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Charlottesville VA Newborn Photographer

Mother gently holding her newborn baby while standing in a softly lit nursery at home

Are you currently expecting and searching for a Charlottesville VA newborn photographer to come to your home for a lifestyle newborn photoshoot once your baby arrives? 

I’m Melissa, a Master Certified Charlottesville VA newborn photographer with over 15 years of experience photographing families. I provide a luxury photography experience in the comfort of your own home and can continue documenting your growing family through the years! 

Below are just a few reasons why I think having your newborn photos taken at home is the perfect way to document this next chapter of life. 

Side-by-side images of newborns during their in-home lifestyle sessions with Melissa Arlena Photography, capturing natural and intimate moments in a cozy home setting
Three side-by-side images: a father holding his newborn baby, a newborn cradled in the mother’s arms, and a mother gently holding her newborn, all captured during an in-home lifestyle session

Newborn pictures taken in the nursery

In the last few months, you transformed a room into a nursery and spent countless hours shopping, putting together, and creating a beautiful space to bring your baby home to. Newborn photos in the nursery are a must. Especially when there’s an incredible mural like the one in the session featured! 

You will spend so much time in the nursery, having newborn photos in the space you will make a lot of your first memories together in just makes sense.

Three side-by-side images by Charlottesville newborn photographer Melissa Arlena: a mother holding her newborn baby, a swaddled newborn girl lying in her crib, and a mother holding her newborn while sitting on a window bench during an in-home lifestyle session
Newborn baby boy in a onesie lying peacefully in his crib during an in-home lifestyle session with Charlottesville newborn photographer Melissa Arlena

Comfort of your own home, with everything you need

Getting out of the house can be totally overwhelming the first few weeks of having a newborn. Having your newborn photographer come to you, where everything you and your baby needs already is, also just makes sense. 

As a professional photographer, I believe that baby-led is the key to a successful lifestyle session. If baby needs a break, it’s perfectly ok. If baby is awake, great! If baby sleeps the whole time, it’s not a problem. There is no rush and I have full confidence in my ability to deliver a beautiful gallery, always. 

Two side-by-side images by Charlottesville newborn photographer Melissa Arlena: in the first, a mother holds her newborn baby while sitting on a window bench, and in the second, she holds her baby while sitting in a chair in the nursery
Two images by Charlottesville newborn photographer Melissa Arlena: in the first, mom and dad lie on a bench with their newborn as mom kisses the baby's cheek; in the second, a close-up of the newborn nestled in mom and dad's arms.

Look at the life you’ve built, through the lens of your Charlottesville VA newborn photographer

Lastly, one of the more obvious reasons I think that choosing to have your newborn photos taken at home is for the documentation of the life you and your partner have created, both in your home and your bundle of love. 

These are your first family photos with your new member. These first few weeks together are full of learning one another, very little sleep, and so much love. A lifestyle newborn photographer will document the quiet, intimate, authentic moments that will transport you back in time every time you look at them. 

If you are interested in reserving me as your Charlottesville VA Newborn Photographer, I would love to answer any questions you have. Let’s talk and get your date on the calendar!

Two side-by-side images by Charlottesville newborn photographer Melissa Arlena: in the first, mom and dad sit on their bed at home holding their newborn; in the second, mom lies on the bed beside her swaddled newborn, capturing a quiet, intimate moment
Two images of a sleeping newborn: one with a rainbow pillow, and the other a profile shot of the baby wearing an embroidered onesie, both captured during peaceful in-home lifestyle sessions

My absolute favorite service I offer my clients is my VIP Membership! Clients who book this get up to 4 sessions over an 18 month period. This means we can document everything from pregnancy to newborn to 6 month sitter to first birthday. I love seeing your little family grow during this time! A few perks to this membership include over $1000 savings, complimentary birth announcements, priority scheduling, extended gallery times and VIP invites to special events! Plus membership clients get exclusive access to join my Yearbook club after they finish their membership. So we can keep documenting your family year after year!

Swaddled newborn baby girl with a pink bow headband, gently smiling with her lips during a peaceful in-home lifestyle session

Best Charlottesville VA Newborn Photographer

Hi there and thank you for stopping by! I’m Melissa, owner of Melissa Arlena Photography, a Charlottesville VA Newborn photographer specializing in young and growing families in Virginia. I hope you found the feature I shared today to be helpful. If you are interested in talking with me more about booking a newborn session, let’s connect! Not quite ready, but know you want to keep me in your back pocket? No problem! Follow me on Instagram and let’s be friends!


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