My Daughter, My Model

By Mike Melnotte

19 Feb 2012

My daughter's beautiful spirit has been the genesis of so many of my photos. She is a willing accomplice in my endeavors and I hope when she's older (and I don't know anything), she will remember these times of me, looking at her, behind the camera.

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14 responses

Carol Holmes gave props (19 Feb 2012):
Love your story & images Mike! You ROCK! *V*
John Linton gave props (21 Feb 2012):
Hell YEAH! Rad!
Michele Wambaugh said (23 Feb 2012):
Short but wonderful write up. The pictures said it all. This story reminds me of when I was 1st inspired by my 2 daughters long ago. It lead 1st to a portrait business, then weddings & finally my own work, which has been exhibited in museums & galleries since 1980. Good luck!
James Wiley gave props (25 Feb 2012):
Very strong images throughout. Well done Mike!
Roy M. Gunnels gave props (4 Apr 2012):
It's absolutely brilliant, and intimately poignant!
Deborah Downes gave props (27 Jun 2012):
Beautiful, heartwarming, and thought provoking, Mike. Outstanding essay.
Marjorie Newell said (27 Jun 2012):
I am truly inspired by your work!! Thanks for sharing your imaginative genius!!
ROCIO GUILLEN gave props (28 Jun 2012):
I like your story Mike, and your daughter is beautiful by the way. VOTED!
ROCIO GUILLEN gave props (19 Dec 2012):
Voted, again!
JPG gave props (23 Dec 2012):
Congrats on getting the story of the week!
Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (26 Dec 2012):
Mike - congrats to you and your beautiful model on story of the week!
Carol Holmes gave props (27 Dec 2012):
Congratulations, Mike on Story of the Week!!! Well deserved :)
Steve Baker gave props (27 Dec 2012):
Big congrats! Great story, great photos - richly deserved!
John Linton gave props (27 Dec 2012):
Congrats on making Story of the Week!