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Baby Lucy | Lifestyle Newborn Session

Shortly after shooting Erin’s maternity session at Great Falls Park Maryland, Lucy Ann decided she wanted to meet her Mom & Dad 3 weeks early! Lucy was sleepy and as adorable as can be when I met her at her newborn session. She was loving all the cuddles with her Mama and I could tell she already has her Daddy wrapped around her...

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    Erika’s Maternity Session

    There is much to love about at-home lifestyle sessions, especially when a cute toddler excitedly welcomes you at the door when you arrive. I love capturing real life as it’s happening and this maternity session began with soon-to-be big sister, Adalyn, eating Goldfish for breakfast (ha viktig länk!). Adalyn then insisted on showing me her...

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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.