MY THOUGHTS

Melissa Akamine

I don’t remember the last time she had her picture taken… maybe high school graduation a few years ago? I also don’t remember the last time we took a GOOD picture together. So I used my problem solving skills and decided we should have some fun and take some holiday portraits of my beautiful sister Melissa. We had fun getting her all dressed up and pretty-fied for the day… kinda like prepping a model. So anyways…. I just wanted to share how ridiculously beautiful she is… (side note: any future boyfriends will have to answer to me… just so you know.)

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And finally… one of us. 🙂 (Thanks to Christopher Kernutt)

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  1. JACK says:

    Awesome pics! Kate did an awesome job as always, and Melissa looks incredible!

  2. Debbie says:

    Kate, I love all the pictures, but the one of you and Melissa together, that is beautiful. You just proved there is so much more to taking a picture than just pointing a camera and pressing a button. Keep up the good work.

  3. Mom says:

    Your sister, Melissa is just so beautiful, and has such a tender heart. Great combination!

  4. Carrie Ahrens says:

    beautiful!! and I totally recognize the scarf! (or at least I think I do… lol)

  5. Your photos are stunning! So beautiful!

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