Melissa Ann Photography

Roanoke, Illinois

I knew, from the moment I first held a “real” camera in 2013, that I wanted to do more than just take photographs. I knew, the power of a moment frozen in time. I knew, I wanted to tell a story. It was my story, at first, but that quickly blossomed into a passion to tell other’s stories as well. The story of motherhood, of family, of growth and love. I wanted to capture the moments that matter, as candidly and wholly as possible.

As a lifestyle photographer, its my heartbeat to capture those moments that speak directly to the heart. To capture the wonder in a child’s eyes; the tender, comforting touch of a mother and the strong embrace of a father. I want to deliver each family a gallery that speaks to their unique story. Lets embrace the chaos and celebrate the love that is this stage of life.

Those perfectly, imperfect moments. The beautiful real.