LaBanca Family Session – Dunwoody | Atlanta Family Photographer

Meet the LaBanca family! I met Rebecca a few years ago while doing a Stella & Dot trunk show for her sister. We’ve kept in touch, and I was honored when she contacted me to photograph their new family for some spring photos last week. Baby Sloan is four months old and was such a wonderful little model — she loved looking at the camera! Their dog Coleman is the absolute sweetest big ball of fur I’ve ever seen — and although he wasn’t quite as big of a fan of the camera, he was a trooper nonetheless. We had a great time romping around their front yard and back deck for some photos in the lovely early evening light. Enjoy!

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Nora’s Newborn Session – Johns Creek | Atlanta Newborn Photographer

Last weekend, I got to spend the morning photographing little newborn Nora, who was 15 days young. Her mom Chelsey is a friend of a friend who I hadn’t seen in years, so it was really fun to catch up and meet her so sweet husband Chaz — and of course  “ooh and ahh” that precious baby girl. It was a very rainy and dreary day when we did their session, but this little lady’s nursery was  full of warmth and joy. I just love that banner over her crib — one of Chelsey’s friends made it for her, which makes it even sweeter. And oh, that tiny tutu — it’s just too much. Enjoy!

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spring mini sessions now available!

Spring is in the air!! March is just around the corner, and I’m excited to offer my first-ever Spring Mini Sessions for the Atlanta area!

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I’m currently taking bookings for 30-minute mini sessions from March 2nd – April 6th. Photos will be ready just in time for Easter, so it’s the perfect time to dress the kids up and get some great family portraits. No kids? You can still use this offer for couples portraits or family photos with your pets!

Package cost is $100 and includes a 30-minute session at location of your choice for up to 4 people. $25/extra person. You’ll receive a disc of edited images.

BOOK TODAY — spots are limited!
Email melissahayesphotoatl@gmail.com to book.

Arden Family Holiday Session – Collier Hills | Atlanta Family Photographer

I recently got to photograph my friend’s sister’s family at a little park in the Collier Hills area. It was beyond freezing that morning (to the tune of 39 degrees), but mom, dad, and the 3 little ones were such troopers. Toward the end of their session, the 4-year-old twins said that they were cold, so we asked them to hold hands… to which they replied “but my other hand is still cold!”. These kids are too cute for words, and it was a fun (very quick, thanks to the cold temps) morning session. And really, does that last photo of the twins not just melt your heart?? Enjoy!

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West Family Session – Roswell Mill | Atlanta Family Photographer

When one of my oldest college friends, Dana, asked me to photograph her family, I was so excited. We don’t see each other as much as we would like, but when we do, it’s like no time has passed. Her husband adores her and their 3 little girls, and speaking of… how absolutely precious are those little ones? It was such a fun morning playing in the leaves, kissing on baby sister, and letting one little budding photographer snap some photos of Dana and me in between.

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And a silly one to end our fun family session!

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