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Baby’s First Sick Day
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Baby’s First Sick Day

I couldn't believe my little one started daycare at four months and somehow dodged most illnesses until almost his first birthday! It was during those unexpected sick days that followed, while caring for him, that my passion for capturing the raw beauty of everyday family moments truly ignited.

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Some evenings stay with you. ✨ Photographing The Empress Circle Retreat, a day led by @emilynachazel for her feminine leadership community, was one of those experiences that reminded me why I love this work so much. Emily gathered a group of women
Our lives aren’t picture perfect, and our memories don’t have to be either. This photo of Eli, teary and tired in his crib, reminds me of that. I don’t just want to capture the smiles and the sunshine — I want to remember the
Holding on tight to memories like these. 🎃
"Mama, play the Bluey theme song."
If you’ve ever wished someone could bottle up the feeling of your family right now — you’re in the right place. I believe the best photos aren’t posed — they’re felt. This is where that belief begins. Ready to re
This one’s for the moms who take all the pictures but rarely see themselves in them. For the ones who want proof that they were there; loving, laughing, living. When I became a mom, I realized how easy it was to slip behind the camera; and ho
The best kind of family photography doesn’t ask you to perform. It lets you be. Documentary photography is more than just taking pictures — it’s about witnessing life as it unfolds. It’s the scraped knees, the messy hair, th
✨ Big news ✨ I’m so honored (and honestly a little emotional) to share that I’ve been selected as a finalist for the Dubsado New Business Grant! Becoming a mom was the spark that inspired me to start Mel Usry Photography — a space