Melanie is amazing. She saved the day for my small, elegant beach elopement…read more I had been speaking to photographers for months and couldn't find anyone that I liked their work enough to hire who was available with less than a year's notice. In comes Melanie, who I happened to find by accident through a Yelp promo email. She had another shoot earlier in the day, but bc we were doing a later beach elopement ceremony and reception, she could do it! Signing the contract and working out all the details online and via email was easy. She sent me some paperwork to give her details and then we had a phone conversation to discuss and get to know one another. On the day of - she texted me, showed up exactly on time, and was a dream to work with. So friendly, so kind, so helpful. She went above and beyond for me and my family and was so easygoing. She posed us wonderfully and rolled with the punches when a few things didn't go as planned (it's a wedding, it's going to happen!). Absolutely professional. The photos we've been given so far as a preview are stunning and I can't wait to see the others. Everyone raved about how kind she was and how much they liked our photographer afterwards, and when we've sent a few photos, they've all been blown away. I feel lucky to have found Melanie, and her husband Chris, to shoot my day and would recommend her to anyone who asked me for any photos. If we need family portraits or special pics taken in the future, she's our girl!

100/10 RECOMMEND!!…read more Melanie is the absolute SWEETEST person! I found her on Facebook when looking for someone to do my maternity pictures 7-8 months ago!! My maternity pictures are STUNNING and I've never felt more beautiful or loved my body as much as I did then and it was my third pregnancy! My kids absolutely ADORED her and my 3.5 year old son remembers her as the lady who loved his dinosaur toys. I booked our fall pictures with her on my birthday for our second photography session with her! Those pictures are soooo good and my kids were so uncooperative! Melanie also was absolutely amazing with my kids that day too! I booked my daughters first birthday pictures and cake smash with her in June! I'm so excited for those pictures because I just know how absolutely beautiful they are going to be!!! Definitely book a photography session with her! It's very worth your money And she's such an amazing photographer and a sweet person!

Our post-wedding photoshoot had a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which made the experience truly…read moreenjoyable. Mila listened carefully to all our wishes and made us feel comfortable throughout the session. The final photos turned out even better than I expected -- natural, beautiful, and full of emotion.

Mila was such a delight!! We are more than pleased with how our pictures turned out! She was open…read moreto any ideas and had great ideas herself on poses. She also was very patient with our dogs, who can be wild at times. We highly recommend her. :)

Erin did my family photos and my business photos and she did a great job. Not only did my photos…read moreturn out absolutely beautifully, her professionalism and great personality made it a comfortable to be in a photo sitting. I will always refer Erin for any photography business!

We had our maternity and newborn photos done by Erin back in 2008. I'm willing to bet we are, to…read morethis date, one of the stiffest bunches she's ever photographed and the results were pretty amazing! She made us feel at ease and the shoot was pretty straightforward and quick, which are great adjectives to a shoot if you are not all the way comfortable in front of the camera. We received our book in a timely manner and forever will cherish those images!

Sami was amazing to work with! From the start, she was responsive to emails in a timely manner,…read moreanswered all my questions, and gave us resources to plan for my daughter's senior photo session. She guided us through the whole process and has a very professional website and technology program for the whole process. During the photo shoot, she was awesome!!! Very knowledgeable of the location, posing, etc. She was so kind, laid-back, and personable! She made the whole experience fun and enjoyable despite it being a little chilly and windy. She captured the most beautiful pictures and we couldn't be happier with the whole experience! She edited and gave us our final images way faster than we were expecting. We would definitely recommend her and hope to use her again in the future!

I love love love her work! She's super nice and friendly and she helped me look less awkward with…read moremy poses hah. She did my husband and I's gender reveal/maternity pictures and they turned out wonderful. Her pricing is up to her though so contact her through email if you're interested. She does a great job with weddings, maternity pictures, baby pictures, engagements, senior portraits, etc etc. Follow her IG too to see her work :)

Spectacular photos and awesome experience! I loved it all. Summer made sure the photos worked well…read morewith our decor and were exactly what we wanted according to our color/style preferences. She nailed it! Even more amazing than I could have imagined. She's so creative. Def also an expert w making your baby comfy and cozy in her professional studio. All the props, backgrounds and outfits were impressive. I got to sit back, sip coffee or tea, and enjoy watching while she worked her magic. (As a tired mommy it was kinda therapeutic to be in such a peaceful environment while another loving mom took care of my baby for a little while ) I would recommend Bella Rose to everyone--go for it, you'll be so glad you did!

If you are on the fence about which newborn photographer to select...look no further. There are a…read morecouple of options in the Hampton Roads area but Summer is truly gifted when it comes to newborn photography. From start to finish, the experience was seamless. Summer is extremely attentive and responsive. She knew EXACTLY what I was looking for with little/no guidance/help from me. Her studio is amazing and equipped with clothing and props to meet your needs. A mom herself, she knew exactly what to do to calm the baby when he got fussy. When it came time to review our photos, I was in tears. I couldn't believe what she was able to accomplish with our little one. She made the decision of selecting a photo extremely difficult. So much variety and every photo is flawless! If you're on the fence about whether or not newborn photos are worth it - I'll tell you that I'll cherish these photos forever. The newborn phase is a blur to begin with with the lack of sleep, constant feeds, and crying - I can't wait to look back on these photos and fondly remember the good things - newborn snuggles, tiny toes, and peaceful naps.