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  • WELCOME!

    I'm Melissa and I'm a photographer located in the beautiful Fraser Valley of BC.

    Some key facts you must know about me: I love the color pink, I'm an early riser, I'm an avid (white) wine drinker especially on stormy nights (something romantic about it), I love bubble baths, going for a nice long walk and most of all, I love spending time with my family!

    I hope you stick around and get to know me and fall in love with my work! I can't wait to get to know you!

Merium :: Boudoir Session | Coquitlam, BC Boudoir Photographer

This past weekend I had the opportunity to work with a fabulous client from last year – this time rather than family portraits, we did a boudoir session.

Merium decided last year that she wanted to do this session – after booking initially she went on a weight loss journey and was only now ready to do her session (33 less pounds later!). She’s got a perfectly trim little waist and this is something she hasn’t been happy with for a lot of years. And when she first told me her age, I didn’t believe her …. there’s no way this woman is 58! Something she told me during out session stands out to me – she said she had melanoma about 10 years ago and she hopes pale is the new tanned – all I can say is that she clearly pulls it off!

When I see her in these images I see a lady of class, elegance, confidence, and of course beauty. She’s out there to prove to everyone that no matter what age you are, you’re gorgeous!

Merium, thank you so much for trusting me to capture these beautiful images of you! You are an inspiration to me, and to the many other women that will see these images! Congratulations on all of your completed goals in 2011 and I hope 2012 is even more amazing!

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January 17, 2012 - 2:41 PM

Kayla - *whistles*
amazing shots, and very beautiful lady!! love her hair!

The DREAM BIG Wedding Contest :: Wedding Contest | Fraser Valley Lifestyle Photographer

Over the last few weeks I’ve been hinting at something special that’s coming up soon – by soon, I mean next week.

Now, if you really knew me, you’d know I suck at keeping secrets. I get excited over the silliest little things and can’t hold them in – I’ll tell everyone, everything. (If you really don’t want the world to know something you shouldn’t tell me – ask my husband, or friends!) Unless it’s super secret and super big – I can keep those in – sometimes. 

I’m spilling the beans again. I’m going ahead and announcing the DREAM BIG Wedding Contest. This contest is being brought to you by Melissa Knowles Photography and Cake Art by Rabia. We have a NUMBER of amazing local vendors donating services to this contest …. I’m not going to mention exactly who they are yet and what services are being offered but I promise you this – YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! You might want to set a reminder for yourself to come back and check it out – personally, I rely on the alarm clock on my phone – for you might it might be a sticky note, a piece of string on your finger or simply by circling the entire next week in your calendar in RED! Whatever it is – do it and be sure to come back!

As soon we’re ready to go you’ll see announcements on my page along with the participating vendors! I’m SO excited and I hope you will be too!

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Favorite Places & Spaces :: Personal | Fraser Valley Lifestyle Photographer

I’m ashamed to admit that I’m not a worldly traveller. I wish I was – I really do. However, the cards weren’t laid out for me that way. As I get older I have this nagging desire to start – and as much fun as it would be to bring our children, I think I’d rather go with just my husband till they are a tad bit older.

Pinterest has increased this NEED to travel. If you are a Pinterest user, I’m sure you now exactly what I’m talking about – and if you aren’t, please comment and leave your email address and I’ll send you an invite to begin using it.

Source: imgfave.com via Melissa on Pinterest

Source: thistinyhouse.tumblr.com via Melissa on Pinterest

I mean really, how the heck can you go wrong visiting locations like these? For now I’ll keep dreaming, but I promise you that one day, I’ll be shooting there!;)

To view more of the beautiful places that inspire me, please visit my Pinterest “Favorite Places & Spaces” board!:)

Happy Wednesday!

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January 11, 2012 - 10:42 AM

Jessi - I pinned the top one too! Where is the second image? I would love to go there too!

January 11, 2012 - 10:53 AM

admin - To be honest, I have no idea. I’ve been looking for a while now and I can’t find it’s specific location. I’m going to keep hunting though and I’ll let you know the minute I find it! ;)

Valentine’s Day Boudoir Sessions :: Promotion | Fraser Valley Boudoir Photographer

It’s that time of year again and instead of doing a Boudoir Marathon, we’re just giving you a super good deal instead!;)The investment indicated below includes HST and includes the cost of my services as well as your hair & makeup. How can you go wrong with that?

See the flyer below for more information:

Just a quick reminder that all sessions done before January 31st, 2012 will be ready in time for Valentine’s Day!

Please email hello@melissaknowlesphotography.com to secure your session today … Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.

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The Sam’s :: Family Portraits | Edmonton, AB Family Photographer

I looooove working with my friends. I went to school with Kristi and she’s one of my closest friends for almost 15 years …. I’m so glad to be a part of her life and to see all the new and exciting things that are happening to her. Her and Matt have two beautiful girls, Kaidence and MaKinley, who I especially love working with.

Kristi was in town for Christmas so we made it a priority to spend some time getting some new portraits for her wall. We had a blast and I am excited to have more time to spend with them!

And lastly, Kaidence and my son are exactly a month apart – I love getting updates pictures of them together … one day they’ll look back at them and love them!;)(Here they are at 5!)

Love you guys and can’t wait till your next visit!

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