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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melissabimages@gmail.com

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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!

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natural light portrait photographer & visual storyteller