. I had the great privilege of photographing them to provide an inside look at their fun little family in the midst of their application process. Insley is a sweet little girl who loves to play with her birthday cake (and no, it's not her birthday!). John and Margaret radiate with love for Insley and I'm looking forward to meeting their new little bundle in the near future!!! Enjoy this little sneak peak at the pics...

What I've been doing

2008-09-14T19:37:00.003-04:00

There are two reasons why I don't have a lot of gigs right now, number one is my daughter Mallory and number two is my son Ethan. I don't market at all, except through word of mouth. I've only had a handful of gigs this year and I'm hoping to start up more in the coming months. I'm not rushing into it because I'm SO enjoying being a mom. I miss photography very much and I really enjoy it when I'm asked to photograph any event. Anyway, I'm hoping to add some specials and more advertising in the coming months.

My son just turned 10 months old and here are some snaps from his photoshoot.

Ava's First Birthday

2008-08-02T22:06:00.003-04:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Ava's first birthday this evening. The rest of the pics are really cute and I'm looking forward to showing them to you all!

To view all of Ava's pictures, go here.

Happy Birthday, Ava!

The Hyatts - April 26, 2008

2008-04-28T15:57:00.003-04:00

Meet the Hyatts: Scott, Tammy, Emilee (8) and Lyndsee (2). Tammy contacted me after a few accolades from a prior client, who had contacted me from another prior client (who happens to be one of my playgroup moms who had 2 sessions, one for her daughter and one for her twins). It's great to have the word-of-mouth marketing, especially since it really is the only way I really get my name out in the community. But, I'll make another post about that.

Anyway, we spent an hour at the VA having a very fun photoshoot. I learned that Emilee's favorite subject in school is science and that she runs in a "Girls on the Run" program there as well. And my, my, my, did she run! She told me that she fights with Lyndsee sometimes, but you couldn't tell from the way they loved on each other during the photoshoot. Lyndsee was an absolute DOLL and almost always had a smile on her face; well, except for the time she was jumping around and hurt her ankle. I loved seeing Tammy and Scott watch their daughters have fun running and enjoying the beautiful evening, albeit cloudy (a photographers dream!).

Thanks for allowing me to capture a few moments with your family! Enjoy the pictures! Here are a few from the shoot, but you can see all of them here.

The Longs - Feb 23, 2008

2008-02-24T21:14:00.002-05:00

Meet the Longs - Brent, Aimee, J. Riley and Ava. Aimee and I met in our playgroup where our children get together with several other moms/kids in our little circle of friends. J. Riley and my daughter are 2 months apart (actually, J. Riley and Kaitlyn (below) were born on the same day!!!) and Ava and my son are 3 months apart. It's nice to get together once a week to let the kids blow off some steam and us moms can chat about everything under the sun. It's a great respite from the everyday life.

Aimee - I'm so glad I could capture these special moments with you and your kids. I hope I can take more pictures as they inevitabley grow up!!!

Kaitlyn - Feb 22, 2008

2008-02-24T20:59:00.002-05:00

Meet Kaitlyn. She just turned two years old this past Thursday, the 21st. For her birthday, I snapped a few pictures of her for a special 2-year keepsake. Kaitlyn's parents, Dawn and Rick, are good friends of our from church and we're very blessed to know them. Kaitlyn and my daughter are only two months apart and our boys are only 1 month apart! It's great to have friends with kids the same age as mine!!! Thanks for letting me capture such a fun stage in life!!!

My Photography Blog!

2008-01-30T14:49:00.000-05:00

I got this idea from other photographers I greatly admire. I'll use this blog to post pictures from my recent clients as well as other photography happenings personally and around the area. Check back often!