Are you looking for a photographer for your cleft cutie?
My mission to show the world just how beautiful all babies are, including cleft babies, continues! I know first hand how scary it is to hear that your child will not look how you imagined. My son was born with a cleft lip and I imagined the worst because of the images portrayed of cleft babies in the media. Then, he was in my arms and I realized just how beautiful he is, even with the cleft. Ever since then, I’ve had a dream to change the world’s view on cleft lip babies and show just how beautiful they are. I’m thrilled to share this cleft baby photo shoot today!
I promise friend, you want to have portraits with your cleft baby to look back on.
Soon enough, they’ll have their surgery and you will be eternally grateful for having gorgeous, professional photos with your cleft cutie.
I added my most favorite of her toward the bottom, be sure to scroll all the way to see them!
Hi there and thank you for stopping by! I’m Melissa, owner of Melissa Arlena Photography, a Charlottesville lifestyle photographer specializing in young and growing families in Central Virginia. I hope you enjoyed the Cleft Baby Photo Shoot feature I shared today and if you are interested in talking with me more about a photo session for your cleft baby, 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!
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 2023.
