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Heirloom - Families - Seniors - Milestones

MELISSA, FOUNDER OF THE COLORFUL EDIT

Nothing compares to the joy of surrounding yourself with portraits of your family, and being able to see their growth through the years. 

The most precious and fleeting moments in life are meant to be remembered - and better yet - preserved as we change and grow. I created The Colorful Edit to capture these finite, important occasions with timeless, joyous and true-to-color photography. I’m Melissa, the face behind the camera, and I’m so glad you’re here! Time, childhood and life all go fast - let’s capture it! 

Melissa Vahlberg

xx,

babies don't keep. 

Time is fleeting, and

The only regret most clients share is rooted in letting too much time pass between sessions, and the inability to go back and capture special chapters in their lives. 

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004. MILESTONES

001. FAMILIES

002. SENIORS

003. HEIRLOOM

Capturing families in a colorfully classic, stress free way that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

I love creating photos to remind families of their beautiful and unique stories, and what a blessing they truly are! Your stories will be passed down from generation to generation and I want to capture that powerful legacy through timeless photographs.

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004. MILESTONES

001. FAMILIES

002. SENIORS

003. HEIRLOOM

Senior year is such an incredible time full of memories that will leave a lasting impact and I want your Senior Portrait Experience to be no different!

My number one priority as your senior photographer is to capture stunning, natural photos that reflect your joy and beauty and give you special memories to look back on for years to come!

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004. MILESTONES

001. FAMILIES

002. SENIORS

003. HEIRLOOM

Heirloom photography preserves personality and provides your children with a precious keepsake for generations to come. 

Heirloom Photography provides families a chance to capture the unique features of their children as they grow in a studio setting, and offers a variety of customizable keepsake options. 

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004. MILESTONES

001. FAMILIES

002. SENIORS

003. HEIRLOOM

Photographing life’s big moments and creating images that will be cherished is a privilege.

As a photographer, capturing milestones in someone’s life is one of the most rewarding experiences. There’s something magical about seeing the unique qualities that make each person special and getting to capture that through my lens brings my heart joy!

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THE COLORFUL EDIT LOVE NOTES

“ease and joy to what can be stressful”

Emma’s pics are just amazing. You have incredible talent and brought so much ease and joy to what can be a stressful picture day. Your kindness and love, and eagerness and passion to be your best, shines through.

HEATHER O’NEILL

THE COLORFUL EDIT LOVE NOTES

“Resisting the urge to frame them all...”

Oh my gosh, these pictures! Resisting the urge to frame them all. Thank you thank you thank you for capturing their amazing personalities and ages. I had a permanent smile flipping through them all!

MEG OWEN

THE COLORFUL EDIT LOVE NOTES

“These are wonderful as usual...”

Oh Melissa, these are so wonderful as usual!! Thanks so much for capturing this special time for us!

TARA FORD

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