• hi!

    we're melissa and michael petri, a husband and wife photography team based in california. photography drew us together, and we love that we now get to share that passion with others. photographing special moments in people's lives—the emotions, the memories—is what we cherish.

    this blog is a way for us to share our passion with others so if you see something you like, please leave a comment. if you're interested in our services, please use the contact form or email us from the links above. we can't wait to hear from you!

little mia . east bay photographer

i went to spend a lovely summer evening with wonderful friends and to see little mia. it’d been about nine months since i’d seen her and in a toddler’s life that’s a long time. it was great to see how much she’d grown, was talking, and had become open to people she couldn’t remember (like me). i decided to do a little five-minute impromptu photo session of her, how could i resist this adorable face? if you want to see how much she’s changed and grown, here’s her about a year and a half ago.

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summer sale!

yep, we’re having our first ever summer sale! details below.

share with family / friends / colleagues if you think they’d be interested. book early to guarantee a spot before the sale is up.
email melissa at melissa@themodernpicture.com

marina del ray portrait photography . michele, mike & katie

the love these two share for their little bundle of joy is just precious. So of course it had to be documented and we’re so glad we got the opportunity to do so.

michele and mike – we’re so happy for you two and can’t wait to see little katie grow! thanks for trusting in us and allowing us a glimpse into your new world.
m&M

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Michele Connors - Thank you so much, Melissa and Michael, for taking such wonderful pictures of our family. Somehow you were able to catch our personalities in each photo, especially our little girl’s growing personality. We have been so proud to show these off to all our friends and family. Many many thanks! You are wonderful!July 24, 2010 – 12:03 pm

liz & jeremy . val du vino winery wedding . murphys ca

it was a special weekend in the quaint town of murphys, where wine tasting is abundant and the golden hills and old oaks become one. it was a weekend filled with lots of laughter, special moments, and love. i am so grateful to have been a part of it all. my brother married his sweetheart liz at the beautiful val du vino winery and this is what we captured of this memorable day.

liz and jer, we wish you many years of love and happiness. we are truly blessed to now call you both family. thank you for trusting in us to capture your day and sharing your special moments with us.

much love and appreciation,
m&m

liz and jeremy decided to see each other before the ceremony. it was such a special and intimate first look. we are always excited when clients opt for this option but it was especially great for them. seeing one another before the ceremony and having a moment to themselves allowed them to calm their nerves and relax in the comfort of each other. it also gave us a great opportunity to capture some beautiful candid moments.

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sharyn - so beautiful – feel like I’m there again!July 21, 2010 – 10:39 pm

Susan - I second that!July 18, 2010 – 4:16 pm

Jeremy - The pictures look great! You guys did an amazing job, you’re the best!

- JerJuly 16, 2010 – 11:03 pm

megan & brett . coronado ca

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