custom luxury newborn and baby portraiture as well as family photography. I love nothing more than to watch my clients expand their families and to document each of their most precious milestones along the way.
I offer a full-service experience from which my clients walk away with beautiful heirloom art pieces that they can proudly display in their homes and cherish for a lifetime. I want your time with me to be stress-free and fun!
Based in Hamilton Ontario, I'm proud to service Hamilton, the greater Toronto area and the Niagara region. I documented my first wedding back in 2009 and have since expanded into
Based in Hamilton Ontario, I'm proud to service Hamilton, the greater Toronto area and the Niagara region. I documented my first wedding back in 2009 and have since expanded into custom luxury newborn and baby portraiture as well as family photography. I love nothing more than to watch my clients expand their families and to document each of their most precious milestones along the way.
I offer a full-service experience from which my clients walk away with beautiful heirloom art pieces that they can proudly display in their homes and cherish for a lifetime.
I want your time with me to be stress-free and fun!
Luxury
hamilton photographer
serving hamilton, the gta and niagara region
hamilton, gta and niagara
hi, i'm melissa
Photo Credit: Amanda Tedesco Photography
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"Melissa has left us a lifetime of memories to look back on. We are longtime returning clients of just shy of a decade. She has watched our family grow both in front of and behind the lens. Never once was I disappointed by the quality or selection of photos/poses. A true professional with experience."
Marina Jarrett
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"Our family has worked with Melissa a few times now and I cannot say enough how wonderful our experiences have been with her. She is an absolute professional and her work is amazing! There are so many reasons I would recommend working with Melissa - she is so well organized and efficient and makes photo shoots easy and painless."
Elaine Cowan
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"Melissa has been wonderful to work with! She did both our wedding and newborn photos and was always so easy going, patient and accommodating. Melissa provides a relaxing environment and makes you feel comfortable. She has a beautiful studio with anything you would need while she handles your newborn with care!"
Marika Mennaman
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"We have been working with Melissa for the past 5 years to capture our family milestones. Melissa is an extremely talented photographer. With her attention to detail and patience, she captures the most beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime. She is very easy to work with and her studio is stunning. We can't wait for Melissa to continue photographing our growing family."
Kayla Marchand
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"From the moment we reached out to inquire about a newborn shoot to the detailed emails regarding how to prepare for the session all the way to the day of, Melissa was so responsive to questions and completely professional, yet welcoming at the same time. She treats clients as I imagine she treats her friends ... like family."
Lindsey Kiernan
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"We thought that Melissa balanced perfectly between having a friendly attitude that helped put everyone at ease, and being focused and professional to make sure that we remained on schedule. Melissa helped us plan our event by asking the right questions and giving us the right amount of information, at the right time."
Liv Kuznetsov
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"Melissa photographed our wedding and she was phenomenal to work with. If her approachability and professionalism didn't already speak for itself, her photos were sheer proof of those qualities. She took what stress there was and turned it into a wonderful experience. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else there to capture those moments."
Ashley VanDerVeer
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"Melissa has a warmth and gentle kindness about her that comes through in her photos. She asks thoughtful questions to personalize your sessions which allows her to deliver above expectations every time. Her patience with our children (and the adults too if we're honest) during the sessions helps put everyone at ease."
Tracey Mota
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"If you have any ounce of awkwardness being in front of the camera, Melissa is your girl. I can't express how appreciative we were of her professional direction and laid-back attitude. She's the perfect combination of fun-friend and expert-professional."
Danielle Martin
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"Melissa's studio is beautiful and spacious. She thought of everything you might want or need when spending time there for a photo shoot - especially a newborn one. She is extremely professional, and makes her clients feel comfortable and at ease. We can't imagine going to someone else."
Dawn Gateman
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"Our experience with Melissa has been absolutely fantastic! Throughout the whole process Melissa was the kindest, friendliest, most accommodating gal to work with. If we ever had a question or concern, her responses were super fast - within minutes!. The day of the wedding Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with."
Amanda Locke
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"I would recommend Melissa because she is the real deal. I could trust her with my soul. I threw everything on her so last minute (for our wedding) and she took total control and initiative to make sure she caught the perfect moments despite the weather and stress. She's the boss!"
Emily Chiarelli
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"Melissa is absolutely fantastic to work with. We have done newborn sessions for both of our children, and she was nothing but professional and welcoming. The photos were absolutely beautiful! If you choose to book Melissa you will not be disappointed, highly recommend!"
Andrea Jenkinson
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"We so appreciated Melissa's extremely prompt replies, and genuine care to get the best photos for our family. Melissa was so easy to work with, we instantly felt like we had just invited a friend into our home. We were so thankful for her willingness to include our sweet dog in the photos which was extremely important to us."
Allison Turnbull
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"Working with Melissa is an absolute dream! I have booked her for several family sessions over the years and she is extremely personable, organzied and professional. Not to mention the final product is outstanding every time. I would highly recommend her services for all of your photography needs."
Rachel Elo
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"Our experience with Melissa Miller was amazing from start to finish. She was so kind and really made our day perfect! During the planning process we often had questions about locations, timing, etc. and she was always willing to help and provide insight. Throughout the day she really made everyone feel so comfortable."
Michelle Bailey
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"Melissa is so talented and professional as a photographer, and warm and personable as a friend. She truly puts her heart and soul into her work, and cares deeply for her clients. Her detail oriented nature puts your mind at ease because she has literally thought of everything to make your experience the best it can be!"
Lisa White
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"We have come to the studio a few times now and it is always a great experience. Gorgeous studio and Melissa is SO patient and kind. She is extremely professional and her talent is out of this world. She is so great at what she does. Melissa takes pride in her work and it shows."
Allison Sotola
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"My experience with Melissa Miller has been amazing! Melissa shot our wedding as well as our son's newborn photos and now 6 month photos. Her work never ceases to amaze me and she is so easy to work with! I would definitely recommend Melissa to photograph any and all of your special moments."
Brittani Traver
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"We could not have been happier with our experience with Moments by Melissa Miller. From the second we arrived we were put at ease by Melissa's calming demeanor and her beyond comfortable studio space. Melissa's attention to detail is unparalleled and made our newborn photo shoot an exceptional one."
Victoria Mueller
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Capture your love story through a mixture of natural, emotive portraits and fun, relaxed candids. I want your wedding day to be as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. My couples often refer to me as a pro photographer and wedding planner combined into one.
All you need to do is bring baby. My newborn session experience is full service. At my fully-equipped home studio, you will be able to sit back and relax while I capture the newness of your tiny bundle with timeless imagery. They are only this little for a little while.
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These milestone sessions are a perfect way to celebrate baby's first birthday. We will begin with timeless baby portraits, then we will have fun smashing a cake (complete will fully custom backdrop), and we will finish with a warm bubble bath (usually baby's favourite part).
Your premium family session is designed with your family's needs in mind. Do you have small children, do you want to include your family dog, do you want an extended, multi-generational family session? I've got you covered. Leave all the details to me, I just want your family to have fun.
Ever year I run multiple scheduled "mini" events. These family sessions are quick and condensed at pre-determined locations and on specific dates. I also have an exclusive product menu for my mini events that are not available for full sessions. Click here to see this year's schedule.
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choosing artwork for your home
Art is intended to be displayed. You wouldn't go to your local HomeSense, find a painting you love, and then ask if they could sell you a digital copy of it to keep in a folder on your computer ... that would be ridiculous, right? You likely also wouldn't invest hundreds of dollars in beautiful content just to post on your social media for it to be buried and forgotten in feeds mere hours later. So then why do we do that with professional artwork of our most cherished memories and loved ones?
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selecting a location for your family session
There are so many beautiful locations in Hamilton and surrounding areas that you can choose for your family session. You'll want to consider what type of backdrop you're looking for. Do you want nature with trees and flowers, do you want a waterfront, do you want more of an urban setting where you can grab some ice cream ... all are fantastic options, it's completely up to you.
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preparing for your newborn session
When you come into my studio for a Newborn Session, I will take care of absolutely everything for you! I want your time spent here to be like a mini vacation. There are however a few things that you can do in the days leading up to the session to set us up for success and help me to get the most perfect images of your new little bundle.
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Let me know what kind of session you're interested in and I'd be happy to send you some more information about the booking process and scheduling a consultation.
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