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Client love
"Not only is Melissa the sweetest person, she’s incredibly talented! she captures the true essence of of your family, or whatever type of session you are doing. It’s so authentic and intentional. she doesn’t need you to pose you, though she can, she just needs you to be yourself. her work makes you feel something and that’s hard to come by.”
— Leaannette"We are so thankful for Melissa Ann Photographs! from our engagement session to our wedding day and every session since, she has made us feel so comfortable and cared for. Melissa has an incredible eye for detail and captures the most genuine, beautiful moments. our wedding photos are absolutely stunning - we couldn’t have asked for a better experience or a more talented photographer. she truly goes above and beyond!”
— bethany "Melissa’s work never fails and is always everything I could dream of and more! she’s been capturing our special moments for a couple of years now and we will continue booking with her! there’s never that awkward interaction, bonus because even my husband says after any session we’ve done, “that’s so easy, not bad at all!”
— danielle
FAQs
The answers you're probably looking for
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you can find me in Joplin MO 99% of the time, but a girl likes to travel so if you’re down……so am I 👀
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oh, you mean like 90% of the humans I photograph? SAME. whether you’re a couple, family with wild kids, or a senior wondering what to do with your hands, awkward is basically the starting point. my secret? I don’t force stiff poses. I give just enough direction to make you feel confident, then let your real personality take over. the awkwardness? it turns into charm when you’re with the right photographer.
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i’ll absolutely capture the non-negotiables — the first kisses, family groups, grandma’s proud grin - whatever moments matter most to you. but i’m not about turning your session into a rigid checklist of 47 combinations that no one actually frames. whether we’re at a wedding, chasing toddlers or capturing a seniors main character energy, my priority is catching the real, emotional moments. more real life, less lineup stress.
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Absolutely. I always capture the “grandparent safe” shots - smiling at the camera, everyone’s hair mostly behaving. but you’ll also get the real stuff: the weird, hilarious, emotional, chaotic, deeply you moments. yes, your parents will have something to frame. and yes, you’ll have something to actually remember the day by.
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honestly? that’s kind of my specialty. sudden downpours, toddler meltdowns, wardrobe malfunctions, best man oversharing in his speech — i’ve seen it all, and I thrive in the chaos. these moments aren’t disasters — they’re the ones you’ll actually remember. they bring emotion and unexpected gold to your gallery.
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DM me on Instagram [@melissannphotograph] for casual questions and inquiries.
Or email me directly: here
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