KIND WORDS

 

Red-haired mother in a wide-brim hat and white sweater cuddles her baby outdoors in autumn foliage.


"Melissa has done photos for my family - including maternity pics and yearly family keepsakes - and event photography for my nonprofit organizations. Hands-down, she is amazing! As someone who often feels awkward in front of a camera, Melissa has always made our entire family feel so comfortable and at ease. She is extremely skilled at capturing the pure, authentic, emotional moments in a candid way where you hardly realize she is even there. She also has an extremely creative eye, working with natural light to bring out the beauty of the moment in a way most people need filters and editing to achieve. Professionally, all of the photography she has done has truly captured the spirit of each event in a way that has helped further our nonprofit missions. Her work has helped us tell the story of why these activities matter and how much they truly change lives."


                                                                -Jess Franzini

Black and white photo of a bride and bridesmaid sharing a heartfelt hug before the wedding ceremony.

"As a wedding planner, I’ve worked with Melissa on many weddings since meeting her a decade ago. Most recently I asked her if she could be there for my baby sister’s. She is beyond talented. She knows all the right angels and makes the best use of the light in a space. She is also a wonderful human. I think it’s because she’s such a wonderful human that the end result photos end up looking and feeling so true and genuine and beautiful. She’s patient and kind. She treats people with respect and has a lovely sense of humor. She has made my clients and my family feel beautiful and at ease in front of the camera. She is a gem of an artist and a friend."


-Vanessa Holman

Black and white photo of two laughing girls in dresses holding hands and playing outdoors.

"I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa for over 13 years and I cannot recommend her enough. Melissa will undoubtedly capture your moments with creativity and care, leaving you with photos you'll treasure for a lifetime. I couldn't be happier with the results and look forward to working with her again!"


- Kristin Pilong

Happy family of six sitting together on a blanket in a grassy field in black and white.

"If you're searching for an incredible photographer who's amazing with kids and knows all the best spots for family photo shoots, look no further than Melissa! Melissa's patience, easygoing nature, and genuine love for what she does made the whole experience a breeze. She helped us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera, so we could focus on making unforgettable memories as a family. We cherish every single picture she took of our family."

- Melissa Jones