Melissa Shepherd Photography

06/18/2026

🚨✨ IT'S TIME FOR THE BATTLE OF THE TRAVELING DRESSES! ✨🚨

👑 BATTLE OF THE TRAVELING DRESSES! 👑

🌟 ROUND 4 🌟
🩵The Victoria Gown
VS.
🩷The Jewel Gown

Both dresses fit an Adult XS to M

👇 COMMENT BELOW 👇
🩵The Victoria Gown
OR
🩷The Jewel 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! 👑✨

06/18/2026

🚨✨ IT'S TIME FOR THE BATTLE OF THE TRAVELING DRESSES! ✨🚨

👑 BATTLE OF THE TRAVELING DRESSES! 👑

Each Thursday, I'll showcase TWO gorgeous Traveling Dresses in the same size, and YOU get to decide which one advances to the next round! 🏆

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 3 🌟
⭐The Midnight Stars Gown
VS.
🪷 The Callee Gown

Both dresses fit a Size 10 in youth and will fit youth sizes 8 to 12!

👇 COMMENT BELOW 👇
⭐The Midnight Stars Gown
OR
🪷 The Callee 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! 👑✨

06/17/2026

📣 ATTENTION PALMETTO & PARRISH PARENTS! 🤸‍♀️🩰📣

Is your athlete ready for the upcoming season?

Summer is the ultimate downtime to capture updated headshots and showcase how much they’ve grown!
Melissa Shepherd Photography is hosting exclusive Headshots & Poses Mini Sessions specifically for:
✨ Dancers
✨ Gymnasts
✨ Cheerleaders

THE DETAILS
:🗓️ 6 Days Only! (Before the August price increase)
⏱️ 30 Minutes on location (Palmetto/Parrish area)
📸 5 High-resolution digital images
💰 Only $75! (Normal rates apply starting in August)

Spots are strictly limited to ensure quality time for each athlete. DM me to secure your slot before they fill up! 📥✨

06/17/2026

💗 Calling All Beautiful Warriors 💗

I am looking for women who have been personally impacted by breast cancer to participate in a very special photography project called Beautiful Warriors. 📸🎀

Whether you are a survivor, currently fighting, living with the impact of a diagnosis, or carrying the scars of a journey that changed your life forever, I would be honored to tell a small part of your story through my lens.📸💕

These sessions are designed to celebrate your strength, your courage, your beauty, and everything you have overcome. Too often, women spend so much time caring for everyone else that they forget to pause and recognize just how incredible they truly are.

✨ Beautiful Warriors Project✨
• 30-minute on-location session
• 5 digital images included
• Special very discounted project pricing
• Available in October and possibly late September

I have a few creative visions for this project that I am incredibly excited about, and I would love to share the details privately with those who are interested.💕

This project holds a special place in my heart. While I don’t want this to be about me, I recently chose to undergo preventive surgeries in hopes of avoiding this battle myself. That experience has given me an even deeper appreciation for the women who have faced breast cancer with extraordinary courage and resilience.

My hope is that these sessions become more than just photographs. I hope they serve as a reminder that you are strong, you are beautiful, and your story matters.📸💎

If you or someone you know would be interested in being part of this project, please comment below, send me a message, or tag them in this post. These amazing women deserve to be celebrated.🎉🎀

💕 Because behind every scar, every challenge, every tear, and every victory is a Beautiful Warrior.💕

06/16/2026

🚨 THIS WEEKEND ONLY: THE "SWAN LAKE" TRAVELING DRESS IS COMING TO TOWN! 🦢✨

Moms of young ladies (sizes 6–12), this is the sign you’ve been waiting for! If you want to give your daughter an unforgettable "model for a day" experience, you cannot miss this.

Because this dress is a genuine traveling gown, it will only be in the Parrish, Bradenton, and Sarasota area for ONE weekend. Once Monday hits, it flies away to another state.

✨ About the "Swan Lake" Gown:
Designed and entirely handmade, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece features a soft, dreamy mint fabric adorned with delicate pearls and beautiful, intricate florals. It is pure magic captured in a dress.

🦢Watch your girl’s confidence skyrocket the second she slips into this couture gown. She will feel incredibly special, cherished, and beautiful.

🦢You aren't just getting photos; you are creating a breathtaking heirloom portrait perfect for your living room wall or her bedroom.

🦢They truly grow up in the blink of an eye. Capture this exact, magical age before it passes.

🎁 THE IRRESISTIBLE DEALS:

📸BOGO Dress Rental: Book this session and get your next traveling dress rental completely FREE before the end of the year!
📸Save Even More: Refer a fellow mom to book a spot this weekend, and you’ll get $25 off your session, while she gets 10% off hers!
⚠️ VERY LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. Because the dress is only here for the weekend, time slots are strictly limited and will sell out.
DM me right now to claim a spot before the Swan Lake dress flies away forever! 💌👇

06/16/2026

Need a way to start your Father's Day off wonderfully!? Let's schedule your Father and Daughter Photo Shoot so you can have a memory that will last a lifetime!! I have 2 sessions left for Sunday Morning at Heritage Harbor, and 8:00 am & 8:30 am! Which time would you like?

✨ FATHER & DAUGHTER MODEL CALL ✨

Looking for a special way to celebrate Father's Day this year?✨

I'm searching for one father-and-daughter duo (daughter approximately age 10, fitting sizes 6–12) to model in a beautiful Swan Lake Gown during a magical portrait session at Heritage Harbor on Sunday morning.🦢📸

This session will focus on capturing the sweet bond between a father and daughter while creating timeless images you'll cherish forever.⏳📸

🌿 Session Details:
• Sunday Morning at Heritage Harbor
• Daughter must fit the Swan Lake Gown (sizes 8–12)
• Father should be comfortable being photographed
• 50% off session fee- Sunday Morning ONLY
• Must be willing to sign a Model Release Form allowing images to be used for future marketing and promotional materials

👔 Dad's Wardrobe Inspiration:
• Sage Green, Soft Gray, Ivory, or Cream Shirt
• Tan or Khaki Pants
• Nice dress shoes or polished casual shoes
• Classic spring-inspired style

If you've ever wanted stunning portraits with your daughter, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your connection in a unique and meaningful way.
Interested? Comment below or send me a message for details!

Tag a dad who would love this experience. 💚

06/16/2026

Ever wonder how the magic happens behind my Traveling Dress sessions? 👗✨

For over 6 years now, I have been bringing these stunning, hand-crafted gowns straight to you right here in the Parrish, Bradenton, and Sarasota areas!

What makes it so incredibly unique?

These couture gowns are designed and handmade entirely by the fabulous Whitney in Utah! She rents out these breathtaking dresses to photographers for just one weekend at a time. On Monday, they "travel" to the next photographer! Because of this, many of these spectacular dresses are completely one-of-a-kind.

Who is this for? EVERYONE. 💖

Every girl and "inner girl" deserves to feel cherished, worthy, special, and confident. I have sizes ranging from 1 year old up to Adult XXL.
Whether you are:
📸A mother wanting magical memories with your daughter (ages 6+)
📸A mom who needs to finally get in front of the camera and celebrate herself
📸A high school senior looking for jaw-dropping, unique senior portraits
📸An elderly, elegant lady ready for a gorgeous, timeless milestone portrait

✨ EXCLUSIVE BOOKING INCENTIVES ✨
Book One, Get One Free Gown: Book a traveling dress session between now and the end of the year, and your second gown rental is completely FREE!

The Ultimate Referral Program: Share the love! Refer a new client, and you get $25 OFF your next session (and yes, you can stack these up for a free session!).
Plus, your referred friend gets 10% OFF their first session!

Want to browse the collection and pick out your own dream dress? 🌟
Message me today! Let’s work together to build your absolute dream photo session right here on our beautiful local beaches and estate grounds. 👇📩

06/15/2026

🗓️ THIS WEEKEND ONLY🦢
⏳ Spots are extremely limited!

Don't miss your chance to get into this gown and feel absolutely amazing!!!

📸Book: https://book.usesession.com/s/JMqwAfcFEO
📍 Friday 19th @ Tom Bennett (Evening)
📍Saturday 20th @ Urfer Family Park (Morning)
📍Sunday 21st @ Heritage Harbour (Morning) **Perfect for Father & Daughter Sessions**

06/15/2026

✨ MODEL CALL ✨

Melissa Shepherd Photography is looking for a model for an upcoming dress photoshoot in July!

🌟 Requirements:
• Must wear a size 6–10 girls dress
• Must love being in front of the camera
• Comfortable smiling, posing, and taking direction
• Positive attitude and excited to create beautiful images

📸 Session Details:
• Approximately 30-minute photoshoot
• Receive 5 edited digital images
• Additional images will be available for purchase
• Photos will be used for marketing and promotional materials

👠 Model Responsibilities:
• Must purchase any required shoes and accessories needed to complete the look
• Must sign a model release form allowing images to be used for advertising, social media, website, and other marketing purposes

📅 Photoshoot will take place on July 11th & 12th.

If you think you’d be a great fit, comment below with a recent photo and your dress size, or send me a message for consideration! Please feel free to share with your friends who may be interested!

• Must wear a size 6–10 girls' dress thing magical together! ✨📚✏️✂️

06/14/2026

✨ FATHER & DAUGHTER MODEL CALL ✨

Looking for a special way to celebrate Father's Day this year?✨

I'm searching for one father-and-daughter duo (daughter approximately age 10, fitting sizes 6–12) to model in a beautiful Swan Lake Gown during a magical portrait session at Heritage Harbor on Sunday morning.🦢📸

This session will focus on capturing the sweet bond between a father and daughter while creating timeless images you'll cherish forever.⏳📸

🌿 Session Details:
• Sunday Morning at Heritage Harbor
• Daughter must fit the Swan Lake Gown (sizes 8–12)
• Father should be comfortable being photographed
• 50% off session fee- Sunday Morning ONLY
• Must be willing to sign a Model Release Form allowing images to be used for future marketing and promotional materials

👔 Dad's Wardrobe Inspiration:
• Sage Green, Soft Gray, Ivory, or Cream Shirt
• Tan or Khaki Pants
• Nice dress shoes or polished casual shoes
• Classic spring-inspired style

If you've ever wanted stunning portraits with your daughter, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your connection in a unique and meaningful way.
Interested? Comment below or send me a message for details!

Tag a dad who would love this experience. 💚