Out of all the titles I’ve ever had, “Mom” is the one that means the most.
I’m a boy mom through and through - three kids in under three years (yep, twins will do that).

Life at home is loud, wild, and full of energy, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. They challenge me, surprise me, and have stretched my heart in ways I never saw coming.

They’re my whole world.

ABOUT ME

THE FACE BEHIND THE LENS

I’ve shared most of my life with this man. We’ve been in each other’s corner for 23 years, and 18 years ago, we made it official.

Through it all, we’ve grown, adapted, and kept showing up. We’ve built something strong and steady - something I’m deeply grateful for.

He’s my partner in all of it.

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calm under pressure

INCLUSIVITY

storytelling

CONNECTION

empathy

AUTHENTICITY

MY VALUES

I’ve always been drawn to what’s real - not the perfectly posed or polished, but the messy, beautiful truth of it all.

Photographs have this wild ability to tug at both joy and sorrow at the same time. One image can make you laugh and get a lump in your throat - all because it holds something that matters.

I'm scared to forget: that’s why I take photos. I document what’s true: the honest, emotional, imperfect moments that make up our stories. That’s what I care about most. That’s what lasts.
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My WHY

Bailey & Max

Being the focal point of so many photos was something I was nervous about as I was worried about what angles will come out of it or how I would look. Melissa captured my special day in such a breathtaking way that none of those things mattered. I have already printed and framed her beautiful work around my home and the incredible feedback from everyone is indicative of how truly talented Melissa is. Her ability to capture moments is evident in every single photo that way taken. Her style is beautiful and I can honestly say out of every vendor we collaborated with, Melissa was the easiest to work with and her work was the absolute best. Thank you Melissa for hearing my wishes and capturing the love I feel in this relationship.

"I can't express in words how truly wonderful working with Melissa was but I am going to give it a go."

Sarah & Connor

From our engagement photo shoot to our wedding day, Melissa was kind, helpful, warm, and professional. She put me and my husband at ease the whole time - we knew she had it handled. And the results of her work speak for themselves. I am so in love with the photos she took that so perfectly captured the joy of those days. She is truly gifted. You won’t regret hiring her - her services are worth every penny and more.

"Hiring Melissa for our photos was the best decision we could have made."

Charlotte & Matt

She was recommended to us by a coworker and I would highly recommend her to anyone for any type of photography needs. Melissa was so easy to work with and made our wedding day stress free. Our photos came out amazing and in the moment it was so natural. Melissa has an eye for the right light and space. We couldn't have asked for better photo memories. Everyone we share our photos with say they should be in a magazine all because Melissa captured the perfect moments.

"Melissa made us feel so special on our wedding day!"

I’m really good at helping people feel at ease - whether that means cracking a joke, keeping things relaxed, or knowing when to step in and give gentle direction.

I’m laid back, steady under pressure, and always reading the room. If things start to feel overwhelming, I’ll be the one to slow it down, make space, and make sure you’re actually getting a moment to breathe and soak it all in.

Rowdy wedding party? No problem. I can wrangle a group for portraits with zero stress and still catch all the in-between, unscripted moments - the big emotions, the tiny glances, the pieces of the day you didn’t even know were happening.

At the end of the day, my goal is simple: help you stay present with each other while I capture the moments you’ll want to relive for years to come. I care about your day, your experience, and the memories you’ll one day show your grandkids. You live it - I’ll make sure you remember it.