Have you heard of the ladies of Evidence? These girls are SUPER talented! They are a local singing group committed to spreading the gospel through their music. They travel all around greater St. Louis singing in Churches and other …
Category Archives: St. Louis children’s photography, St. Charles child photographer
These brothers were so fun to capture. Mr. Grant took to me right away and I could have photographed him ALL day! Such a smart little guy with the most infectious smile. Mr. Sam wasn’t so sure about my big …
I am so lucky to meet such wonderful people and this family was no exception . . . just beautiful inside and out! It gets me SUPER excited if I am photographing little kids with either red hair or curls. So I think I …
To say that I have been waiting for this engagement session is an understatement! Allyson is my hairdresser and I’ve had the privilege to listen to Doug and Allyson’s love story unfold. At my appointments I would try to secretly …
EVERY time I photograph her I am left speechless! Her presence in front of the camera is unbelievable and this time she has such long beautiful hair. I hope as she grows up that she will always see in herself …
Every year I “hope” that my children will cooperate and let me photograph them for Mother’s Day. It’s the only thing I want – to preserve memories of these precious little people through photo images. Here is the Mother’s Day outdoor …
I love to hold photography sessions in field locations like this. There is nothing more beautiful than natural light and the timeless feel of an open field. Some days there are beautiful wildflowers blooming, sometimes you’ll find tall weeds blowing …
When I’m out on location at a photography session I am OFTEN asked about where I got “my purse.” I get this question particularly from mom’s of the children that I am photographing because what girl doesn’t love a cute …
Today is one of those days I am just feeling grateful. Maybe it’s because of the warm weather. The idea of spring being close by certainly lifts every one’s spirits! And I suppose the fact that it’s Friday doesn’t hurt …
The ever changing weather in ST. LOUIS makes photographing children a challenge sometimes. No one would ever think you could go from inches of snow to 69 degrees on Sunday! Yep, that’s why St. Louis is the best! I personally love …
I know some people say Valentine’s Day is just another excuse for Hallmark to sell cards, but I LOVE VALENTINES DAY! My parents always made Valentine’s Day so special at our house. I enjoy thinking back on our all our family memories/traditions …
I’m excited to share that my children’s and family photography website is now live! The images are larger, which I love, BUT the biggest change is that you can now see Melanie Acker Photography on your mobile phones!!! Clients can also …
So . . . I’m excited because this year I will be rolling out a new photography website for MELANIE ACKER photography! Why, you ask? I realize the one I have “works” fine, but it’s REALLY bothered me that you …
While I have never been a huge fan of winter I do believe in trying to make the best of things. And since NORMALLY we don’t see snow come & stay that long in St. Louis I bundle up and …
One of the reasons I love being a photographer in St. Louis is because you can get a 65 degree day on the last day of December! Jackie & I moved her maternity session date up at the last minute so she …