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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When you get caught up in the hustle and bustle of your passion becoming your business, sometimes you forget to take the time to step back and remember why you started in the first place. I love all my families, I truly do. Every time I get to work with a returning client or meet a brand new family, I get excited and happy to be able to capture these moments in time for them.
But I decided that it had been long enough since I picked up my camera and took pictures just for me. So I’ve been trying to do that more. Shoot what interests me, what moves me, make sure I’m capturing my own family as well.

So this is a combination of what I’ve been shooting over the past few weeks. This is my world, my passion, my inspiration. This is a glimpse into my life.2016-11-09_0032

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Shooting for Me

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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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