St. Joseph & Kansas City Birth & Documentary Family Photographer
Documenting REAL stories.
No awkward posing, carefully coordinated outfits, or forced smiles.
Meltdowns, messy kitchens and crumb-covered floors WELCOME.
If you have found my little corner of the internet, that means I've been brave enough to be me; to shine my little weird light, bright enough to attract more awesome weirdos! I’m guessing you're looking for something a little more?!? Something beyond your typical “look-at-the-camera-and-smile” sessions. You know, the one's Grandma adores? You want to tell your own story, not one you found on Pinterest. You crave something honest and familiar. Something REAL that makes you feel ALIVE instead of just living. Ditch the matching outfits and unrealistic expectations; Imperfections are a part of the human experience.
Embrace them because YOU are magic
_ own that shit.
Your photographs are an
investment in your memories.
It’s true what they say that photography is an investment. No one wants to waste money on photographs that will just sit on our devices where they will inevitably be forgotten. So while the digital world is a gift, it just isn’t guaranteed. Computers crash. Hard drives fail. Phones break. It happens to the best of us, and it happens often.
You need to print your photographs;
Bring them to life. Let them LIVE!
Birth Photography
Family Photography
Curly girl, hot mess express here! I grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania, spent some time in coastal Virginia, and now I call Northwest Missouri home. I can thank my husband for keeping me semi-sane while my 3 kiddos, ages 9, 6, & 3, keep me on my toes - CONSTANTLY.
When I’m not documenting others’ lives, I’m a homeschooling mama who tries to live life as naturally as she can. Obsessed with all things Disney & Harry. I really am a little kid at heart with my love of children’s movies and am still stuck in my alternative/emo phase.
(Told you it wasn’t just a phase, Mom!)
Tell me what your soul feels
Let me show you what I see.
“I don't think I can put into words how much I recommend Melissa. I met her for a nursing session for my youngest boy. It was a joy just spending time talking with her during the session! She truly is a fun person to be around. She made me feel comfortable the whole time also and I really dislike having my picture taken! I received my gallery tonight and the photos are absolutely perfect! I would definitely hire her for photos again. Hell, I'd hang out with her regardless!”
-Lindsey Martin
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