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Category Archives: Lifestyle

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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    Coastal Chic Mermaid Nursery

    This mermaid themed nursery was beautifully designed by the mommy-to-be herself for her baby girl, Emma. I was honored to photograph such pretty inspiration and was thrilled to have it featured on The Little Umbrella! I fell in love with the color palette of coral, turquoise, and gold accents in all the pretty details. The artwork collage and the...

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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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        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.