Hi there, so nice to meet you! I'm Melissa Mayrie, the girl behind the lens. My middle name pays tribute to both of my grandmothers whose middle names were May and Marie. I love that my mom was so thoughtful when creating that name just for me! I'm a northern girl settled into my southern home, where I've grown accustomed to strange looks when I order my tea unsweet, yet have found myself tossing around a y'all every now and again. Life brought me to North Carolina ten years ago for my career as a biology professor which thankfully led me to my husband Cory, one of those rare Charlottean natives, along the way. We have the two most precious babies, Margaret & Harrison, whom are the loves of our lives! While I love crafting young scientific minds in the classroom, I have a sentimental heart with a passion to tell your story through photography's lens. I love capturing the authentic moments so you can remember life just the way it was, along with all the special little details. From giggles to smirks... from passionate embraces and puppy dog kisses... I create keepsakes that will stay with you and your family for generations to come.   

Hi, I'm Melissa!

fur babies take up all the space in our king sized bed.
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kiddos (two and under!) keep me up at night.  (See above)

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cup of Victorian London Fog tea is my morning must-have.

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