• Hey, there! I'm Melissa McCrotty......a wedding and senior portrait photographer based in Russellville, Arkansas. I'm also a wife to Wes, and mommy to our two little gals, all three of whom you will probably see on this blog, if you hang around long enough!

    This blog follows my most recent shoots, as well as bits and pieces of my life and other random-ness! Thank you so much for stopping by! Now, pull up a chair and hang out for a bit......

Mini-Sessons: The (other) Bradley Family

This lovely family is one I will be working with again, soon, when their oldest daughter gets married! I was so happy when Lori and Chip booked me for their July wedding, and it was fun to get to take that last Bradley family photo before the new addition! Here are a few of my favorites from the Bradley’s session….

And, one more from last Saturday’s wedding….I just can’t resist!

Mini-Sessions: Ragland Family

We’re back from a whirlwind trip to Columbia, Missouri, which involved a flat tire, the wrong lug-nuts, heavy rains, and a couple of wrong turns….but we survived, and Jess and Mike’s wedding was BEAUTIFUL! I am posting a single picture sneak peak at the very end of the post.

The Ragland family came up from Conway last weekend for our mini-sessions with their precious little girl, Jenny. Jenny is non-verbal, but just as sweet as can be, and it was great to meet her. Janet was a few years ahead of me in school at Hector, and I especially remember her always being kind to the “little” kids (me!) Thanks for coming up, Ragland family! Here are a few of my favorites from their session…..

A sneak peek from this weekend’s wedding….have you ever seen a more gorgeous place to get married?!!

Mini-Session: Johnson Kiddos

We’re slowly making it through all of the session from last Saturday’s mini-session! Thankfully:)
Next is for the Johnson family, and their adorbable kiddos, with the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen! Here are some of my favorites from their session….

Seriously love baby feet, especially when they’re covered in sand!

Gavin has LOOOOONG eyelashes…….

I’m pretty sure she’s praying over him….or maybe annointing him! Whichever, it’s cute!

Something about this one, I just love. I know it’s kind of candid, but I still love it!

And, a couple of Wes’s shots near the end….

I am on my way to Columbia, Missouri for a fun wedding. Have a great weekend!

Mini-Sessions: Monica and Addison

I promise, I am getting these mini-sessions posted as fast as I can! Up today, Monica and Addison! Monica is the daughter of our Junior High principal, and although I don’t work for him, he is a great guy. I was so happy to meet his daughter and ADORABLE granddaughter last Saturday:)Here are a few of my favorites from their session:

I love mother-daughter sessions….maybe because I have daughters of my own?!

This is what I got when I asked Addison how old she was….

Wes’s angle….

My angle….

For Monica’s mom….

Announcing November 28th Mini-Session!

And, here is one picture I found of my family’s barn where we will be shooting…..

And, I’ve talked my dad into dragging our red couch out there, so we can also do this…..

Send me an email, or give me a call (967-1982) if you are interested. I do ask for the full payment to reserve your spot. In the event of a rain-out, you will have the option of a refund, or a make-up date. My parent’s farm is about 15 miles out of Russellville, on Highway 124, and it’s a beautiful place for pictures. Two spots have already been filled, and two more have been verbally requested, so there are really only 6 spots left.

Mini Sessions: The Olivers

This marks my third time to take pictures of Bennett, IF you count the time pictures when he was in his mommy’s belly! I really appreciate these guys, I think they might be my most frequent clients:)And, Jason was on outage, and totally exhausted, but he hid it well. Thanks for being a good sport! Here’s your sneak peak, Megon!

I love flying baby pictures…

hanging with Dad….

Megon is such a pretty mommy!

“The Kirtley Pose” (inside joke)

Happy Thursday!