Melissa Shepherd Photography

09/08/2026

🍂✨ FALL SESSIONS ARE BACK! ✨🍂

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to update those family photos, this is it.

Florida may not give us the changing leaves and chilly sweaters, but we have something even better—golden light, warm evenings, beautiful greenery, and the kind of family moments you’ll want to remember forever. 🌾✨

Book your Fall Session here: https://book.usesession.com/s/4AlPnVAX62

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

I hope you’re taking some time today to slow down, relax, and enjoy the day with the people you love. ❤️

Whether you’re spending the day at the beach, having a backyard BBQ, catching up with family, or simply enjoying a quiet day at home, I hope your Labor Day is filled with good food, laughter, and plenty of memories. ☀️

Thank you to all of the hardworking men and women who keep our families, communities, and country moving forward. ❤️🤍💙

Have a safe, happy, and relaxing Labor Day! 🇺🇸✨

09/04/2026

🖤 The Raven Gown Experience 🖤

Step into something dark, romantic, dramatic, and completely unforgettable.

Introducing... The Raven Gown — a stunning black lace gown designed to create portraits that feel like they belong in a fairytale with a little bit of mystery.

From elegant and timeless to dark and dramatic, this gown is incredibly versatile and can be styled to create a look that is uniquely you. Whether you're dreaming of gorgeous portraits for yourself, celebrating a milestone, capturing your dancer, or simply wanting to create something magical just because… The Raven is ready for her moment. 🖤

✨ The Raven Gown fits Youth Size 10 through Adult XL, making this experience available to a wide range of ages and sizes.

🖤 The Raven Gown Experience

📸 30-minute on-location session

🖤 The Raven Gown provided

✨ 10 professionally edited digital images

📅 October 17 & 18

These will be limited sessions, so once the schedule is full, there may not be another opportunity to wear this gown.

If you've been waiting for an excuse to create something a little different, a little dramatic, and absolutely beautiful…

This is your sign. 🖤

Book your session here: https://book.usesession.com/s/meH8giYWbj

09/03/2026

✨ 10 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. ✨

Ten years.

I honestly never imagined when I started this journey that I would still be here a decade later. But here I am. 📸❤️

So much has changed over these 10 years. I’ve watched little kids I photographed grow up and graduate. Some are now teenagers or preteens. Some have graduated college. Some have started careers, gotten married, and even started families of their own.

And somehow, I’ve been lucky enough to document pieces of so many of those journeys. 🥹

That is one of the things I love most about photography — freezing time. Capturing a moment that we know will eventually pass, but creating an image that allows us to go back and feel it all over again.

The last couple of years haven’t always been easy. Life changes. Seasons change. I’ve changed. But one thing I haven’t done is quit.

Because I LOVE photography. ❤️
I love people.
I love families.
I love capturing connection, personalities, milestones, and all those little moments that become the memories we treasure.

And when I look back at my work from 10 years ago, I can see just how much I’ve grown. Not just as a photographer, but as a person and a business owner.

So maybe this is your reminder — don’t listen to the people who tell you not to chase your dreams.

Keep going.
Keep learning.
Keep growing.
Keep showing up.

Even when it’s hard. Even when you doubt yourself. Even when the path looks completely different than you imagined.

Ten years later, I’m still here. And I’m incredibly grateful. 🥹❤️

THANK YOU to every single person who has trusted me with their memories, shared my work, booked a session, referred a friend, or supported my little business in any way.

You are the reason I get to keep doing what I love. 📸

And because it’s my 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, I’m celebrating with a special!

✨ 10 Year Anniversary Session — $99 ✨
📸 15-minute session
🖼️ 10 beautifully edited digital images
🎉 ONLY 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get in front of my camera… this is it. ❤️

Thank you for 10 incredible years. Here’s to whatever comes next! 🥂📸✨

Book here: https://book.usesession.com/s/zuKLEboJIw

09/03/2026

👑 BATTLE OF THE TRAVELING DRESSES! 👑

Not only is this a fun competition, but it's also a great way to see some of the incredible Traveling Dresses I can bring in for future sessions! 💃✨

🌟 ROUND 12🌟
⭐ The Cassopeia Gown size 7 fits 5-9
VS.
🖤 The Madelyn Gown size 7 fits 5-9

👇 COMMENT BELOW 👇
⭐ The Cassopeia Gown
VS.
🖤 The Madelyn Gown

Tag your friends, rally your teams, and let's see which dress has the biggest fan club! 📣
Ready...
Set...
VOTE! 🎉🎉🎉

May the best Traveling Dress win! 👑✨

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Ella for being featured!! 🎉🎉

** If you’re interested in putting your daughter in a magazine, message me for more details! 🫶**

Issue # 1330! Grab your copy here! https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/3396510

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Juliana 🎉🎉 for being featured in Brand Model Magazine!!

**if you’re interested in putting your daughter in a magazine message me for more details! 🫶**

Issue # 1330! Grab your copy here! https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/3396510

08/29/2026

10 YEARS. 10 SESSIONS. ONE VERY SPECIAL PRICE.

Ten years ago, I took a leap of faith and started Melissa (Metzler) Shepherd Photography.

What started as something I loved has grown into 10 years of families, seniors, dancers, milestones, laughter, tears, beautiful dresses, and SO many memories that I have been lucky enough to capture.

And honestly… I wouldn’t be here without YOU.

So, to celebrate 10 YEARS of Melissa Shepherd Photography, I’m bringing a special anniversary offer:

THE 10-YEAR CELEBRATION SESSION

15-minute portrait session
10 professionally edited digital images
2 beautiful locations
Online gallery
ONLY $99

And because it’s my 10th anniversary… I’m only opening 10 spots.

That’s it. When the 10 spots are gone, this offer is gone.

Whether you’ve been in front of my camera for years or you’ve never had a session with me before, I’d LOVE to celebrate this milestone with you.

Let’s make some memories.

10 years of capturing your memories.
10 years of watching your families grow.
10 years of telling your stories through photographs.

And I can’t wait to see what the next 10 years bring.

Anniversary sessions will be held on October 9th & 10th only.

Only 10 sessions available — $99 each.

Comment 10 YEARS below or message me to claim your spot!

08/28/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

Something magical in navy is coming… 💙🌙

I’m so excited to introduce The Odette Gown in Navy! She is elegant, dramatic, and absolutely dreamy—and I already know she is going to photograph beautifully. (Isn’t she perfect for family photos. 👀)✨

📅 November 7th & 8th

👗 Fits sizes 8–12 girls

This beautiful gown will be available for a very limited number of Traveling Dress Sessions on these two dates only!

If you have a daughter who loves feeling like a princess, dancing, twirling, and stepping into a little bit of magic… you’re going to want to save this date. 💙

More details, session times & booking information coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE — November 7th & 8th 🌙✨

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Ahli on her feature in Brand Model Magazine USA 🎉🎉🎉

Issue # 1329! Grab your copy here! https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/3394444