Mel Smith Photography

Mel Smith Photography Everyone has a story — and every story deserves to be seen. I specialize in branding, portraits, families, bo***ir, labor/delivery, and sports photography.

My goal is simple, create images that feel like... You! PM for prices I’m Mel—photographer, mom, wife, hype girl, pose coach, and professional “make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera” person. I love natural, true-to-life photos, real smiles, movement, and candid moments that feel genuine. Here’s what you should know:
✔ I’ll tell you where to stand and what to do with your hands
✔ I’

ll help you laugh through any awkwardness
✔ I’m patient with kids, pets, and camera-shy husbands
✔ I want you to have FUN during your session

From seniors to families to engagements and everything in between, I capture moments that feel like you—not stiff, posed pictures that don’t show personality. If you want photos you can look back on years from now and still feel the memory behind them, let’s talk!

Had the best time working with the Alpena Wrestling Club 🤼‍♂️🤼‍♀️ and WOW… these kids showed up 💥 Strong, focused, a lit...
03/21/2026

Had the best time working with the Alpena Wrestling Club 🤼‍♂️🤼‍♀️ and WOW… these kids showed up 💥

Strong, focused, a little goofy (my favorite 😄), and so much fun to work with.
Thank you for trusting me to capture your team this season, it truly means so much! ❤️
Here’s a peek at the group & a collage of all these awesome athletes 👇

Had the best time celebrating this sweet 16 session — full of laughs, tiaras, and a few throwback JCPenney 90s poses tha...
02/11/2026

Had the best time celebrating this sweet 16 session — full of laughs, tiaras, and a few throwback JCPenney 90s poses that honestly deserve a comeback. 😂

We even got mom in front of the camera for a few, and those moments always end up meaning the most. Milestone birthdays are about more than just turning a year older, they’re about capturing this season before it changes.


Looking to add a little something special to your upcoming milestone birthday? Let’s plan it. 💗
Message me today to schedule.

So grateful to have been part of the beginning of this journey for Cut & Carve Custom Woodworking.Thank you for trusting...
01/26/2026

So grateful to have been part of the beginning of this journey for Cut & Carve Custom Woodworking.
Thank you for trusting me to capture your family and your brand as you step into this new chapter. I can’t wait to watch your business grow—cheering you on every step of the way. 🤎🪵

Longtime friends, a beautiful family, and moments worth remembering.It was such a joy capturing these memories for frien...
01/03/2026

Longtime friends, a beautiful family, and moments worth remembering.

It was such a joy capturing these memories for friends visiting from out of town; full of love, laughter, and connection.

📸 Thank you Leanne Skowronek & Erik Skowronek for trusting me with your family photos.

Tiny toes, full hearts, and a whole lot of love 🤍This beautiful family and their newest addition made this session extra...
12/30/2025

Tiny toes, full hearts, and a whole lot of love 🤍
This beautiful family and their newest addition made this session extra special.
Thank you Amanda Sumerix for letting me capture such a meaningful moment in your story.

Hot cocoa, rosy cheeks, and one tough little cutie. 💓 ❄️It was a very cold ☃️ winter day, and she didn’t miss a beat — s...
12/23/2025

Hot cocoa, rosy cheeks, and one tough little cutie. 💓 ❄️
It was a very cold ☃️ winter day, and she didn’t miss a beat — smiles, claps, and all. A total trooper from start to finish.

These are the moments I love capturing: real kids, real weather, and memories that feel just as warm years from now.

Text or PM me to book your session today!

Birth is raw. It’s real. It’s powerful — and moms deserve to be seen in it. Not just the chaotic moments someone happens...
11/26/2025

Birth is raw. It’s real. It’s powerful — and moms deserve to be seen in it. Not just the chaotic moments someone happens to capture, but the strength, the beauty, the miracle of it all.

This post is such a perfect reminder of why birth photography matters.

Birth isn’t about perfect photos… it’s about preserving the first chapter of your child’s story — and yours. ❤️📸
And if you want your own story captured with that same care, I do offer labor & delivery sessions. Message or text me anytime.

Why my next pregnancy I’m hiring a photographer…

Because THIS… me, throwing up into a hospital puke bag with a catheter in is the ONLY picture my husband took during my 2nd labor & delivery. The only one. Besides a couple videos of me completely out of it.

Out of the entire miracle-of-life, woman-warrior, “I am literally bringing a human into the world” experience… this is what he chose to capture. 🤦🏼‍♀️📸

And listen, I love this man. Truly. But if I do this again, I’m bringing a hype woman. A designated photo-taker. Someone who knows the difference between “capture the miracle” and “capture her absolutely unhinged in a hospital gown.” Because moms deserve proof that we did more than vomit and sweat through the most intense day of our lives.

But hey… at least it’s authentic. Raw. Real. And a beautiful reminder of how motherhood starts: with humor, humility, and a man who thinks he did something because he held my water cup 💀

Nervous about posing? Don’t be!Most people don’t know what to do with their hands — and that’s where I come in! 😉📸
11/14/2025

Nervous about posing? Don’t be!

Most people don’t know what to do with their hands — and that’s where I come in!
😉📸

11/09/2025
These ones are older, but they’re still straight-up fire 🔥Literally 😉
11/09/2025

These ones are older, but they’re still straight-up fire 🔥

Literally 😉

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