Melissa Madden Photography

Holly Younglove 2 weeks ago

Melissa is the person you hire if you want the whole package. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to make our retreat's photo session feel good, fun, and full of special moments. She guided us through the entire process …providing clothing, theme ideas, and creative direction so we didn't have to stress about a thing. What sets Melissa apart is that she's just a real, genuine human with a true talent for catching the essence of a moment. Her energy made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, and the results captured something authentic that we'll treasure. Highly recommend if you want a photographer who truly elevates the experience, not just takes pictures.

Kennedy Trautz 3 months ago

Melissa was so wonderful! We did a family session, and she connected with our kids so well! There were no feelings of forced smiles or fake happiness. She provided such a fun and easy-going session that all of our reactions were so genuine! I would definitely schedule with her again if we still lived in the area <3

Chris Agra 3 months ago

It was great to work with Melissa for another Fresh 48 photoshoot! We had a smooth photoshoot thanks to her directions and we are thankful to have beautiful photos to remember that day. Thank you again, Melissa! We HIGHLY recommend her services :)

Maranda Nelson 4 months ago

We recently had a family photo session with Melissa, and I truly can’t recommend her enough! From start to finish, she made the entire experience feel effortless, fun, and relaxed. She was absolutely amazing with our children, from our silly teens to our energetic toddler and somehow managed to keep everyone engaged, laughing, and genuinely enjoying themselves the whole time. The location she chose was beautiful and created the perfect backdrop for our photos. What stood out most was how naturally she captured our family’s personalities and dynamic. None of the photos felt stiff or forced; they felt authentic, warm, and full of life. Melissa has such a fun and calming presence that made the entire process easy for us, and the final photos turned out absolutely beautiful. She perfectly captured who we are as a family, and those moments are something we’ll treasure forever. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, patient, and wonderful with families!

Adriana Araiza 4 months ago

We had the most beautiful experience with our newborn family session. Melissa was so wonderful with not only our newborn, but also with our 2 yr old son, who can definitely be a handful at times. Her patience, kindness, and calm energy made the entire experience feel easy and enjoyable for all of us. She captured such special, genuine moments of our family that we will cherish forever. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and I’m so grateful to have these memories documented so perfectly. Highly recommend her to any family looking for timeless, beautiful photos