Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional Portrait Photography Services
Founded in 2011, Melissa Madden Photography has established itself as a premier full-service portrait photography studio specializing in life's most precious moments. Our approach combines artistic vision with meticulous planning to create heirloom-quality images that celebrate family connections and personal milestones. With extensive training through global workshops and conferences, we've refined our expertise in maternity, newborn, family, and senior photography while developing a unique client-centric process.Our studio offers comprehensive services from initial consultation to final product delivery, including curated wardrobe selections and professional hair/makeup services. We prioritize creating stress-free, joyful experiences that result in timeless images designed to be displayed as wall art rather than remaining digital files. Backed by professional licensing and insurance, our commitment to quality extends to using museum-grade materials for prints and albums that will endure for generations.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Family Portraits
Birth Photography
Cake Smash Sessions
Senior Portraits
Lifestyle Photography
Wall Art Creation
Professional Hair & Makeup
Client Wardrobe Access
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer full-service photography from initial consultation to final product delivery
- Our photographer has attended international workshops since starting in 2011
- Specialized in creating stress-free sessions for maternity, newborn, and family photography
- Provide curated wardrobe selections and discounted hair/makeup services
- Deliver museum-quality prints and albums designed to last generations
What people say
Amazing experience
High quality products
Great with kids
Professional and attentive
Beautiful framed canvases
Services
Maternity Photography
Capture the beauty of pregnancy with customized sessions focusing on family connections. Includes wardrobe consultation and location scouting. Ideal for creating lasting artwork showcasing the expectant mother's journey. Sessions emphasize natural light and authentic family interactions.
Newborn Photography
Document your newborn's earliest days with studio or lifestyle sessions. Includes professional posing, parent preparation guidance, and sibling integration. Studio sessions offer curated props while lifestyle options focus on home environments. Packages include hair/makeup for mothers and extended family options.
Birth Photography
Comprehensive birth coverage from pre-consultation through golden-hour photography. 24/7 on-call availability starting at 38 weeks. Includes 100 edited images and flexible session combinations. Focuses on capturing raw emotions and first family connections during labor and delivery.
Family Portraits
Customized photography for families of all sizes. Includes wardrobe coordination and location planning. Sessions accommodate up to six people with options for extended family packages. Emphasis on natural interactions and creating display-ready artwork for home environments.
Cake Smash Sessions
Celebratory first birthday photography combining traditional portraits with playful cake interactions. Includes setup guidance and cleanup assistance. Focuses on capturing genuine emotions and milestone achievements while maintaining artistic quality in final images.
People
Melissa Madden
Photographer & Owner
Professional photographer since 2011 with background in design and psychology. Specializes in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Attends international workshops to refine techniques. Developed unique client experience process combining artistry with practical support.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
I specialize in maternity, newborn, birth, family, cake smash, senior portraits, and lifestyle photography sessions.
How does the booking process work?
Contact through website form, receive contract/invoice, pay session fee, then schedule consultation and session dates.
Where do photo sessions take place?
Sessions occur in-studio, client homes, or selected San Diego locations based on session type.
What's included in the session fee?
Session fee covers planning, execution, wardrobe access, and hair/makeup discounts. Products purchased separately.
Are images included with sessions?
Digital images, prints, and products are available for separate purchase after sessions.
Do you offer payment plans?
Payment options include credit/debit cards, cash, or checks through Square invoicing system.
