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A family of six standing in a field featured on a blog about Red Barn Mercantile.
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Everyone has their favorite stores. You know, the ones where there’s always something new to explore and new treasures to find? The ones where you don’t really need to be looking for anything in particular, but you know it will find you anyway? Red Barn Mercantile is one of those stores. With plenty of items […]

Discover Hidden Treasures for Families at Red Barn Mercantile!

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A little boy sitting on a blanket and playing with toy planes featured on a blog about toys stores in Arlington VA.
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A great toy store isn’t just about toys; it’s about magic! Walking into a toy store should instantly spark wonder and imagination – for kids and grown-ups. We are so lucky to have three amazing, family-owned toy stores right here in Arlington. Check out these fabulous toy stores in Arlington, VA!   3 Toy Stores […]

Spark Wonder in Kids & Adults at Toy Stores in Arlington VA!

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A young girl posing in her jazz outfit for a photography session and featured in a blog about Northern Virginia dance studios.
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Taking a dance class is more than learning choreography; it’s about self-expression, discipline, and growth. A great dance studio nurtures its students, whether they grow up to be dancers or not, teaching them the foundational knowledge they need to express themselves through the art of dance – and, obviously, having fun!! If you have a […]

Find the Perfect Northern Virginia Dance Studios for Your Kids!

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A couple snuggled up and embracing mom's pregnant belly in a park during their Alexandria maternity photography session.
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Maternity Photography in Alexandria This is actually the second time that I had the pleasure of working with this momma! She was one of our beautiful models for The Motherhood Project! She mentioned booking a full session to include her husband at the time so I was super excited to connect with her and schedule […]

Alexandria Couples Maternity Photography Portrait Session

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A beautiful mom to be in a nude body suit and tulle robe at Ellanor C Lawrence Park at sunset.
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Chantilly, VA Maternity Photos To say this session was a dream is an understatement. Momma reached out to me about a month ago wanting a session in two weeks. Thankfully I had the date she wanted available, and she booked right away! When we started planning her Chantilly maternity photo session, mom mentioned to me […]

Styled Maternity Photography in Chantilly, VA

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A mom and dad snuggling their newborn baby in the nursery of their Manassas VA home.
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In Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography in Manassas The trust that families put in me to capture their new lives with their little bundle of joy during their in home lifestyle newborn photo session is so incredibly special to me. It is always an absolute honor to photograph these moments! When momma reached out to me […]

Manassas In Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography

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A family of four walking down a trail featured on a blog about things to do in Northern Virginia with kids.
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As a Northern Virginia resident, you know that there are endless opportunities for fun and adventure with your kids. With so many museums, parks, and other attractions right in your own backyard, it can be hard to decide what to do on a weekend or a day off. But don’t worry! Here’s a list of […]

8 Exciting Things to Do in Northern Virginia with Kids

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A group of moms and moms-to-be posing together for a Chantilly VA photography session.
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it was the perfect time to reflect back on The Motherhood Project, our Chantilly VA photography session honoring motherhood in many different ways. I’m so lucky to have such amazing colleagues in the area so it was an absolute honor when Jessica Ryles Photography asked me to collaborate […]

The Motherhood Project | Chantilly VA Photography

Maternity

A blog about Premier Birth Center Chantilly featuring a photo of a mom-to-be in a blue gown posing in front of white blossoming trees.
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With the popularity of birth centers on the rise, Premier Birth Center Chantilly is a great option for your own birth journey with its four luxurious birthing suites and amazing staff members. As a Northern Virginia maternity and newborn photographer, I often have conversations with women about pregnancy and birth, so I took some time to […]

Premier Birth Center Chantilly | 16 Informative Questions for Expecting Moms

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A family of four snuggling on their bed with a newborn boy featured on a blog about Thrive Breastfeeding.
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If you are looking for one of the best lactation consultants in Northern Virginia, keep reading! I had the chance to connect with Amy Tanzilla from Thrive Breastfeeding to find out more about her business and what moms-to-be can expect! Take a peek at the interview below!   Interview with Amy Tanzillo from Thrive Breastfeeding […]

An FAQ Interview with Thrive Breastfeeding for Moms-to-Be

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Melissa Driggers is an award winning Northern Virginia photographer. Her work has been featured in various magazines. She offers outdoor and studio maternity, lifestyle newborn, and family photography in her true to color, timeless style.
 
Melissa serves Fairfax, Springfield, Alexandria, Arlington, Manassas, Woodbridge and surrounding areas in Northern Virginia & Washington DC