I haven’t said this to many people but I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be a part of the photography community in the Twin Cities. I really do. I constantly find myself in awe of the talent of my friends and colleagues but more so I also find myself in awe of their humility and eagerness to encourage.
There has been a lot of chatter lately about what community in the photography industry means and how to live it. Well, this is me raising my hand in support of the environment that has flourished in the Twin Cities. It is a community that really is about community and being there for each other through good times and bad. We’re a community that takes silly photos of each other just because we can. We’re a community that pushes each other to succeed. There are very few times in life where I can remember feeling so swept up by a community of like minded peeps. (And before I sound too much like a cult member – onto the photos. Oh dear. Just…keep reading.)
One of the best parts of this community is the people and one of my favorites would have to be Callie Chappell. (For reals.) Callie is sweet, gorgeous and hilarious; pretty much the definition of a triple threat. Callie is also a Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer in the Twin Cities and when she emailed me asking if I would be willing to do some quick headshots for her, I literally jumped at the opportunity. And then I turned it into a full-fledge THING and made her go out in the 40 degree weather with her bare arms and legs, but this is what I do. We all know this.
Dear Callie, thanks for making my job easy. I adore you.
You have such rockin’ style, Mel, I love it :) These are a blast!
Heart it. And you! :)
You are such a sweetheart and super lucky to have an awesome community. Love the shots! :)
Amen. These are fantastic!
Melissa, you are so amazing! I wish we could hang out and take photos together all day every day! And I agree, we are blessed by a wonderfully fun, collaborative and constantly evolving industry!
Love Callie! Great shots, Melissa! And I agree, this biz is the best! :)
Great shots! Love this post too! The Twin Cities photog community is fantastic. I love it when we get together. Bye Friend!
I love that profile shot with Callie’s hair blowing in the wind! More importantly though, you dear, are the best! I’m so happy to have met you through this wonderful community!!
These are some beautiful shots and I’m sure Callie will be so pleased to read all the nice things you said about her. A great community is so important, so feel very lucky :) :)
Love Callie! These photos are amazing. They really capture Callie’s personality and charm. Great job Melissa!!
I know you love to shoot weddings, but I also love your lifestyle shots. Can’t wait for mine.
These are fabulous! How gorgeous is Callie? And sweet too.
Lovely photos of a lovely girl :)
gorgeous girl love the smiles you captured here melissa!
Sorry I’ve been absent! these are so beautiful. Your style is so simplistic/beautiful :)
Great! I feel like you’ve captured a lot of personality in just a few shots!
You are amazing girl and I see that you have quite a following! You are fab-dab. So sad I didn’t get to meet you at WPPI!
Sweet, sweet photos. I love your style, Melissa!
so lovely! these make me smile!
callie is a beauty. Classy and stylish (:
Cheers to community! I love that sense of togetherness in a group of people who all appreciate one thing together. Beautiful images, Melissa. As always.
I continue to be in awe of your amazingness. You make me want to be this girl!