Melissa Bell Photography

10/22/2026

Alexa Derry was smart.
She chose to let me dress her for her family photos.
Be like Alexa!

All joking aside, picking outfits can be one of the most stressful parts of photos. I have close to 200 dresses (if not more) available for you to use at no extra cost! Let me help take the stress (and cost of new clothes!) out of your upcoming session!

10/22/2026

Tonight is Downtown Boone’s Trunk or Treat! For the past 4 years I have loved watching everyone come through my studio for treats and photos. I have made the hard decision to not participate this year. My daughter is getting older and I don’t want to miss out on these memories with her. On top of that, my schedule has been booked solid with sessions and I need to dedicate my editing time to those clients. Thank you so much for understanding, hope you all have a wonderful time!

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Connor | class of 2027

When you've known this kid since he was born, photographing this milestone just hits a little different.
I had so much fun creating a unique and fun experience for Connor (and his mom!). It was an absolute honor to bring their grunge street ball vision to life, along with some traditional (but still epic) senior photos.

10/20/2026

Due to a couple of timeslot shuffles, I have TWO Iowa fall mini timeslots that opened up! If you were wanting in and missed out when they sold out, now is your chance!! These will be in the Boone area and location will be disclosed by the day prior. Click the link to book:
https://melissabellphotography.pixieset.com/booking/iowa-fall-mini-sessions

Sunday, October 25th 5:10
Sunday, November 1st 4:40

10/20/2026

Shelby | expecting

Did you know that you don't need to dedicate a full hour for amazing photos? This sweet mama wanted a super simple, quick maternity session and we were able to accomplish just that! This session took barely 5 minutes! Please note-this is not something I typically offer but I'm happy to do what I can to accommodate your requests! Simple doesn't need to be boring.

10/19/2026

Family truly is the best treasure-don't waste it. When my dear friend Rosie asked if we add in her family for some extended family photos, it was zero hesitation on my end!

10/19/2026

In all seriousness though, I try my best to accommodate everyone but my fall schedule usually books out 3-4 months in advance. I hate to turn people away, so please plan accordingly so I can see your beautiful face!

10/19/2026

No words.