Welcome to the Melanie Foster Blog

celebrating OU seniors and Bartlesville and Tulsa families through photography.

Hey, y’all! 

I’m Melanie, the girl behind the lens at Melanie Foster Photography. Whether you’re getting ready for your upcoming OU senior or your Bartlesville or Tulsa family photography experience, I hope you’ll stay a while, pick up a few tips, and be inspired for your own MFP photo session! 

This darling Bartlesville Family is saying goodbye to their home of 22 years last summer! As they approached this bittersweet season, they wanted to commemorate the culmination of so much life lived in such a special home. Bartlesville Family Session at Home When Kristin first reached out to inquire about this family home photo session, […]

Dad stands with daughter and young toddler, facing away from camera

Nowadays, it seems like most people receive their images from their photographer and immediately upload it onto social media or the internet. It’s become a natural part of our lives at this point!  But every so often, I have clients who prefer to keep their children’s identities protected during family and children’s portrait photography sessions.  […]

Mom holds newborn baby while dad embraces mom

In my decade of experience as a photographer, I’ve learned just how fleeting life’s most precious moments are.  In a blink of an eye, my little Ruth has grown from being swaddled in a blanket to toddling around our home.  I know other families feel the same way – that life moves so quickly! That’s […]

Woman stands in a creek in Bartlesville park

There is something so special about being an expectant mama. Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, the excitement of knowing that you’re protecting and growing a bundle of joy never goes away!  After having Ruth, I have such a special place in my heart for all of the mothers-to-be. And I love getting […]

Mom laughs during newborn and family photography session

Having had Ruth, my love for newborn sessions has grown infinitely. While I’ve always loved capturing life’s different milestones, I feel like my heart expands even more when I’ve gone through the milestone myself.  So, naturally, I was beyond excited to meet up with my friend from college for a family newborn photography, OKC session!  […]

Bartlesville Newborn Photographer | North Texas Motherhood Workshop These photos were taken at a motherhood and family workshop back in March, and I love that I have the opportunity to share them with y’all! This was the sweetest family. Photographing Ann and her new little boy brought me right back to our own Bartlesville newborn […]

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