Spring is almost here! Let’s celebrate with Dayton Spring Mini Sessions! After the long winter we all just had, I know most of us are itching for that amazing weather, wearing sandals again, seeing things turn green, and spending more time outside. My busy season for photos starts with spring, and there’s no better way […]

While I’m typically a Dayton Senior Photographer, I got to do this beautiful session for my husband’s cousin down in Tennessee over Christmas. One day in the fall last year, I got a text from his cousin asking if I’d take her senior portraits. It’s always such an honor when family asks you take their […]

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing my top tips for business owners in 2022! I don’t consider myself a business expert, but I am running one so I must know a few things! Other photographers or creatives have asked me for my best tips lately so I thought I’d just compile them all in an easy […]

Whether you’re having a family or engagement session, here are my top Dayton photo session locations. This is my top asked question by clients, so I hope this post helps you get ideas for where to have your photo session.   Dayton Photo Session Locations Russ Nature Reserve This is such a great little park […]

Hey friends! Happy New Year! Since things have been slow around Melissa Sheridan Photography this time of year, I wanted to share my “word of the year” and some goals I have for 2022. I do this every year, not because I think people are particularly super interested in my goals, but because I love […]

First of all, huge congratulations on your engagement!!! This is such an exciting time in your relationship. Now it’s time to plan your engagement session! Like many of my couples, you might be wondering what to wear for engagement photos. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!   What to Wear for Engagement Photos Dayton Engagement […]

I specialize one type of photography that is so near and dear to my heart and that is being a Dayton Newborn Photographer. I got into newborn photography ultimately because I became a mom. My business started because I spent the first year of my first daughter’s life capturing her. In 2014, I got my […]

I met the C family on their own property for this beautiful family session in the fall. I love being a photographer in Dayton Ohio because I’ve gotten to see a lot of really pretty places! Their property was absolutely gorgeous and full of beautiful fall colored leaves. Photographer Dayton Ohio | C Family We […]

I was so thrilled to do this in-home Dayton newborn lifestyle photography session for the H family. I got to meet them as a couple before they got pregnant. We had a nice couples session, maternity session, & now baby Savannah’s in-home session, including their sweet dog. While I do a majority of my newborn […]