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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: Individuals

Beautiful Bride: Natalie

I have been waiting months to share these pics! Natalie & Clay are getting married today, so I figured now is safe to share the goods– what a beautiful bride!

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Paige: Class of 2011

Have you ever met someone who was so sweet, so helpful, so caring, and beautiful? Paige is one of those people. She and my sister have been friends for years, and I have seen Paige blossom into a woman who desires to follow the Lord wherever he would call her, even if it challenges the...

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Ellie: Class of 2011

Ellie is one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. Though, when I first met her she was screaming, and all I could think was, “Man, those are some CRAZY long eyelashes.” That’s right folks, I was there when she was born. At 3:08 am. She came into the world rather quickly, and a few...

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Beautiful Inside & Out: Tara

When I first met Tara, I was impressed by her warmth. She was adorable: tiny frame, green shimmery eyes, and a big smile. We were both new to the company, young and excited. Tara, then a hairstylist, wanted to try her hand at something different, so she joined our team. Before long our talk revolved...

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Individuals: Tabby & Amy

Tabby & Amy are more than sisters close in age. They’re close in heart. They’re best friends. They giggle with each other, tell each other secrets, shop together, and up until the past couple months, they were schooled together. Of course, they probably fight every now and then, too, but what are sisters for? For...

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Amber Lea

I was so stoked that my dear friend, Amber was able to come to her best friend’s wedding a couple of weeks ago! Especially because it meant that I got to see her face! Amber lives in Milan, and has been there without a visit home to NC for 1.5 years. Not only did she...

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Ellie

Oh, Ellie. Aunt Ellers. Or as Vaden says, “Auntie.” This girl is fabulous is more ways than I can ever describe. She is young, but mature. Kind, but firm. So helpful. So hopeful—as in full of hope for what her God can do. She is a mover and a shaker and started a non-profit recently...

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sneakety peek: Ellie

Isn’t she gorgeous? Wow.

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Talking stains–er, headaches, a chiropractor, and a bucket of grace.

Ever have days where you wake up with a dull pain in your head, and each minute after you’re up trying to ignore it, it’s like the talking stain commercial and you cannot think of anything else? That was me this morning. I had big plans for today, I mean, it’s 74 degrees outside, a...

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March Madness

Here’s a steal of a deal. There are a limited number of slots, so email me to book as soon as you can!

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