Photos where you actually recognize your kids.

Family photography that stays relaxed and keeps moving. No stiff posing, no ninety-minute ordeal, no bribing anyone into a smile that isn't theirs.

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Girl in glasses reading a book on a plaid blanket beside a globe in the woods

Back to school sessions Mother lifting and kissing her baby boy on a wooded trail

What I shoot

Newborns, milestones, holiday minis and the big loud beach shoots.

Baby girl in a floral romper and bow headband held up toward the sunlit trees

Newborn & Milestone

Fresh 48s, sleepy newborn sessions, sitters, first birthdays — done on your baby's schedule, not a studio clock.

Family of four at the open back of a vintage Land Rover at a Christmas tree farm

Family & Extended Family

From a quick park session to the big loud beach shoot with cousins, grandparents and everyone in matching-ish outfits.

Family of five in matching plaid pajamas in the bed of a vintage red truck at a Christmas tree farm

Holiday Minis

Tree farms, front porches, Santa mail. Short, festive sessions that fit between the holiday chaos.

Couple embracing while he kisses her cheek against a stack of timber

Engagements & Events

Engagements, band shoots, headshots, brand content, photography for local businesses - every package custom is tailored to your event.

Portfolio

Recent sessions

Family of four on a wooden dock at sunset on a lake

Two sisters smiling together in a leaf-covered winter woods

Newborn girl in pink tulle with a flower headband

Maternity portrait in a burgundy dress and teal cardigan in the woods

Family of five with three young kids on an autumn woodland trail

Toddler boy at the wheel of a vintage pickup truck

Father holding his young daughter on an autumn woodland trail

Baby in a plaid pom hat in a red vintage truck at a tree farm

Big sister hugging her mother's baby bump on a pine forest path

Toddler girl in glasses reading a picture book on a plaid blanket

Parents holding their toddler son among golden autumn reeds

Black and white portrait of new parents holding their baby girl

Newborn girl beside the family dog in a plaid bandana on the couch

Brother and sister in matching plaid fishing together by a creek

Red-haired toddler boy in a teal fleece vest in autumn light

Parents holding their baby between rows of Christmas trees

Boy with a tennis racket on an autumn tennis court

Two toddlers in cream outfits sitting on a knit blanket outdoors

Boy in a cream cable-knit sweater on a leaf-covered woodland trail

Two little girls in princess dresses and tiaras pouring a tea party in the grass

One-year-old in overalls and an aviator hat with a chalkboard number one

Father and his baby son leaning out the window of a vintage green truck

Two sisters in matching teal tulle dresses hugging on a sandy trail

Family of three smiling on a park bench framed by orange autumn leaves

Little girl in a pink princess dress and tiara running across a sunlit lawn

About me

Melanie Lauren Rienzi

Hi, my name is Melanie. I love what I do! Photography has always been an integral part of my life because I love capturing moments and memories that will last a lifetime. I am lucky enough to document some of life's most amazing moments.

I am available for any kind of event / life moment photo shoot, so please contact me with any questions. Whether it be a photo shoot for your little one, an engagement, photos of your home to list on sale or a band photo shoot — I do it all!

All services are custom tailored to fit each client's specific event. Please contact me to discuss your needs and create a custom package. Thanks again!

Let's plan it

Tell me who's in the photo and where you'd like to be.

Beaches, backyards, tree farms, your living room at 7am with a brand new baby — all fair game.

Prefer email? melanielaurenphotography@gmail.com