elaine melinda gardner
Well if you’ve made it this far into our site, maybe you’re a bit curious about the person behind the lens...?
I’m Elaine on the right and the cute guy there is my husband Adam.
We are both from Florida - born and bred, but met here and live in Arkansas, neat I know : )
We are expecting baby Gardner in the early summer!
We have a cat named Leo and a labish named Louie. (I keep asking Louie what he thinks about becoming a big brother.)
I LOVE This American Life & A Prairie Home Companion.
I love fantasy movies and books or any movie with a corset, but lately it’s been baby books by the night stand.
There is a special place in my heart for dark chocolate and red wine - preferably together.
I love to watch the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico - in Seagrove Beach - in December .
I grew up in a town called Niceville - home of the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival.
When I was a kid, I got on top of the family station wagon, with roller skates on.
The first time I saw lots of snow I told my mom it looked like the beach.
I would eat Mexican food every day - if Adam would let me.
I love reading other people's blogs.
I have 3 brothers and I'm the youngest.
I have a BFA in Fashion design and love clothes and making them.
Before moving to Arkansas I lived in Los Angeles for 5 years, as much as I wanted to leave - I totally miss it!
I like collecting things - I might have a little problem... corks, matches, mini perfume bottles of late.
I love antique furniture - family hand-me-downs make up a majority of the furniture in our house.
I love old family stories, family history, and old pictures.
My grandfather is my hero and he lived to be 96 years old.
I still get excited about Christmas.
I had the best high school art teacher EVER who introduced me to the art of photography and print processing...
in 1994 (I just aged myself). Thanks Mrs. K!
I get excited every time I get to capture a couple pledging their lives to one another,
the love of a family,
and the innocence of a brand new baby.
I am addicted to the printed picture.
If you like what you see on this site, I can't wait to hear from you! Click HERE or give me a call.
I’d love the chance to use my camera to tell your story!
Wedding packages begin at $1800 and Portrait sessions start at $200
We shoot a limited number of weddings each year, so contact us today to secure your day!
Elaine Melinda Studio is fully insured and is a Member of WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International).
