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Announcement

I will be doing some mini sessions this fall, and a handful of other
sessions that have already inquired, but really, that’s it.
Indefinitely.

That’s right, Tesoro Photography will not be available for
sessions beyond those I am booking already, and then the mini sessions I
will announce this week.

No, I’m not quitting. Just taking a hiatus. It’s time. Time to spend
doing pre-school with my kids. Time to play without the burden of photo
shoots to edit on my back. Time to regain some creativity. Doing
projects like those I’ve found on Pinterest. Time to clean and organize
and purge and pack. Well, maybe not. ;)

If we are still here after January, I think the earliest I foresee re-opening shop would be March.

To find out more about this read here: http://tesoro-photo.com/blog/?p=2704

About Us

Melissa Pearce

I first fell for photography when I was little, shooting snails
and rosebushes with my little 110mm camera. As I grew older, I realized
it was people I really loved to photograph. After high school, I studied
photography at the University of the Nations in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. I
worked
at a film and print lab for a year, shooting on my own here and there.
(The first few weddings I shot were in film! ) Then I spent the next two
years working as a lead photographer for a local studio, where I
predominantly shot weddings and designed albums. I married my husband,
Randy, in 2006 and we had our first little cuddlebug in March of 2008,
and our second in June 2009. (Phew, I know that was fast, but we
wouldn't trade them for anything!) I LOVE being a mom. I also LOVE
sushi, stationery, fast lenses and my Lord and Savior, Jesus. I grew up
speaking English and Spanish, hence the name of our company, "Tesoro,"
which means "treasure."

Randy Pearce

I have been interested in photography for a while, but of
course, when I met Mel, I really got into it. I have been her assistant
and second shooter for a couple of years now, and she tells me I rock.

Category Archives: Children

This beautiful life…

When I came across this sunflower field at a family birthday celebration, I brazenly requested that I could return once it was in full bloom. I was overcome….it was natural, beautiful, peaceful, and I thought, somebody has to be photographed here! A couple weeks later, Randy’s cousins emailed me, told me it was in full...

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Happy Fourth of July!

After a wedding double header last weekend, I so look forward to sharing some yummy wedding images (!) but in the meantime, have a happy holiday weekend! We’ll be hanging out. Laughing. Being a little silly. And of course, taking lots of pictures of said hanging out and laughter and silliness. (The one at the...

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The M Family!

I was so delighted to meet this wonderful family and get to know them a little! Little princesses Catie Beth & Evy have such a sweet relationship already: you can tell that they love each other so much and will probably grow to be great friends. In fact, if I have one take away from...

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The K Family: 2011

There’s definitely a lot one can glean from this wonderful family: disciplining little ones, getting them to sit quietly in church, pinching pennies, keeping romance alive…I mean, seriously, I could go on and on. But there’s one thing in particular that I came to realize when they asked me about taking photos this last time....

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The Haven Family: 2010

This sweet family has two new additions since I took their family photo last fall! Twins C & C were adopted from Russia, and this already gorgeous family looks all the better with these littlest guys in the picture! Here’s the slideshow!

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The Stenner Clan!

What a fun shoot with a fun family! The Stenners gathered with me at Joyner Park on the busiest day of the year–seriously, there were well over 12 other photo shoots happening simultaneously, but we made it out alive! And with some nice pics, to boot! These little cousins have a blast together, and you...

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The K’s!

What a fun trio! These three are loaded with great ideas and big smiles! Hopefully these pics will make their father smile, too! (Shh…it’s a surprise!) I love the earthy, organic feel of this one. Here’s their slideshow!

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Sneakety Peeks!

It’s been a busy November! So busy, in fact, that I’m calling the month booked. Here are a few sneakety peeks for this last week’s shoots– more to come soon!

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The BAILEYS!

Woohoo! I love this family. This is the third time I have photographed for them, and I can’t believe how big Grace is! She is two and a half and has the smarts of a five year old. She knows what a stegosaurus is, her fave color is aquamarine, and she definitely knows when her...

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The Smith Family!

It was a delight to meet the Smith Family and their smiley crew! What a genuine and caring family. You can tell they love to hang out together. I learned a GREAT new trick from them! Mini marshmallows=the ticket for smiles and cooperation with littles on picture day. They’re small, they don’t stain, and they...

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