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A little about me and what I do...

I don't normally wear cartoon t-shirts. Really. I just thought it was fitting because Kermit the Frog inspired me to do what I do...he inspired the direction I wanted to take my photography.

When my boys were little they had a book of songs by the Muppets. It had a cute keyboard attached to it so we could play and sing along. My favorite song in the book was called "It's Not Easy Being Green" by Kermit, of course.

In the beginning of the song he is melancholy, wondering why he has to be green, because green is boring and no one notices him. He thinks how much better it would be if he were different and sparkly like water or stars, or even how much nicer it would be if he were just a different color. He works through things and decides that it might actually be ok being green, because green has its own important qualities. It can be big, important and tall. He realizes he is made that way for a reason, so why wonder why? He eventually comes to the conclusion that green is beautiful and exactly what he wants to be.

I think his struggle is something most of us can relate to. I've never been green, lol, but I have struggled with insecurities, and I have often been guilty of comparing myself to others. It took me a very long time to get to the point where I could really embrace my own self and appreciate the differences...to really love them. I'm not going to lie, I still struggle at times. But when I do, I stop and take a look around and really see the beauty in everyone around me. Everyone has it, and it reminds me we are all different for a reason.

So my advice to you (because I know that's why you came here, lol) is to be like Kermit and love who you are. You are awesome. And you should really let me photograph you and show you how true it is.

And whatever you do, do not go to YouTube and listen to the song...it will be permanently stuck in your head. Ok, do it...just don't say I didn't warn you!         Kermit the Frog

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i heart *furry* faces | Las Vegas Portrait Photographer

This week the theme on {I heart faces} is “furry faces”.

This is Tootie. She belonged to my dad. She was definitely a queen.

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….Go check out the other entries :)

December 12, 2011 - 10:24 am Victoria Campbell - Love this! Precious!

December 12, 2011 - 10:28 am Kimberly Crawford - oh my word! how precious!!

December 12, 2011 - 12:11 pm Ana GR - He is absolutely cute! Love his adorable face!

December 12, 2011 - 2:05 pm Gail@SophisticatedSteps - Look at that sweet look in her eyes! :) Beautiful pic & nice edit to black/white!

December 13, 2011 - 3:48 am Jenna Randall - Love it!

December 13, 2011 - 7:50 am Abbie - I love the look in his eyes. I just want to hug him!!!

December 13, 2011 - 9:29 am Molly W. - what a sweet picture!

December 13, 2011 - 2:54 pm alice - such soulful eyes.

December 13, 2011 - 4:08 pm Kate - I have trained dogs, and I know just how perfect this capture of a labrador is. Great job!

December 14, 2011 - 7:21 am Melissa - Thank you guys! She was very loved and is very missed...

i heart faces | Las Vegas Portrait Photographer

This week the theme on {I heart faces} is “on your feet!”….Las Vegas Portrait PhotographerGo check out the other entries :)

December 6, 2011 - 11:57 am Dina - LOVE cowboy boots! beautiful silhouette from the bottom!

December 6, 2011 - 1:51 pm Carrie G. - We are all about cowboy boots at our house!! Love it :)

December 6, 2011 - 2:20 pm Just Another Autism Mom - Very nice :)

December 6, 2011 - 4:16 pm Leticia - Great! I love it!!!

i heart faces | Las Vegas Senior Portrait Photographer

This week the theme on {I heart faces} is black….Las Vegas Portrait PhotographerGo check out the other entries…so many great ones, as usual :)

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She is beautiful. She made my job super easy. And we had a lot of fun. What more could I ask for?

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October 26, 2011 - 9:02 am Sandy Mecham - Beautiful!!

tickled pink | Las Vegas Portrait Photographer

This week the theme on {I heart faces} is tickled pink. Isn’t she cute?Las Vegas Portrait PhotographerMake sure to check out the other entries!

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amy | Las Vegas Portrait Photographer

Amy is beautiful. And sweet. And cute. And kind. And really funny.  She has the best laugh and the biggest heart. And I love her to pieces.Las Vegas Portrait PhotographerI love these last two…because they are so her.

I hope 13 is a great year for you! Love you…

September 28, 2011 - 8:22 am Sandy Mecham - So pretty. Good job!

September 30, 2011 - 2:27 pm Sabrina (Amy's aunt) - Great Job Melissa!! (How did you get her to sit still on those first ones?! jk!) We all love our Amy.

October 21, 2011 - 7:41 pm amy - (Wow she's amazingly beautiful! JK) Oh wait thats me!:) Thanks so much for taking those pictures for me melissa! I love you your the best!

October 22, 2011 - 8:06 am Melissa - I love you too...YOU are the best :)

a touch of sun | Las Vegas Senior Portrait Photographer

The theme this week on {i heart faces} is a touch of sun. Love this one of Shelby…she has such a sunny personality :)Las Vegas Portrait Photographer
Go check out the other entries…there are some amazing ones!

September 20, 2011 - 5:33 pm Shannon Dodge - Oh my goodness I am in love with this image! LOVE how soft and airy it is!

September 20, 2011 - 6:53 pm Danielle - Gorgeous pic!

October 11, 2011 - 11:01 am Brooke Ashley Photography - Woohoo, this is gorgeous Melissa!! LOVE!

white | Las Vegas Portrait Photographer

This week the theme on {I heart faces} is white. I had all of these grand ideas to go out and shoot something  just for it, but then life happened. So here is one of a beautiful bride from earlier this summer…

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Go check out the other entries…there are so many beautiful ones!

August 30, 2011 - 1:01 am Jamie Solorio - I am in LOVE with this shot! Perfection really!

August 30, 2011 - 6:36 am Emily - Beautiful! (the bride AND the photo!)

August 30, 2011 - 6:37 am Glenda - oh this is beautiful!!

August 30, 2011 - 7:01 am jessica - take my breath away beautiful …. love the old world beauty this shot captured :)

August 30, 2011 - 7:54 am Jenna - What a lovely photo. I love the composition.

August 30, 2011 - 9:04 am Breanne - lovely!!!!!!! absolutely stunning

August 30, 2011 - 10:55 am angie - LOVE THIS! So pretty.

August 30, 2011 - 11:06 am Pamela - very pretty!

August 30, 2011 - 11:08 am paige - Oooooh! Pretty!!

August 30, 2011 - 11:14 am leah - that's not even me and i want it.. fantastic shot!

September 2, 2011 - 8:33 am Jenny - this is beautiful... love the processing that you did on this - absolutely love the composition, beautiful!

September 5, 2011 - 4:35 pm Natalie - That is a really beautiful photograph! I just booked a wedding for 2012 and I'd love your input on which lens{es} I should consider purchasing! http://lovelylittlenest.blogspot.com/2011/09/lens-help.html Thanks! Natalie :)

September 2, 2011 - 7:23 am I Heart Faces - White Photo Challenge Winners | Photo Challenges, Photography Tutorials and Camera Tips - I Heart Faces - [...] Pettit On a Limb Melissa Jacks Photography Headshots and [...]

beautiful eyes | Las Vegas Portrait Photographer

This week the theme on {I heart faces} is beautiful eyes.

She has amazing eyes, and I’m lucky enough to be her Aunt Melissa.

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Make sure you head over and look at all of the amazing entries…there are a ton!

August 15, 2011 - 12:17 am tiff - They are gorgeous blues.

August 15, 2011 - 7:57 am Mandy - What a stunning look she is giving you. My daughter says her eyes look a big and blue as summer blueberries. :)

August 15, 2011 - 11:52 am Nela - Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous! :)

August 15, 2011 - 3:43 pm Laura Davies - Love this picture!!!

August 15, 2011 - 9:37 pm Aimee - I love this entry! I posted one of my niece, too :)

August 23, 2011 - 4:50 pm Becky Chiariello - What a beauty!