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In Search Of….Class of 2015 High School Senior Reps
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24 Jun

In Search Of….Class of 2015 High School Senior Reps

I am looking for Senior Reps for the Class of 2015.  If you know of a rising high school senior

Photos With Fathers
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15 Jun

Photos With Fathers

In celebration of Fathers Day, I thought I’d post some cute photos of dads and kids I’ve photographed throughout the

Summer Evenings, Cocktails and…Portrait Shoot
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10 Jun

Summer Evenings, Cocktails and…Portrait Shoot

There’s nothing like a late afternoon on a June weekend.  The flamenco guitar music was playing, some of us enjoyed

The Story of One Amazing Girl (and my favorite photo subject) and her Family
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04 Apr

The Story of One Amazing Girl (and my favorite photo subject) and her Family

When people ask me who the adorable little girl is on the back of my business card, I tell them

Tips to Prepare for Your Senior Portrait, Melissa Maillett Photography
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27 Mar

Tips to Prepare for Your Senior Portrait, Melissa Maillett Photography

I am what is considered a “lifestyle photographer,” which means that I want my photographs to reflect the subject as

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About Melissa

Melissa is headshot and portrait photographer, specializing in personal branding sessions for creative businesses and entrepreneurs. As your visual storytelling partner, Melissa helps you connect to your audience and grow your business. She also photographs high school seniors and lifestyle family sessions.

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Add Life to Your Branding or Headshot Session with Video

You have been hearing from me say for a while that adding branding images to your marketing materials will up-level

This is Denise…Promoting Balance in a Digital World

As we are all navigating through the Coronavirus Pandemic this spring, I find this introduction of my recent branding client

Socially Distancing While Photographing

Spring has “sprung” in the DC area, but this spring is different than any of the past ones. It is

Camera-Shy? Preparing for Your Headshot

As an entrepreneur or a business owner, I’m sure you’ve been hearing this for a while now: You are the

What is A Personal Branding Session?

You may have heard the term “Personal Branding Session” while researching headshot photographers, or looking for some tips about to

What Kind of Headshot Do I need?h

three important reasons you need a great headshot In the business world, compelling offers, great marketing techniques, and polished websites

Why Summer Is Perfect for Family Portraits

It’s summer! The days are long, the nights are warm, the kids are relaxed – and maybe even the parents

This is Carolyn

Personal Branding Session with Carolyn Bagdoyan of Heart Tree Yoga

My 2018 in Review

For portrait photographers, it’s hard to wrap up the year before the year is over. I was taking family portraits

A Few Things I Learned About Women’s Conferences at the VA Women’s Business Conference

I was recently asked to photograph at the Virginia Women’s Business Conference at the Sheraton Tyson’s Corner Hotel. I’ve photographed many

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The leaves were not yet out at #Greenspring Garden The leaves were not yet out at #Greenspring Gardens for this session (this was a couple weeks ago so I'm sure it looks completely different now) , so I'm so happy she wore this amazing dress and had that radiant smile! #virginiaseniorphotographer #northernvirginiaseniorportraits  #northernvirginiaseniorphotography 
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We purchased this book for our daughter - who left We purchased this book for our daughter - who left it behind while at college. I have started reading it and have been  inspired.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of our recent podcast episodes, Terri #mixingupmidlife, and I discussed among other things, the idea of "failing forward," learning and growing from our failures.  How interesting that this book has an entire chapter titled "Artists Don't Fail" - of course tounge-in-cheek. The author writes "when it comes to creativity, failure is as inevitable as it is unavoidable."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Attention Realtors: Why are my branding photo ses Attention Realtors:  Why are my branding photo sessions more popular than headshot sessions?
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Well take a look at some three VERY different looks we can get in a branding session. Perfect for realtors to use in their marketing throughout the year! 
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I'd love to connect with more realtors in the DC Metro area and show you how you can help create visual content for a year! Contact info in my profile!
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I have thought about why I love senior photography I have thought about why I love senior photography as much as I love branding photography and I realize now it's because they are so similar! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of my few "models" that still looks great with One of my few "models" that still looks great with her hair matted, windblown and messy! #goldenretrieverlife⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Women 50+ should we podcast? You BET! We have uniq Women 50+ should we podcast?
You BET! We have unique perspectives, stories and voices. Don’t let anyone tell you that your voice doesn’t matter.
My oldest BFF and I have a podcast, Mixing Up Midlife where we encourage and discuss women over 50 to be brave, seek out adventures, and challenge ourselves. In our most recent podcast we talk about the why, when and how of OUR podcasting journies. I encourage anyone to take the leap into podcasting if it calls to you.
Check it out!
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Waiting for my next headshot. I love each new chance I get to meet someone, make a connection, getting a great shot and  convincing them that getting a headshot really can be fun! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I was so happy to work with this interior designer I was so happy to work with this interior designer who was giving her website a reboot with new branding images. Shooting on location is always fun and her work is so elegant - I believe the images brought out her elegance as well! Her website is InspiredDesign.com. Go check it out!  #melissamaillettphotography, #viennavaphotographer, #viennabusinessassocitation, #interiordesignerlife, #mixingupmidlife,  #northernvabrandingphotographer
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