2026 PHOTO SESSIONS

Melissa’s schedule below will be continually updated as dates are added.

Email the studio today to get your pet photographed by Melissa at one of the events below, to book a private session, or to invite Melissa to photograph at your pet business.

AUGUST 2026

• Sunday, August 2
  Capital Cat Festival
  Washington, DC (Takoma Park)
  12pm - 5pm

• Saturday, August 8
  Private Studio
  Falls Church, VA
  10am - 2pm

• Sunday, August 9
  The Big Bad Woof
  Washington, DC (Takoma Park)
  11am - 4pm

NOVEMBER 2026

• Saturday, October 31
  Private Studio
  Falls Church, VA
  10am - 2pm

• Sunday, November 1
  The Big Bad Woof
  Washington, DC (Takoma Park)
  11am - 4pm
  

RESCUED IN AMERICA & 1000 CATS IN HATS

Melissa will be photographing 100 dogs and 100 cats in each state as part of her Rescued in America project. Session dates for Melissa’s Rescued in America (for rescue dogs & cats) and 1000 Cats in Hats (for rescue cats) projects will be announced shortly. Upcoming states/districts include:

• Maryland: Baltimore

• Massachusetts: Boston & Worcester

• New York: Albany & NYC

• Pennsylvania: Philadelphia

• Vermont: Bennington & Burlington

• Virginia: Tysons Corner/Falls Church

• Washington, DC