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Thanks for stopping by and checking out my site! My name is Melissa but I am "Missy" to just about everyone and Missy definitely suits me better. :) I am a wedding and portrait photographer and I absolutely love what I do. I think the most amazing thing is to be able to capture the true essence of people and I love doing that as my "job". I love to hear someone say "You totally captured their personality!"...that is the biggest compliment for me. I am a mom to two wonderful children who keep me young and inspired on a daily basis and a wife to a devoted husband who understands my passion for whipping out my camera constantly! Please feel free to look around at my work and I will keep posting on the blog all the new sessions I shoot. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. :) ~ Missy

Stickler Family

Posted on August 24, 2010

I met the Stickler Family at Sandy Point Beach near the Bay Bridge. It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun. The walk tired us all out but we got some amazing images! I hope you enjoy these Celia! :)

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Miss “I” - newborn session

Posted on June 30, 2010

This little lady was the sweetest little baby! She had an awesome head of hair that made her look pixie-like. She was a great sport letting me put cute little hats on her. I had bought the bear one and to my surprise, mom had an AWESOME collection of hats herself! I think my favorite has to be the green hat with the huge pink flower. :)

Congratulations Bri! She is just absolutely beautiful!!! Hope you enjoy these!

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I just thought this was the cutest thing! I looked down and she had her little tiny toes wrapped around daddy’s finger!!!

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Meaghan and Guy - June 11, 2010

Posted on June 24, 2010

It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for Meaghan and Guy for their beautiful Historic Londontown wedding. The temperature was perfect…the skies were sunny and blue…

Chrissie from Historic Events did a fantastic job coordinating all the details of the day. Meaghan’s bouquet by Cynthia at Flower Follies was gorgeous with the hint of white feather amongst her purple, white and pink flowers.

Michael Bell from MyDeejay got everyone up on their feet and dancing.

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Tony and Sonia - June 8, 2010

Posted on June 17, 2010

Tony and Sonia had a sweet courthouse ceremony that I was fortunate enough to shoot due to their original photographer not being able to do it. I have known Tony since back in my restaurant days and I was so happy I could do this for them! Sonia looked beautiful and when Tony got choked up during his vows (sorry Tony, but I LOVED that!) I knew he loved her dearly and it really was meant to be. Thanks guys for letting me be a part of your big day!!!

If you are in Bethesda, MD….go check out Tony’s awesome restaurant, Visions !!!

I hope you enjoy these Tony and Sonia!!!!

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4X6 bound OpLove albums

Posted on June 11, 2010

These are the 4X6 bound albums that I give to the families of my Operation Love ReUnited shoots. The front and back covers are thick and durable and have the OpLove logo with a family pic and name and then my logo and website on the back. Really cute little book showing all their proofs. :)

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OpLove Session

Posted on June 11, 2010

Dad came home on June 3 and his family couldn’t have been happier. Thanks for letting me be a part of your reunion. :)  You have a beautiful family, Sarah!!! I hope you like the images!

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Accordion Minis

Posted on May 30, 2010

These adorable little mini accordion books are a great way to show off your session to all your family and friends! Multiple images can be all neatly kept in one sweet little “brag book”. They come in both wallet size (2″ x 3 1/2″) and 3″ x 3″ square. You can have a custom photo cover or your choice of multiple leather and fabric covers. These must be ordered with a minimum of 3 books or more per order.  So cute aren’t they?

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Leather crocodile cover in 3″ x 3″ size.

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OpLove Session

Posted on May 27, 2010

I got to do my first Operation Love: Reunited session and it was a homecoming….and with the nicest family! I wasn’t sure what to expect and when he arrived it happened really fast….chalk that up to experience! lol…

Dad had been deployed for 8 months and seeing him see his little 2 year old daughter so much bigger than before was a special moment. I’m so thankful and lucky I got to do this for you guys!

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Meaghan and Guy - Engagement

Posted on May 9, 2010

I have known Guy since back in the restaurant days but we just got back in touch through facebook last year. Come to find out, he’s engaged to beautiful Meaghan and I’m shooting their wedding in June! :) Yay!!!!

They’re tying the knot at Londontown, a historic property in Annapolis…so we went there to check it out and to get some portraits. Then we headed over to Lee Airport where Guy has his “other” love….his airplane, to get some shots with it. :)

Hope you guys enjoy these previews….the rest will be coming soon!!! :)

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Hines Family (sneak peek)

Posted on May 7, 2010

Just a few from the adorable Hines family!!! We hit the stable museum again (one of my favs!) and the kids were wonderful!! I could’ve taken their pics all day. :)

I’ll get the rest up soon! Thanks Kendra!

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