Melissa Anne Photography- Michigan Newborn & Maternity Portraiture

It's GO TIME!! Christmas Mini Sessions are LIVE!

HERE IS THE LINK TO BOOK:
https://photographybymelissac.com/christmas-mini-sessions/

Santa will be there and you can add him onto your session! All children will receive a special gift and will be able to drop off a letter to Santa to our special mailbox. They will receive a response letter from Santa before Christmas!

We have a new family scene and will have an interactive Bakery scene for the kids!

Hope to see you there! 🎅

Tomorrow at 7pm Christmas Mini Sessions go live!!

Christmas Minis are coming!!!

Set your reminders and make sure you snag your spot! These sold out last year! ⏰️

Santa will be available to add onto your session and each child will get a gift and will be able to drop off a letter to Santa in our special mailbox and will receive a personalized letter back! 🎅

Check back tomorrow at 7pm when the booking link goes live!

Hope to see you there!!

Our Vintage Family Room can be used for family photos and for the kids.

We have 2 Family Scenes & 4 Kids Scenes and SANTA will be available as an add-on when you book your session!
All kids will receive a special gift from Santa and will be able to drop a letter/wish list to Santa and will receive a customized letter back via snail mail before Christmas!

Christmas Mini Sessions Booking opens August 27th at 7pm!

Set your reminders and watch for the booking link when sessions go live!

The cutest little sunflower!🌻

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I have been working on our Christmas Mini Sessions for this year and am SO EXCITED!

🎅🏻SANTA WILL BE HERE!!! 🎅🏻

These will take place SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd in my Troy, MI studio.

We have a new Family Scene and a new Kids Scene and you can add SANTA into your session too!

Every child will get a special gift and if you bring a letter/wish list and drop it in our special mailbox, Santa will mail your child a personalized letter right from the North Pole!

BOOKING OPENS on TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th at 7PM

Set your reminder so you don't miss out!!

Bonnet or no bonnet?

I always do a shot with bonnet & one without and most parents have a hard time choosing and so do I! Curious what your favorite is?

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Ronan was the only boy in the studio in months & I just knew he would perfect for this rustic bucket setup!

Now booking for January 2025 due dates!

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Baby toes are my favorite!

I am getting things finalized for our Christmas Sessions this year & will announce them soon! Booking will be open in mid August!

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Baby smiles are the best!

I am booking into January 2025!

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Sitter Sessions are a great way to capture this huge milestone!

More info on our custom milestone sessions visit www.photographybymelissac.com

This summer is just flying by! I have had so many babies in the last few weeks. Now time to catch up and share these sweet little ones!

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Emerson Rose

She was so smiley and awake when she first got into the studio, but she slept so good for me!

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Arabella | 21 Days

Such a sweetheart! She will be super protected with two older brothers. Love this coral color!

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Miss Peyton was in for her Sitter Session! She is enrolled in our 3/6/12/ Month Milestone Plan and she totally rocked her session!

Metro Detroit Photographer Peyton Milestone Session Metro Detroit photographer milestone session with Peyton for her sitter session in my Troy, Michigan studio.

Still not sure if a family photo session is right for you?

Worried that you won't look good, your kids won't cooperate, your husband is less than thrilled and you just don't have much time in your busy schedule?

I get it! I am a Mom myself and my kids are older & moved out on their own. I even have a new grandbaby!

Time flies by so fast and one regret I have is not documenting my kids when they were little. I really wish I would have so they would have those images to look back at now and see the love we had and that not every moment was one filled with stress and the busyness of life. Moments where I looked happy and not tired, where I looked like the Mom I wanted to be to them.

They will not care how much you weighed, or how much you worried. They will just see images of you with them. I lost my Dad this year and I have been looking back at photos of him, searching for the ones of me with him. I am so thankful that I have them.

Let me help you by taking the stress out of a photo session and creating memories for your kids and for you.

BOOKING:
View the booking page for more info and to book your session at https://photographybymelissac.com/fall-family-portraits-metro-detroit/

EMERSON | 2 1/2 MONTHS

We got some sweet smiles from Emerson was a little bit older than my normal newborns. If you have an older baby, reach out and let's create something together!

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Which do you prefer?

I love a good black & white of baby details, but also love the color image!

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TODAY IS THE DAY! FALL SESSION dates are OPEN!!

Come have fun with us and let me capture sweet moments with your family. Sessions will take place in a beautiful Troy, Michigan park.

INFO & BOOKING www.photographybymelissac.com/fall-family-portraits-metro-detroit/

Hope to see you & your family there!

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! Set those reminders!

FALL SESSION SCHEDULE OPENS at 8am Sunday (6/9/24)

I have blocked off space in my schedule for fall sessions in September, October & November-my busiest season!

I love Fall sessions for many reasons, but they are especially perfect for families, because the kids love playing and being outside!

Feel like you are not photogenic? Don't know what to do in front of a camera? Have no idea what to wear? I got you!

When you book a family session with me, you will have access to my wardrobe guide & styling tool & to me! I love helping create cohesive outfits & will help you chose the right ones so everyone is comfortable & looks their best!

I will lead you in posing, but most of my sessions are candid & organic, so you don't have to "pose". I will guide you what to do, so you are not left wondering!

You can get more info on my website at https://photographybymelissac.com/metro-detroit-fall-family-photo-sessions/ or follow back here to get the link when sessions go live!

Happy National Donut Day!

I can never say no to a donut or a cute baby! Charlotte was the cutest, slightly spicy baby girl and I am here for it! She was so tiny & so sweet. She had so much gorgeous hair & although she didn't like having her hands away from her face, she cooperated and we captured so many adorable images!

POV: You want to book a family session, but your husband is less than thrilled....

5 TIPS TO GET YOUR HUSBAND EXCITED for your session:

1) tell them how important this is to you
2) have him read over the session info & prep so they know what to expect
3) let him ask questions so he knows the process before the session
4) pick out outfits you like & let him pick what he wants
5) reward him by doing something he loves

I get it, having photos done can seem so boring, but I make sure that our sessions are quick, fun and easy so your husband doesn't feel tortured. It will leave him feeling like a hero, because he gets to do something to make you happy and he gets to have fun with his kids! It is a win win. Making sure he is comfortable with the process and with his outfit is also important. It will make it feel less like work! If you are willing to do something with him that he loves as a reward, it will show him that his support and cooperation makes you want to do something with him maybe that you wouldn't normally want to do.

Our sessions are 45 minutes, so they are just enough time to get warmed up and capture all those sweet, playful images. It seriously will fly by and most people are surprised how many images I catch during that time.

FALL FAMILY SESSION OPEN THIS SUNDAY (6/9/24) at 8am!

Spots will be limited. Sessions take place in Troy, Michigan an hour before sunset to create that beautiful golden light my images are known for.

Get more info: https://photographybymelissac.com/metro-detroit-fall-family-photo-sessions/

When you book your family session with me, you will receive my prep guide with loads of information to make your session experience flawless & easy.

My biggest tip is to RELAX. I know it is easier said than done, but with all the pre-planning we do, session day should be relaxed & worry free!

I will walk you through picking the perfect outfits & even have a styling tool that will help you visualize outfits, purchase pieces & give you a coordinated wardrobe for your photos. I will "pose" you, catch the best light, get your husband to smile, your kids to forget that there is a camera involved & create beautiful images for you to pass down through generations that you can be proud of!

FALL FAMILY SESSION BOOKING OPENS THIS SUNDAY (6/9/24)

Get more info: https://photographybymelissac.com/metro-detroit-fall-family-photo-sessions/

I love capturing mugshots during newborn sessions! Capturing those little personalities is so precious!

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5 TIPS to get your kids excited for photos.....
1) Tell them they are going to a special place to play & have fun
2) Let them be playful -try not to force them to do something
3) Save the treats/rewards for after the session
4) Play with them! These create beautiful, organic images
5) Stay positive & keep smiling!

I know one of the biggest worries is "Will my kids will behave during the session?"

Outdoor sessions are great for giving us the perfect place to have fun and play! To them, it doesn't feel like work...it is just fun! They don't have to be perfect, standing still and looking at the camera. They are wiggly and full of energy, so we want to capture that!

I keep things moving to get those sweet moments captured without them losing interest. I love catching sweet moments of you with them and they will love to have them someday!

So don't worry, just relax and let me capture those images you want of your family!

LIMITED FALL DATES OPEN THIS SUNDAY (6/9/24) at 8am!

See more info here
https://photographybymelissac.com/metro-detroit-fall-family-photo-sessions/

How sweet is this little baby doe!?

Mom brought this adorable wrap and head piece in and it was so adorable!

I don't usually recommend outfits for newborns since they usually do not fit them well, but wraps are a different story!

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I always seem to struggle a little bit with certain poses. Some babies just aren't interested and bucket pose is one that I get every so often without complaint. Benji totally loved it!

I am getting everything finalized for our Fall sessions! I will have limited dates September & October for outdoor family sessions this year and will announce dates soon!

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Love how her little leg was out! She slept like an angel!

Picking a newborn photographer can feel hard, but here are a few tips to make it easy!

1) Make sure they are experienced with newborns & practice newborn safety! (this is #1 most important!!)
2) Check out their portfolio to make sure you like their style
3) Make sure they are located near enough to you so you can get there easily the day of your session
4) Make sure they are in your price range before booking
5) Ask them questions if you are unsure about the process, pricing, etc.

I have been a newborn photographer for 13 years and newborn safety is my #1 priority! I have taken many classes & am still constantly learning new things every day. I always keep baby safe at all times & have an assistant to help me do so. All of my pricing is sent to you when you inquire, but most of it is also on my website. I do not hide anything, so you can know before booking that you will be able to get the photos you want. I am an open book, so if you have any questions, please reach out!

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Can you believe this is a silk scarf?
I have several draping fabrics such as silk scarfs or tulle to create beautiful, flowy images. She looked so good in this color and was absolutely glowing!

I have a few spots open on my schedule for maternity sessions either in the studio or outdoors through November. Sessions take place between 28-34 weeks typically and I recommend booking around 20 weeks to ensure availability on my schedule.

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Happy Monday!

Benji totally rocked his session! He looked so good in blue.

I have a few spots left for summer newborn babies and I am booking into October for the Fall babies!

Contact me at www.photographybymelissac.com for more info or availability!

I have 3 sessions today! Newborn in the morning followed by a sitter session, then wrapping it up with a maternity session! I see a lot of smiles and editing in my future!

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