Portraits by Melanie

Portraits by Melanie Arkansas Based Photography Educator Bellies & Babies | Families and Children

"In her womb, she holds a heartbeat. In her heart, she holds a lifetime of love."
07/02/2025

"In her womb, she holds a heartbeat. In her heart, she holds a lifetime of love."

The Graham family holds a special place in my heart. I've had the honor capturing their love story from the very beginni...
07/02/2025

The Graham family holds a special place in my heart. I've had the honor capturing their love story from the very beginning, and each chapter feels more meaningful. Brooke carries motherhood with such grace. It captivates me every time. I'm super thankful to document each journey with them!

It's just after 6 a.m. The world is still, and the air is soft. You are alone with your babies in a beautiful hill, wrap...
07/02/2025

It's just after 6 a.m. The world is still, and the air is soft. You are alone with your babies in a beautiful hill, wrapped in golden quiet. There's something about sunrise that has always felt almost sacred to me. Like the universe paused just long enough for you to remember how fleeting and precious this little season is. People always think I am wild for doing sunrise sessions on my weekends off, but this is my why. The love and the light are worth it every single time.

There's something special about families who come back each year full of laughter, love and inside jokes that make the s...
07/02/2025

There's something special about families who come back each year full of laughter, love and inside jokes that make the session feel like a reunion. Watching this crew grow and capturing their joy is truly the highlight of each season for me.

I may be forever behind on social media, but lately, I’ve been soaking in the slower moments—the ones that make life fee...
06/19/2025

I may be forever behind on social media, but lately, I’ve been soaking in the slower moments—the ones that make life feel beautifully full. This season of life is my favorite. Stepping away from the hustle and bustle has reminded me how much I cherish the quiet joys: picking up my camera now and then, reconnecting with families I’ve photographed over the years, and getting lost in the little pockets of time that feel like home.

This side passion of mine continues to bring so much meaning, and I’m incredibly grateful for the people who invite me into their lives to help tell their story.

One day I’ll catch up on posting, but until then, I hope you enjoy these little pop-up shares—often long after the photos have made it to the hands and hearts they were meant for.

Thank you for being a part of this journey and letting me keep this piece of my heart alive.

Love is all you need
06/08/2025

Love is all you need

Bloom where you are planted.
05/18/2025

Bloom where you are planted.

"Rainy days are just another excuse to hold your hand a little tighter."
05/17/2025

"Rainy days are just another excuse to hold your hand a little tighter."

Tonight on my drive home the sky lit up with the most beautiful sunset I've seen in weeks. The colors started to fade an...
05/14/2025

Tonight on my drive home the sky lit up with the most beautiful sunset I've seen in weeks. The colors started to fade and my playlist shuffled through it's usual songs. One worship song started playing and I almost skipped it, because I've heard it a million times. Tonight I didn't. "It's your breath, in our lungs, so we pour out our praise..." The words poured through my speakers and into my soul. I was reminded that it's not even my breath I'm breathing. Even that is a gift. I'm not perfect, and I don't pretend to be. I don't have all of the answers, or a spotless track record. Life is still messy sometimes. But what I do have in this season is peace. And it doesn't come from everything being in my control. It comes from letting go of the need to control it all. It makes no sense, really. I should be anxious, uncertain and overwhelmed. But I'm so full of joy because I realize that I'm not the one holding it all together, and I was never meant to be. Today was a simple day. But it ended in the most beautiful way, breathing deeply and trusting the one who gives me that breath in the first place. If you're in a season that feels uncertain or heavy, I hope this reminds you that you don't have to be perfect. You don't have to have it all figured out. You're already being carried. Breathe in, and let peace meet you right where you are.

I want to thank all of our friends that came out for Mother's Day Mini's this weekend. We were able to see so many preci...
05/13/2025

I want to thank all of our friends that came out for Mother's Day Mini's this weekend. We were able to see so many precious families paint with their moms and sent home some beautiful artwork from The Little Lumber Company. I can't wait to share the photos with you all soon!

'You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on y...
05/12/2025

'You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...' _Dr. Seuss

"Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you." _Maori Proverb
05/10/2025

"Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you." _Maori Proverb

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