Newborns

Bringing home your first baby changes everything. The moment you hold your little one, your whole world shifts. Life feels fuller, but time seems to move faster. That’s exactly what I thought as I photographed baby Celine’s newborn session. When it comes to newborn photography in Alexandria VA, timing is everything. These first weeks pass […]

As an Alexandria Newborn Photographer, I love creating sessions that feel peaceful, elegant, and focused on what truly matters—your baby. This studio session was quiet and simple, with every element chosen intentionally. The result was a timeless gallery full of beautiful, heartfelt moments. Soft Neutrals and Natural Light For this session, we used soft, neutral […]

Welcoming a new baby is such a precious moment in your life as a new parent. You want to cherish every tiny detail – those delicate fingers, soft wisps of hair, and peaceful expressions. At Melissa Sheridan Photography, I offer a luxury Northern Virginia Newborn Photography Studio experience. My goal is to capture these fleeting […]

Sometimes, second chances lead to the most meaningful photos. As an Alexandria VA newborn photographer, I’ve seen it before – a family hires a photographer, but the images fall short or never even arrive. That’s what happened to this sweet family. Their first session didn’t reflect the beauty and tenderness of those early days. So […]

Finding a newborn photographer can be overwhelming. If you’ve been looking for a while, it can all start to look the same, right? Here are 6 Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer before hiring one to ensure that they are professional and the right fit for you. 6 Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer What […]

Welcoming a new baby is one of the most special times in your life, and choosing between a lifestyle vs. studio newborn session is an important decision. As a Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer, I offer both in-home lifestyle and posed studio newborn sessions. Both are very sweet, but can be very different. When planning your […]

I recently had the joy of photographing my neighbors’ beautiful new baby, Sienna. As good friends, it was extra special to capture these precious moments for their family. Northern Virginia in-home Newborn Photography sessions are a favorite of mine because they are intimate and relaxed. Sienna was a dream to work with. She was calm […]

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a sweet family in Alexandria, Virginia. They had just welcomed their second child, a beautiful baby girl. Their almost two-year-old son was also part of the session, making it even more special. In-home sessions are perfect for newborn photography. Families feel more relaxed in their own space, and […]

Northern VA Newborn Photographer Baby Logan It was such a pleasure to get to see this beautiful family go from 2 to 3. Evelyn & Ryan had a maternity session with me in March. Then, their sweet son made his appearance in May. Logan was a champ for his newborn session at 14 days old. […]