Beating the Rain: Orestimba Senior Portraits

Posted by David

Going to be light on the words for this post. We've got a wedding that still needs posting, but I wanted to get up another senior before I fall even further behind. Marcus comes our way from Orestimba High. Because Marcus is so interested in agriculture, he got us use of an old ranch that is being brought back to life. The place was filled with the kinds of backdrops that most photographers drool over. Our only problem was the encroaching rain, blistering cold winds that sent my light stand over more than once, and that really creepy basement that none of us dared venture near (especially after seeing the axe marks on the door to the crumbling water tower).

And then, just before we left I asked about getting a few more shots in front of something that wasn't dilapidated, like maybe the neighboring field filled with lush grass. Being an easy-going guy, Marcus said we didn't have to, but we insisted. It's always good to play it safe and get a few shots that you know mom would approve of. 

If you like what you see, keep in mind that there's going to be LOTS more. So if you have an account with Google, follow us through there, or if you've got Facebook (everyone has a Facebook account, yes, even my grandma) use the Networked Blogs app to stay up to date with all the new (and old) senior portrait shoots that are going to be posted.

Beto's 64: Modesto Senior Portraits

Posted by David
There are so many shoots that I need to catch up on, like 67 to be exact . . . and counting. Unfortunately, I'll never be able to catch up on all of them. Because of that, the text is going to be sparse and the photos many. I'll also be jumping around. So if you see someone get blogged and you know that person had their session after you, chill out, I'm just hopscotching my way through the shoots :o) Current shoots will take precedence over past shoots, and yes, people are still getting 2011 senior portraits done.

Speaking of current and past shoots, it seems fitting to start off the new blog with Beto because we shot with him just recently and in the past, and both shoots need to be blogged. His shoot was interesting in the way that it was broken up. He got a two hour shoot, but then also booked at the same time as his friend, Daniel, who got a one hour shoot.

We had a yearbook deadline we were working under and a letterman's jacket that wasn't going to be in on time, so what we opted to do was split Beto's session into two one-hour sessions and combined the first one with his buddy Daniel's.

Then, about two weeks ago, after the letterman's jacket was all finished up, we met up with Beto out in Gustine to do some more shooting. This time we not only had a letterman's jacket, but a '64 Impala. We picked a spot almost at random and created some killer portraits.

Many thanks to Beto and his folks. Not only did you guys help to make these shoots even more fun than usual, but you even gave us some great ideas for shots. And a special thanks to dad who got the '64 tuned up in time for the shoot and to mom for being an amazing assistant.

Next up: Le Grand High School

Senior Portraits Like You Wouldn't Believe: Modesto Senior Portraits

Posted by David
Welcome to the Senior Portrait side of Melody and David Photography. Some people turn their senior portrait shoots into mini fashion shoots, others stick with the "pick three poses from the chart" manufacturing approach to photography, but both of those bore us. 

You're not an empty headed model filled with blank expressions. You're an energetic teenager at the top of your game, filled with passions, beliefs, and interests. We haven't met a senior yet that can be captured with a pose from a chart.

So don't think fashion shoot. Think magazine spread! Think album cover! Think movie poster! That's what Melody and David Seniors get.  

When we shoot, people stop and ask, "You guys making a movie?" It's a production, and you're the star.

So add us on Facebook, follow this blog, and get ready to make some magic.