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It started with a kiss…the dad planted one on the mom and the kids hid their eyes.  Thus started a tradition in the annual family photo shoot. One thing I treasure about being a family photographer is the chance to watch a family grow up and share in annual traditions that include the family photos.  […]

Photographing and Growing Up With This Family: Family Portrait

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A few weeks ago, my daughter and her friends participated in a “color splatter run” 5k race held at Lake Fairfax. It was a win-win for all. For the girls  it was all about getting some exercise while volunteers sprayed color  on them, and then taking and posting the photos. For the race sponsors, (Young […]

Color Run, Melissa Maillett Photography

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In honor of the birthday of one my closest-far away friends today, I am going to show off some photos from back in December. I met Wendy when my second child was under one month old and I was torn between going back to work or staying home with my children. She was my lifesaver […]

Wendy’s Birthday

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