Be YOUrself Tweens

03/04/2023

Today was incredible! Got to hang out with the amazing weather was perfect, outfits were completely on point… And this beautiful girl is astounding! Every single photo was more beautiful than the last! Seriously cannot wait for her to see them all

04/27/2021

It's time to celebrate YOU, MOM!
visit: www.tanjamelonephotos.com/celebratemothers for more information

04/30/2020

Hello, Friends! It looks like Denver will NOT be extending the stay at home order past the 8th - meaning that I will be able to see clients again (hooray) - but no hugs (boo)! So, what does this look like?? Since I have high-risk family members...

1. I will only be photographing ONE client per day - to allow for full sanitizing in between clients and to limit my own social interactions.
2. ALL sessions in May will be one-on-one sessions - no families, no groups, no teams.
3. For minors, only one other person will be allowed to accompany the subject, please.
4. For those sessions where it is typically included, Hair and Makup will be optional based on your level of comfort. Both of my MUAs are taking all necessary and mandated precautions.
5. All viewing/ordering sessions will be remote (typically via zoom) rather than in person.
6. If you are even the tiniest bit sick, please reschedule.
7. Priority scheduling will be given to those people who were posponed due to the shut-down, so available sessions are limited.
8. If you want a session in May - reach out NOW!

I've missed you all so very much and can't wait to see you!

03/20/2020

Light and shadow....seems fitting...

03/19/2020

Lots of time for contemplation over the next few weeks… Perhaps taking a bit of time to slow down, reflect, and remember what’s truly important in life are the silver linings.

03/13/2020

Yes, I am still booking shoots! As a former biologist, I am obviously keeping very up-to-date on the emerging information about the coronavirus. Currently, the CDC is recommending social distancing. What that means, by their standards, is not aggregating in groups. Since my business is one on one for the vast majority of what I do, I am keeping the doors open.

While I always wipe down surfaces after each shoot, I’ve been even more diligent and will continue to do so. I have soap, sanitizer, wipes… And even toilet paper!

With mini school districts in standing spring break over multiple weeks, travel plans being canceled, and more families opting for staycations… This might be the perfect time to bring your tween in for a fun, empowering be yourself session!

The hardest part for me is not giving everybody a great big hug when you walk through my door!

01/03/2020

Hello, 2020! What better way to start the year than with a passion project session?! Last year I expanded the be YOUrself project from a Limited Edition session to a year-round project and my heart could not be more full with that decision. Showing "tween" girls how empowering it is to just be who they are, to embrace their imperfections, cherish their quirks, and love their YOUniqueness is what this project is all about!

Meet Kaena and Reagan - these sisters share a passion for dance and a deep bond with each other that melted me! Kaena wants to be a professional ballerina when she grows up while Raegan aspires to be an artistic therapist. What I know for sure is that they are both going to do great things!! Thank you, ladies, for starting my year off with laughter, dance, and for inspiring me with your passions!

09/18/2019

This is good!

“Guts,” Raina Telgemeier’s warm, funny and realistic new graphic memoir, hits home for parents and children trying to climb out of the abyss of worry.

09/18/2019

It's time to catch up on some blogging! Like TWO YEARS worth - so we'll start with Taylor!

http://www.beyourselftweens.com/2019/09/18/taylor/

08/13/2019

A beautiful client shared this and I thought it was perfect for this group!

Sometimes she takes my breath away, this beautiful daughter of mine. She has one foot in her childhood, the other poised to jump and fly into this world. While the past 12 years went by in a flash, she’s filled my memories with so much joy and expanded my heart more than I ever knew …