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When was the last time you felt truly seen?

I believe we all deserve to exist where we aren’t just celebrated, we are honored. It is my privilege to hold space for everything you’ve ever wanted to be, but more importantly to see you exactly as you are and I’ve designed a portrait experience to help you explore all of your many ways of becoming you.

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...the studio...

My studio is located on the second floor of 3 N. Sycamore Street in historic Old Town Petersburg.

All sessions take place at 10:00 am on M, W, or F.

My work isn’t about surface-level beauty; it’s about seeing you in a way you’ve never seen yourself before. Every pose, every detail, every subtle shift in expression is intentional, designed to capture something deeper—something you might not even realize is there.

I’ve been an artist my entire life, but photography became my language—the way I translate emotion, transformation, and meaning into something tangible. For the past 20 years, I’ve built a full-time career as a professional photographer, refining my craft and developing a unique process that allows my clients to experience a profound shift in the way they see themselves.

What matters to me is the impact—creating images that feel like works of art, that capture something raw and real, that leave you seeing yourself in a way you never have before.

My studio is for those who want more than just a photoshoot. It’s for the seekers, the thinkers, the ones who want to step into an image that tells a story—their story.

This is what I do. And if you’re ready, let’s create something unforgettable.

Sarah L.

"I was nervous, but within minutes, I realized I was i nthe hands of an artist who knew exactly what she was doing."

Erin R.

" Melody helped me truly see myself again after years of failed fertility treatments, cancer, surgeries, weight gan....LIFE....I am back and proud of it!"

Shannon H.

"Sometimes I felt like Melody was studying my face as if I was an art piece she was painting!"

"you don't find yourself, you create yourself"
-George Bernard Shaw

...whats included...

Design & Concept for your session
Full access to my client wardrobe
Professional Hair & Make Up Styling
A fully directed photoshoot featuring multiple wardrobe changes, poses, and expressions.
Full Retouching
A Zoom Reveal & Ordering Appointment

photographs are purchased separately*

...what to expect...

session types

Classic
$489

Your portrait experience begins here. These sessions blend how you see yourself with how the world sees you, offering a refined, fully guided process designed to reveal something deeper. Whether celebrating a milestone or stepping into a new version of yourself, you’ll be posed, styled, and directed in a way that feels both effortless and transformative.

Creative
$950 & up

For those who have already stepped in front of my camera, creative sessions take self-discovery even further. These shoots are not just about how you see yourself but about embodying something deeper—an artistic expression of who you are becoming. With one striking, conceptual look, we’ll create a portrait that moves beyond the ordinary!

...what you see is only half the story....

"You are under no obligation to be who you were 5 minutes ago."

-Alan Watts

children 10 + - boys & men - boudoir - maternity - headshots

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Zoom Reveal & Ordering

After your session we will schedule a time for you to both view and purchase your portraits either a-la-carte starting at $389/digital file or in collections starting at $2250.

YOU ONLY BUY WHAT YOU LOVE.

Q. How far out should I book?

A. 3-6 months