I'm in love!

I wish I could describe to you the way my heart lept out of my chest when I drove up to my house after lunch and saw that little box sitting on my porch. My son was probably thinking to himself, why is my mom giggling? I raced inside to open it and gazed at the wonder of my shiny new toy! It was beautiful....and it was MINE!

Of course, naptime had to be postponed for a few minutes so that I could have a model. Andy, normally hates to have his picture taken, but today after seeing how excited I was, he humored me.

We did a quick little mini shoot outside in the front yard. Nothing too fancy, just something to scratch the itch. I wish I could take a picture of what my camera looks like with my new lens....it's so flippin' sweet! I guess you'll just have to see at your shoot! :)

Here goes nothin'!

So my dream has finally come to reality. Melissa Hatcher Photography is up and running. I can hardly believe it, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared out of my mind! Help! Is it too late to turn back?

I guess I have to have the faith that this is God's timing. He wouldn't put me here to fail...i know that. He has given me this gift and I want to use it to glorify Him in every way.

I fell in love with photography in college. Something about capturing life's little moments through a lens and having them forever, just got me. I was captivated! Compostion and light came naturally. It wasn't a thought about process. Being at a certain location at a certain time of day and picking up the camera to capture it. Wow! I just can't tell you how that feels. I love it! It is my passion and I'm excited to see what comes from this new adventure in my life!