So, it is with this final image that I am admitting defeat, and will no longer be blogging images from my recent sessions.

But with the increasing popularity of social media, I will be trying my best to upload a session favorite or two to my business page on Facebook (starting with several from this past summer and fall that were neglected from my blog).

So if you’d like to continue to see some session favorites (and I hope you do!), please take a moment to “like” my page on Facebook to stay connected, and also to receive news and updates on any possible upcoming specials or business news! You can access my page by clicking on the following link or by simply searching for “Melissa Balthaser Photography” within Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/MelissaBalthaserPhotography

And now, the final image… quite possibly my favorite photograph ever taken to date (and yes, it is of my four sweet boys). Hey, it is MY blog, after all! And besides, who couldn’t use a beach image right about now?

I am so very honored to have had two images earn merits and be selected to be a part of 2011′s general collection. These images will proudly be on display at the 2012 Professional Photographer’s of America annual convention, Imaging USA.

My heartfelt thanks to my family and colleagues for their support in my continued endeavor – I couldn’t be here without you!

And the images, as they were submitted for competition:

“Simply Stunning”

“Womb”