Birth & Family Photography in Burlington, ON
Capturing the first hello
and all the memories
you’ll make together
Emotive storytelling. Personalized experience.
I capture the heart and
soul of your family’s most precious moments.
I capture the heart and
soul of your family’s most precious moments.
Hi, I’m Melissa! I may best be known for capturing your family’s most important stories, but I’m also a wife & mom to 2 wild boys. My early passion for storytelling turned into a career in film, TV, and travel writing before founding Melissa Shearer Photography. As a family & birth photographer, I am passionate about preserving those heartfelt candid moments that become your family’s legacy for future generations.
From meeting your baby for the first time to the laughter of your growing children, let me preserve your family’s story in photographs that will last a lifetime.
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These are the memories you never want to forget, the ones that make your heart smile every time you look back.
testimonials from our happy families
"I am absolutely blown away by the outstanding talent of Melissa. Her skills are second to none.
She truly knows how to work with the lighting and location. She makes you feel comfortable and at ease knowing it can be a little awkward to have a camera following you around. She’s great at giving direction when there are certain shots she wants to get, but is amazing at capturing the best candid moments. Melissa gets right down on the ground and isn’t afraid to get dirty to ensure you get the best pictures possible. Her editing skills are phenomenal. I just want to print all of the pictures! I would use Melissa’s services again and again and again.
- Jen P.
testimonials from our happy families
"Melissa is the perfect photographer to capture these special moments.
Before my husband and I had our little one, we knew that we would want someone special to capture one of the greatest moments you could experience. We contacted Melissa a couple months before our girl was born and we connected immediately! Not only did her photography capture the moments Kyle and I would cherish forever, but she was unbelievably flexible and accommodating in her schedule, extremely supportive and understanding and made the whole process full of enjoyment and love. Melissa is the perfect photographer to capture these special moments and we have been complimented by many of the amazing pictures we have of our daughter’s birth.
- Alanna & Kyle T.
testimonials from our happy families
"Melissa captured my body transitioning during the second trimester with such beauty and realness combined.
It was the perfect tribute to the miraculous changes I was going through. Melissa was very easy to work with and gave great direction throughout the shoot. Her turnaround time for providing the edited gallery was so quick and when I saw the proofs I was speechless. These photos are the most precious captures of me and my body which has become the vessel of life for my baby. Melissa has a wonderful way of capturing the maternal love and inner glow which shines through in her finished photos. I highly recommend Melissa for all your family photo needs.
- Rebecca M.
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Experiences for every milestone
Photographing every milestone, from your maternity glow to your baby’s first breath and all the special moments that follow. Your family’s story deserves to be told and cherished for generations to come.
