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07/09/2019

Hello everyone!! Sarah Suzor and I are super excited to announce an upcoming Salt Lake City shoot. We have 12 slots available between two days, Saturday 7/20 and Sunday 7/21 at the very awesome Full Circle Yoga studio on Main St. Anyone interested in posing should contact me to schedule a time. You can reach me here on FB, a via email ([email protected]).

We will also be having a small reception Friday night, also at Full Circle Yoga, from 8:00 - 10:00. In addition to wine and general camaraderie with other participants and supporters of our project, Sarah Suzor will be doing a live poetry reading alongside a slideshow of my images. We understand that right now, all of you amazing women who have participated so far, are existing in a vacuum with only your own images. Unless you attended our TedX salon last July, you probably don't really have an idea of the bigger picture like Sarah and I do. We really just want to share that with you all, and celebrate where we are at this stage of the project.

For more information on our project, visit www.sarahandmelissa.com

Please feel free to tag and/or share this post with those you think might be interested in posing, or just supporting! The reception on Friday 7/19 will be a lovely way to check it out :)

03/18/2019

Hi all! poet Sarah Suzor and I are super stoked about our up-coming Los Angeles shoot this weekend! It's happening Saturday and Sunday 3/23 an 3/24. We are also having an intimate get together here at my studio in DTLA Friday 3/22 from 7:00 - 9:00. There will be wine, music, and camaraderie amongst some of the gals who've posed thus far, are going to pose, or are just general supporters of this special project of ours.

As far as this weekend's shoot goes, we still have some slots available between the two days.

For this collaborative project which combines Sarah Suzor's poetry and and my photographs, we have focused on the theme, The Feminine. We have set out to explore what it means to be feminine, and celebrate what that means in our world today.

There are two parts to the photography part of the shoot. One is clothed as each woman feels she looks her best, whatever that means to her. Then she has to shower and wash it all away and do a n**e version. Each subject will also be interviewed by the fabulous Sarah Suzor for the poetry part.

We had the most incredible experience of presenting our project at a Ted-X salon in Pasadena last July. The response was emotional and joyous and so full of love and support! We are on to something here that continues to evolve and resonate with all kinds of women.

If anyone is interested in posing this Saturday 3/23 and Sunday 3/24, contact me via fb message, email ([email protected]) or via phone.

12/13/2018
A Colorful Black And White | m. kobe photography

New blog post from a super awesome job for Insomniac Games. Amazing backdrop and views, circus performers and ghosts. It doesn't get much better than that.

http://mkpblog.com/2018/12/a-colorful-black-and-white/

Insomniac Games is one of my favorite clients. They regularly throw BITCHIN’ parties and events curated by one of my favorite people on the planet, Jill at MHP Events. My only direction is to shoot all the radness and fun. It’s seriously the best.

10/18/2018
A Big Hit | m. kobe photography

New blog post! I heart the Pasadena PAL and you should too. Check them out guys, after you read the post of course!

http://mkpblog.com/2018/10/a-big-hit/

This year’s Pasadena Police Activities League’s annual Golf Classic was a big hit… Figuratively that is. Literally, there were a few ALMOST big hits. Greg Williams from The Berns Team foursome, was mere INCHES away from getting a hole-in-one.

07/10/2018

Hi all! Sarah Suzor and I are super stoked about our up-coming Salt Lake shoot this weekend! 7/14 and 7/15 at Full Circle Yoga in downtown. We have approximately 11 slots available between the two days.

For our collaborative project combing poetry and photographs, we have focused on the theme, The Feminine. We have set out to explore what it means to be feminine, and celebrate what that means in our world today. There are two parts to the photography part of the shoot. One is clothed as each woman feels she looks her best, and then she has to shower and wash it all away and do a n**e version. Each subject will also be interviewed by the fabulous Sarah Suzor for the poetry part.

We recently had the incredible experience of presenting our project at a Ted-X salon in Pasadena last Sunday. The response was emotional and joyous and so full of love and support! We are on to something here that continues to evolve and resonate with all kinds of women... And men for that matter. If anyone is interested in posing this Saturday 7/14 and Sunday 7/15, contact me via fb message, or via phone. 323.804.2504.

03/29/2018
Sounds of Young America | m. kobe photography

New blog post! Can you believe it guys? It's been so long! I will be getting back to a regular blog posting schedule, starting with this one for the Pasadena Police Activities League.

http://mkpblog.com/2018/03/sounds-of-young-america/

The Pasadena Police Activities League, (PAL), held it’s 16th annual Golden Badge Awards Dinner last week at Noor in Old Town Pasadena. The event’s Motown theme created the perfect backdrop to joyfully celebrate all the good the PAL community does… And Jill at MHP Events HOOKED THE EVENT UP. Li...

03/09/2018

Wow, am I terrible at promoting! This Sunday is my Second Sunday discounted, shortened headshot session. I still have 4 spots available peeps. Text, call or message me if you want to schedule a time to come in :)

12/04/2017

Second Sunday is this Sunday! I have 6 spots available. Contact me to schedule a time.

11/21/2017
PHOTO BLOCK!

I am selling these custom photo blocks I had made to showcase pics of mine. It's basically a vanity project to display some of my favorite art-y pics that would otherwise just collect dust in a computer somewhere. But don't stop there! You can display your own family photos too :) I thought I would have a link on where to buy the pics, but I only have 8 available right now. If there's interest, maybe I'll make it official and put it for sale on my website. $55 for the block and pack of 10) 5"x7" prints. +shipping. Message me if you're interested.

10/16/2017

My studio in DT LA has changed my life. Having a creative space outside of the home to work from is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I share my studio with one of my best friends, Robin Maguire, and we are basically in an artists colony in the arts district in DT. The owner of the space did the most amazing job currating her tennants. There are painters, sculptors, writers, commercial businesses, photographers, production peeps... You name it. Being around so many other creative people is just a joy. Twice a year we collectively open up our studios for a night and do a group show in the gallery. If you feel like getting your art on, stop by our open studio for a bit. Robin and I will be there to receive people with booze, food and our fun selves.

10/12/2017
Simply Beautiful | m. kobe photography

New blog post! I've seriously been excited to feature this wedding on my blog for months. It was so fun.

http://mkpblog.com/2017/10/simply-beautiful/

One of the perks of my job is that people will just walk into my life; seemingly out of nowhere, and just thrust the most amazing moments in front of my lens for me to document. One day, I got a message from this beautiful bride who had found me on Yelp. A week later she, her fiancé and their two ki...

10/04/2017
Blues On The Green | m. kobe photography

New blog post!! The Pasadena PAL held it's annual golf tournament last week and it was awesome.

http://mkpblog.com/2017/10/blues-on-the-green/

Because I live in sunny California, I do not have seasons to mark my year, but rather, I have a couple of annual golf tournaments I shoot that do the trick. The Pasadena Police Activities League, or PAL, held this year’s golf fundraiser at the beautiful Brookside golf course. I started shooting earl...

10/04/2017

Hey guys! This Sunday, October 8th, is my Second Sunday! On the second Sunday of the month I offer a shortened, discount headshot session for those wanting a professional headshot but don't have the time and/or money for a full 2-hour session. It's $100, $20 of which goes to charity. I work with some great charities... The Pasadena PAL, Five Acres, Harambee, SCLARC and Breathe for PCD.

I've been asked to schedule times for peeps wanting to come so that they're not waiting around. I have 8 spots open. Drop me a message to schedule a time. You can call me too... Like the old days.

09/20/2017
I’m Gonna Take The Subway! | m. kobe photography

EEEEEEK! Epic adventure blog post today folks! I had the opportunity to hike Subway in Zion... 3-rappels, a slot canyon and lot's of swimming. I want more!

http://mkpblog.com/2017/09/im-gonna-take-the-subway/

In this case, the subway is a 9-mile hike in my home states’ Zion National Park. I love having friends that ask me to go on these adventures that require permits and an experienced guide. Why did we need an expert you ask? Because this hike through a slot canyon involved 3 rappels! 3!! It also invol...

09/14/2017
Life Is A Battlefield | m. kobe photography

Today, I feature a paintball outing for the Pasadena PAL, one of my favorite organizations. Check it out.

http://mkpblog.com/2017/09/life-is-a-battlefield/

In this case, said battlefield is a fun one. The Pasadena Police Activities League, or PAL, took the kids lucky enough to be in the organization on a paintball outing this summer. I put on my best crappy clothes, loaded up my camera gear and met them at Paintball USA in Santa Clarita ,on what might…

09/07/2017

Hey people! My Second Sunday is this week! Second Sunday is a discounted, shortened headshot session for $100; $20 of which goes to charity. I have had requests for scheduled times, so if interested, contact me to lock down a time of your choosing :) Or wing it and stop by any time between 10:00 and 6:00 this Sunday at my studio in DT LA. http://www.mkobephotography.com/ #!/page/488900/second-sunday-

08/25/2017
Crazy For You | m. kobe photography

New blog post! Don't let the mildness of this cover photo fool you (FB does not allow me to upload the thumbnail pics of my choosing like it once did for some reason). This wedding was more lively than this image would have you believe :)

http://mkpblog.com/2017/08/crazy-for-you/

Scott and Tony have been together for 16 years. They had a very intimate wedding ceremony last year that a friend and colleague of mine had the pleasure of shooting. The couple had a reception for friends and family a few months ago, an event my friend Cam was not available to shoot so he sent them…

08/17/2017
Arduous Awesomeness | m. kobe photography

Welp, I loved this blog post so much, I thought'd just repost it.

http://mkpblog.com/2017/08/arduous-awesomeness/

I have lived in L.A. now for 18 years, and this year was finally my first trip to Catalina Island. YAY!! Finally! Catalina is a magical little island only an hour boat ride from either Long Beach or San Pedro. My BFF and I planned to backpack the Trans-Catalina Trail, or TCT. The length of the trail...

08/10/2017
Arduous Awesomeness | m. kobe photography

I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT TODAYS BLOG POST!!! Earlier this year my BFF and I hiked the Trans-Catalina Trail and it was a trip I'll never forget. Check it out folks. I love these adventure posts the most :)

http://mkpblog.com/2017/08/arduous-awesomeness/

I have lived in L.A. now for 18 years, and this year was finally my first trip to Catalina Island. YAY!! Finally! Catalina is a magical little island only an hour boat ride from either Long Beach or San Pedro. My BFF and I planned to backpack the Trans-Catalina Trail, or TCT. The length of the trail...

07/21/2017
Vibrant Virtuoso | m. kobe photography

I've been excited to post todays blog for months now! This was a super fun shoot I did with the AMAZINGLY TALENTED, BEAUTIFUL and cool as hell, Leah Zeger. Check it out. Then check out her just released music video. The link is in the blog post :)

http://mkpblog.com/2017/07/vibrant-virtuoso/

This girl rocks. She quite literally has it all… Brains, beauty, a sparkling personality, she’s thoughtful, fun to hang around and she’s got TALENT. Holy s**t is this girl talented. If you don’t know her by name, there’s a good chance you’ve heard her play on something at some point. Google Leah Zeg...

07/14/2017
Acting Out | m. kobe photography

For this weeks blog post, let's start out with some sweet seriousness before jumping into the wild party that comes next.

http://mkpblog.com/2017/07/acting-out/

Okay, maybe the title of today’s blog post is a little misleading as the young lady took her becoming a bat mitzvah very seriously. She is a working, professional actor and thus super charismatic, poised and completely comfortable holding her own in a room full of adults. Actually, I think maybe she...

07/07/2017

Okay people, this Sunday is SECOND SUNDAY! Get your discount headshot session on. It's mostly painless and you can rest easy knowing you're helping to support some really great local charities. I've recieved requests for time slots, so if you're interested, feel free to contact me to schedule one.

http://www.mkobephotography.com/ #!/page/488900/second-sunday-

07/07/2017
A Contact High | m. kobe photography

I had big plans to post another blog this week, but my family's annual Brew and Pie Festival just consumed too much of my week. Drinking beer, eating pie and playing lawn games all day with friends and family is a full-time job and one I take super seriously. So alas, I'm re-posting last weeks blog! I'm sure there's a bunch of you who missed... Why not take a look today?

http://mkpblog.com/2017/06/a-contact-high/

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. I love love LOVE shooting live music. It hits me in all my pleasure sensors. That sounded dirty, but you know what I mean. Being in the presence of live music is the bomb because you get to FEEL what the artist is giving you, no matter what seat you’r...

06/30/2017
A Contact High | m. kobe photography

Last weekend was CRAZY packed with back to back shoots. I crossed the finish line shooting the Arroyo Seco Weekend, a music festival that showcased a lot of great bands. Because of my booked-to-the-gills schedule I wasn't able to shoot everyone I would have liked, but I did get to shoot G. Love, two seconds of the Alabama Shakes, The Shins and Mumford & Sons. It was a great way to top off this years busy season.

Today's blog post are some of my favorites from the festival. Check it out!

http://mkpblog.com/2017/06/a-contact-high/

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. I love love LOVE shooting live music. It hits me in all my pleasure sensors. That sounded dirty, but you know what I mean. Being in the presence of live music is the bomb because you get to FEEL what the artist is giving you, no matter what seat you’r...

06/22/2017
The Bomb | m. kobe photography

Today's blog post is from a super fun headshot session with one incredible woman. I love my job.

http://mkpblog.com/2017/06/the-bomb/

I’ve been trying to think of a title for today’s post that sums up this awesome woman, and then it hit me. She’s the bomb. That’s it. That’s all she wrote. This foxy lady is smart, thoughtful, kind and super caring. While there’s always a back and forth in a portrait session, she always brought it b...

06/14/2017
They Grow Up So Fast | m. kobe photography

Today's blog post makes me feel old. That's okay though... I still feel like my 60's are going to be my best years. But I digress! Check out this way fun bat mitzvah :) I love this family.

http://mkpblog.com/2017/06/they-grow-up-so-fast/

. She was this adorable little girl who was bright and bubbly and danced with her girl friends pretty much the whole night. I about died when it was her turn for her bat mitzvah… I mean really! Where does the time go?! I’m pretty sure I did NOT handle that phone call with quiet professionalism. My c...

06/07/2017
Super SCLARC | m. kobe photography

Need a break from the ugliness of the news cycle? Check out today's blog post. It's nothing but love.

http://mkpblog.com/2017/06/super-sclarc/

. It stands for South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. My heart seriously swells when I think about them. They are a private, non-profit, community based organization for people with developmental disabilities. The organization has hired me to shoot several donor events at their beautiful campus...

06/01/2017
YogaJOHN | m. kobe photography

I heart YogaJOHN. Check out today's new blog post!

http://mkpblog.com/2017/05/yogajohn/

. When I was scheduling his session in my calendar that’s how I identified him. I knew he would be cool since he was coming to me from a woman I cannot say enough good things about, but I didn’t meet him until the two of them showed up to my studio ready for the session bringing with them coffee and...

05/24/2017
The Next Chapter | m. kobe photography

See the conclusion to last week's blog post :)

http://mkpblog.com/2017/05/the-next-chapter/

of the super fun, very photogenic family portrait session on the beach? Well today’s post is of the actual bat mitzvah ceremony and party. I’m pretty sure I expressed how much I adore this family already, but the team they put in place for the event was just a pleasure to work with as well. Rose at

05/14/2017

SECOND SUNDAY!!! I'm at my studio down town til 6:00. Come on by and get a quick/cheap headshot. You know you need one :)

http://www.mkobephotography.com/ #!/page/488900/second-sunday-

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~(pre-pandemic) prom: 5 years later edition ~

with endless gratitude to the inimitable Melissa Kobe: your photos have and continue to bring us joy, years later.

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After postponing her Bat Mitzvah for a full year, Lelu was ready to with this outdoor Zoom/micro Bat Mitzvah. Major props to her mom for transforming their backyard into a film set and the front yard into a festive party venue! We had such a great time making this special occasion unique and celebratory.
📸: m. kobe photography
💐: Mariluz Party Rentals
🕍: Temple Beth Hillel
🎈: Trend Events Photo Booth Rental
🎥: Real Genius Entertainment
🍩: Beignet Box
👨‍🎨: Mr.Hoodbrush Airbrush Artistry
🪑: Rental Avenue
Get ready, folks.

These bad boys go on sale October 1st for the month of October only! Proceeds go to the PCD Foundation to support research and awareness of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. Also...$1 from each calendar will go to the National Forest Foundation's tree planting program that plants 1 tree for every dollar.

Is it 2021 yet?????

*Huge thanks to my photographer sister, Melissa Kobe @ m. kobe photography
The children’s studio at Full Circle Yoga and Therapy was completed just before the pandemic. It was a lifelong dream finally realized. To have created a space dedicated completely to the children of our community.

Sadly, for the time being, this will not be a place where children can gather because of the reality of the coronavirus. Happily, in the meantime, this will be a place where our therapists continue to meet one on one with children as they confront anxiety, depression, and lots of the big stuff we are all tackling right now.

Full Circle has always invested back in the community of Salt Lake City. This wonderful space was made possible by the support of the community. We are all so connected. It truly takes a village. Thank you all for being part of ours.

So much love and gratitude and kindfulness to everyone!

(special thanks to m. kobe photography for the rad photos of our space)
Can you say...BEST DAY EVER!?!

Venue: North Ranch Country Club Events
North Ranch Country Club
Event Visionary: Shindigs by Stacy
Photography: m. kobe photography
DJ & Photobooth: Real Genius Entertainment
Now THAT'S a grand entrance! Dudette Ashley definitely made a statement when she surfed in to our Oak Room at her Bat Mitzvah celebration.

Venue: North Ranch Country Club Events
North Ranch Country Club
Event Visionary: Shindigs by Stacy
Photography: m. kobe photography
DJ & Photobooth: Real Genius Entertainment
Bright uplighting can really enhance our Oak Room and give it so much character. Ashley's Bat Mitzvah looked amazing with the pink and blue accent. It looked even better in the dark!

Venue: North Ranch Country Club Events
North Ranch Country Club
Event Visionary: Shindigs by Stacy
Photography: m. kobe photography
DJ & Photobooth: Real Genius Entertainment
photo credit: m. kobe photography
2020 Breathe for PCD wall calendar!

Now on sale for the month of October only! Please take a second and secure your calendar now. Thank you to my lovely sister/photographer, m. kobe photography, we are able to put these out again to raise money for the PCD Foundation during PCD Awareness Month. This is, not only, the beautiful full size 12x12" wall calendar that you need in your kitchen and/or office...but these also make great Christmas gifts for teachers and neighbors! Proceeds go to the PCD Foundation to further research and awareness of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia...but also $1 from each calendar will go to the National Forest Foundation's tree planting program. One tree will be planted for every calendar sold!
Working in child and family welfare is not for the faint of heart! Thankful for moments when the Five Acres fam can come together for a few hours of pure shenanigans 🥳 Thank you m. kobe photography for the awesome photos of our staff picnic!
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