WELCOME

Welcome! I am so humbled that you have found yourself on my website and I want nothing more than to make your photography dreams come true. As a mother of three, I know how quickly time goes by, and I know how important it is to capture even the smallest treasures and details of the most important things in your heart. I have always wanted to bottle those up and keep them in my own personal pocket of my children, and I know you probably desire the same.

No matter what stage of life you are in, whether it is that you are about to begin your family, have a newborn, a milestone, haven’t had family portraits or need to update them, or your child is now a high school senior, we can capture the importance through portraiture together. They are only little once and before you know it, they are all grown up. Together we will capture real, authentic, loving moments between you and yours. Let me tell your love story through my lens, memories that will last for a lifetime and beyond. 

“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.” -Oprah

Scottsdale Family, Newborn & Senior Photographer

Family Photographer, a family of 5 walks hand in hand through grassy meadow
Family Photographer, a young mother and father stand with their son on a country trail
Senior Photographer, High school teen stands before lake all dressed up

“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.” -Oprah

"I cannot say enough about how much we LOVE our newborn and family pictures taken by Melissa Donaldson. She has a perfect balance of personal and professional. The love of her job is proven by her beautiful pictures."

"I cannot say enough about how much we LOVE our newborn and family pictures taken by Melissa Donaldson. She has a perfect balance of personal and professional. The love of her job is proven by her beautiful pictures."

Newborn Photographer, a mother holds her baby admiring her
Newborn Photographer, a bay lays snuggled in blankets with a teddy bear

“I can’t express enough how much we love working with Melissa. She takes her time and makes my family feel relaxed. She is a natural artist. I love how she is always making sure my daughter is safe as well as trying to capture great shots. She also does a great job with communicating with us and working with our special requests.”

PRICING

My session pricing is for both emotive lifestyle, as well as posed portrait photography. I offer maternity, newborn, milestone, family, senior, family, and headshot photography sessions. 

“We had an amazing holiday family photoshoot with Melissa this weekend. She was so efficient and such a joy to work with. I would HIGHLY recommend her if you’re considering pictures. Our pictures came out better than I could’ve dreamt of. Thanks again, Melissa!!”

Family Photographer, a mother and father stand with their 3 young daughters in the dry grass
Family Photographer, a family of 6 huddles together in the outdoors

CONTACT ME

I cannot wait to photograph you! Tell me more about you and together let’s write your story. 

Family, Newborn & Senior Photography in the Scottsdale Area

Family Photographer, a mother embraces her three young children on a trail
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