Pleasure House Point Family Maternity Photo Session - Virginia Beach

Pleasure House Point Family Maternity Photo Session - Virginia Beach

It is always super exciting when families come back to see me again and again. I absolutely adore watching them grow and change over the years, and the connection we make is priceless.

And, when one of my favorite families come back for a session and tells me they are expecting a new baby? Well, that just melts my heart into a giant puddle.

I have had the honor of photographing the lovely Groy family for several years now, and I just love them more and more each time I see them!

I met them when their first babe was just a tiny peanut, and now they are expecting baby #3!

Mom and Dad are the absolute coolest, and they certainly make crazy adorable kiddos!

I can’t wait to meet their newest addition!

Brother and Sister are pretty excited too.

Even though it was super chilly when we had our photo session at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach, this crew made the best of it. Their love and light just shine through in all of their images.

This has to be one of my absolute favorite family sessions to date. And that’s saying something, after 6 years and hundreds of families in front of my lens.

They are so adorable! Ha ha. I love it!

Thank you, thank you, Groy family! You guys are the bee’s knees. I can’t wait to see you again! - XOXO, Melissa

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Hampton Roads Lifestyle Photographer - Holiday Gift Certificate Sale!

Hampton Roads Lifestyle Photographer - Holiday Gift Certificate Sale!

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Freemason District, Norfolk Waterfront Family Mini Session

So I am up to my eyeballs in wedding season, which now coincides with the fall family portrait madness - I love it! It’s like a mad burst of creative energy each fall. But, it does make keeping up with blogging quite a challenge.

Sandbridge Beach, VA Family Lifestyle Photos

Sleepy Hole Park, Suffolk, Family Mini Session

I am SO behind on sharing sessions and I apologize. Since I simply don’t have the bandwidth to share them all at the moment, I thought I would compile a few recent sessions into one post so you could see a peek of some of the lovely families I have been photographing.

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Family Mini Session

There are many more to come, so hang tight if your peeks aren’t here, I promise to get them up soon. I have a couple of weddings, an elopement, two engagement sessions and several more families in queue!

Downtown Norfolk Child Portrait Session

If you are in the coastal, VA or NC area and would like to schedule your lifestyle photography session, contact me today! melissablissphotography@gmail.com

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Newborn Lifestyle Photo Session, Virginia Beach

Newborn Lifestyle Photo Session, Virginia Beach

I fell in love with this adorable crew as soon as I met them! They welcomed me into their home to document their family’s growth with the addition of their sweet baby girl. Their boys immediately showed me to the toys, and had me giggling along with their shenanigans within 5 minutes. ,

Like most boys under 5, they were wild and silly, but when they snuggled up next to their baby sister, they were so gentle and sweet. They melted my heart into a puddle.

And this beautiful little lady was absolute perfection - so dainty and peaceful and brand new. <3

When the whole family snuggled up on the bed together, the room was so full of love and light and joy. I can’t really even put into words how beautiful and heartwarming it was. The photos tell the story better than I can, so I think I’ll just leave it at that.

Thank you O’Quinn family for welcoming me into your home to capture this amazing time in your lives. I look forward to seeing you all again soon! - XOXO, Melissa

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Family Lifestyle Photos, Pleasure House Point, Virginia Beach

Family Lifestyle Photos, Pleasure House Point, Virginia Beach

Even though it still feels like summer most days, fall is beginning to make its debut here in Hampton Roads. A few leaves are turning and the evening temps are starting to dip toward the cooler end of the thermometer. And if that’s not a sign, the gazillion photographers out shooting on weekends should tip you off that fall is here, ha ha!

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting this gorgeous little family for a sunset fall mini session. We met at the always lovely Pleasure House Point Natural Area in Virginia Beach. It was a beautiful evening and I had the best time with this sweet crew!

Don’t they look amazing?! Mom sure knocked the wardrobe out of the park!

Our session was short and sweet and tons of fun! Perfect for a family with littles to tend to.

Thank you Glover family for coming out to visit with me! I can’t wait to share your full gallery!

- XOXO, Melissa

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Motherhood Photo Session, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Motherhood Photo Session, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

I’ve been shooting for this sweet family for a few years now and I love getting to see them so often! Last spring I held a few Motherhood Mini Sessions, and this lovely Mama, also a Melissa, jumped at the chance to finally have some mom + me beach photos with her kiddos!

Unfortunately, we had to reschedule several times due to the weather, sick kiddos, the weather and more weather. It was seriously crazy how many times - 7 or 9 I think! It became comical how bad our luck was.

But, we finally made it happen last month - hallelujah! We ended up with a perfect evening and it was a blast!

Perseverance paid off. I had so many favorites, and felt so badly that Melissa had to wait all summer to get this session done, that I gave her a big fat gallery bursting with happy, carefree childhood moments. Little Miss Footloose and Fancy Free was having the time of her life! Isn’t she a doll?!

I love how even shy kiddos can’t help but let loose a little on the beach. It can take them a little time to get comfortable, but the relaxed atmosphere, the wind and waves, and the wide open space always tug at their curiosity until they can’t resist exploring a bit.

Thank you, Gegick family, for trusting me once again to capture your story in pictures! I couldn’t be happier that you now have images of these delightful memories to share throughout the years. - XOXO, Melissa

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Lifestyle Family Session - Virginia Beach Photographer

Lifestyle Family Session - Virginia Beach Photographer

This beautiful family of 5 came from West Virginia to visit our lovely coast. They were overdue for family photos, so we planned a fun sunset lifestyle session at Little Island Park in Sandbridge. Their two youngest are 2 year old twins! And, adorable little blondies at that.

Big sister was a huge help in keeping her toddler siblings occupied and happy. It was a bit past bed time, but we splashed and played the evening away to keep the crankies at bay.

I'm so happy I got to spend an evening with this sweet family while they were here on vacation. They are seriously some of the nicest people you'll ever meet! I hope they treasure these memories for years to come! - XOXO, Melissa 

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