I'm a photographer based in Denver, Colorado specializing in weddings and elopements and all of the fun parts of life that come after the day you say I do.

My professional journey began 8 years ago, but to be honest, I've held a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember. Thankfully, my expertise grew well beyond disposable Kodak cameras, and today I'm so overjoyed that I get to document beautiful love stories all over the globe. 

Besides photography, I love spending time with my partner and our two pups, gardening in the backyard, or covering absolutely everything in the kitchen with flour (or what some might call baking) ;)





Nice to meet you! I'm Melissa.

Based in Denver, Colorado

+ traveling worldwide

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I'm Melissa! Denver-based and photographing weddings, elopements, families, and newborns all across the U.S. and abroad.

Booking 2026 and beyond.

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isn't the sound of coffee brewing in my kitchen.  And it's not the fact that I get to take beautiful photos as my job. It's helping you to feel empowered to freely express yourself in a world full of too much fluff and not enough realness. I love telling the stories of those brave enough to unapologetically show up in the world just as they are rather than follow the status quo. Overall, my goal is to capture your favorite stories - ones you'll cherish for years to come.

What gets me up in the morning...

Photography for me is not only a creative outlet, but a way to form meaningful relationships with other humans and the natural world. I believe that life is best spent exploring our beautiful planet with people we love and slowing down to enjoy the simple things in life. Whether it's your wedding day or your favorite family activity, I always encourage people to be present during our time together. Let's be honest - life goes by so fast sometimes! Here's the perfect opportunity to slow down and really savor each and every moment.

Years in Business

Couples worked with

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years as a T-swift fan

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The Trees & I

Each wedding and elopement booked includes a tree planting with the arbor day foundation

Conserving nature is at the core of both my personal life and business. I often volunteer for environmental education programs and ecological restoration activities and stay educated on best practices. I also follow Leave No Trace principles while in nature to help leave the wild places wild.

Ever since I was young I've always felt a deep sense of wonder and appreciation for the tallest of trees and the smallest of insects. Whether exploring the ocean, desert, mountains, or forest, I always feel at home. It's places like these that make me feel inspired, creative, at peace, and playful - and where I return to again and again.

Where I've been:

Where I'd love to go:

Scotland | England | Mexico | Canada | Costa Rica | Rocky Mountain National Park | Grand Tetons | Yellowstone National Park | Southern California | Charleston, South Carolina | Seattle, Washington | Door County, Wisconsin | Grand Rapids, Michigan, McCall, Idaho | Chicago, Illinois | Arizona
Ireland | Italy | Greece | New Zealand | Austria | Switzerland | Japan | Australia | Yosemite National Park | Glacier National Park | Arches National Park

Dream Weddings I'd Love to Photograph:

  • Hot air balloon ride in Sedona, Arizona
  • Sailboat ride on the Amalfi Coast
  • Northern lights in Iceland
  • Castle wedding in Ireland
  • Winery in Napa (or Provence ;))
  • Exploring the Oregon coastline
  • Exploring the island of Maui

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We align if...

You embrace presentness over perfection

You don't take yourself too seriously

You welcome adventure and are open to new things

You respect nature

You can embrace the unexpected

You value storytelling imagery

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love adventuring with my partner

my silly pups, Lyra + Echo

fun fact - I studied insects in grad school

time spent in the garden

seeing new places

Love my friends to the moon and back

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I'm Melissa

Colorado-based photographer, environmental conservationist, and adventurer.

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