A LITTLE ABOUT ME

Meet Melissa

I'm Melissa! I've been shooting professionally for over 11 years, and I've lived in the Atlanta area since graduating from UGA (Go Dawgs!) in 2005. I earned with a BFA degree in Printmaking, but art has always been in my blood. I worked at the Center for Puppetry Arts for almost a decade as an event coordinator and graphic design assistant. I can plan a mean birthday party, know more about puppetry than I ever dreamed of, and learned the importance of delivering exceptional customer service.

Some fun facts about me::

::I am a wife to Craig and a girl mom to the core. We have three daughters -- one who is 9 yrs and two who are almost 6 yrs -- yep, we have identical twins! We also have a Golden Retriever who has brought a whole new level of chaos to our home. Being a mom is the single greatest gift I could have ever asked for, and I am so incredibly grateful that I get to spend so much of my days at home with my girls. Motherhood has also helped me immensely with navigating a variety of behaviors from kids, and I'm able to roll with just about anything... trust me when I say that your child is not the first to resemble a wild animal when it's time for family photos. (Mine do almost every time!)

::I didn't grow up wanting to be a photographer. I wanted to be a gemologist. (Is that even a real thing?) I just loved gemstones and wanted to do something I loved for work. Funny how life turns out, because I'm doing that now... just with a camera and your loved ones instead of rocks.

::I have a travel bucket list that's a mile long, but my favorite place to vacation has always been just a state away in St. Augustine, FL. Up until the end of 2021, my grandparents had a house on the beach (as in stepping out the back door and right into the sand) for my entire life, and it is a place that holds the most fond memories. It's where my husband and I got married, and it will always hold a special place in my heart.  

::I will never turn down a dessert or a glass of wine, so if you wanted to bring one of your favorite goodies to our session, I wouldn't hate it.

For a glimpse into my personal life (and our tinygirlgang), you can follow me on instagram.

ART

My Work

I am a natural light photographer serving the metro Atlanta, GA area. My style is bright, colorful, clean, and fun. I love working with children and am not afraid to embarrass myself to get an authentic laugh for the camera. It's my goal for you to feel comfortable and have fun during your session so that I am able to give you something beautiful for your family to cherish for generations to come. Being a parent myself, I truly understand the saying that the days are long, but the years are all too short. Time passes too quickly when you're watching your children grow, and I am honored to have the opportunity to capture those precious faces and memories for you.