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Category Archives: Portraits

Fall Mini Sessions 2017 | Howard County Conservancy

Before the year ends, I want to share these sweet moments from my 2017 mini sessions at the Howard County Conservancy. I ADORE these families ed-hrvatski.com!

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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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      The Clark Family | Outerbanks North Carolina

      It was a wonderful coincidence that the Clark family was vacationing right down the road from me in the Outer Banks during 4th of July week. I met up with them one evening to capture some sweet family moments on the beaches in the town of Frisco, North Carolina enlace importante. The kids had fun...

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        Lavish & Rustic Wedding Inspiration | Styled Shoot

        I have been dying to share this rustic themed styled wedding shoot! Thank you Artfully Wed for the lovely feature and for the awesome team of people who made this magic happen. Inspiration for this bridal shoot began with the stunning Liancarlo bridal gown, with Italian embroidery of flowers that cascades into layers of tulle. It was the...

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