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YOUR STORY MATTERS

Capturing the emotions surrounding your birth, your newborn, and your family.

family session

I try to interact as little as I can behind the lens to document your family story as naturally as possible. Some of the best images captured are the unposed, quiet moments in between smiling. I encourage as much love and family interaction during our photo session. This session includes:

  • Up to 1 hour of documenting

  • Location of your choice

  • Styling assistance

  • Includes 40-50 images sent in a private digital gallery

Clients Usually Pay Between $525-$725

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maternity session

I love documenting your journey, whether it's an early announcement session or capturing the beauty of your bump at 35 weeks. If you’re a birth client, your maternity session is included as a complimentary part of your birth package. Each maternity session includes:

  • Choose between two packages offering a minimum of either 30 or 70 images, depending on your selection

  • Both packages include the edited images sent to a private downloadable gallery

  • Your choice of location, with a variety of options available to suit your needs

  • Styling guidance and a comprehensive 9-page PDF prep guide to ensure your session runs seamlessly

Clients Usually Pay Between $525-$810

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newborn session

I specialize in capturing in-home newborn photos for babies aged 2 days to 3 weeks old. This cozy, lifestyle documentary session is designed to showcase your baby's early days at home and includes:

  • Enjoy a relaxed pace that allows for feedings, changes, and the natural bonding moments of your newborn's early days.

  • Select from 2 package options that include professionally edited images sent to a private, downloadable gallery

  • Sessions are held in the comfort of your home or as a Fresh 48 hospital session, tailored to your preferences

  • You’ll receive styling guidance and a detailed 9-page prep guide to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience

  • Maternity and newborn bundle available at a discounted rate with multiple monthly payment plans at no additional cost

Clients Usually Pay Between $695-$950

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birth photography

Your birth matters and that’s why I believe it should be documented. Birth photography packages include:

  • A mini maternity session to commemorate the final stretch of your pregnancy

  • Coverage from 7 cm dilation through to 2 hours postpartum, documenting the journey of labor, birth, and those first precious moments with your baby

  • A collection of 130-160 high-resolution images, delivered in a private, online gallery for easy sharing and access

  • Multiple options for payment plans at no additional cost

Clients Usually Pay $2,325-$3,500

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military event photography

As a military spouse for over 10 years and living on various bases, I know that events can arise where professional photography is needed. This can include,

  • Retirement Ceremony

  • Promotion Ceremony

  • Military Ball Photography

  • Please reach out and specify your direct needs to discuss this more as I have multiple packages to select from that are tailored to your needs

  • Also available are monthly payment plans at no additional cost

Clients Usually Pay $475-$815

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breastfeeding photography

Breastfeeding photoshoots are very near and dear to me as I have been able to breastfeed all 4 of my children.

  • 40 images sent in a private online gallery

  • From the comfort of your home or at an outdoor location of your choice

  • 1 hour of documenting

  • Option to add on videography

  • Includes 30 images shared to a private, digital online gallery

Clients Usually Pay Between  $275-$345

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kind words

“Melanie is gifted at capturing deep emotion and intimacy in her photos. Her candid shots of my husband and I speak volumes without saying a word.”
— Kirsten K.

FAQS

 

  • Once I send you an invoice, an automated transaction page will walk you through the steps to enter in either a credit or debit card. All major CC companies are accepted.

  • I do. As a military spouse I know expenses can add up, but I also know how valuable photography is so I am always willing to break up payments over several months with automated email reminders.

  • No, I specialize in lifestyle documentary photography, which means I aim to create authentic and meaningful images that tell the story of your family.

  • I only take 2 births a month. It is never too early to book me as your birth photographer. I always recommend moms reach out as soon as they know they are pregnant.

  • Leading up to your photoshoot I will be in communication if I see any issues or inclement weather predictions. We will discuss back up plans and reschedule if necessary.

  • I completely understand the need and desire for privacy and will send out a contract that asks questions about what you are comfortable with me sharing. I have had plenty of sessions (and births) that have never been shared to my website, blog, or social media out of respect for my clients’ requests. I also will ask if certain images are okay to share once you have had a chance to view the gallery.

Birth Centers: BirthCare & Women’s Health, Premier Birth Center and Tree of Life Midwifery 

Hospitals: Fort Belvoir, all INOVA Hospital Systems to include Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Alexandria, Stone Springs, Loudon County

Serving: Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland, Alexandria, Aldi, Annandale, Arlington, Ashburn, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly,  Fairfax, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Fredericksburg, Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, Lorton, Manassas,  McLean, National Harbor, Potomac, Purcelville, Reston, Silver Spring, Springfield, South Riding, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Sterling, Tysons Corner, Vienna, Waldorf, and Woodbridge.