Hello! I am a freelance photographer from the Quad Cities, and I am SO passionate about life and capturing all of it’s special moments! My sessions are at the locations of your choosing, and my specialty is showcasing my client’s personalities and individuality. Once we get to know each other, I guarantee we’ll have a great time together!

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A Full Session includes multiple outfits and locations, no set time limit and at least 60 edited photos.

A Mini-Session includes one outfit and location, 30 minutes and at least 20 edited photos.

A Sports Mini-Session includes the location of your choosing (basketball gym, baseball diamond, football field, etc.) and various photos of the athlete.

A Child Mini-Session is a great time! Let’s do a princess party or let’s have some superhero outdoor play time together to capture their personalities!

I am a sucker for love, and these are by far some of my favorite sessions! Whether you are just wanting a couples shoot with your significant other to celebrate an anniversary or just to capture your love in general, or if you are celebrating an engagement, these sessions are so much fun! Choose a gorgeous spot to meet, and we will take tons of photos and spend as much time as needed to capture your love and relationship in the most beautiful way possible!

We will meet at a location and spend as much time as needed to capture your family/relationship in it’s fullest!

Multiple outfits are fine, expect at least 60 edited photos, and we will do as many shots of different family variations as you wish! (ie: mom and dad, siblings all together, each individual child, etc.)

I love to capture any small meeting or event, small weddings, prom or homecoming pictures, birthday or retirement parties, etc. Let’s talk about it!

There is nothing more beautiful than a pregnant mama! What a fun and blessed time in a life. I absolutely love the idea of spending time with you to capture your beauty and the bundle of joy you are carrying.

Also, if there’s a package or idea that you have for photos that I don’t have listed, reach out! I am super flexible. 

My name is Melanie Putnam! I am a Quad City mom of 2 amazing boys and have been married 23 years to an absolute dream boat! Life is good. My family is used to me following them around with a camera, never letting a moment of life pass me by. My passion for life and a desire to not ever miss a thing led me to want to share my love of photography with others.

I’d love to capture your memories. Let’s chat about your vision and book a session that fits your style and budget.