melissa janelle

eAST BAY PORTRAIT photograPHER

motherhood | FAMILY | COUPLES

about me:

FaMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi I'm Melissa!

A mama to a 3 year old, photographer, and someone who has spent the last 15 years working with kids :) So I know little ones aren't always going to sit still, smile on cue, or do exactly what we ask them to do... and that's perfectly okay!!


My goal is to make your session feel fun, exciting and comfortable.


One of the reasons I love photography is because I know how quickly life changes. One day, you're holding your baby in your arms and before you know it, they're running ahead of you.. maybe driving you a little crazy ;) I want you to look at your photos and remember more than what it looked like, I want you to remember what this season of life felt like.


If you're looking for someone who understands kids, embraces the chaos, and cares about capturing the real moments just as much as the posed ones, I'd love to be your photographer.


Thanks for being here!

Testimonials

Melissa photographed our newborn in our home and included our toddler in the session. She was calm, professional, and wonderful with both kids. The photos are soft, natural and beautifully captured... exactly what we hoped for!

Teresa F.

Our maternity experience was amazing! She was very supportive with pose ideas and encouraging which helped keep my confidence up during our shoot. Outdoor maternity shoots can be uncomfortable for various reasons- like the terrain, weather, bugs, etc. and she worked fast to capture the best moments in a short amount of time.

The time it took to get photos back was also very fast! We were impressed with the variety and number of photos we got back. I have already shared her services with other families and highly recommend Melissa for any photo shoot needs!

francesca b.

Melissa is so incredibly talented. She truly has an artistic eye and captured the sweetest moments between me and my daughter. She was so patient, kind, and made the whole experience feel easy and natural. I absolutely love how our photos turned out, these are memories I'll cherish forever. Thank you so much, Melissa!



Nicole p.

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