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What Is Direct Primary Care? A Maine Patient’s Story of Better Health

Finding Real Care: My Journey to Direct Primary Care I’m sharing two health-related posts in hopes of helping someone who may be in a similar situation — or who is caring for someone who is. This first post is about my path to finding a solution to my healthcare that actually transformed my life. The...

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When 150 Means 150,000: Healthcare in Rural Maine

Please note: This post reflects one person’s personal health experience and is not medical advice or personalized guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for your own health decisions. It came to me during yin yoga — in the stillness, the way important things often do. It was August of 2025. I was mid-session with...

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Mother-Daughter Portraits Among the Peonies | Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth ME

Sweet moment of mother hugging her daughter during an annual peony photo session in Falmouth, Maine.

In the same soft light and the same field of blooms, we get to witness the beauty of her growing up – wrapped in the love of her mom. This special place is Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine—so beautifully cared for, and so deeply appreciated. This mother-daughter session has become a summer tradition....

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Senior Year in Focus – Timeless Portraits in Southern Maine

South Portland, Maine High School Senior Portrait

As a Southern Maine-based photographer, one of my favorite parts of the job is working with high school seniors during such a meaningful milestone in their lives. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of capturing senior portraits all across this beautiful region — from the rocky coastline, to the historic streets of Portland, and...

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Questions for Women in My Life

I sent an email out to a group of ladies who all run their own businesses and have made an impact in my life. I had some questions.

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Welcome to Reflections — where I share the stories I'm compelled to tell, from intimate weddings to the milestone moments of everyday life. I'm Melissa Mullen, a Maine-based photographer devoted to portraits that capture people just as they are.

 

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