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Your Gift Deserves to Be Seen: How Portraits Reflect the Deeper You When most people think about portraits, they imagine a nice headshot for LinkedIn or a simple portrait during your wedding. But the truth is, the right portrait isn’t just about what you look like — it’s about who you are at your core. […]

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When Practice Turns to Magic: Dora’s Empowering Portrait Session Sometimes, magic happens when you least expect it. I originally invited my incredible makeup artist, Dora Vera, into my San Antonio studio simply so I could practice new posing and lighting techniques I picked up at a recent photography workshop. It wasn’t meant to be a […]

(And Why a Custom Photoshoot is the Secret Weapon You Didn’t Know You Needed) If you’re putting yourself out there in the world of online dating, first—congrats for taking this crucial step! Whether you’re new to the scene or giving it another shot, your profile photos play a big role in making that all-important first […]

10 Essential Tips for Your Dating Profile Photos

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If you’re a real estate agent in San Antonio who’s been putting off getting professional photos—because you’re “not photogenic” or “not ready yet”—let me assure you: you are ready.

As a photographer and service provider, I like to give back throughout the year. When I partnered with ThriveWell Cancer Foundation here in San Antonio, Texas, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect—especially from the men. I met Joseé, ThriveWell’s Program Director, at a local networking event and we immediately connected over the power of […]

A Special Day with ThriveWell Dudes

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A Day of Empowerment and Celebration with ThriveWell Cancer Foundation I recently had the privilege of partnering with the incredible ThriveWell Cancer Foundation in San Antonio for a very special portrait experience. I first met Joseé, their Program Director, at a local business networking event. I was just about to leave when we struck up […]

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Since 2015 I’ve helped hundreds of people in step in front of the camera with confidence and guide them with how to prepare and how to show up as the best version of themselves. I specialize in Personal Branding photography, headshots for small businesses and companies, and beauty portraits for women.

Melissa Raelynn Photography is a veteran owned business that loves to help every day people (like you) finally feel photogenic and create extraordinary portraits that will remind you how amazing you are.

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