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In Her Own Words – Let’s Go

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For her session, she chose to Add-On our Inferno Wings. They are 6 1/2 foot fierce, bold, and powerful with ostrich feathers. I love how them move and add such a moody prop to the boudoir portraits. Here's what she had to say about her experience…
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2023 Intentions- Work In Progress

Obviously, I've never had much luck with New Year's Resolutions (especially as I'm FINALLY writing this at the end of March). Every year though, I like to choose a few words that I want to remember or be my theme for the year. Honestly, I couldn't…
Black and White Close Up of a women's face with a reflection to the left. She has pale skin and freckles and her hair is in a 1910s style piled on top of her head. She is looking up with a pensive and somewhat serious look on her face.©mellBella Photography, 2020

Hiding Inside My Body

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One Image Wednesday- Comfy Tank

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It's time for another What To Wear Wednesday! So what's good option that you can wear right now and/or for a photo shoot? Comfy tank tops, of course. (Bra optional). I've been living in comfy tank tops lately too. They're convenient, inexpensive,…
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Wear your off the shoulder sweater

One Image Wednesday- Off the Shoulder Sweater

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This One Image Wednesday -- Grab that off the shoulder sweater and SHOW OFF those shoulders! OR take a sweater that is a few sizes too big for a similar look. Neutral colors like gray are great, but don't be afraid of a pop of color. Plus,…
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Wear THAT Dress

One Image Wednesday- THAT Dress

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Happy Wednesday! It's always a struggle to figure out what to wear for your photo shoot. But what about that dress you love?!? It doesn't have to be a ballgown, but it could be. It doesn't have to be your wedding dress, but it COULD be.…
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The Real Story

The Real Story

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Something New for 2022

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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.…
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2022 Intentions- W A P

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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.…
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bouquet of spring flowers in pastel pink, yellow, orange, blue, and purple with the words Changes & Growth in the center of the image© Richard Bell Photography, 2021

Growth in Boudoir Photography

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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,…
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