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Creative – Time to Vote – Melissa Rieke Photography

September 28, 2010

Contest has been closed.

More blog posts coming soon!

Time To Get Creative Kansas City – Melissa Rieke Photography

September 19, 2010

Do you have a super creative Session idea? Something you have been dreaming up in your head for years? Something you just thought of the other day? Something a bit on the silly side? Something a bit on the crazy side?

WELL…now is your time to shine!!

Melissa Rieke Photography is having then “MOST CREATIVE SESSION IDEA” contest!! Submit via email (please do not post your ideas on the blog or on Facebook, send them directly to me via email) your most creative session idea. I will then choose the top 5 ideas and post them on Facebook and the blog. Then the idea with the most “LIKES” on Facebook WINS!!

What do you win? – A Free Session and a 16×20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas! Those in the top 5 that didn’t win will also receive a prize!! It is so much fun getting prizes!! Those in the top 5 will receive a $100 print credit toward their creative session!!

A Few Rules – (yes rules)

– You must email me the ideas (melissarieke@gmail.com) I will pick the top 5 from the emails sent in.
– The creative ideas have to be DOABLE…they can’t be something jumping from a plane, or flying to the moon!!
– The votes will only be counted thru FB “Likes” on the Melissa Rieke Photography fan Page.
– Entries must be received by September 24th. Voting will Begin on September 27th and end on October 4th!

I am so excited to see all these creative minds go to work!

Senior Model Sessions – Kansas City Senior Photographer

September 7, 2010

Senior Model Sessions are HERE! Well..almost…they will be here on October 14th during Fall Break!!

Haven’t gotten your senior pictures done yet? Or maybe you have but want a few more? This is the perfect opportunity!! These sessions are sure to be a blast…ladies…get your make up done by Lindsey at Blush Spa, and get your hair done by Donna at H Avenue. Gentlemen get your hair done as well…and for both the ladies and the gentlemen get STYLED with H Avenue goodies!! Come in early and grab some great outfits with your 25% off Code (good only if you wear the outfit during the sessions)!!

Senior Portraits have never been this fun! I can’t wait to see all the 2011 seniors!! Model away!!

ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE SO BOOK EARLY!

You must pre-schedule your session with Melissa – melissarieke@gmail.com

Kaitlyn 2011 – Kansas City Senior Photographer

September 2, 2010

Meet Kaitlyn…not only is she stunning, she is purely sweet as well!! Plus I have a soft spot for her because she comes over to watch my kiddos for me…and they ADORE her!! 🙂 I was lucky enough to photograph Kaitlyn sister last summer as well…both of these girls are amazing…and oh so photogenic!! We had lots of fun and went to a couple different locations with plenty of outfit changes!!

Its not to late to schedule your Senior session…look on your calendars…find those days you are out of school…fall break is coming up fast!! 🙂

Hannah 2011 – Kansas City Senior Photographer

August 31, 2010

So refreshing!! Hannah was so sweet and so gorgeous!! I mean look at this smile…amazing!! Even my 4 year old Lucy commented on how beautiful she is!! Hannah was one of my many clients that braved the heat in the last few weeks…and I am so glad she did. The images turned out amazing…the backdrops were gorgeous and close to home so hopefully they are cherished!!

Don’t worry, it is not too late to book your senior session!! We have some evening sessions still available for the fall!! And if you book an evening session for September or October you get a free 5×5 Custom Frame as a thank you gift!!

On with the show!!

Fun Family – Melissa Rieke Photography

August 26, 2010

This family braved the scorching heat for this session…and I think it paid off!! They looked fabulous and we got lots of great shots!!

We also got to do a few Senior shots!!

I hear wedding bells – Kansas City Wedding Photographer

August 24, 2010

In honor of my sister in laws wedding this coming weekend…I thought I would post a few from a recent wedding that I did with a friend!

These two were so happy and so in love. It was such a relaxing atmosphere, no stress..just love!!

Becky…this ones for you!!

Are you engaged? I would love to chat about your upcoming “I do’s”!! email or call today melissarieke@gmail.com 913-488-5125

September Mini Sessions – Melissa Rieke Photography

August 23, 2010

Need images for your Christmas cards, for your desk at work, to refresh the frames at home? Do you have no pictures of YOURSELF with the kids!! Well here is your chance…

MRP will be hosting Fall Mini Sessions on September 11 & 12. On the 11th they will be held in a downtown location, bricks, doors, character!! On the 12th they will be held in a more rural setting!! Both are the perfect settings for families!! These are the last of the mini sessions planned for 2010!!

DETAILS –

30 minute Sessions

10-15 Images

presented in online password protected gallery

$50

(session fee)

Choose from these special priced options

each $100

– 4 Gift Prints (any print sized 8×10 and under)

– 50 Custom 5×7 Flat Two Sided Holiday Cards

-50 4×6 Share It Prints

– 3 Mini Brag Books

*full a la carte menu is available at 10% off

Limited Space Available….Call or Email to book your spot TODAY!!

913.488.5125 or melissarieke@gmail.com

Gorgeous Maternity – Kansas City Maternity Photographer

August 19, 2010

Glowing is an understatement when it comes to how beautiful this mama is!! I had so much fun with this maternity session even in the 100 degree heat. I love the natural backdrops we were able to use and the fun touches of color in these images!! I can not WAIT for baby girl to arrive…she will for sure be as stunning as her mama!! Congrats to you in your last few weeks!!

We do maternity sessions in the last four weeks…if you are thinking about having them done give us a call today…it is never to early!! Also newborns are photographed in the first 10 days…I highly recommend booking your newborn session in advance to hold your spot in the schedule!! Contact me today to schedule your sessions… melissarieke@gmail.com or 913.488.5125