natural light portrait photographer
& visual storyteller

authentic, colorful, joyful

About

the girl behind the camera...

wife, mama, friend, and creative soul with a passion for capturing beautiful moments with your loved ones that you can cherish forever

"dreamy"

"timeless"

"classic"

"vibrant"

"fresh and clean"

"light and airy"

"natural & colorful"

"elegant"

"joyful"

"memorable and inviting"

Portfolio

Portfolio

Here for the
in between moments

...a playful and fun approach

Family photos don't have to be a drag! I want your session to feel light-hearted and fun inviting you to create organic moments with your favorite people. I strive to create a comfortable environment that allows you and your family to be yourselves in front of the camera by using prompts and movement rather than "poses."

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Be wild my child ✨
Sooo ready for all the magical backyard memories we have in store for us this summer. Manifesting all the family backyard/creek sessions in my future!!

Manifesting more pregnancy announcement sessions this year 💓

Love, connection, and preserving memories that will last a lifetime. That’s the point 🤍 #nashvillefamilyphotographer #franklinfamilyphotographer #nashvillenewbornphotographer #nashvillefamilyphotography

It’s been a while so I thought I’d reintroduce myself..Hi, I’m Melissa 👋🏻 - a family and lifestyle newborn photographer *newly* serving Franklin and the greater Nashville area.
I’m here for the messy, the magical and everything in between! It’s really such an honor getting to document the tender, fleeting moments of new life, motherhood, and growing families. For me, it’s all about capturing the giggles, quiet snuggles, and beautiful chaos that makes your family so special.

Here’s some fun facts about me:
-we moved to Nashville from Austin, Texas where we lived for 10 years. We’ve only been here a month but are happily surprised with how at home we already feel
-I’ve always loved taking photos but decided to pick up a professional camera in late 2018. I practiced so much after my son was born in 2019
-I have two kiddos, a 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl who light up my world and keep me on my toes!
-I’m a Pisces through and through - deeply emotional, sensitive and very artistic; always looking for any and all creative outlooks. Which is why photography fills my cup so well!

Whether you’re a past client, future client, friend, family, or fellow photographer - thank you for being here 💛

It’s been 3 weeks since we moved to Nashville and I can hardly believe how fast time has gone! The Spring weather has been absolutely perfect and I’ve enjoyed soaking up countless park outings, coffee shop dates, and finding new restaurant gems with the fam while I wait to get back into the swing of things

My last session in Texas did not disappoint! Amy has been photographing my family for the past couple years and it was just the best getting to document hers 🫶🏼

I couldn’t pass up sharing some of this sweet session. So happy for this beautiful fam and so happy for the opportunity to document such a special season of life 🥹
💐: @htgfloraldesign

These motherhood mini sessions have my heart right now 💓 they have been such a joy to edit!

Big News: WE MOVED! A bittersweet statement to say the very least.
2025 took a turn almost right from the start, and within a couple of weeks, we found out that my family and I would be relocating to NASHVILLE, TN.
It’s with the sincerest and most heartfelt goodbye that I say to my amazing clients that I’ve loved getting to know! Y’all make my job a dream come true, and I’m so thankful for all the sweet memories I’ve gotten to capture for you! If I’ve had the opportunity to capture your family, just know that you have all immediately felt like friends to me afterwards.
I’m so very excited to be continuing my journey as a family/newborn photographer in Nashville and its surrounding areas! (Specifically Franklin)
My family and I have such an exciting adventure ahead and I’m looking forward to our new beginning in Tennessee💛

Thank you @amywilborn.photo for capturing our last memories in Texas. I will cherish these photos forever!

A sweet session to celebrate a sweet boy turning ONE

The best compliment you can give a photographer is to keep inviting them back to document your life 🤍 I’ve loved getting to watch this family grow!

Our beautiful girl is TWO. You are so loved baby girl!! 🌷🤍

From bump to baby. What a pleasure it’s been for me to document this special season of life 🤍

Baby sis is on the way 💖 couldn’t be happier for this sweet fam!

This newborn session was such a joy. The most beautiful little family!!

Nothing but smiles at this cute maternity session! And this mama was glowingggg 🤍

Mamas, you deserve to get in the frame! Don’t miss out on my Motherhood Minis next month 🌸
The details - A dreamy, elegant session to honor and celebrate the amazing mama that you are! Bright + colorful, spring-time floral arrangements will be designed and created by the talented @htgfloraldesign

What’s Included:
Each session will be 15 minutes long
Guarantee of 20 high resolution images
Prep + Style Guide
Online gallery received within 2-3 weeks from your session date - perfect to have before Mother’s Day!
We will focus on the beauty & connection between you and your little ones and aim to capture sweet, organic moments 🥰

I cannot wait to see you there!
*Link to booking details can be found under “Mama Minis” highlight

Loved every single minute spent capturing this beautiful family 🤍

Feeling so lucky I get to capture such sweet and special milestones 🥹 so happy for these two!

I love to let kids be themselves during family sessions - those genuine smiles, playful moments, and unique personalities are what create the most authentic and cherished photos
IC: @meganclaireco

Always so in awe of your nurseries 🥹 I know how much time, thought, and effort goes into making a beautiful space for your little one. And I love capturing those details at your session!

A moody maternity session for your morning 🤍 isn’t this mama stunning?! So excited for these two to welcome their baby girl next month

Plan ahead for those precious first moments ✨ It’s never too early to book your newborn session. We’ll pick a tentative date 7-14 days after your due date and adjust accordingly when your little one arrives. Although the first two weeks may be considered a “sweet spot “for photos, there are no rules - you can book your session up to 2 months after their arrival!

Another beautiful mama I get to add to my feed before the year ends!! I loved Alice’s vision for this session and am always more than happy to include the siblings with four paws 🐾 🥰

Just wrapped up my last session of 2024 with a sweet family last night! It’s been such a joy documenting you all this season! Now, time to soak up the rest of the year with some much needed family time 🥰

Some sweet, sweet moments in black + white 🤍

This was the coldest session I’ve had so far this season but this beautiful fam was such a good sport and smiled through it all 🥰

So fun to switch it up and go downtown for a session by the water. Austin is so magical this time of year 🌆 obsessed with this cute family!!

One word to describe this session-JOYFUL. We weren’t going to let a cloudy day bring us down! Another incredibly fun session with an incredibly darling family 🥰

We laughed, we played, and I had so much fun at this morning session with this beautiful family!
Don’t forget that morning sessions are always an option, especially if you feel like your little ones might be in better spirits at the start of the day ☺️ they still take place at “golden hour” which is about 1 hour after sunrise

Oh how I loved photographing this beautiful family 😍 I hope everyone has an amazing holiday with their loved ones! I’m so thankful for each and every one of you that allowed me to capture your sweet memories this year 🤎

I know pictures with toddlers may feel a little chaotic in the moment..but I promise that if you are just being yourselves and loving on each other, you will always love how your pictures turn out 🥰
Had such a blast capturing this little family!

A super sweet gallery to document a beautiful baby girl turning one 🌸 I love getting to capture these precious milestones!

I’m having way too much fun editing all the Christmas minis from last weekend! You ALL came ready to take some super cute holiday photos 🥰

Here’s the thing about lifestyle sessions…they are meant to be captured just as you are. And that’s the best part 🫶🏼

The best part about what I do is getting to witness and capture you all just being a family and loving on each other. This family was so dang sweet and it was so easy to capture their love 🥹

Sprinkled in a fun lil fall inspired mommy + me shoot in the midst of busy season and it absolutely filled my creative cup right up. These two are just perfection and I’m so obsessed with them 🥹
Also, this time of year is so magical 🍂

Truly the happiest little 6 month old I ever did see 😍 Couldn’t be more obsessed with this beautiful family!

I’m so lucky I’ve gotten to document so many special moments and milestones for this sweet family 🥰 I’ve loved every second of watching them grow!

A beautiful evening spent with a beautiful family!

A horse, bump, and the cutest big brother make the perfect combo
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Host: @hyphotography__
Host assistant: @sadie.k.photography
Ranch: @twistedoakmanor
Models: @simmi.sammi

It was so effortlessly easy to capture so many sweet moments with this beautiful family 😍 I can’t get enough!

This mama was GLOWING ✨ so glad I got to kick off my fall sessions with this sweet couple!

So excited to be offering these this year!🎄 There are still a few spots available. Link is in bio

A glimpse into some of my sessions this summer ☀️Closing up an incredible season! Truly met so amazing families, couples, friends and even saw some familiar faces again! I’m so grateful for each of you that trusted me with your memories🤍 Cannot wait for FALL!!

What a joy it’s been getting to document this baby girl’s first year of life! Can hardly believe she’s almost one 🥹

Literally so honored to have shot this surprise proposal 🥹 it was absolutely perfect and I’m just so happy for these two!

The 6-8 month age is one of my favorites. They are still so squishy and the big gummy grins get me every time 🥹

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natural light portrait photographer & visual storyteller