Melissa Jill :) - Hi Akwoo--No, I pretty much never use flash outside if there's any type of natural light. I did use a little of Kevin Kubota's Digital Fill Flash action for the eyes though.
Jenny Spires - Oooh, I love love love these! We need an orchard like that here in Arizona, huh? You did such a wonderful job. The last two are by far my favorite!
pati pakulis - beautiful shoot Melissa! It's been awhile since I've been able to see my favorite blogs-- this is nice to come back to. Great job as always!!
Amy (Friesen) Lauritsen - Beautiful Photos! I wonder if I am somehow related to them? I'm originally from that area of northern Cali! Small world! :) Great job Melissa! Amy
charla BLUE - Ditto to what Rachael said. Stunning!!! What amazing photos for this family to have in their home. Anyone know of a place like that in SoCal? I'm such a fan of your photos, Melissa.
Akwoo - Mel, do you use much off camera flashes during cloudy days like this?
Larissa Addison - oh MY. I just love your work it is beautiful!
Kristen - These are so beautiful! I love the setting.
erin duggin - So great! I am in love with that orchard. I'll have to find an orchard around here to go to this spring.
Michele S - Oh I so love those trees!!!! And the photos are just wonderful. Good job!
Jamie Delaine - that last one is perfecttttiiiiooonn. ;)
maggie - LOVE these! The setting is just gorgeous. Excellent work, Melissa. :)
Rachael Earl - Wow-that is probably one of the most gorgeous settings I've ever seen in my life!! What a beautiful family, too! :)