Military events are filled with pride, tradition, and moments that your family has been long waiting to celebrate. As a military spouse and experienced photographer, I know how important these occasions are—not just for the service member, but for the family and community that stands beside them. Whether it’s a promotion, retirement, change of command, or homecoming, I focus on capturing the details, emotions, and meaningful connections that make your event and military service special.
With a seamless, stress-free approach, I ensure your event is documented professionally, so you can be present in the moment while I preserve it for you. Let’s create lasting images that honor your service and tell your story.
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Northern VA military event photography
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honoring and celebrating your military service
honoring and celebrating your military service
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the von heilands
Melissa is not only a wonderful human being but an amazing photographer! It was so much fun working with her. Highly recommend!
"It was so much fun working with her."
the broadsky family
We had such a wonderful experience with Melissa. She was very patient with our toddler and baby during the session and I was so pleased with the photos. We already have some of them hanging in our home! We will definitely work with Melissa again. She exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend.
"She exceeded our expectations!
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the stapor family
Melissa’s portfolio and photo quality speaks for itself, what sets her apart is her impeccable organization, clear communication, and calm welcoming presence! She took family photos for us and handled a chaotic toddler with ease while capturing absolutely beautiful photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. We are so happy we got the chance to work with Melissa and will definitely use her again, you won’t regret working with Melissa!
"You won’t regret working with Melissa!"
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WORK TOGETHER
- Great for promotion or retirement ceremonies, group homecomings and change of commands
- up to 3 hours of photo coverage of event
- Full gallery of high-resolution, digitally edited images (50+)
- Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing
the valor experience
$750
Northern Virginia PHOTOGRAPHer
Melissa Sheridan Photography offers a vibrant and joyful portrait experience for families, maternity, newborns, and military events in the greater Northern Virginia area. Melissa creates fun and colorful images that capture your family's authentic moments. Serving the greater NoVA region, including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Washington, D.C., Melissa is dedicated to providing a seamless experience from booking to final gallery delivery. Whether you’re looking for a lively family session or timeless newborn portraits, Melissa Sheridan Photography captures memories that last a lifetime. Contact her today for more information on capturing your dream family photos.