melina wallisch photography blog

baby cam | families

beautiful mama breanne first contacted me this past spring about taking some photoraphs of her little boy cam. insane summer ensued, and the perfect timing opened up for us later in the season. it worked out delightfully in our favor as september is one of tahoe's most beautiful months. less crowded, amazing light, perfect weather... so delish!! we took advantage and headed out to a little meadow by the beach.

i live for making happy connections with children. to witness the fascination and wonder that get lost somewhere as we become grown ups. joy in it's purest form. i am in love with capturing these fleeting moments that will never be experienced the same way again. precious.

kristen + casey | married

my heart does a happy dance for kristen and casey. they are real to the core and we felt a true friend connection with them as well. their edgewood wedding celebration was filled with so. much. love. our relationship first began at their magical reno engagement session here and here. kristen and casey, i'm sure you're having a viva la rockin time in mexico and if i'm ever in vegas, let's hang...xo 

venue: edgewood // flowers: rose petals // cake: dee's bakery // dj: get down entertainment // invitations: wedding paper divas // photographers: dan and melina wallisch

first day of preschool

brodie started preschool. if there's one thing we can count on, it's change. with all of the work i've been posting (and i can't wait to share more of the goodness :) there are a handful of half written family posts that may not make it here. but i had to make sure that my baby's first day of preschool gets documented in this space. i still get to be with him, as it's a parent run nursery school. i can't wait to create new science and art projects. hang out wth brodie and his new friends and their mommies and daddies. field trips. parenting meetings. i've been in tahoe eleven years and never have i felt more connected to my community. i feel so incredibly blessed to be able to do this. i like to think i practice the art of slowing down time... in my life and my work. i am not a perfect mom. but i want to be a better one. and now we enter our journey that is preschool... dang no more sleeping in haha.

justina + eric | married

what is not to adore about justina and eric's 1940's styled wedding. my love for all things vintage mixed with the perfect DIY details made for one happy photographer! the ridge provided such a classic tahoe setting. it was such a special honor to witness the bonding between two very different cultures and to feel all of the love pouring out from two very wonderful families. and thank you for introducing me to the dead winter carpenters who know how to fill a dance floor. justina and eric, all my love to you!

venue: the ridge // dress: melissa sweet, from swoon // bouquet and accessories: DIY by bride // cake: katie cakes // centerpieces: DIY by bride // band: dead winter carpenters // wood art: stump it up // photographers: dan and melina wallisch