Lifestyle Photographer - Virginia Beach, VA

Lifestyle Photographer - Virginia Beach, VA

Hello friends! I know I’ve been absent lately and I apologize for not posting more often. I have been busy photographing lots of beautiful families, seniors and couples! But also very busy with buying and selling a home, and prepping for our family move.

I must say that it has been a wacky summer. I’ve felt like the past few months have been some sort of strange time warp. Like I’m hanging in limbo and moving at the speed of light all at once. There has been so much upheaval, controversy, bad news and stress that I’ve been incredibly grateful to be able to get out with my camera and just focus on the lovely people in front of lens.

Getting away to the park or beach, and focusing on the sweet little moments that make life worth while, has done wonders for my psyche. The rest of the world just seems to melt away.

What has been keeping you sane this summer?

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Creative Lifestyle and Wedding Photographer in Hampton Roads, VA

Melissa Bliss Photography – Timelessly Beautiful. Authentically You.

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Hampton Roads Lifestyle Photo Sessions

Hampton Roads Lifestyle Photography - Family, Maternity & Couples Sessions

I’m excited to be back in the swing of things! While life certainly does look different these days, working with couples and families to capture beautiful moments has not changed all that much. I am keeping my distance and sanitizing everything religiously, but all in all it feels much the same. And it’s so good to be back doing what I love!

Today, I am sharing some peeks from the sessions I have been shooting. I am thrilled that I have been able to see some of my favorite clients already this summer! Here are a few favorite shots from my recent photo sessions:

How cute is this growing family? We had a great time at our beach maternity session!

I also got to shoot some of my favorite Sandbridge beach regulars!

I headed up to Colonial Williamsburg one sunny evening to meet this lovely family. Their boys were the sweetest!

I also shot this long awaited and heartfelt military family homecoming session. <3 Deployments are always tough, but a deployment extended due to a pandemic is crazy hard. I was thrilled to capture this happy reunion!

I also got to photograph this sunset beach maternity session for one of my wedding couples from last year - what a treat! So excited for them! Stay tuned for newborn photos later this summer. :)

And I captured these fun-filled and sun-soaked moments for this lovely family kicking off their summer vacation at Sandbridge beach!

I am so grateful to be back at work and heading into summer with smiles and snuggles and so many sweet memories in the making. It fills my heart with joy to be able to capture all that love! - XOXOX, Melissa

If you are in the Hampton Roads, VA area and would like to schedule your unique family portrait experience, contact us today: melissablissphotography@gmail.com

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Family Mini Session at Chic's Beach, Virginia Beach

Family Mini Session at Chic's Beach, Virginia Beach

Hey friends! What a wacky spring it has been, amiright? Covid-19, self-quarantine, oddly cool temps…I think we could all use a vacation and some carefree days!

Today I am sharing some happy beach memories from a family that is near and dear to my heart. The beautiful J Family has been with me since 2015. I adore this lovely family and was SO thrilled to be able to do this session for them at Chic’s Beach.

We chose Chic’s Beach because, A. it’s gorgeous! And B. they used to live just a block from the beach before they moved to Northern Virginia. Their kiddos are beach babies in every sense of the word.

We had such a great time playing along the bay, and celebrating their daughter’s 1st year! (Check out their newborn lifestyle session here.)

Chic’s, with it’s shallow waters, is the perfect spot for littles to play and explore. They certainly weren’t afraid to get wet!

Our sunset family mini beach session was short and sweet (perfect for mini attention spans) and also filled with happy memories, belly laughs, and love.. What could be better?!

Thank you, J Family, for coming to visit me again! I loved every moment! Come back soon. - XOXOX, Melissa

Let's make a date to document those little moments with big heart for your family!

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Hampton Roads Creative Lifestyle Photographer

Hampton Roads Creative Lifestyle Photographer

As usual, this fall has proven to be a crazy busy time for weddings and photo sessions. I have been cruising all over Hampton Roads for sessions and ceremonies!

It has been a whirlwind, but I have enjoyed every moment. Since I do not currently have the bandwidth to put together a blog post for each session, I’m piling in several sneak peeks for you today. Don’t worry I will, eventually, give each session it’s due.

There are so many fun shots to share! I know this doesn’t do each session full justice, but I wanted to share at least a few for now. I truly appreciate each and every client that spends time with me! Every session is unique, and I love getting to know my families and couples so that I can capture what is most meaningful for them.

From maternity sessions to first birthdays, and engagements to first anniversaries and beyond, it is always an honor to collect these memories for my clients.

I can squeeze in a couple more appointments before the New Year, and I am currently booking weddings for 2020 & 2021. If you have an important milestone coming up, or you would just like some updated photos with your favorite peeps, I want to hear from you! Let’s chat about how we can create some beautiful images to fill your heart, and your walls!

Melissa Bliss Photography – Timelessly Beautiful. Authentically You.

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Virginia Beach Lifestyle Photographer - First Landing Family Photo Shoot

Virginia Beach Lifestyle Photographer - First Landing Family Photo Shoot

While I still have several beach sessions to share, I am soooo excited that fall is here! I adore that golden fall light, and the amazing color display that Mother Nature puts on every year! Plus, apple pie a la mode.

And getting to photograph beautiful families and couples snuggled up together against the chill, well that just can’t be beat!

I met the adorable Thomas family for a lifestyle session at First Landing State Park at sunset. The golden light, and those sweet little faces just make me all kinds of happy!

We had a fun time exploring the park trails, and making family memories, as their cuties discovered new treasures along the shoreline.

I love that this park has so much to offer. It’s perfect for families, seniors, and engagement sessions. First Landing does require a permit and fee to shoot on site, but it’s worth every penny in my opinion. It is one of my favorite spots for sure, especially in the fall!

I had such a great time with this charming family - thank you Thomases!! I hope to see you all again soon. :) - XOXO, Melissa

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Hampton Roads Lifestyle Photographer - Virginia Beach Photo Sessions

Hampton Roads Lifestyle Photographer - Virginia Beach Photo Sessions

Yikes, I can hardly believe it has been almost a month since I’ve posted here! This summer has been hectic with lots of family sessions, weddings, engagements & elopements…and also carting my 4 kids all over hampton roads to camps, parties and activities as well. Summer just seems to be slipping away! I have posted peeks on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, but have sadly neglected the blogging.

Well, it’s high time that I fixed that, so today I’m sharing some favorites from several lifestyle family beach sessions I shot this summer in Virginia Beach.

From the southern tip of Sandbridge to the north end of bay area, I have met many beautiful families to capture some fun beach vacation photos. I have to say that it is pretty great to be able to enjoy so many beach sunsets as I’m working my way through the summer!

I have met lots of new families this summer, and have also been fortunate to visit with some old familiar friends.

Just like the families themselves, each session is unique! I love getting to know each family, so that I can capture the moments that are authentic to their stories.

That’s it for today! I have plenty more to share, but my editing que is calling. One of these days I’ll learn to be a better juggler, perhaps. Tell me, how has your summer been? Relaxed and easy livin’, or packed full to the brim? I’d love to hear about it in the comments. - XOXOX, Melissa

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Sandbridge Beach Annual Family Pictures - Virginia Beach

Sandbridge Beach Annual Family Pictures - Virginia Beach

The Grimaldi Family has been coming to see me for their annual family beach photo since 2015. I love visiting with them each year! It is always a treat to see them and catch up on their news.

It seems a storm is never far behind our sessions, and we usually have to adjust our timing on the fly - not always easy since they only get a couple of days all together at the beach. But, we always find a way to make it work because these family photos are important.

When Tara (Mom) booked their first session with me, she told me that she had recently lost her mom. After her mom passed away, she realized that she only had a small handful of photos of her mother. That just broke her heart. From that moment on, she vowed to make time for annual photos with her kids, so that those images and memories would live on for future generations.

I truly enjoy and look forward to seeing this family every year. And I think it is absolutely wonderful that Tara is keeping this tradition of getting into the frame with her children. She is always so grateful for these images and thanks me profusely for “capturing her heart.” And I am always honored.

Thank you, Grimaldi family, for upholding this beautiful tradition, for dodging storms with me, and for inviting me to photograph the heart of your sweet family! See you next year! - XOXO, Melissa

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