SugarBrooke Designs

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Ohhhh my goodness, hiiiiii! You’re here, and I am so excited you found me! I can’t wait to get to know you and have the distinct honor of capturing your memories. I’m a lifestyle photographer, which simply means that my goal at every session is to capture the real, raw, authentic version of you. I live for the in-between moments- the ones that tell the story of your life, and who you are; the moments that bring out your genuine smile and leave tiny handprints on your heart. I’m ready when you are, so let’s do this!

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Hi! Nice to meet you!

I'm Melissa

Here are five fun facts about me so you can get to know me a little better. ⁣⁣⠀

⁣⁣★ Growing up I always wanted five kids. Now, as a momma to four, I realize how crazy I was to think I could handle five!⁣⁣⠀
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✭ I was the biggest ‘’NSYNC fan in high school, and one of the only few that crushed on JC Chasez over JT. And yes, now I see the error in my ways. ⁣⁣⠀⁣⁣⠀

✯ I could eat Chick Fil A for every single meal, every single day and it would never get old. I don’t know what they put in their Diet Coke to make it so much better than literally anyone else’s, but it’s the holy grail of sweet nectar from the heavens to me. ⠀

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✮ I am fascinated by Enneagram Types. Like, it legit blows my mind. I’m a hard core Type 3 (Achiever), with the need of validation and reassurance like a Type 2. ⁣⁣⠀

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✵ I have the taste palate of a child. Like, give me mac & cheese with chicken nuggets and I’m a happy girl. Take me down the cereal aisle and you can bet I’ll grab Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or Frosted Flakes. I put chips in my PB&J, and still think sprinkles makes food taste better. ⁣⁣⠀

What they Are saying After Working Together

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I’ve known Melissa for several years and have seen firsthand the passion she has for photography and her clients. She is a perfectionist with the biggest heart, endless patience, and some serious skill. We’ve had the pleasure of having two shoots done by Melissa and couldn’t have been more pleased. Our photos were so beyond perfect! At 20w pregnant with triplets she made me feel amazing which is not at all what I felt in the slightest LOL. When our babies were in the NICU for 2 months, I was so upset that we wouldn’t have the ‘normal’ newborn pictures every other mom gets and she assured and reassured me (over and over) that we would have perfect newborn pictures; and have perfect newborn pictures we did. Again, beyond perfect pictures. She’s not just a girl with a camera, she’s the epitome of what a photographer should be.

Melissa’s work is incredible!! Her patience and attention to allllll the details has made her photographs my absolute favorites. Look forward to working with her in years to come!

If you are looking to capture memories that will last a lifetime then look no further!!! Melissa has been taking photos of our family for YEARS. School pictures, Head shots, Family Photos, Milestone Photos, Boudoir photos you name it she’s done it for us! So in short..BOOK your session! I promise you will not be disappointed with the quality of your photos!

If you are looking for a photographer with the patience of a saint and the personality and expertise of your best friend, then check out Sugarbrooke. Melissa has been our photographer for many years now and we haven’t looked at anyone else for years, not even to price compare. She knows how to relate to young children, perfect for family Christmas shots or 1 year old kids pics for the parties. She completely understands how to get the best lighting to highlight you and your family, and you will receive pictures that you are proud to display, either old school on your family room wall, or on Instagram to gain your new followers. You won’t ever regret hiring Sugarbrooke and Melissa for your photography needs.

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