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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A cold January morning. Little ones still sleeping. Everyone in pajamas. Breakfast being made. Bed head little boys making their way to the table. Dad getting ready to go off to work. Sneaking in a quiet moment with his wife. Brushing teeth. Getting dressed. Reading books.

Together.

Their beautiful everyday. Captured forever.

See their family film at the bottom of the page.

A Day In The Life with The P Family | Massachusetts Documentary Photographer

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    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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