Celebrating the beauty of your pregnancy with timeless, authentic imagery
northern virginia maternity photography
- Up to 60 minute session in location of your choice
- Available within 30 minutes of 22310
- Custom Location Guide
- Custom Wardrobe Guide
- Access to Client Closet
- All Your Best Images, hand-edited (35+)
- Print Product Options Available
your session includes:
From Old Town to Great Falls, Northern Virginia offers a stunning backdrop for your family's story. Sessions are planned around the best light of the day - sunrise or sunset depending on the location - so your moments feel as beautiful as they are meaningful.
signature maternity | $700
investment
- 30 minute session (excludes D.C.)
- Available within 30 minutes of 22310
- Custom Location Guide
- Custom Wardrobe Guide
- Access to Client Closet
- Your choice of 15 images
- Print Product Options Available
your session includes:
Available as an add-on session when booking any newborn session. Document your entire journey from bump to baby.
Available exclusively for newborn clients
petit maternity | $450
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- Lilly, mom of four
We had such a great experience working with Melissa! Booking, payment, and communication was so easy! She found us a wonderful location and time of day for our shoot. She put us and the kids at ease and was so personable. She did some extra pictures of our Senior and they turned out so well! The lighting... editing.. everything was amazing! She got the gallery to us so quickly. She MORE than met our expectations! I highly recommend!
"We had such a great experience working with Melissa!"
You don’t need to have it all together. You just need to show up. Let your kids be themselves. Snuggle your people. Laugh a little (or a lot). I’ll take care of capturing the rest—so you can remember what love looked like in this season.
JUST BE TOGETHER—I’LL TAKE CARE OF THE REST
From location ideas to what-to-wear guidance, I’ve got you covered. This session is designed to flow naturally, so you can focus on being with each other—not worried about looking perfect. I’ll gently guide you through, always watching for those little in-between moments that matter most.
EVERY DETAIL DESIGNED FOR A STRESS-FREE EXPERIENCE
Every family has a rhythm—yours might be full of giggles, gentle hugs, or bursts of energy. Before our session, we’ll chat about what matters most to you right now—whether it’s a specific milestone or simply the way your kids still fit in your arms. No pressure, no performance. Just real-life beauty.
WE START WITH WHAT MAKES YOUR FAMILY, YOURS
FROM bump to baby
The maternity session experience
The Complete Experience
From what to wear to how it lives in your home - I've thought of every detail
Your gallery comes complete with easy-to-order, professional lab quality print product options so your images can live on your walls and not just your Instagram feed.
The Art Collection with beautiful ways to display your portraits.
I offer a selection of dresses in various sizes for women for any type of full session. Come to my studio for a try-on and take the guess work out of what to wear.
The client Wardrobe with A curated collection, ready for your session
I recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks in advance to ensure your preferred date. During busy seasons (spring and fall), I am often booked up 2-3 months in advance. However, feel free to reach out even if it's last-minute, as I may have space!
1-3 months in advance
You’ll receive a sneak peek within a week of your session. Your full gallery of 40+ images will be ready within two to three weeks of your session.
3 weeks or less!
We’ll keep an eye on the weather and make a call 24–48 hours before your session. I always build in buffer dates for reschedules due to weather, so we’ll find a new time that works!
weather happens, but it always works out
Yes! Your gallery includes access to a professional print lab with beautiful, high-quality prints and products. I also offer custom-designed heirloom albums.
yes! Let's print your photos
Because this season isn’t forever,
but it’s the beginning of everything
preserving your growing family's story
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.
