Hi, I'm Mel.
My name is Melissa Smith, but you can call me Mel. I am Puerto Rican but born and raised here in Tampa, FL. I am a UCF Alumni (go Knights! "charge on"). I'm blessed with an amazing husband/Baby daddy Douglas Smith, our handsome boy Douglas Ezra who we call Ezra, & our fur babe Sophie.
My camera was a Christmas gift from my husband back in 2019 and I began doing shoots as a hobby back in Aug 2020 but have fallen head over heels in love with lifestyle photography! I whole heartily feel that I have found my purpose/ my calling/my dream. Pictures mean so much to me. They're a timeless print of a moment/season in your life that you'll never get back. How special is it to be the one capturing that for you?! I feel so blessed to be able to do this.
Also, Shoutout to my amazing support system, YOU! I literally couldn't do it without you. I'm so happy you're here :)
Family Images By Emily Elizabeth Photography
Testimonials
Mel is definitely gifted AND talented. She seamlessly guided my family on our first shoot when I was around 37 weeks pregnant. She was super nice to our 9 and 4 year old boys and they STILL to this day ask about her! "Mom can we take pics with the photographer so she can give us a lollipop?" :) She captured our interests beautifully and made our photos come alive.
Melissa is so professional and great to work with. She makes you feel so comfortable and even gives you direction when you need it.
Her edits always come out so breathtaking. She can take a regular photo and make it look so beautiful!
I highly recommend you hiring her as your photographer. You won't regret it when you meet her and see her work.One thousand percent recommend
We have had many photo shoots. Worked with many photographers. And Mel is without doubt one of our favorites. Her and her husband were so kind.
She came prepared, did her homework up front on our style preferences, worked on the day until she got what she needed. Just a joy to work with.
Her editing style is her best work, she just turns a somewhat normal picture into something awesome. We couldn't be happier. We recommend her whole heartedly.
I am so over joyed with the photos taken by Melissa!!
She takes her work so serious and it shows when you see your images!
She is prepared for any circumstance that may happen during the shoot. Melissa was so helpful with coordinating outfits and helping us feel comfortable the whole time!
She was able to capture BEAUTIFUL photos of our family which includes 2 infants and a dog and had the patience to keep taking photos until EVERYONE was looking and smiling!
