When you’re on the search for a Richmond area family photographer, there’s no doubt it can be a difficult choice to make! We have so much talent in the area. During your family photos, we will of course get the traditional looking at the camera photos, but I want you to have more than just a few pretty photos. I want you to play with your babies and make memories during our time together! We all know that time is a thief, but annual family portraits create a timeline of your growing family that you can’t get back.
I adore this family below and even photographed their wedding, years ago! Watching the boys grow up is such a delight! Scroll to find a fun blast from the past of their wedding day vs now.
If you are in the Richmond area and in search of a family photographer for 2025 and beyond and love what you see below, let’s connect to discuss the session of your dreams.
Richmond Area Family Photographer
Melissa Arlena is an award winning Richmond & Charlottesville Virginia Master newborn & maternity photographer. She offers maternity, lifestyle newborn, and family photography in her relaxed, natural, and joyful style. Her clients love that not only do they get digital files from their session but artwork to display in their home. She is happy to design custom wall art galleries to show off your favorite photos! Be sure to check out the Nov 21 issue of Inspired magazine to see a feature on Melissa and her work!
Melissa serves Charlottesville, Richmond, Staunton, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Culpeper, Gordonsville and beyond.
Melissa Arlena is an award winning lifestyle newborn photographer in Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia who has earned her Master Photographer Certification from NAPCP in maternity, newborn and family photography. Her natural and simple work has been featured in magazines and online blogs worldwide. She has been named Best Maternity and Newborn Photographer in Richmond and Charlottesville, VA in 2024.
