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Some Things Don’t Go Out of Style: Jessica & Vera’s Becoming Session Jessica had a lot going on the month she was coming in for her Becoming session. As a matter of fact, we rescheduled Jessica’s session twice before we ever picked up a camera. I’m telling you that upfront because it’s easy to look […]

A Becoming Portrait Experience in San Antonio: Jessica and Vera’s Mother-Daughter Session

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This couple had just celebrated their 11-year anniversary, and she wanted to do something truly special to commemorate it. Not just a photo session — she wanted a fun experience and artwork for their home

Main Character Energy. No Permission Required. A Glam Therapist, a great playlist, and a San Antonio studio session that matched her exactly. Some sessions you plan down to the last detail. And then there are sessions like this one — where the moment Nell walked in, her energy told you everything. Her style was just […]

San Antonio Portrait Studio for Women Over 40 | Becoming

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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 […]

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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