EP #118 Capturing Life's Moments

Professional photographer Melissa Berger shares her journey from film photography to digital portraiture, highlighting the importance of printed images over digital files. She demonstrates passion for capturing authentic family moments and creating lasting memories through portraits that celebrate life's milestones.

• Started photography in high school with a film camera, developing in a darkroom
• Specializes in portrait photography – families, couples, seniors, and pets
• Senior photography captures that crucial milestone before adolescents transition to adulthood
• Challenges the myth that "the market is saturated" with photographers
• Strongly advocates for printed photos over digital-only files
• Guarantees replacement of printed artwork if anything happens to it
• Balances professional work with nature photography while camping with family
• Transitioned from film to digital by returning to school for certification
• Recently attended MARS (Mid-Atlantic Regional School) photographic conference
• Exploring creative techniques like "light painting" for unique portrait effects

Contact Melissa at Treasured Memories by Melissa Anne Photography at 612-817-3065 or visit tmbymelissaannephotography.com