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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.

Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Barham Family!

I was so happy to be able to see little man D again! He has grown over the summer– in stature and speed! This kid is F-A-S-T. Watch out soccer team. You may recognize this family from here, when I was lucky enough to capture the whole extended clan!

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The Huff Family!

What a beautiful family! I love the feel of this first shot. And this one. I just love the feel of it. (Maybe because I am a daddy’s girl, myself?) Seriously, gorgeous! What a cute patootie!

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Post ‘o’ Thanks ::9::

Today was not a sunshine & butterflies kind of day. First of all, it was rainy…which means my house was really dark all day, and this does nothing to brighten my spirits. Secondly, it’s been days and days since I have had other-adult-human-interaction because my kids are sick, and my hubby has been working/away from...

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Newbie: Caroline Joy

Oh, this precious little one was only 7 days old when I snapped these shots. Her mommy & daddy are so happy she’s here, and are already head over heels for their first wee one. Welcome to the world, CJ! And a shot with Grandma!

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Julia & Jody: Birthdays & a Ballgame

Several weeks ago, I received an email from my friend, Julia about photographing her & her husband’s joint birthday party…but this would not be your typical party…and because she said it so well, I will let her tell the story: There lives a couple – Jody and Julia. And they are very much in love....

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Post ‘o’ Thanks ::8::

Autumn has been my favorite season for as long as I can remember. Even before I really experienced “fall” while living in sunny southern California, I favored the season for the crisp evenings, for pumpkins, for visiting the apple farm where we plucked our own apples, for purple plastic pencil boxes full of new Sanrio...

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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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