Providing a refined, full-service fine art motherhood photography experience for mothers and growing families in Charlotte, North Carolina.
You may have found your way here while searching for a photographer, but what you’re really looking for is a way to hold onto this season. From bringing your new baby home for the first time to watching your child’s personality unfold year by year, you want these moments preserved so you can see your family’s story reflected back to you.
The thought of one day forgetting the small details — how they fit just right in your arms, how quickly they change — can feel overwhelming. Motherhood moves fast, but photographs have the ability to slow it down. Investing in photography is an intentional choice to preserve your family’s legacy, creating images that bring you back to this season long after it has passed.
build A legacy that lasts a lifetime
A refined, full-service photography experience designed to preserve the motherhood journey with care and intention.
Charlotte
Fine Art Motherhood Photographer
Melissa!
Hi, I'm
Portfolio Boxes | Heirloom Albums | Framed Prints
We’ll chat, you’ll decide we’re a perfect fit, and you’ll finally get to let out that sigh of relief. From there, you can get back to enjoying this season — whether that means scrolling Pinterest for nursery inspiration or chasing your little one around at bedtime. I’ll be here, cheering you on every step of the way.
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Hi, I’m Melissa! You can find me picking up my pink drink with one hand and keeping up with my two preschoolers with the other. I’m probably wearing a pair of Rothy’s and I most definitely am in a dress. (Easiest mom hack out there, am I right?)
I want to remember every moment of this beautifully chaotic life I live and I’m passionate about helping you do the same. As an experienced, full-time Charlotte motherhood photographer, I’ll guide you through a seamless process - from planning your session to designing the pages of your heirloom album - so that the imagery reflecting your family’s connection becomes part of your home and your lasting legacy.
your memory keeper
Providing emotive, heirloom-inspired portraiture
Charlotte Fine Art Motherhood Photography
for the sentimental & tender-hearted
"From start to finish, she was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and so much fun to be around. She was especially kind and patient with our toddler, which made the whole session relaxed and enjoyable for our family. Her client closet for both moms and children had a fantastic selection and made the entire experience completely stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with the entire experience - highly recommend Melissa!"
SO MUCH FUN
{Shannon}
"Melissa creates magic in every session! We did our maternity photos in studio and were blown away by how beautiful they turned out. We did our newborn photos in our home and they are so perfect and precious. I can’t stop staring at them! Melissa made every moment comfortable and easy during the process. She considered my mobility when pregnant and when recovering from c-section. I would highly recommend working with Melissa to anyone!"
BLOWN AWAY
{Maggie}
"We are thrilled with our experience with Melissa. Her client closet was perfect, I loved the first dress I tried on and the outfits for my kids were adorable. Melissa’s studio is incredible! It was a beautiful backdrop for our family pictures. Melissa was so patient with our 4 kids (ages 7 yrs., 3 yrs., 3 yrs., and 2 weeks) and did such a great job capturing their personalities. We will treasure the pictures Melissa captured of our family!"
CLIENT CLOSET WAS PERFECT
{Kathaleen}
"Melissa photographed both my maternity and newborn sessions, and she absolutely knocked it out of the park every time. I normally hate taking photos and always feel awkward, but she made me feel completely comfortable and truly beautiful. Her photos quickly became my favorites, and I’ll cherish them forever. We will absolutely continue working with her for future family photos, and I can’t recommend her enough!"
KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK
{Heidi W.}
"Melissa was fantastic. We had newborn and family photos taken in a beautiful natural light studio. Melissa is great to work with and her work is 12/10! She managed a fussy baby and a toddler who was … “toddlering” to say the least, haha - and our pictures came out amazing!! We can’t wait to work with her again for more family pictures! Can’t recommend enough - communication, professionalism, and her work"
fantastic
{Heidi H.}
"Her work is beyond beautiful and her communication and planning leading up to our session was impeccable. She was so kind and bubbly during our session, I love that she guided us into poses that were comfortable and then let us giggle and interact so the photos were authentically “us”. I’m forever thankful for these moments now frozen in time thanks to Melissa!"
Forever Thankful
{The Despines Family}
"Melissa creates magic. She has captured the most special moments of my family’s life. I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional to create a customized photography experience. Melissa is fast to respond, patient and goes the extra yard to ensure you have the best experience. Not to mention she was beyond kind to our little ones during the entire shoot. They loved her! We can't wait for our next shoot with her."
A True PRofessional
{Holly}
"The best decision I made was booking my maternity session with Melissa Mayrie Photography. I am absolutely in love with me images and I love the way she captured my husband and I with our expecting rainbow baby! If you are torn on who to book with, this is your sign to book with her"
Best Decision
{Krystal}
"Melissa is amazing to work with! She has easily + quickly become our family photographer and I am so thankful I found her! My daughter just turned one and Melissa captured Santa photos, family photos and her one year old/cake smash photos for us and I am always blown away!"
Always Blown Away!
{Emilyne}
"From start to finish, the experience was absolutely wonderful and the resulting photographs are simply stunning. Overall, I cannot recommend this photographer enough. Her talent and dedication to her craft truly shines through in every image. If you are looking for a photographer to capture the special moments between you and your little one, look no further than this wonderful artist!"
Look No Further
{Angela}
"Melissa is the absolute best! She is sweet and patient, walking us through everything, making us laugh the entire time! And our pictures were amazing. She was truly able to capture everyone’s personalities, and they feel so natural. We’ve had so much fun every time we’ve had a session with Melissa. So thankful for her capturing these phases of lives so beautifully!
Sweet & Patient
