Holiday Specials 20% off!

A photo session captures memories to be cherished for years to come making it the perfect gift for

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Customer Appreciation Month

It is because of all of you that Melissa Miley Photography has continued to thrive for the last 5 years

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Last Chance for Summer Sessions!

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Best under-the-radar Restaurants in Charleston

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Best Summer Activities in Charleston

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Photo Sessions During Covid-19

What to expect during your photo session, and what the latest is on the Covid-19 restrictions in Charleston, SC.

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Fathers Day Photo Sessions

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Mother's Day Photo Sessions

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Best time of day to get photos taken in Charleston

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When do flowers bloom in Charleston?

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Intimate Weddings and Elopements

Bridget & Will’s Intimate Hampton Park Wedding

Bridget and Will’s wedding on December 7th was full of sunshine and fall-like weather, which was the icing on the cake of this perfect day.

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Zero Waste Gift Wrapping

I love making my gift wrap because it is a fun project where I can spread out my paints, and let my creative juices flow. Plus, the final product is not only super cute but also has more love and time put into it. I can make each package unique, and

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Zero Waste Homemade Vegetable Broth

I will never buy store bought vegetable broth again! Making my own homemade vegetable broth has been a fantastic way to save money, reduce waste, and reuse old food scraps. Most importantly though, it is delicious!

Maternity and Newborn Photo Sessions

At-home newborn shoots allow us to plenty of candid photos of the baby in “real life” alongside a few posed shots.

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5 zero waste products worth buying

All these products are made with biodegradable materials and they come packed in compostable packaging. They are safe for the environment, natural and non-toxic for my body, and they will not end up sitting in a landfill

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Father's Day

Dads are our superheroes! There’s nothing like a dad teaching a toddler to fly; and there’s nothing like a photo to distill the feeling of complete trust and utter elation on that kiddo’s face.

The #1 simplest way to go zero-waste: coffee and tea

One of the simplest zero-waste transitions I've made so far has been to buy loose leaf tea rather than tea bags, and to eliminate coffee filters by using a French press.