Newborns and first birthdays, families, seniors and wedding days, in Melissa's Cardington studio and outdoors around Mount Gilead. Clean, warm, timeless photos of every chapter, with props ready and help choosing outfits.
5.0 on GoogleOne photographer in Cardington for every chapter, with prices you can see before you call.
Wrapped, settled and sleepy, at baby's own pace.
“She did amazing with my little ones!” Courtney
Wraps, bonnets, props and cake smash sets wait in her studio. Just bring your little one.
Sessions from $250, and $75 holds most dates. See packages
Newborn, first birthday, family, senior pictures and the wedding day.
“I cannot imagine ever going to anyone else!” Whitney W., GoogleNewborns and milestones in her Cardington studio. Families, seniors and couples outdoors around Mount Gilead. One photographer for all of it.
from $300
Wrapped, sleepy and tiny, in her Cardington studio with every wrap, bonnet and prop.
from $250
Sitters, first birthdays and the Watch Me Grow plan at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.
from $250
Outdoors an hour before sunset, or in the studio. Lightly guided, mostly candid.
from $250
Your senior, growing in confidence, at a location within 20 miles of Mount Gilead.
from $1,800
Eight or ten hours, a free engagement session and a second shooter on request.
Newborn, sitter, cake smash and child sessions all happen at 116 E Main St, five minutes from Mount Gilead. Every wrap, prop and set is ready before you walk in.
Backdrops in every color
What really happens on set, next to the photo it became: a newborn morning in her studio, a greenhouse maternity session and a first birthday at the farm.
Final photoNewborn
“Beautiful baby girl in this studio this morning!”
Lavender wrap, a floral headband and the wreath basket. The reel is that morning.
Watch the full reel on Instagram: A baby girl in the studio
Final photoMaternity
“Late to the game with making reels”
Cactus, palms and a cream lace cardigan, with dad and both big brothers joining in.
Watch the full reel on Instagram: A greenhouse maternity session
Final photoFirst birthday
“Look who's turning ONE at the farm!”
A red barn set with bunnies and a pig, red suspenders and a chocolate cake.
Watch the full reel on Instagram: Turning one at the farmBabies change every few weeks. Watch Me Grow brings yours back to the studio at 3, 6 and 9 months and on the first birthday, so you never miss a stage.
30 minutes in studio
Smiles, coos and that first real eye contact.
30 minutes in studio
Sitting up, grabbing toes and laughing at everything.
30 minutes in studio
Crawling, standing and into everything.
30 minutes in studio
A cake to smash and a set made for your little one.
Watch Me Grow
$950
All four sessions, 15 or more edited images from each
$200 retainer holds the whole plan
Four easy steps, with Melissa a call or text away the whole time.
$75
Retainer for most sessions
One retainer for the whole first yearThe rest is due one week before your session.
All in her studio. Melissa helps with family outfits too.
Relaxed and reala mix of genuine moments and gentle posing
In the studio, or outdoors an hour before sunset.
12–60
Edited images, by session
High resolution, with a print release on every session.
Every price from her five investment pages, in one place. Pick a session, then the collection that fits.
$300
$400
$450
$600
$950
$250
$250
$300
$300
$250
$375
$500
$1,800
$2,200
$2,600
The retainer on each card holds your date and is part of the price. The rest is due one week before your session. Every session includes a print release.
From newborn sessions to wedding days, a few of their stories, word for word.
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
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5 stars
We have used Melissa to do all of our pictures - maternity, newborn, extended family, 1st birthday, etc. I cannot imagine ever going to anyone else! Her technique is amazing and every one of our photos turns out frame-worthy. She was born to be a photographer! I would recommend her to anyone for any occasion! :)
5 stars
She did amazing with my little ones! Very friendly and professional. She has tons of props and a beautiful studio! We will be back!
5 stars
Thank you so much! This day went smoothly partially because of you and your professionalism. Having you and your second shooter helped us experience our day perfectly.
5 stars
Melissa is wonderful. She did an awesome job with Maci. Very patient, polite & professional. Thank you so much for making Maci's Senior pictures an amazing experience for her.
5 stars
Great place for the family!
Her latest sessions
“They grow and change so fast. Not just in appearance but mannerisms, likes, style, and so on.”
A Mount Gilead mom of four, with two teen boys at home and one in his senior year, so she knows how fast it goes.
5.0stars on Google. Read the reviews
Cardingtonher studio on E Main St, a few miles from Mount Gilead
Studio sessions are at 116 E Main St in Cardington. Family, senior, maternity and engagement sessions are outdoors anywhere within 20 miles of Mount Gilead, an hour before sunset.
Melissa Ramsey Photography
116 E Main St
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 560-8436Call or text
Something else? Call or text (419) 560-8436.
Melissa's newborn sessions are $300 for the Petite Wrapped session, $400 for the Simple Newborn session and $450 for the Deluxe Newborn session with parents and siblings. Baby and Belly, a mini maternity session plus the Deluxe Newborn session, is $600.
A non-refundable retainer holds your date: $75 for newborn, child and family sessions, $100 for seniors, $150 for Baby and Belly, $200 for Watch Me Grow and $500 or $600 for weddings. The rest is due one week before your session. Call or text (419) 560-8436, or send a request through the booking form.
Before baby arrives. Newborn sessions are best at 5 to 14 days old, so the retainer holds your due date and Melissa fits the session in once baby is here. Newborn sessions are Monday to Friday mornings.
Four 30 minute studio sessions at 3, 6 and 9 months and at 1 year, with at least 15 edited images from each, for $950. A $200 retainer holds the plan.
Newborn, child and milestone sessions are in Melissa's studio at 116 E Main St in Cardington. Family, senior, portrait and engagement sessions are outdoors within 20 miles of Mount Gilead, an hour before sunset for the best light. Seniors can add the studio for $100.
For newborn and milestone sessions, just your little one. Melissa has the wraps, bonnets, headbands and props. For family sessions she is happy to help you choose outfits.
Yes. Every session includes high-resolution, fully edited digital images with a print release. The number depends on the session, from 12 for a Petite Wrapped newborn session to 60 for Senior Collection 3, and weddings come in an online gallery.
Yes. Wedding collections are $1,800 for 8 hours, $2,200 for 8 hours with a second photographer and $2,600 for 10 hours with a second photographer. Each includes a free engagement session and a custom timeline. Melissa books a limited number of weddings each year.
Tell Melissa your due date, your baby's birthday or the date you have in mind, and she will help you choose the session.
We have used Melissa to do all of our pictures - maternity, newborn, extended family, 1st birthday, etc. I cannot imagine ever going to anyone else! Her technique is amazing and every one of our photos turns out frame-worthy. She was born to be a photographer! I would recommend her to anyone for any occasion! :)
She did amazing with my little ones! Very friendly and professional. She has tons of props and a beautiful studio! We will be back!
Thank you so much! This day went smoothly partially because of you and your professionalism. Having you and your second shooter helped us experience our day perfectly.
Melissa is wonderful. She did an awesome job with Maci. Very patient, polite & professional. Thank you so much for making Maci's Senior pictures an amazing experience for her.
Great place for the family!
