Hi, I'm Melissa, and I would love to create a masterpiece with you!
Of all the work I do, photographing children has always been my favorite! Kids have the wildest imaginations and I love to draw inspiration from them!
After 16 years of working with kids, I have developed effective tactics at getting even the most uncooperative children to give it their best! The scenes and themes create an environment of wonder and play that results in natural expressions, adding to the enchantment of the photo.
No AI:
My work is all composite imagery- sometimes hundreds of layers, cut and stacked in Photoshop to create one image.
I also do not use AI-generated stock photos or any AI tools in my art.
For questions, special requests, collaborations, or more info on photosessions, please email me at melissa@theeffect.media or fill out the contact form here.
Frequently asked questions
Pamela Felder | Family Photos
Melissa is not a photographer, she is an artist and creates unbelievably beautiful art starring you! She is truly gifted at making every piece she creates unique and amazing. I treasure the photos she has created me. If you get a chance to book her do it!
Natalie Meredith | Furever Family
Melissa is a genius behind the camera. From baby shoots to business wraps, this girl has the skills to get it done. Professional, timely results and fair pricing. I’ve flown to Arizona to shoot with her twice! She’s the best!
Taylor Foltz | Boudoir Photoshoot
Melissa was professional yet fun. She is so creative and talented. She made me so beautiful and I was amazed by the end results. I definitely recommend booking with her!
Christie McGrath | PhotoEvent
Melissa's creativity and photography skills are phenomenal. She makes her vision reality in the most unique and beautiful way. I highly recommend her!
Christie McGrath | PhotoEvent
Melissa's creativity and photography skills are phenomenal. She makes her vision reality in the most unique and beautiful way. I highly recommend her!
David Martin Ventura | Alien Donuts
Melissa is amazing! I own Alien Donuts and she has done email marketing, Facebook marketing,
lnstagram marketing, produced content, photography, video, and the list goes on and on! One of the most talented individuals in her space that I've ever met. I highly recommend
Melissa! She will do wonders for your business.
April Patten | Producer
Most amazing person and professional photographer I have ever worked with
Sarah Mitchell | Photosessions
Melissa is not only extremely talented as a photographer and photoshop artist, she is very personable and comfortable to work with! I have done 6+ photoshoots with her for my modeling portfolio and each time she brought out the best in me — both with her creative direction and camera! I will continue to hire her for ANY photo or design work I need!!
Jonathan Paradies Russell | Photosessions
One of the most dedicated and outstanding creative minds in photography!!
imagination meets Talent meets professionalism equals amazing work!!
and I'm absolutely a fan!!
Reviews taken from: facebook.com/melissamadrigaldesign/reviews
