by Melissa Grooters | Jan 25, 2021 | Seniors, Teens, Uncategorized
This beautiful girl is in her last semester of high school! What a whirlwind it’s been the last year, so to celebrate these milestones is a welcomed joy. Allie will be graduating from Christian Heritage Classical School, which if you’ve never checked them...
by Melissa Grooters | Jan 18, 2021 | Kids, Seniors, Teens, Uncategorized
In 2019 I met up with Laynie and her sweet mama to capture a few memories before Laynie hung up her pointe shoes for good. I was giddy and couldn’t wait for this session. It was everything I’d imagined and more. We wandered around to a few different...
by Melissa Grooters | Jan 18, 2021 | Glamour, Headshots, Kids, Local Love, Maternity, Personal, Seniors, Teens, Uncategorized
I had the opportunity to join a couple other amazing local photographers last year to play around with outdoor lighting. While I use lighting in the studio, I have not used it outdoors on location, and I’m always interested in learning new things. Working...
by Melissa Grooters | Jan 16, 2021 | Children, Family, Kids, Teens, Uncategorized
I had a wonderful time photographing this sweet family! They were super relaxed and just up for anything. That makes things sooooo much easier and keeps the atmosphere light. We were able to get their session in during the peak of fall colors, which is my favorite...
by Melissa Grooters | Jan 3, 2021 | Bridal, Glamour, Local Love, Seniors, Teens, Uncategorized
Amber is my go-to-girl when it’s time for hair and makeup. She has trained under some of the best people in Longview and is successfully serving the Longview area with great cuts and color along with beautiful makeup. Check out some of her work here. She’s...
by Melissa Grooters | Jan 1, 2021 | Bridal, Children, Family, Kids, Personal, Seniors, Teens, Uncategorized
How do you want to be photographed? Is there a side of you that many don’t know or haven’t seen? Is there a side of you that at one time filled much of your life? A side that you cherished and thought you’d never see fade? Is there a side of...