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Category Archives: Maternity

Taylore & Jesse | Maternity Session

I love when I get the opportunity to take maternity photos, especially when it’s my little nephew on the way! I spent the evening with Taylore & Jesse at their new home near Annapolis, Maryland lekarna-slovenija.com. Can you believe this quaint little beach is right in their backyard?? It was the perfect spot to capture...

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    Erika’s Maternity Session

    There is much to love about at-home lifestyle sessions, especially when a cute toddler excitedly welcomes you at the door when you arrive. I love capturing real life as it’s happening and this maternity session began with soon-to-be big sister, Adalyn, eating Goldfish for breakfast (ha viktig länk!). Adalyn then insisted on showing me her...

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      LOVE IS MEANT TO BE AN ADVENTURE

      - Gordon B. Hinkley

      Melissa Hoko Photography is a Maryland based wedding & portrait photographer. Passionate about telling your story and ready for wherever the adventure takes us.