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 […]

I was so honored to capture the M family, previous neighbors and family friends of mine. Caila wanted this photo shoot as an early birthday present and to document their first official/professional family photo as a family of four. We met at Ivy Creek Natural Area in late September, so it had finally cooled down […]

The thing I love about being a family photographer in Dayton is getting to see families over time for multiple sessions! It was a pleasure to see the B family for a family photo session . They also had a maternity session and newborn session with me in 2020. It’s been so fun to see […]

Lindsey & Jordan did not disappoint at their romantic river engagement photos session! They had the idea to go to some private property in Jordan’s family that featured this beautiful river. I am always down to go to a unique and special location and this one was so fun and made the most epic photos! […]

Today I thought I’d get personal and share 10 things you probably didn’t know about me! 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Melissa Dayton, Ohio Photographer   1 | I have a bachelor’s degree in English Writing. I actually started out thinking I wanted to pursue nursing, but turns out I can barely pass a […]

Emerson was so sweet at her Dayton OH Newborn Photography session! I connected with her mom and dad at their Christmas mini session last year. Emerson is their second baby but first girl. I’m excited to see them again for a family session in the summer! This is an example of a newborn mini session. […]

Evelyn & Ryan are expecting their rainbow baby boy in late spring. Rainbow babies are any baby born after a pregnancy loss. It’s not talked about enough, but not everyone gets pregnant so easily. Being a newborn photographer, I have talked to so many families who have dealt with the realities of infertility. Some families […]