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.

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I love in-home sessions. It’s where you are most comfortable. Where you spend your days. Where your babies came home and took their first steps. Where you snuggle on the couch after a long day with your partner. It’s where your life happens. It doesn’t matter how big or small your home might be, it’s what your children’s memories are going to be centered around. There is something so special about being able to capture memories for a family inside the four walls where their day to day happens. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to be invited in.

A Morning at Home | Massachusetts Lifestyle Photographer

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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.

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