First Landing Virginia Beach Engagement Portraits

First Landing Virginia Beach Engagement Portraits

Well now that the crazy season has kicked in, I am up to my eyeballs in editing! I am working long days trying to crank out session galleries as efficiently as possible, while juggling wedding & portrait season appointments and all of the other "to do's" on my very long list. I wanted to share some peeks from this amazing engagement session though, so I'll keep this short and sweet. Getting right to the good stuff!

Ariana & Jeff were so sweet and natural together! I loved working with them. We met at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. They were laid back and open to all of my creative shenanigans - which makes my job tons of fun! Their strong connection and deep love for one another is so evident in these images. I hope they cherish them for years to come.

Congrats on your engagement A & J! I wish you all the best that life and love have to offer. 

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Newborn Lifestyle Pictures, Virginia Beach

Newborn Lifestyle Pictures, Virginia Beach 

Several weeks ago I shared this maternity beach session with you, along with my excitement over having a new nephew on the way. And today, I finally have some newborn baby pics to share! This sweet bundle of melt-your-heart goodness was born in late July.

He is absolute perfection, and has the best big sister any dude could ask for.

His parents are pretty rad too. 

Look how sweet! Big sis' likes to sing to him. 

It has been a few years since we've had a baby in the family. My own "babies" are all big kiddos now, so I am eating those baby snuggles up!

I am so happy for my sister and brother-in-law! It's wonderful to have a healthy new babe to smooch on, and I'm SO excited to watch him grow up. <3 

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Virginia Beach Maternity Photographer - Chick's Beach Session

Virginia Beach Maternity Photographer - Chick's Beach Session

Have I got the sweetest session to share with you today! So full of intimate moments, love, snuggles, adorable toddler antics and that gorgeous maternity glow! This beautiful growing family stole my heart. Here are the highlights from my Chick's Beach sunset family maternity session with the Dierstein family!

Isn't whole family just gorgeous?! And mama looks amazing in that green dress!

Love, love, love all that sweet squishy goodness!

Absolute perfection. <3 

Thank you Dierstein family for sharing your evening, and your favorite beach spot, with me! It was such a pleasure to capture these sweet, fleeting moments for you. I wish you all much love and joy as your family continues to grow.  - Melissa 

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Beach Mini Session - Virginia Beach Family Pictures

Beach Mini Session - Virginia Beach Family Pictures

I realize that everyone is in back to school, holiday planning, pumpkin spice mode, but I still have tons of summery beach sessions to share. I am super excited for all of the fall sessions and weddings I have lined up - I LOVE fall. But my blog posts just aren't in fall mode yet. So bear with me! My fall calendar is full, except for 2 appointments and maybe a mini or two if I can squeeze them in. So hop on it if you'd like a fall session - there's no time to waste. 

Now onto this gorgeous family and their amazing beach mini session! The Wilcox family was referred to me by some of my long time clients and favorite families of all time. And let me tell you, their session was in my top 3 for this year! We had a blast playing at sunset on the beach and they brought their A game for sure. Here's a peek at the Wilcox family's beach session gallery:

They were up for all kinds of creative fun and we were able to pack a ton of crazy goodness into this mini session! I do my best work when clients tell me they trust my vision and they aren't tied to perfection. A candid moment of an authentic soul is far more beautiful than any fabricated picture perfect portrait I could set up. 

Thank you Wilcox family, for trusting me and allowing me to create from the heart. You guys rock so hard! I am thrilled that you love your gallery as much as I do. I hope you enjoy your images for many years to come. XO - Melissa

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Fall Photo Sessions in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake & Williamsburg

Fall Photo Sessions in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake & Williamsburg 

It's that time again! Time to say farewell to summer. I am sad to see her go, but I can't wait for the cool, crisp fall weather!

That gorgeous warm color always makes me swoon. Leaves crunching underfoot, steamy mugs of spiced goodness, sweaters and boots - I love it all! 

My appointment calendar is nearly full for the remainder of the year, with family sessions, engagement portraits and fall weddings. If you need holiday portraits, be sure to snag one of the few session appointments I have left before they're gone! 

There are so many gorgeous locations in Hampton Roads that make the perfect backdrop for a fall family session, or updated holiday portraits. We're fortunate to enjoy mild weather and stunning color throughout the tidewater region. 

I can't wait to create some amazing memories together! To find out what's available, get in touch here.

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VA Wedding Photographer - Destination PA Wedding

VA Wedding Photographer - Destination PA Wedding

Heather & Cory's Pennsylvania Church Wedding

I've got some sneak peeks to share today, from Heather and Cory's gorgeous Pennsylvania Church wedding this month. The whole trip was quite an adventure (more on that later), and the wedding was absolutely stunning! I think I squealed out loud with excitement when I saw the church, ha ha. 

I shot Heather & Cory's engagement session last winter and I was SO honored when they asked me to shoot their summer wedding! We hit it off right away, and had a blast at their engagement shoot. I just knew their wedding would be amazing. 

They were married at the First Presbyterian Church of Sharon, PA, in Heather's home town. (The town was absolutely charming by the way, just NW of Pittsburgh). Their formal wedding was not only gorgeous, but also perfectly un-stuffy, and so full of love and laughter! I couldn't be happier for these two wonderful human beings, whose love is so genuine and true. 

Their family and friends gathered from far and wide to celebrate and wish them well. It was a heart-warming sight to see!

And check out that stunning wedding party! They were hilarious and had me cracking up during formals. 

Their reception was held downtown at the Corinthian - also gorgeous. I loooooved the dark wood and swanky rich jewel tones in this venue! The early 1900's nostalgia was charming, and the catering was delicious.

I hope you've enjoyed these sneak peeks! Sending much love and all my very best wishes to you, Mr. & Mrs. Wells!!

Stay tuned for more of this amazing destination Pennsylvania wedding!

Event Vendors:

Florals: cottagegardendesigns.com, DJ: Radar Sound Entertainment, Catering: Corinthian Banquet Hall, Invitations: americanwedding.com, Cake: The Bake Shop, Sharon, PA, Photography:

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Virginia Beach Family Photography at First Landing State Park

Virginia Beach Family Photography at First Landing State Park

I can't tell you how happy it makes me that my amazing clients have little ones that I get to play with. My youngest is almost 7 now, and I miss those little giggles, squishy baby legs, and drooly chins. It's true, kiddos grow up waaaaay too fast. That's why I know I am incredibly fortunate to be able to photograph so many beautiful growing families! 

This little beauty and her mom and dad met me at First Landing State Park for some outdoor family fun. We explored the trails, listened to the birds, and watched the sun sparkle through the leaves. Baby girl LOVED the outdoors! She flashed that adorable smile over and over. Isn't she gorgeous?!

She is clearly adored by her mama and daddy. I can't blame them. It's so easy to get lost in those big, brown eyes! She had me wrapped around her finger too. 

“The best moments of your life will be the small nameless moments you spend smiling with someone you love. ”

— Ritu Ghatourey

Thank you, Gegick family, for sharing your sweet family moments with me! I can't wait to see you again soon!  - Melissa 

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