Those first few weeks of soaking in and adjusting to having your newborn at home fly by so, so fast. Before you know it, your favorite newborn onesie doesn’t fit and you’re reaching for the 3 month clothes pile. It’s heartbreaking and lifegiving at the same time to watch that perfect baby grow before your eyes. As a newborn photographer, I understand! Even from the time of the session to when clients see the gallery, they’ve grown so much!
A lifestyle newborn photo shoot is the perfect way to document the next chapter of your love story, in the home you created together.
Charlottesville and Richmond area families have the option of a single session or a luxury membership. This typically includes a maternity, newborn, and milestone session. If you are searching for a Charlottesville photographer and my work speaks to you, click here. I look forward to chatting!
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.
