{blue eyes}

He's back!! How could I not post a sneak peek of this little man! B was a little under the weather today, but you wouldn't know it from this...

{squeeze}

Got in one more session before the end of 2007...and what a way to finish it out! This family is really one of my favorites...it was great spending the afternoon with them! Thanks to C & K for putting up with an extra long shoot and two locations - you guys are great! And C, my husband thought I had ruined my shirt - I *love* invisible ink!!

one more...

Lily and Gus are the cutest dogs!! They were so good to sit with baby D for a picture!

{8 days old}

Meet baby D...gorgeous!! I had a great time photographing this new little guy, and let me tell you he was perfect! Didn't cry, didn't fuss, let me lay him all over the place! What a pleasure...I wish all newborns were this good!

Here is a little sneak peek mom and dad...click on it to make it bigger! More to come, stay tuned!!

Best of 2007

It is contest time! It has been a very blessed year for me as my business came to life! Thank you for the opportunity to photograph your child - each one is absolutely amazing!

I have chosen eight of my favorite images from 2007, and because there is no way that I could pick a true favorite, I need your help! Check out the images below and cast your vote for your favorite (please only one vote per IP address) - and don't be shy, send the link (www.melissazihlman.com) to your coworkers, family, and friends, so they can vote too!

The contest ends December 31st at midnight. The winner will be announced New Year's Day and will receive a mounted 11x14 of the image. Good luck to all nominees!

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{loving winter break}

I am taking the time off leading up to Christmas and New Year's to enjoy some quality family time! My son will celebrate his first Christmas and first birthday in the coming weeks and I don't want to miss a thing. Here are a few my our time enjoying the awesome weather today!

(Don't worry, I am still taking newborns and maternity during this time!!)

Happy holidays to you and yours!

siblings

I took on a few more clients for December - I can't resist adorable kids, and today's brother-sister pair really are that cute!!

Here is a little sneak peek for mom!! (click on the picture to make it bigger)