Maryland Maternity, Newborn, & Family Photographer

an honest & raw take on pregnancy, postpartum, & beyond

serving washington dc, & northern virginia

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The Experience

01.

Complimentary Phone or Zoom Consultation

During this consultation, we’ll just get to know each other a bit & chat about the process, your vision for your session, & next steps.

02.

The Collaboration Begins!

I will send over your contract & proposal. once booked, we’ll get your session date on the calendar.

03.

Session Day

Sessions are very laid-back & baby-led. I do offer head-to-toe posing guidance but also encourage you to move freely once you get comfortable in the space (I promise, you will!) There will be a good mix of posed, candids, & detail images in your final gallery for you to choose from!

04.

Gallery Reveal

A few weeks after your session, we’ll have a gallery reveal over Zoom! You can choose the photos that came with your collection + order any additional products or upgrades.
Digitals will be sent to you via digital download.

Investment

I offer three different collections – all of them come with a set number of digital images.

cOLLECTIONS START AT $1200.

ALBUMS & WALL ART ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.

There is a 25% non-refundable deposit due TO BOOK YOUR DATE. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR SESSION.

Please fill out the contact form to schedule a complimentary phone consultation for more details.

Afterpay & in-house payment plans are available.

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Looking for a Petite Session?

Petite Sessions are all-inclusive & offered on a very limited basis.

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Your Questions

How do I book?

That’s easy! Fill out a contact form as soon as you are ready & I will be in touch within 48 hours. After a quick consult, (which can be done by email, phone, or Zoom), I will send over your full proposal, including the invoice & contract. After that, we can get your session date reserved on the calendar.

when should i book?

Maternity sessions are best booked between 28-34 weeks of gestation. For newborns, I would recommend before 10 days old.

Do You share my images?

Your privacy is very important to me. Absolutely no images are shared unless I have your explicit permission. No one will see your photos before you do.

Will you photoshop me?

I will lightly edit non-permanent marks (like scratches, redness, bruises, etc) but I do not do body modification under any circumstances.

Do you have a studio?

I have small studio in Lusby, Maryland. Sessions can also be done at a styled home rental in various locations in Maryland, Virginia, & Washington DC for an additional fee.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes! I offer flexible, in-house payment plans for up to six months.

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client love.

*JANICE

working with melissa was a great experience. i was anxious, as i know that newborn sessions can be stressful and challenging, but melissa made me feel so comfortable and free to move as my baby wanted. there was a lot of on-demand nursing happening, and melissa was so patient and kind. she caught such intimate moments, and the incredibly beautiful photos are ones i will cherish forever. she captured us in a way that empowered me as a mother.

*gaby

Melissa was amazing! I loved her patience with our daughter. We are beyond in love with our photos she took and captured some great memories and moments that will forever last.

*KATE

melissa has an absolute talent with the way she is able to capture emotion, moments in time & mood. i brought in a rambunctious two year old and she made the entire session effortless and fun. we were blown away by the photos & they are memories we will cherish forever.

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