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annapolis newborn photography by melanie amparo

With the overabundance of photographers, choosing the perfect newborn photographer in Tampa may be a daunting task. I’m sharing the three different types of newborn sessions as well as a few of my favorite locals to help you choose the style that best suits your needs! Fresh 48 Fresh 48 sessions are newborn sessions that […]

Choosing the newborn photography style that’s right for you in Tampa, FL

Local Resources, Newborn

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When Alicia first reached out to me she had plans of having a home birth with her midwife and doula. Things took a drastic change when she developed preeclampsia. Alicia and Grant made their way to the hospital on August 22nd to start the induction process. After countless hours of monitoring and lack of sleep, […]

Story Capri’s Birth Story

Birth Story

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annapolis fresh 48 photographer at anne arundel medical center

Are you interested in documenting your babe’s first day, but not sure if you’re ready to hire a birth photographer? A Fresh 48 may be a great alternative for you! What is a Fresh 48? A Fresh 48 is a session that takes place within 48 hours of your babe’s birth. Whether you give birth […]

Fresh 48s: What you need to know about hospital newborn photography

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positive pregnancy test by Melanie Amparo from Melanie Amparo Photography

You hear about people having miscarriages, but no one ever talks about it. It’s as if there is some sort of negative connotation associated with the word. I’m sharing a bit of my story along with 5 things no one else tells you. On April 21, 2018, I had my very first miscarriage at 9 […]

5 Things No One Tells You About When Going Through a Miscarriage

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Dad supporting Mom during birth at hospital in Tampa

Why hire a birth photographer? Imagine dreaming of having 2, 3, 4 or even 5 kids! And then finding out you have secondary infertility… and that your first baby might be your only baby. Well, 5 miscarriages later, and still dreaming of adding to our family but coming to terms that this may be the […]

Why Hire a Birth Photographer?

Birth Story

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New family following birth of baby in Annapolis, MD at AAMC

Jameson’s Birth Story On July 4th at 3:53 AM I just so happened to wake up to go to the bathroom. As I hopped back in bed I decided to check my phone only to see that Sherlin’s water had broken and she was admitted to the hospital. After dreaming up this little man for […]

Jameson’s Birth Story

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Abigail’s Birth Story On Tuesday, May 21st at 12:38 AM I get a message that baby Abigail was on her way! Whitney had plans of having baby Abigail at a birthing center but as we all know, birth is so unpredictable. Whitney was passing meconium and had to be admitted to the hospital. At 3:50 […]

Abigail’s Birth Story

Birth Story

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newborn suck thumb in Annapolis, MD

On Thursday, April 18th, I had just arrived at the supermarket. As I’m loading my cart with fresh produce I feel my phone vibrating. It was 8:40 pm.  I look down to see Amy’s phone number and immediately knew it was time. I run out of the supermarket and rush home to get my camera. […]

Sydney’s Birth Story

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Each year there is a major photography contest that allows photographers from all over the world to share their work, and inspire others. It’s a way to bring the community together and share what we love. This was my first year entering the contest. As a photographer, I constantly doubt my work and ability. I […]

Shoot & Share Contest 2019

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