This is our second year taking family pictures with Melissa and we could not be happier. She continues to perfectly capture the essence of “US” and always delivers loads of beautiful photos. Melissa the definition of professionalism, always a pleasure to work with. Can’t wait for next year!

Melissa was great from the start to the end of the whole experience. Since the first day I found her. she was quick to answer all my messages and we received our pics within a few days, she was so friendly, communicated well during the session and the kids felt comfortable and followed her directions. Thank you Melissa for beautiful pics.

Melissa was wonderful to work with—very communicative, patient, and kind. She made the experience easy, even with our children and dog involved. She stayed in touch throughout the process, especially as we dealt with some weather constraints. Thankfully, the weather cooperated, and we had a great session. Our family photos turned out beautifully, and I will definitely work with Melissa again for future sessions.

This was the absolute best experience! My boyfriend and I had never had professional photos before and they turned out absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you again so very much 🤍

We hadn’t done a photoshoot in the 8 years of our relationship, but Melissa made the whole experience feel so easy and natural. She was encouraging with every pose and honestly felt like our personal hype woman the entire time. On top of that, she was so sweet and dog-friendly, and somehow managed to capture amazing shots of our pup too! We’re obsessed with the lighting, colors, and how everything turned out. The turnaround time on the edits was great and there was great communication throughout. Couldn’t recommend Melissa enough—we’re so happy with our photos! -C&A + 🐶🐾

Our experience with Melissa was amazing! She was extremely kind and professional; Melissa made us feel so comfortable — like we were taking pics with a friend. My dogs loved her too! Overall, we were ecstatic at the results (better than we could have even imagined!). I know we will be cherishing the pictures forever.

Melissa is so so talented! We loved working with her. She was so nice and welcoming with our children and got the best shots! Easy to get in touch with, communicative about ideal weather meeting times, and quick photo delivery! We are so happy we found her as a photographer. Highly recommend.

This was my first time taking professional photos ever. It was so much fun and I loved all of the photos. Melissa is super friendly and I was super comfortable with her. She was also super sweet to my fur baby and tried her best so she would turn around and look at the camera in all the photos. I would definitely take pictures with her again!

Melissa was amazing to work with, she made us feel super comfortable and wanting to do another shoot with her! Super happy how the photos turned out 🙂

Melissa was so great to work with! She is an excellent photographer and made us and our dogs feel comfortable during our shoot. The photos turned out absolutely amazing, so beautifully done. Couldn’t recommend her enough! Thank you Melissa!!

We are very happy with the how our photos turned out, Melissa did a wonderful job!

I originally found Melissa because she posted on a Facebook group for San Diego Dog Moms offering sessions. I was so quick to message her because her photos were BEAUTIFUL. I finally got our photos back and they look amazing. I was so thankful that she was able to pose us because I had no clue what to do! I feel so uncomfortable in front of the camera but Melissa was so understanding. She had great poses that included our pup and I am so happy with how they turned out. I highly recommend her!

This was our very first time taking photos together, and I’ll admit, I was so nervous, but Melissa made everything feel effortless. She brought such a calm, sweet energy to our session that put us at ease. Her humor and kindness made the experience feel light and joyful. The photos turned out more beautiful than I ever imagined, I am obsessed with them!! I am beyond grateful and would recommend Melissa a thousand times over. Her communication was wonderful, she kept us updated every step of the way, and she made the entire process feel magical!!

We loved working with Melissa for our beach family photos! She made us feel so comfortable, captured beautiful natural moments, and the pictures are stunning. If you’re looking for a photographer who can capture genuine, joyful moments in a stunning setting, we highly recommend Melissa.

Melissa is an absolutely amazing photographer! Not only is the quality of the photos outstanding, but she made the entire experience so comfortable and fun for the kids! Her kindness and professionalism truly stand out, and it shows in every picture. Highly recommend to anyone looking for beautiful photos and a wonderful person behind the camera!”

From start to finish, working with Melissa was an incredible experience! She was patient, flexible, and truly brought our vision to life. Her guidance during the shoot made us feel comfortable and confident, and the final photos exceeded every expectation — we are beyond happy with the results! Without a doubt, she is the only photographer we’ll ever use in Florida. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for talent, professionalism, and beautiful work! Also, bonus, she speaks Spanish!

Melissa was so kind, generous and extremely patient! She is exceptional with children and they warmed up to the camera with a little time. We had quite a large group and she was able to move gracefully capturing all of us. She made my family and I feel at ease with her gentle and fun energy. The final product was breathtaking and brought many family members to tears. The candid ones are my absolute favorite. We will cherish these forever. These are just beautiful! We will definitely be booking with Melissa again (& chasing sunsets.) Thank you for everything!!

Melissa was super patient with my kids and interact with them, so the session was easy and as a result we have amazing portraits from that session.

We had such a wonderful experience with Melissa! We booked a newborn session for our daughter and our little family, and from the start, communication was fast and clear. She made us feel so comfortable during the shoot and was amazing with both our baby and our furry baby, who instantly loved her! Melissa’s work is truly beautiful, and she captured such special moments that we’ll treasure forever. The turnaround was quick, and we couldn’t be happier with the photos. Highly recommend her!

This was our first time doing a professional photo shoot, and Melissa made it such a great experience! She made us feel super comfortable, gave helpful tips along the way, and kept things fun and relaxed. The photos turned out amazing! We honestly couldn’t be happier. She’s kind, patient, and just awesome to work with. Honestly, Melissa is truly the best!!! Can’t recommend her enough!

Melissa is not only an amazingly kind and considerate person, she is able to make the best of any situation and produce beautiful keepsake photos. Really first rate quality and professionalism. We love working with her. We will treasure the memories she captured and keep coming back to her for more.

Working with Melissa was an absolute dream! Her eye for detail, creativity, and professionalism made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. The final images were stunning!

Melissa is wonderful! Such a delightful girl and beautiful work. She did a great job capturing our family photos. I’ll treasure these for a long time. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer!

Melissa is super sweet and best of all, very talented! She captured pictures of my family and I, and they all came out perfect! They were warm, cozy and the candid pictures were so cute. ❤️

My husband and I reached Melissa to register the best moments of our birthday daughter, and the result was awesome! We love her sensitive to see and capture the best moments that we will have keep forever.

We had a great experience taking pictures with Melissa for my daughter’s 1st year. She was able to create a beautiful setting outdoors to photograph her as well as incorporate the entire family. Melissa was kind and attentive during the entire session making my 3 kids feel at ease and excited to take pictures. The turnaround time was quick and the pictures absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend booking Melissa for any special occasion or milestone!

We had an incredible experience with Melissa Mateos for our engagement shoot! From the very beginning, she was amazing—super responsive, kind, and understanding, even when we had to reschedule due to an emergency. She was patient throughout the entire process and made everything stress-free. On the day of the shoot, she was so easygoing and accommodating, even with our early sunrise session. She welcomed our input and suggestions (including from my mother-in-law!) and truly made us feel at ease. She even let us bring our dogs and was so sweet with them, which made the shoot feel even more special. She went the extra mile to ensure we had a beautiful experience. Melissa also took the time to bring my vision board with her, ensuring she captured the exact look and feel I wanted for our photos. Not only did she send us sneak peeks right away, but she also delivered the final edits so quickly—and they were absolutely stunning! I honestly can’t say enough good things about her. I’m beyond happy with her work and will be using her for all my future photography needs. I highly recommend Melissa Mateos to anyone, including my family and friends!

We booked melissa for a lifestyle family newborn shoot and she exceeded our expectations! She was very sweet and patient with us and new baby. The photos turned out amazing and we will cherish them forever, she even got some of our pup :) Would totally recommend her!

What can I tell you.. I’m speechless with the pictures Meli took. Her love for what she does made the session incredible. My baby girl loves her and the patience she had with my older boy (who hates pictures) made everything so smooth and the pictures reflect it! Thank you so so much again!

Melissa is an amazing photographer! She is very patient, kind, and she is very sweet. Her talent and professionalism shine through in every photo. I highly recommend her.

Our photo sessions with Melissa have always been the best! We have been taking pictures with her for long now and we wouldn’t change her for any other photographer! Her patience, love towards what she does, and professional attitude makes the difference! Thank you once again Melissa!

Patience, talent and greatness! Melissa is awesome! So good with kids and families.

Melissa is amazing! We have been doing our family, birthdays, events pictures with her for many years now and she is definitely GREAT! Very professional and talented! Don’t hesitate to book your session with her! :)

Melissa is incredible! Not only does she have a beautifully designed set and professional equipment but she has the perfect attitude towards her craft. We have been working with Melissa for years and our daughter can be rambunctious at times and Melissa has always been been able to manage that energy perfectly to harness it for the good of the photo shoot. What agreat experience once again. Thank you Meilssa!!

We just had a Christmas mini session, and it was absolutely amazing! Meli made the whole experience so fun and easy, even for our little one. The photos turned out stunning, and she captured our family’s spirit beautifully. Highly recommend her for any special occasion!

The best Christmas photo day ever! She was so nice and funny and made me laugh a lot. I love the pictures of me and my family. Thank you for making it so special! 🎄📸

Our photography session was excellent.. She is very friendly and professional. We were a party of four adults and one child and she was very accommodating and nice. We received our photos very quickly and they are super pretty. I highly recommend her. It was a great experience.

We had a great session with Melissa. She is very professional and patient. Also , what a beautiful surprise when we received our photos. We love them and can’t wait to share them with our family and friends.

What a joy to have Melissa with us at our wedding. Not only are her photos beautiful but she makes everything so much fun. She really took care of us, and captured all of the best moments from our special day. I’ll be recommending her to everyone because to us, she is simply the best! Thank you for everything

We had a wonderful time shooting with Melissa! She was great and communicative since the very beginning and answered all of our questions without hesitation. We had a vision in mind and she helped us bring it to life. Would definitely work with her again! ❤️

“I had an incredible experience working with Melissa . From start to finish, she was professional, creative, and truly passionate about her work. Meli has an amazing eye for detail and a unique ability to capture authentic, beautiful moments. During the photoshoot, she made me feel comfortable and guided me with clear instructions, which made the entire process enjoyable and effortless. I will definitely be working with her again in the future!

I truly can't find enough words to express how grateful I am for the incredible work done during my baby's first-year photoshoot. From the very beginning, Melissa made us feel so comfortable and took great care in every detail to make sure everything was perfect. The photos not only capture the essence of this special milestone, but they also reflect the happiness and love we share as a family. Each image is so beautiful that I can't help but get emotional every time I look at them. These are memories I will cherish forever! I highly recommend this service to any family who wants to preserve those precious moments. Thank you for creating such beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!! You are the best

Melissa was a champ at handling our huge group of 18 people for family photos. She was patient and understanding with our group and she managed to capture beautiful priceless memories for our whole family. I would highly recommend her for any photography needs!

Melissa ha estado en todas las etapas de mi vida, desde mi matrimonio, mi maternity pictures y todas las fotos de mis hijas, tiene una manera única de captar cada momento, maneja perfecto los niños y sus fotos son otro nivel, no cambiaria a Melissa por nada en el mundo, definitivamente es la mejor fotógrafa.

Melissa has beeen my and our photographer for years now! My Daughter and I have always loved the way her photography is. I have done sessions indoor and outdoors, for Christmas, Fall, Summer, Mommy and Me sessions and more! I recommend Her 100%

Melissa was a sweetheart. We had such a great time working with her. She was very friendly and very comfortable to communicate with. I wanted a lot of candid moments and she delivered exactly!! All the pictures were absolutely stunning. Thankyou Melissa❤️

I hired Melissa to do a graduation photo shoot for my daughter. She responded to my messages in a timely manner. She arrived to the appointment on time and took beautiful photos. She worked with my daughter to compromise on poses and worked really really well with her. Melissa is a excelent and very professional photographer and I highly recommend her.

Exeptional photography service for our company. We hired Melissa to take pictures of our whole facility as well as professional headshots for our empoyees. She was punctual, professional and very flexible to our crazy schedules. She took the time to undertand our vision and gave us directions to achieve the best results. The final pictures were outstanding and they perfectly capture the essence of or company. We will be using her services again without a doubt.

I absolutely love how the pictures turned out! Melissa is very professional, reliable, and did a wonderful job taking my family portraits. I have gotten so many compliments on the beautiful pics.

I am grateful to know Melissa and have her create my family memories through her magical talent. She has the patient and best attitude to work with kids, toddlers and any adversity that rises up making the experience relaxed and pleasant even for those who are shy facing a camera. I look forward to work with her for many years to come. She is simply the best!

This girl photographer is simply magical! She created such beautiful, sweet, heartfelt photographs of me and my daughter. It was so good and fun. My daughter was happy and we enjoyed our photo shoot. I'm very grateful to you, Melissa. Thank you so much. I love it. 🫶

Melissa is extremely professional and very responsive via messaging. She was able to work with me and my 4-year-old daughter on very short notice to put together a great graduation photo shoot. You won't be disappointed with her work and her rates are very resonable.

I searched over a year for a photographer that would capture the essence of my family in an elegant, yet natural/spontaneous way in which the pictures would make my heart smile. By happenstance I found Melissa, I can confirm that the my first family portrait, now that our family is complete, are priceless. She is professional, timely, communicative, and we all felt at ease working with her. I cannot wait to turn this into an annual tradition! Thank you Melissa for such a joyous memory and so amazing pictures to choose from!

I can't believe my boyfriend and I got lucky enough to work with Melissa!! Not only is she a creative and passionate photographer with an artistic eye for angles and scenery - she is also very sweet, patient, and affirming all throughout the whole experience! Her demeanor definitely calmed our nerves :) AND! We are in LOVE with our photos! The shots she took of us and the hues she edited them with are absolutely STUNNING 😭! WOW! Thank you so much, Melissa, for capturing our love so beautifully in every picture you took! You're amazing!

I had an outstanding experience with Melissa on our family session. She was wonderful, flexible and accommodated our needs effortlessly. Her skill with kids made my daughter feel comfortable and resulted in genuine smiles. The pictures exceeded all of our expectations! Melissa captured beautiful moments I couldn't have imagined. I look forward to returning to Miami for another session with her to capture more beautiful memories of our family. Melissa, your beautiful work has left us feeling incredibly grateful to have our pictures taken by you. Thank you!

I could easily say Melissa is the best out there! Not only because of the quality photos and portraits but because of her professionalism and dedication to this art! My kids love working with her. She captures the best moments that we cherish as a family! Highly recommended!! Wont regret your decision!

I highly recommend Meli! She has a wonderful way with kids and families, taking the time to capture special moments. Plus, she's a sweetheart to work with.

I was blown away by the turn out of our family portraits. Melissa is wonderful to work with. She is timely, communicative before during and after, and she is so professional. The pictures came in so much quicker than anticipated I could not be happier with the results. So thrilled to be able to look back at these timeless photos. Thank you!

Melissa knows just how to capture the essence of your family to then perpetuate the moment in the most beautiful way. She is so artistic and talented and this shows through her great work. Thank you so much Melissa for doing this for us. We look forward to creating many more memories of us captured by you along with your magic touch!

I’ve use Melissa many times. Always an amazing experience. Pictures with kids can be challenging, but she has a lot of patience and you can tell she loves kids which I think is a big plus and not to mention that the ending product is always beautiful 🖤 Thank you so much