I'm Melissa and I've been documenting memories for over a decade. I've photographed numerous weddings, engagements, and families throughout the years. I feel extremely lucky to have connected with so many people and it's honestly one of my favorite parts of being a photographer. I can't wait to document your story!
An intimate experience that just the two of you will share. Whether it's simple or grandeur, your elopement will be a day that you both never forget.
For the couples that couldn't possibly celebrate their day without family and friends by their sides. Whether it's an intimate wedding or an all-out party, I'll be there to capture every moment.
Your engagement or family photos captured in a documentary fashion that perfectly encapsulates this moment in time.
Does the word" permit" send you into panic mode? Don't stress - I actually love planning the logistical side of elopements. Call me crazy but I'm here to help you uncover additional costs (such as park entrance fees or ceremony site fees), so that you can be best prepared.
I strongly believe that where you say your vows matters and my standards are high when it comes to helping you locate your dream elopement spot. Whether it's off the beaten path or somewhere unique to you, I'm here to provide the best recommendations.
A custom timeline ensures that your day runs smoothly! I'll create your timeline from start to finish while accounting for transportation time, activities, getting ready, time of year, and including time to truly be present and enjoy your day.
Not only am I your photographer, but a friend that you can count on to help with all things planning related. I love meeting with my couples (virtually and in real life) and planning together. I also provide local vendor recommendations, assist with finding unique lodging, and help customize your day with fun activity ideas.
All of your beautiful images delivered in a high-resolution online gallery to be easily shared with family and friends. Full print release is included so that you can print your photos wherever you'd like.
Why? Because I love to travel and the opportunity to explore somewhere new is more important to me than a few extra dollars!
- 2, 4, 6 hours and all-day coverage available
- Customized location ideas
- Local vendor recommendations
- Permit assistance
- Personalized timeline full of fun and unique activities
- Planning assistance the entire way
- No travel fees
- Complimentary officiant services (where applicable)
Whether your photography needs include just a short and sweet ceremony or a day full of adventure, I offer various packages to fit your needs!
- 4, 6, 8 hours and all-day coverage available
- Local vendor recommendations
- Assistance with creating a wedding day timeline
- Support along the way - consider me a friend!
- No travel fees
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"Working with Melissa was effortless, fun, and she provided us with amazing photos. We used her for our engagement photos and couldn't be happier. She went above and beyond for our shoot by creating a shared vision Pinterest board, scoping out the location beforehand, and helped us pose during the shoot. We are still so in love with these photos today! She is incredibly talented, kind, and really listens to her clients needs and wants. I have previousy recommended her to my friends and will continue to do so!"
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"Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day. While your wedding day is usually amazing, it's also pretty hectic. Melissa worked through our busy schedule with ease, and made me feel extremely comfortable to be in front of a camera (camera shy). She had us laughing and relaxed, and that made our pictures feel so much more natural. I felt she truly captured the best parts of our day, and did not disappoint by any means. Additionally, the turnaround time on our photos was lightning fast. I was impressed with not only how quickly she provided us memories of our perfect day, but the quality as well. Our wedding took place outdoors on a beach, and our reception indoors. The lighting in both atmospheres came out wonderful! Even the way in which she delivered us our photos was lovely and something I will cherish forever. Thank you again for giving us the gift of looking back on our big day. "
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"My fiancé, Kyle, and I can’t recommend Melissa enough! It was such a wonderful experience working with Melissa. Not only does she have an amazing and talented eye for design, angles and what would look amazing in the photos… she is just an absolute gem to work with. She has a warm and welcoming vibe, is kind and knows how to direct you so that you look amazing in the pictures. We had a ball working with her on our engagement photos, she made us feel so special and it was a memory we will cherish forever! We just adore Melissa and the pictures she took, that we also hired her for our Engagement party and our wedding! We highly recommend Melissa and can’t wait for her to take photos on our special day! So if you’re looking for a photographer, do yourself a favor and give Melissa a call, you’ll be happy!! We so are!!"
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"We absolutely loved working with Melissa! We were nervous for our engagement shoot but she made it so fun and stress-free. Not only did she listen to our preferences but also gave welcomed direction to capture some amazing moments! We definitely plan on working with her again in the future. Highly recommend!"
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"Working with Melissa was an amazing experience! She was helpful with poses, making us feel relaxed and comfortable, and she was a pleasure to be around. She also produced stunning photos that captured our photos perfectly. We are in love with our pictures and the large variety we had to choose from. My biggest fear with pictures is that they will look corny and staged, but I knew as soon as we started shooting I had nothing to worry about with Melissa behind the camera. She captured shots from all different angles and poses that gave our photos so much diversity. I would highly recommend Melissa for any type of photography need you have."
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"Melissa was awesome to work with. She has a great vision and creativity. She's also very genuine, friendly, and sweet, which made us feel completely comfortable to be ourselves in front of the camera. Not only did our photos turn out amazing, we also had so much fun making them."
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For portrait sessions you can expect a full gallery to be delivered within 4 weeks. For elopements and weddings, I promise 6-8 weeks.
My philosophy with my work is to celebrate you for all that you are. With that being said, my packages include light retouching for temporary blemishes, sunburns, etc. but I won't photoshop you to be taller, skinnier, etc. because you're already beautiful and unique and important!
I only deliver final edited photos and for an important reason. Part of booking me as your photographer is believing in my style and artistic abilities. When I'm photographing you, I'm envisioning more than what is shown on the back of my camera. It's important to decide whether or not you like my style before booking with me to ensure that we are a good fit.
You can expect an average of 50-100 edited images per hour of traditional wedding photography. For elopements, the number can vary based on the activities. I highly value quality over quantity and I promise to deliver all of the best images from our time together!
Yes, when I deliver your online gallery you are able to order prints, canvases, gifts and albums conveniently through the online store.
I'm confident shooting weddings solo, but a second shooter can be added on for larger weddings. A second shooter can also be handy for when you are both getting ready at different locations and the schedule doesn't allow for me to get to both locations, or if you want full cocktail hour coverage but also want to sneak away for some private photos.
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I've been told by past clients that I'm extremely personable, easy-going, adaptable, caring, and fun to be around. I tend to provide gentle prompts rather than strict posing and am happy to help direct group photos in a calm and confident manner.
Definitely! If you're eloping, I provide tons of planning guidance so that your day is *chefs kiss* perfect. For traditional weddings, I help put together your timeline and am happy to provide recommendations for local vendors. Overall, consider me a friend - I'm here for you from the moment you inquire to beyond your wedding day!
My aunt was a wedding photographer for many years and she'd always hand me one of her cameras to play around with while at family weddings. I was gifted a camera of my own in 2014, which began the never ending plea of asking my friends to pose for me. A moment came in 2018 where I felt called to launch a photography business and I haven't looked back since!
I reside in Denver, Colorado but I frequently travel all across the United States for photography. Internationally, I have been to England and Scotland and have many more places on my must-travel-to list. I'm currently offering discounts for select locations!
I don't charge travel fees for any wedding packages. Why? Simply because I love to travel and the ability to go somewhere is more valuable to me than a few extra hundred dollars.
After discussing all of your wedding day dreams and options, I'll send over a contract that will secure your date/time(s). A 50% retainer is due at the time of signing. If desired, a payment plan for the remaining amount can be created.
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You know that feeling of a receiving a letter in the mail from a friend? I love it too! Join my email list (warm touches included) to receive all the goodies - giveaways, exclusive deals, updates on my travel schedule, and more!