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Your story deserves more than just a photograph. It deserves a heartfelt experience that captures the chapter of life you're in now, and all those beautiful fleeting moments you want to bottle up forever. I create timeless portraits that become cherished heirlooms, a legacy for generations to come.

This isn't just about capturing a smile, it's about capturing a feeling. I'll handle all the details, ensuring a stress-free journey from the initial consultation to the final delivery of your exquisite portraits. Let me focus on the art, while you focus on creating beautiful memories.


Choose your experience

families

newborns

military

Capture Your Family's Story with Heartfelt Portraits

A Meaningful Experience and Lasting Art You'll Treasure Forever

  • Perfect for a quick family update
  • 30 minute session on weekdays only
  • 5 location options near Alexandria, VA available
  • 8 high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing


Family Portraits

the essentials weekday experience

$450

Perfect for couples, maternity, and immediate families. Contact me for extended family pricing.

  • Ideal for families, couples, & maternity
  • Weekend and weekday availability
  • 60-minute session at a location of your choice in the greater Northern Virginia area
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing

The Signature Session
Experience

$700

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newborns & children

Your precious bundle, beautifully preserved

  • Up to 60-minute session in-hospital session
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing
  • Available at hospitals within 45 minutes of Alexandria, VA


Fresh 48 sessions

$600

  • Full studio session, up to 3 hours
  • Wrapped and unwrapped poses
  • Parent/sibling images included
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • All props, wraps, etc. included
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing

Studio Newborn Session

$850

  • Up to 90-minute session in the comfort of your own home
  • Use of wraps/headbands available
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing


in-home newborn lifestyle

most popular collection

$750

  • 60-minute studio or outdoor session
  • Simple 6 inch round smash cake included
  • Simple props available for use
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing

cake smash
milestone session

$600

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  • 90 minute studio session for baby only
  • Wrapped poses only
  • 15 high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • All props, wraps, etc. included
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing

petit newborn session

$500

  • Perfect for short promotion and retirement ceremonies, reenlistments, and airport homecomings
  • 1.5 hours of photo coverage of event
  • Full gallery of  high-resolution, digitally edited images (50+)
  • Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing


Military Events

The honor experience

$500

Document your important career milestones with care. Available for promotions, retirements, and homecomings

  • Great for promotion or retirement ceremonies, group homecomings and change of commands
  • 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

Booking in advance is highly recommended to guarantee your date. Additional hour of coverage after Valor experience is $100/hour. Photography permits for D.C. Monuments and other locations that require one must be obtained to allow photography and are an additional fee. Please inquire for more information.

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Northern Virginia FAmily PHOTOGRAPHER

Melissa Sheridan Photography offers a vibrant and joyful portrait experience for families, newborns, and military events in the greater Northern Virginia area. Melissa creates fun and colorful images that capture 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.