I absolutely love what I do and cherish every moment I get to capture for my couples

I went to school for Advertising at West Virginia University. Let's Go Mountaineers!

I have two pups, Joey and Tilly (keep scrolling to see their adorable faces!)

I'm originally from Southern Maryland (shout out Calvert County!) but I now live in Leesburg, Virginia

I'm a wedding photographer, but more importantly, I'm a storyteller who loves real moments. 

Hey, I'm Melissa!

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I love all things fall -- including PSLs! It's actually the only coffee I'll drink because it's so sweet.

I'm left handed and always blamed my rough handwriting on that. My logo is not my handwriting but I wish it was!

I'm a self-proclaimed Swiftie. I fought the great war and got tickets to her Eras Tour.

My favorite band is AJR, who a lot of people surprisingly haven't heard of!

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Fun Facts

Meet My Fam

Meet the crew behind Melissa Cook Weddings! The adorable border collie is Joey, the cute guy in the glasses is my husband Justin, and the little chocolate pup is our newest addition Tilly.

Burgers

friday night fix

Crocheting

creative hobby

My home office

place to work

Taylor Swift

celebrity girl crush

Mai Tai

happy hour drink

Bob's Burgers

favorite show

current obsessions

things i love

You came prepared with an extensive list of exact Pinterest poses you expect to replicate throughout the day.
You think the perfect picture is more important than being fully present with your friends and family.
You prefer a wedding where the photo list dictates the timeline rather than the flow of the celebration.
You're expecting the photographer to pose you for every single shot throughout the entire day.

This is not for you if:

You believe that some of the best photos happen when the music is loud and the mood is spontaneous.
You're excited to dance like no one is watching (even though your photographer definitely will be).
You're happy to simply exist in the moment and trust that your photographer will capture the magic as it unfolds.
You value the real, spontaneous moments; the ugly cries, the wild laughter, and the silly faces, more than stiff perfection.

We're a good fit if:

What It’s Like to Work With Me

The Vibe Check

 You can expect three things: A lot of laughs, your biggest cheerleader, and photos that feel like magic. My number one goal is to make sure you're so comfortable, you forget the camera is even there. If you think you're "camera shy," don't worry, those feelings disappear the minute we start chatting. I'll guide you, make you laugh, and create an experience where you can just be 100% in love and fully present. It’s an easy, stress-free process designed just for you.

let's chat!