Entries by Mell Bell

Something New for 2022

I’ve been working for several weeks on a new logo for mellBella Photography. This will be the third edition of the logo since the mellBella brand was officially founded The name mellBella includes my name, BUT I didn’t want it to be just me. Bella is a nod to the Italian roots of my husband’s […]

2022 Intentions- W A P

Every new year, I choose words or phrases as my intentions for the year. I really liked last year’s intentions which were: Inclusion, Creation, and Innovation. I feel like mellBella Photography is on the right track, and we made some progress. I’m continuing my education in photography which goes far beyond camera and lighting gear. […]

What To Wear For Your Boudoir Shoot– Top 10 ‘Not Your Typical’ Looks

I get asked this question a lot, … What should I wear at my boudoir photo shoot? A lot of people are familiar with some of the typical lingerie options and accessories (underwear, bra, corset, stilettos, etc.) or possibly simply your birthday suit. But what about if typical isn’t your thing? What if you want […]

Growth in Boudoir Photography

For 2021, I choose three words that I want to guide my focus for this year…. INCLUSION, CREATION, & INNOVATION. I am working through updating the website, social media, and throughout the business to be more accessible, more inclusive, address any other concerns, and update the imagery too. There’s a lot going on behind the […]

What is Boudoir Photography?

What is Boudoir Photography to me? For starters, I’ll tell you what it’s not. Boudoir Photography is NOT: just photos in underwear. for women only. lewd, obscene, vulgar, or gross. demeaning or shameful. perfection or what you think the perfect body should look like. only for people who are a very specific size, shape, age, […]

2020 End of the Year Events and Updates

Our Community Care Event is going on through Saturday, December 12th. Here’s how to enter to help the community and enter for a chance to WIN prizes from Local Small Businesses. Step 1- Donate $10 or more to one or all of the organizations listed below: Lowcountry Food Bank⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fresh Future Farm⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ YWCA Greater Charleston⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ […]