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Shop Local | Local Shops to find What to Wear for your Session

Jul 3, 20212 min read

Shop Local | Local Shops to find What to Wear for your Session

You asked for it, I'm giving it to you. A few local shops around Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida you can find some adorable...

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Florida Summer Day Trip Ideas 1: DeLeon Springs

Melody Coarsey

Jun 9, 20212 min read

Florida Summer Day Trip Ideas 1: DeLeon Springs

You asked for it. You're getting it. Summer day trip ideas. I'm full of them because I have two kids and I have worked from home for...

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7 Spots for Fantastic Family Photos in Jacksonville | Guest Post by Jacksonville Beach Moms

Melody Coarsey

Jan 23, 20213 min read

7 Spots for Fantastic Family Photos in Jacksonville | Guest Post by Jacksonville Beach Moms

**** (Note from Melody) So, for the first time ever, I have a guest blogger! Obviously I put in some of my photos where I could, but the...

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How We Visited Five National Parks FOR FREE | Tips for Moms

Melody Coarsey

Aug 31, 20183 min read

How We Visited Five National Parks FOR FREE | Tips for Moms

If you have been following me for awhile, you know that this past summer our family took an amazing vacation! As we traveled cross...

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Jacksonville Family Photographer |Better Photos Everyday | Pockets of Light | Tips and Tricks | Fami

Melody Coarsey

Apr 3, 20182 min read

Jacksonville Family Photographer |Better Photos Everyday | Pockets of Light | Tips and Tricks | Fami

Last week, I shared on Instagram a back of camera shot I did at the train station while we were waiting on the train. I titled it, "your...

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5 Tips for Better Vacation Photos | Tips and Tricks | Photography Tips for Moms on Vacation

Melody Coarsey

Mar 22, 20182 min read

5 Tips for Better Vacation Photos | Tips and Tricks | Photography Tips for Moms on Vacation

I know, it's been Spring Break already for a few counties near me. You have already made a trip, or a few day trips with your littles in...

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My Why | What I learned at my Photography Conference | Looking Back | Family Photographer Jacksonvil

Melody Coarsey

Feb 19, 20182 min read

My Why | What I learned at my Photography Conference | Looking Back | Family Photographer Jacksonvil

"What you do matters, but WHY you do it matters much more." Over the weekend, I attended a Photography conference. My first ever. Some...

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How I Use Star Wars to Teach my Kids about the Bad in the World | The Motherhood |

Melody Coarsey

Feb 15, 20183 min read

How I Use Star Wars to Teach my Kids about the Bad in the World | The Motherhood |

Yesterday, as most you should know, another shooting took place at a High School. For years, I have been able to mostly keep my kids from...

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Spring Break is Coming! | My Top 5 Tips for an amazing Spring Break on a Budget | The Motherhood | T

Melody Coarsey

Feb 12, 20184 min read

Spring Break is Coming! | My Top 5 Tips for an amazing Spring Break on a Budget | The Motherhood | T

It's February and as all moms (and college kids) know, that means Spring Break is just around the corner! Many families have Spring Break...

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Why should you do a Fresh 48 session? | Newborn Photographer Jacksonville FL | In Hospital Newborn P

Melody Coarsey

Feb 5, 20182 min read

Why should you do a Fresh 48 session? | Newborn Photographer Jacksonville FL | In Hospital Newborn P

When my girls were born, Newborn Photography was just becoming a thing. But it was not, in anyway, what it has grown into today. And I...

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Tips for Newborns and their Mommas during Flu Season | Tips for Moms | The Motherhood

Melody Coarsey

Feb 2, 20182 min read

Tips for Newborns and their Mommas during Flu Season | Tips for Moms | The Motherhood

As moms, we all know this Flu season has been THE WORST. It seems everywhere you go it's there. I even read this year's flu, may be...

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