Sarissa Melissa Photography

Sarissa Melissa Photography Northern New York Portrait Photographer offering a full service photo experience from start to print.

Watertown NY Portrait Photographer
Headshots & Branding | Creative | Boudoir
Family | Maternity | High School Seniors

Offering a premium portrait experience with guided posing, session prep, and empowering portraits that inspire confidence.

"The Art of Becoming" is happening this Sunday in collaboration with NNY Women Who Lead and A & A Equine Therapy at Holi...
08/28/2026

"The Art of Becoming" is happening this Sunday in collaboration with NNY Women Who Lead and A & A Equine Therapy at Holistic Healing Sanctuary, a day created for women to step away from the noise, reconnect with themselves, and experience rest, creativity, reflection, and a soulful restoration.

I’ll be leading a guided journaling and art experience to help you reflect on and close out the summer season, then get rooted in one intention you want to carry with you into the season ahead.

We’ll also slow things down with a sound bath from Dr. Holly Hanley of The Garden alongside the healing horse circle, followed by mini self-care experiences where you can explore Equine Therapy, a Nature Walk, Tuning Forks, Reiki + more.

Give yourself an afternoon to simply be, create, reflect, and reconnect.

🎟️ Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $25. Comment "I want in" and we can send you the direct link. Registration closes Friday, Aug 28th at midnight!

08/27/2026

Recent conversation with a high school senior’s mom: We want to book you because we want unique, different photos and we feel like you can create that for us.
Yes yes and yes! One-of-a-kind sessions, custom created for each person, creative, empowering, built on moodboards and my sketches of photo ideas. Honestly, over the past year, I have been bored looking at Pinterest ideas for ideas. I prefer the ideas that come naturally during our consultations and looking at art paintings, sculptures, old photos, old magazines and music for inspo.
So if you’re looking for photos that are a little unexpected, at fun-unique to you locations… or with a custom set idea and built around who you are…yeah, you’re probably my people. Let’s create something cool together 🙌🙌🙌🙌

Donovan, General Brown class of 2026. We started Donovan’s senior session at the General Brown High School field for s...
08/25/2026

Donovan, General Brown class of 2026.

We started Donovan’s senior session at the General Brown High School field for sports photos then a second, relaxing location that he picked out for some classic, relaxed photos. I love traveling to fun locations for senior photos to make everyone have their own personal style to their session!!

I can't wait to share the behind-the-scenes from this session are SO good. Especially the photos we created at the end of the session (photos not shared yet.) Who would like to see behind the scenes from this high school senior session?

Thank you Donovan & Kietha for booking me to celebrate Donovan's senior year with this awesome photo experience!

The joy in these photos from my session with Allisha & Annice from & A Equine Therapy at Holistic Healing Sanctuary sh...
08/21/2026

The joy in these photos from my session with Allisha & Annice from & A Equine Therapy at Holistic Healing Sanctuary shows a glimpse into what to expect when you visit their sanctuary.

A few months ago, Allisha and Annice told me about their dream business and what they wanted to bring to our area, equine therapy and a space where people could experience healing, connection, and growth alongside horses. I’ve gotten to be a part of their journey helping them build their brand and business, and creating photos that give the viewer the feel of the love and care at the sanctuary. Being out on their property, hanging out with the horses, laughing with these two and actually getting to capture so much of what we had talked about was pretty special.

Earlier this week, we even got to be on the radio together talking about our first collaboration, The Art of Becoming, an experience they’re creating with me and my community group, NNY Women Who Lead, happening August 30th! We really wanted to create an afternoon for women to just PAUSE. Summer is busy. We’re trying to squeeze in all the things, all the fun, all the time with our families and now we’re already heading into back-to-school and another new season.

Think of this as your Self-Care Sunday. Journaling, art, horses, a sound bath, poetry reading, and other amazing services! Being outside, connecting with other women and just giving yourself a few hours to slow down.

And perfect timing for sharing these photos, A&A Equine Therapy shared a post today about the work they’re doing and an opportunity for people interested in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy. If you’ve been curious about what they do beyond our upcoming event, go check out their page.

If you want to join us for The Art of Becoming on August 30th, we still have a few spots left! Comment I'm in & I will send you the info!

08/12/2026

When life is happening, good or bad, find your people to help remind you of your why you started, why you arrived, what you have been working on. Find your people that will tell you the truth… no matter what. Find your people that will come over your house on a random Tuesday night for snacks and an 80’s Halloween movie.
And when you find your people, celebrate your friendship, your joy, your chaos. The people you can be you around will make the biggest impact on your life.

Today, I’m feeling sappy and wanted to celebrate friendship with some of the most wonderful women I know. I love all the squished faces, hugs and smiles while enjoying life & fun events! With a heart of gratitude, I deeply appreciate all of you 💙💜🩷🥰

If you are still reading this, I have a mini challenge for you. Send a message to one friend today, it doesn’t have to be long. Maybe it’s a, hey friend, I hope your day is super awesome sauce or maybe you write your own message. Or maybe you send a short voice message. 🩷Let’s spread the love together. If you are in for the challenge leave a heart in the comments.

08/07/2026

Today, I’m writing this post to celebrate my friend Dawn. One of the things I admire most about Dawn is how she’s always cheering other people on while never stopping her own journey of growth.

Over the years, I’ve watched her help so many people excel, earn her doctorate, and step into an exciting new career opportunity. She’s the kind of person who quietly inspires the people around her.

In 2024, I had an opportunity to learn more about Dawn when she was part of the “Unstoppable Over 40” photo experience and exhibition. We had a blast with lots of laughs especially since she brought her sweet dog Izzy and her friend Heather Gill to join the session! The silly photos of the three of us sums up the awesomeness of the session!

One of my favorite memories with Dawn was meeting her now wife Andrea at Dawn’s photo reveal. I remember thinking right away, she is looking at the photos with such love. It was the sweetest! Then when they both came back for holiday photos and shared that they were engaged, I literally jumped up and down in the studio like a kid who had way too much sugar!

Dawn, thank you for being such an amazing and supportive friend. I hope this next year brings you so much joy, love, and new adventures.

I’m already looking forward to celebrating you again at this year’s The Unstoppable Over 40 Exhibition. Every woman who says yes to sharing her story and being a part of the experience has added something special to this project, and yours is definitely one of them. I can’t wait for people to revisit the beautiful women and stories from our first two exhibitions and meet another incredible group of women this year.

08/03/2026

I'm so excited to offer a guided journaling and art experience at this event!

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