A Note from Melissa
Hi there. Thank you for taking a moment to step into my corner of the internet.
My work as a photographer focuses entirely on providing a calm, grounded space for families and couples to slow down and connect. I know that being in front of a camera can sometimes feel a bit vulnerable or stressful. That is why I design my sessions to feel less like a rigid performance and more like a relaxed, unhurried evening taking in the Lowcountry landscape.
For the last 16 years, I’ve had the absolute honor of guiding clients through this effortless process—turning genuine, playful moments into warm, sun-drenched, and timeless art.
Outside of photography, I love biking around my neighborhood, enjoying time with my husband, and caring for our rescued pets—four small lap dogs (Mabel, Queenie, Chloe, and Lulu) and our black cat, Velvet. I volunteer with the Center for Birds of Prey and stay busy with home‑renovation projects for our property‑investment venture, @HouseThingsAndStuff.
About Melissa Miley Photography
I am a professional full-time photographer based in Mount Pleasant, SC servicing families and couples with photography throughout the local area including Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island. I originally found my passion for creativity early in life when I formally studied photography by attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA. Immediately after college in 2010, I focused on mastering my craft by making photography a full-time career, working as a studio manager and freelance photographer for a local studio. In 2015 I started my own business and I now specialize in what inspires me the most- lifestyle family & couple photography on the beach.
My other business
Property Investing
My entrepreneurial spirit has never been one to sit still, so in 2020 my husband and I expanded our creative energy into property investing. Since then, we’ve owned both short‑term and mid‑term rentals, as well as a rural barn wedding venue that we renovated during Covid. These days, we’re focusing on fix‑and‑flip projects throughout the Charleston area — a blend of design, vision, and transformation that I love just as much as photography.
You can follow along our journey on IG @HouseThingsAndStuff where we share behind the scenes, interior design, DIY’s, thrifting, and tips for property investing! We love to connect with others who have an interest in all things real estate & design so don’t hesitate to reach out!