About Cogdell Photography
I specialize in Lifestyle Portraits, Maternity, Newborn, Babies, Kids, High School Seniors and Boudoir. I am located in San Diego and serve all of Southern California including Orange and Riverside Counties. I love to travel as well, so if you are not in my area please inquire about a travel date photo shoot! Here you will be able to check out my most recent work, promotions, my travels and hopefully even get to know me a little bit! So take a minute to browse around and feel free to leave a comment.
Thanks for dropping by,
Melisa Ford
Give me a jingle - 760.294.3262 // Send me a note - melisa@cogdellphotography.com
Here is the lovely Kellie, a dear old friend who I don’t get to see very often, and her sweet daughter Peyton. Kellie is one of those people who is effortlessly beautiful. I was so happy to spend the morning with them. As you can see…she was a dream to photograph. =)
I can’t wait to meet baby girl #2! Next time, I’ll come visit you!
Melisa xoxo
Logan is seriously the cutest little guy ever! And what a wild one with his first birthday cake! Thank you S. family for inviting me to share this special day with you! I had a blast and I know Logan did. Enjoy…
Despite the rainy weather, the party was a huge success and we even managed to capture this group shot, which I know was super important and will be an amazing time capsule for you and your family.
Melisa xoxo
We are proud to offer our first annual Boudoir Marathon! By popular demand I have arranged a day of glamorous photo sessions offered at an AMAZING price! Contact me for pricing and for all of the fabulous details. Come on ladies…SHOW OFF YOUR SEXINESS! Need a little boost of inspiration? Click here for some great ideas.
When: Sunday November 7, 2010
Where: Fabulous San Diego Location TBA
Hair: Kelly Ferdinand
Makeup: Melissa Rae & Co.
Contact Melisa today for more info and to reserve your spot!
Ready to Book? CLICK HERE to book and pay for your session online.
I first met this lovely family when Andrea was preggers with Dominic. What an amazing lady! Her maternity session oozed with love, and she was the text book definition of a glowing pregnant woman. I was so excited when they asked me to take pictures to celebrate Dominic turning ONE! We met up at the gorgeous Estancia La Jolla for a lovely afternoon of great weather, light and a very happy little boy (the red balloon was a hit)! Thank you so much for letting me take pictures of your family…again! I sure hope I can share more memories in the future. 
xoxo Melisa
Ok, so you’ve been thinking about it for a while. You’ve actually done a little research. You’ve been working on getting in shape. You’ve wanted to surprise your man, or better yet, you’ve decided to do this for YOURSELF! I say, “Go for it!” Now is the time. Let go of your fears, be brave…show off your sexiness!
Here is a little inspiration from Victoria’s Secret…
I love this look. Don’t think that your entire session has to be made up of super-duper-sexy-time images!
Here’s another idea. Covered up, but still really beautiful. You don’t have to show it all to feel sexy!
Another fabulous look that I love is pairing a oh-so-lovely push-up with a cashmere sweater or one of his button up shirts! Hot.
Have some fun with it ladies! A simple search on Etsy will turn up lots of great ideas like burlesque corsets. I love the vintage look also! Don’t be afraid to mix it up a bit. Think about what makes YOU feel sexy. If you love the way you look in your favorite jeans…well then by all means, wear them! Boudoir does not have to be nude, unless of course you want to show a bit more skin! Tasteful, beautiful, fun and sexy are words I often use to describe my boudoir photography style. Now, transport yourself many years in the future and just think of the kick you will get out of flipping through a book from 50 years earlier! Imagine how you will feel knowing you captured a time in your life where you felt the sexiest! Trust me, you will be so glad you did! Contact me for a consultation…I’d love to hear your story. =)
I seriously have the most awesome clients! Need an example? Well, just check out this amazingly photogenic couple and their 2 precious boys (about to be 3 boys!)!!! First of all, get a load of their amazing hair! I mean seriously…does it get any cuter?! An mom and dad are pretty great too! I just love how they look at each other like they are newlyweds, laugh with each other (and at their kids! hee hee), and smile non stop. This awesome family was so much fun to photograph, which made narrowing down my favorites pretty tough. Thank you N. Family for a fabulous session! Congrats on boy number THREE!
