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together | southlake family photographer | melissa zihlman

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:15:17 +0000

Susan and I

knew each other

in high school.

she now has a

gorgeous,

God-fearing family,

and she asked

to capture them together

as her son

turns one.

it was quite the

honor.

sweet musings | southlake child photographer | melissa zihlman

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:34:54 +0000

I’ve been telling

my clients

forever

that real

genuine

moments

aren’t forced.

they are fluid

little glimpses

found in every session,

when the subject

is allowed

to just

be.

MZP is rolling out a new take on the classic session. It’s simple, understated, real…the moments you want to remember about your child, about your family, about each other. In the coming weeks on the blog you’ll see real families, real children just as they are – imperfect but completely perfect to those who love them, exactly how God intended us to be – so totally, head over heels in love.

meet Campbell.

newly four.

big sister

little sister.

six sweet freckles,

piercing blue eyes.

sweet

sin.

and today,

she was allowed

to just

be.

If you’d like more details on this new offering, shoot me an email: mz@melissazihlman.com

the vision | dallas/fort worth family photographer | melissa zihlman

admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:18:44 +0000

I’m still what feels like a million sessions behind on blogging – and I promise to get caught up this weekend, but I couldn’t wait another minute to post some images from this morning’s session.

I meet Kenzie when she wasn’t even two weeks old, and each year I feel so lucky to be able to capture family images for them. This year when mom and I started talking about the session we had something entirely different planned, then she posted a picture of a dress on FB she was buying for an upcoming formal function they are attending, and the wheels started turning. Instantly I went to their gorgeous gown in a field filled with tall grass and pretty light…and well mom was totally on board. I seriously love clients who trust me completely to style a shoot, I promise you won’t be disappointed! Case and point…

dylan | keller hs class of 2011 | melissa zihlman

admin — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:48:40 +0000

To say I am behind in blogging would be an understatement. There are some 10 sessions in que to be blogged…sorry! But I’m working to get the blog caught up, I promise.

Last night I got the chance to do something I don’t usually do. I had a senior session. And a senior boy at that. I’ve known his mom for years (I used to teach at the school she works at) and I actually had this handsome guy in class when he was a 5th grader and I was student teaching. I. am. old.

Dylan is fabulous. Funny, smart, and definitely knows what he likes – the color black ranks high on the like list. He’s got an awesome car that earned him a special picture in last year’s yearbook, a classic he worked to restore with his dad. It was such a fun session…thank you thank you!

oops – grapevine/southlake/keller family photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:56:07 +0000

I haven’t posted in almost two weeks!! I’ve been quite busy since returning from maternity leave, and I have a lot to blog, but it’s late so just a quick post for now. There are plenty more posts and images coming soon, not to mention four more sessions this week!

Tonight I had some holiday (yes, that’s right, I said holiday) mini sessions. Some pretty cool families came out to see me. Just wanted to share a few from my early session – it was approximately a million degrees with the humidity, and this sweet family didn’t complain once – note the long sleeves and jeans! I hope your evening at Six Flags was fun, thanks for coming out!

{a little pink is coming} – dallas/fort worth maternity photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:34:32 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting with Austin and his parents last night. Austin plays baseball with my youngest brother, and soon he’ll be a big brother himself!! He’s really excited to meet his sister…almost as excited as mom and dad I am sure. They are working like crazy to get A’s room done before her arrival…could be any day now! I can’t wait to get my hands on that sweet little one and her amazing pink nursery…see you all soon!

{this leave is flying by} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:18:34 +0000

Most days it feels like I just gave birth yesterday…everything is still so new. New baby smell fresh out of the bath, figuring routines, sweet baby snuggles and great big boy hugs. It is busy and slow all at the same time. Then today I woke up and realized that my sweet littlest man in now 7 weeks old. SEVEN WEEKS! How is maternity leave flying by so fast, and how can I make it slow down? Seriously, if you have the answer, please email me. Please!

I’ve enjoyed seeing my clients for sessions here and there…and I’ve still got four more sessions during my leave…but I’m loving each minute of being at home with my boys. Trips to the museum, swimming lessons, pool time, gymnastics, arts & crafts…doing the total stay at home mom thing and having so much fun!

{back to work?} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:25:45 +0000

Well, kind of. I have 7 adorable baby planners who are reaching milestones while I am on maternity leave (through 9/1), and well, milestones can’t wait! So last night I headed out to Grapevine to meet Sophia and her family…she’s sitting now and getting so big! Her head of hair is even better than at birth, if that is even possible! Thanks for braving the mosquitoes and humidity!

{9 months} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:38:34 +0000

I can not believe I am writing this post…how is it that my babyplan triplets are already 9 months old?!?! They were amazing this morning for their shoot – almost two hours of shooting, three outfits changes, and lots of funny noises and peek-a-boo to keep their attention.

Dad, I know you’ve been waiting to see some of these…your key dangling paid off!

{the boys are back} – dallas/fort worth children’s photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:12:00 +0000

I was so excited when the mom of these adorable brothers called for a fall session…I’ve been photographing them since the littlest guy was about 10 months old, and now at two he is cuter than ever!! Big brother was quite the charmer today, flashing smiles and playing games…he loved climbing all over the trains! These little ones are special here at MZP…the kindest kids and the best mom! Thanks for spending the morning with me…I hope Kountry Donuts was yummy!