Behind the Lens

Hi, I'm Melissa!

I’m a photographer who believes family photos should feel like life, not a photoshoot.

My approach is laid-back, fun, and fueled by quick wit, so I can capture your family in all its messy, joy-filled glory—the kind of images you’ll look back on and say, yep, that’s exactly us.

let's connect!

I got my hair cut yesterday. I got a new outfit. And I’m feeling good. So I decided this morning to celebrate those three things. Because sometimes, a girl needs to dress herself up, put on some music and capture all her bad-assness.


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Feeling Good

let's do
    this!

You can book your session directly through the link below. Choose from the open dates on my calendar (session times are already listed for you!), review the contract, pay your deposit and get your session on the books.

Think we'd be a good fit?

i'd love to capture your moments

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