Author: Meredith Melody

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Wedding Florals by Tanarah Luxe Floral

While portraits are my primary passion and represent 99% of my bookings, my love for weddings and the fabulous designs of Tanarah Luxe Floral has never faded. Occasionally, Tanarah will commission me to document her weddings. THIS wedding is one for the books! Modern design to mirror the architecture of the recently redesigned Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. [su_spacer size="10"] ...

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Jessica + Sam | Little Rock Family Portraits

Jessica has worked with me as one of my lead makeup artists and stylists for going on 9 years. It has been a pleasure and a joy watching her journey into motherhood unfold. She and Sam have the sweetest little round muffin of a son, Atlas. Here are a few of my favorite of their studio portraits from their Holiday portrait session this year: ...

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Getting your Smile Photoshoot Ready

How to Get Your Smile Ready for Your Photoshoot  You’ve been dreaming about and planning for your photoshoot for some time, but as your session approaches, you start to worry about looking your absolute best for your portraits. In addition to finding the perfect outfits and selecting your hairstyle, you need to make sure that your teeth are up to par. It’s natural for a bride to feel a little anxious about her wedding day or boudoir session, but you shouldn’t be nervous about everyone seeing your smile. Here are some tips for ensuring a bright, beautiful smile! Think Ahead Don’t wait too late to start thinking about how your teeth look. Most dental treatments, even those you can find over-the-counter, require a few weeks to achieve optimal results. That’s why you need to budget some time a couple of months before your wedding day to plan how you’re going to perfect your smile. What needs to be done to your teeth to make sure you’re confident when you walk down the aisle? Get started with plenty of time before the day of. Get Rid of Stains You may enjoy drinking coffee and eating chocolate, but unfortunately, these can stain your pearly whites. If your teeth look a little yellow or dull, you may...

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Fayetteville Boudoir | NWA Boudoir | Little Rock Boudoir | Arkansas Boudoir

Fayetteville Boudoir | NWA Boudoir | Little Rock Boudoir | Arkansas Boudoir

This was Jessica's second boudoir shoot with me. Her first session was shot as a wedding gift to her soon to be husband. A few years later, lots of life experiences, divorce, and celebrating new beginnings, Jessica scheduled this session just for her. Booking a session out of self-love is absolutely one of the BEST reasons to come into the studio. There is nothing more empowering than documenting your body and your life in such a fun, beautiful way! ...

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