MELISSA SUAREZ SKINNER
MELISSA SUAREZ SKINNER
When someone reaches out about intimate photography, they’re considering trusting me with their vulnerability.I don’t take that lightly. Before we meet, we talk.Voice notes. Texts. Whatever feels comfortable.I listen to what they’re hoping for. What makes them nervous. What they want this to become.Some want to celebrate their sensuality. Others are new mothers wanting to…
In-Home BoudoirMorning light through your bedroom curtains. Shadows across unmade sheets.Your home reveals who you are when no one else is watching. Your space isn’t just a location.It’s where you move without thinking. Where you curl into the reading chair with your coffee. Where the silk robe that makes you feel most like yourself hangs…
Virtual SessionsForget perfect lighting. Forget the styled studio.A virtual session strips everything down. Just you, your space, your story.Through your phone and a simple app, we create images that feel like you.Real. Unfiltered. Completely in your world. You’re in your own space.Where you already feel most yourself.That translates into images that are less about posing….
Why I Shoot FilmI was shooting digital. Hundreds of frames per session. Sorting through them later, searching for the one that felt like what I remembered.Something was missing.I pulled out my old 35mm camera. 24 exposures.That’s all you get on a roll of film. You can’t waste shots on almost-moments. fOR ME, The limitation became…
The WaitFilm takes time to develop.usually weeks. The anticipation builds a shared excitement that extends our connection beyond the session itself.When the images finally arrive, they feel like gifts that capture not just how you looked, but how the session felt. This waiting period allows the experience to settle emotionally.My clients tell me that seeing…
Model & Actor Headshots | Washington DC Branding Photographer Washington DC On the heels of our branding photoshoot in Southern Maryland, Adrianna also wanted updated actor & model headshots. We decided to keep it really simple. White clothing on a simple backdrop makes for really dynamic & powerful images. Take a look at some of…
The Annapolis Studio | Annapolis, Maryland Sydney had so much to celebrate – new job, a move, a birthday – she wanted to commemorate all of these exciting new things during her boudoir session. I was so excited to get in the studio with her and create. We had scheduled a space at the Annapolis…
Branding Session with Lover & Muse | Scotland, MD The Hideaway at Hays beach Nestled along the serene shores of Chesapeake Bay lies a hidden gem known as The Hideaway in Hays Beach. It’s not just a picturesque escape but a haven that beckons artists, dreamers, and creators to come for inspiration and a quiet…
Happy Summer! and happy sweating? I don’t know about you but I am not the biggest fan of this Maryland heat and humidity. While I do love the occasional outdoor session, doing them in the summer is not ideal (unless there is some water nearby to jump in and cool off!) So, I know what…
Mimi in the Studio | INTIMATE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY | MARYLAND Lusby, Maryland
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