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Melany Hodges Photography

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Why we chose Melany Hodges Photography

Melany Hodges Photography is run by a Hattiesburg photographer who spent more than twenty years as an elementary school teacher before turning her attention to newborn and family photography full time, and that classroom-honed patience carries directly into her newborn sessions. As a wife and mother of two herself, she talks openly about wanting to document the fast-moving stretch from pregnancy announcement through newborn days into the ordinary chaos of raising children, rather than treating each session as an isolated transaction. Her practice covers motherhood sessions, newborn photography, children's portraits, and full family sessions, serving Hattiesburg along with reach into Jackson and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Newborn sessions lean toward a soft, true-to-life documentation of the earliest days rather than heavily staged studio setups, which suits parents who want authentic images of this specific stretch of early parenthood rather than a formal portrait-studio look. Because she works with the same families across multiple stages -- pregnancy, newborn, toddler years -- many of her galleries build into a longer visual record of a single child's early life rather than a one-off session. Booking and portfolio browsing are handled through her own website and an active Instagram presence.

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Melany Hodges Photography location, hours & contact

LocationHattiesburg, Mississippi Get directions
Websitemelanyhodgesphotography.com
SpecialtiesNewborn, family and maternity photography

Melany Hodges Photography FAQs

Where can I book a session with Melany Hodges Photography?

Melany Hodges Photography works from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Her practice covers motherhood sessions, newborn photography, children's portraits, and full family sessions, serving Hattiesburg along with reach into Jackson and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Who does Melany Hodges Photography usually photograph?

Newborn sessions lean toward a soft, true-to-life documentation of the earliest days rather than heavily staged studio setups, which suits parents who want authentic images of this specific stretch of early parenthood rather than a formal portrait-studio look.

How does Melany Hodges Photography rank among Hattiesburg newborn photographers?

Melany Hodges Photography ranks No. 1 for newborn photography, No. 12 of 12 for maternity photography and No. 4 for family photography among the Hattiesburg studios we reviewed for 2026. Rankings are earned through research and can't be bought.

Does Melany Hodges Photography shoot more than newborn sessions?

Besides newborn work, Melany Hodges Photography is listed for family and maternity photography.

How do I contact Melany Hodges Photography?

You can reach Melany Hodges Photography through melanyhodgesphotography.com and by sending your date through the form on this page.

What did Melany Hodges do before becoming a photographer?

She spent over twenty years as an elementary school teacher, which she credits for her patience working with newborns and young children.

What area does Melany Hodges Photography serve?

She is based in Hattiesburg and also serves Jackson and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

What kinds of sessions does she offer besides newborns?

Motherhood sessions, children's portraits, and full family sessions are all part of her practice.

Does she photograph the same families over time?

Yes -- many clients return across pregnancy, newborn, and toddler stages, building a longer record of a child's early years.