Marion Photography Studio Overwhelmingly Wins Readers' Choice Contest

Today, I'm happy to give the award for Marion Patch's Readers' Choice competition for the best photo studio in Marion to .

Image Nouveau garnered 33 percent of the vote, with the nearest competition, , getting 21 percent of the vote.

placed third, while  and  tied for forth place.

The studio, run by Melody Smith, offers their service in photos of newborns, children, families, pets and special events.

She said children's photography is her specialty, though. She spent time as a producer for a children's theatre group in Orlando, where she said she learned how to capture genuine moments in childhood.