Hi there! I’m Melissa, a Charlottesville area photographer specializing in taking newborn photos at home. Your home, that is! I thought I would share a bit more about myself for those who are new! I’m a Virginia native and have been a photographer since 2008. With three little ones myself (two boys and a girl to be exact), I know the joy of finally meeting your baby. I also know how quickly those tiny newborn details change. Having newborn portraits in the comfort of your own home is a special way to document those first few days of your biggest adventure yet.
Whether you’re looking for newborn photos at home or family portraits at the beach, I would love to chat with you!
For more information about me, click here. I would love to know what we have in common!
Hi there and thank you for stopping by! I’m Melissa, owner of Melissa Arlena Photography, a Charlottesville, VA lifestyle photographer specializing in young and growing families in Central Virginia. I hope you enjoyed the Newborn Photos at Home feature I shared today and if you are interested in talking with me more about a newborn lifestyle 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!
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.
