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Wife, Mama, and Photographer.

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Category Archives: Personal

Taylore & Jesse | Maternity Session

I love when I get the opportunity to take maternity photos, especially when it’s my little nephew on the way! I spent the evening with Taylore & Jesse at their new home near Annapolis, Maryland lekarna-slovenija.com. Can you believe this quaint little beach is right in their backyard?? It was the perfect spot to capture...

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    Chrissy | Howard County Conservancy Portraits

    Chrissy and I met up at the Howard County Conservancy–my all time favorite shooting location–for some portrait fun! Chrissy is the face behind the newly born C. Tundo Photography. She is taking her photography journey to the next level and I’m so excited for her! You may recall that she is also the talented Mama...

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      Family Friday | Crafts, Cousins, & Candy

      I broke out my good camera to document those few days in a row that my kids survived on chocolate & candy. It was an endless Easter celebration of painting, egg hunts, sugar eating, and fun with cousins cijeli članak. These are some lucky kids!

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        The “A” Family

        I was honored when Anna (from Arpasi Photography) asked me to photograph her family this Fall! Anna and I didn’t meet in person until this year, but we go all the way back to 2010 when we both got married. Cool Fact: we both had the same wedding photographers, the fabulous Andrea & Renata. Now we are also wedding photographers!...

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          LOVE IS MEANT TO BE AN ADVENTURE

          - Gordon B. Hinkley

          Melissa Hoko Photography is a Maryland based wedding & portrait photographer. Passionate about telling your story and ready for wherever the adventure takes us.