The M's

Posted by Melissa W. (Warsaw, Indiana, United States) on 3 April 2008 in People & Portrait.

Yes, all of our first names begin with the letter M. Yeah, we are one of those families. lol
Anyway, I'm the one on the left...then there's my sister, Monica, along with my parents, Mike and Marlene.

I'm not used to arranging/posing (let alone photographing) a group so this probably isn't technically "correct", but at least we had fun.

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Comments (14)

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

A beautiful family portrait, Melissa. What I'm immediately drawn to in this shot are your eyes – bright and clear and sparkling. Love the B&W, here. Superb! Your sis reminds me of (actress) Amy Brenneman.

3 Apr 2008 9:38am

@Ron: Thank you very much, Ron. :) What's funny is that this is the only photo that doesn't have my Dad caught in mid-sentence; he would not quit talking. Yeah, you're right about my sister...never noticed that before. Thanks again.

Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada

Bonjour Melissa. I know Marie and Martial who had 3 daughters Martine, Mireille and Manon. Very good picture. I love it and ... nice to meet you :o)

3 Apr 2008 10:06am

Shrig from NorthEast, United States

It's very nice to meet you (and your family). Everyone looks so friendly and warm hearted. I think this is a great shot to post.

Catch you later!

3 Apr 2008 4:09pm

Veerendra from Pune, India

wow this looks a very happy family !
nice capture

3 Apr 2008 6:04pm

danthro from Suburbia, United States

Nice portrait. you guys look really happy. can't say i'm surprised the one on the left is the photographer -- she doesn't look at as much at ease as everyone else in the shot ;)

3 Apr 2008 6:49pm

@danthro: Ack! What's that supposed to mean? LOL Seriously though, I have to tell you that I REALLY don't enjoy having my picture taken...I'm definitely more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. Thanks for the comment. ;)

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

This is a beautiful family portrait. Very nice meeting you Melissa!

3 Apr 2008 7:53pm

paulski from Muncie, United States

Excellent picture. Love the use of B&W; good to see all of the M's!

3 Apr 2008 8:04pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Lovely portrait. A warm happy family, great shot.

3 Apr 2008 8:10pm

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Very pleased to meet you Melissa :)
This is a really wonderful family portrait.

3 Apr 2008 11:07pm

Will from Gainesville, United States

another wonderful capture...love all the expressions:)

4 Apr 2008 3:32am

Rags from Plano, United States

you made and awesome image. You have a good looking family too.

4 Apr 2008 3:57am

Gary from Cochise County, United States

A good family portrait. I like it in B&W too. You look like a fun group.

6 Apr 2008 7:22am

@Gary: You know what they say about looks being deceiving? ;)

Wysterior from Kloten, Switzerland

Hi all together - very nice to meet you ;))
Wys

6 Apr 2008 5:32pm

Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands

Spontaneity in itself is the "technique" here! Wonderful happy people!

7 Apr 2008 7:00pm

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