I love my quiet time with Jesus//If I don’t have coffee in the morning, you’ll wish I did//My husband is my hero//My kids are extraordinary. I honestly feel bad for people who aren’t in their lives//Rain+Fog>Sun//I have 3 kitties Winston, Alice+Jane//I’m probably gonna invite you to church//Berry Lifesaver gummies are everything//I really love people//I’d rather hike to a waterfall than do anything else….ever//

About my work….

I find myself most inspired by images that capture emotion. The kind that make you stop and immediately pull you into the moment. The snuggly, squirmy newborns. The love that resonates between two souls that found each other right on time. The beauty of the ordinary. The moments that transcend time and space. That’s right where I want to be….

Kate W.

Melissa is amazing ! She did my wedding back in 2017 and her work is stunning! I love looking back on those photos and remembering how magical everything was. She has also been there to take photos of my first child as a newborn and as she turned a year old. Melissa is patient, fun, and makes clients feel at ease as she captures memories that will last a lifetime.

Liz S.

Melissa is an absolute magician behind the camera. I came up with an idea to be photographed while I was doing what I love and let the rest in her hands. She's incredibly creative and has such a beautiful eye for things. I can not wait to do another shoot with her! Noone has ever made me feel more confident, her talent is mind blowing

Georgeann R.

Melissa was patient, kind, and warm; very easy to work with. Even though the shoot was quick, we didn't feel rushed and knew that the quality of the pictures would be amazing, which is exactly what they are! The turnaround time was four days, which is amazing compared to the normal turnaround time from other photographers we've used in the area. Would definitely recommend and will use again!

Stephanie B.

Melissa took our labor and fresh 48 pictures for our newest babe. We were only at the hospital for 30 minutes before he was born but the photographs Melissa was able to take in the short amount of time she was given are incredible. She came back to the hospital the next day for his fresh 48 shoot and we were again blown away by the photographs. Melissa is extremely talented, very professional, and an overall wonderful person. We feel so blessed to have had her as part of our birth team and can't possibly recommend her enough! 

Kathi G.

We love, love, love Melissa McKinney Photography!! I am amazed at every picture I see! Her work is so unique! So awesome to work with and great with our 3 kiddos during the sessions. Can’t wait to work with her in the future!

Lynn R.

I'm in love with our pictures from Melissa McKinney Photography! She was such a joy to work with and captured special memories. She is so very talented, and we can't wait to work with her again.

Anna G.

Amazing. Melissa photographed our family at a nearby waterfall. The photographs we got were fantastic. Not only does she have an eye and amazing talent, but she also is so great to work with. Her bubbly personality made us all so very relaxed. Our 2 year old loved smiling for the camera!

margie S.

Cannot wait to do it again!! My daughter loved her so much. Melissa makes you feel right at home and like you have known her for years!! I encourage anyone to go to her, she is the absolute best photographer I know!!