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Meet Melissa

Melissa is a family and wedding photographer in Northern Virginia. When she's not glued to her camera, she enjoys crafting and spending time with her husband in Leesburg, VA.

Learn how to select the ideal attire for your engagement photo shoot, ensuring that you look and feel your best on camera. Follow these tips for a stunning photography session!

How to Choose the Perfect Outfit for Your Engagement Session

Engagements

Discover seven essential tips for hiring the perfect wedding photographer to ensure that your special day is beautifully documented for years to come.

7 Essential Tips for Hiring the Perfect Wedding Photographer

Weddings

Discover the top 5 reasons why choosing me for your wedding photography will ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience. From experience to attention to detail, your special day will be captured with finesse and creativity.

5 Reasons to Choose Melissa Cook Photography for Your Wedding Photography

Weddings

Your wedding day is much more than just a special day on the calendar, it’s the beginning of a beautiful lifelong journey that represents a commitment to love and choosing your partner every single day. 

Your Ultimate Guide to Wedding Photography in Northern Virginia

Weddings

We met in Ellicott City for Claudia and Eddie’s engagement session. They brought their enormous pup and I got some amazing photos. I got a photo in front of the Ellicott City bridge, and then walked through town to find spots that were sentimental to them. I found some murals and some really cool stairs […]

Claudia & Eddie: Sentimental Stops in Ellicott City

Engagements

A Picture-Perfect Ceremony Emily and Brett’s wedding at the stunning Elkridge Furnace Inn was nothing short of magical. From the moment the day began, the warmth of the sun seemed to perfectly match the warmth between Emily and Brett. As they stood together during their ceremony, golden rays filtered through the trees, creating a dreamlike […]

Emily & Brett’s Joyful Celebration at Elkridge Furnace Inn

Weddings

I was so excited to meet up with Emily and Brett for their engagement session at their wedding venue, The Elkridge Furnace Inn! I’ve known Emily since high school, so it felt like catching up with an old friend, and it was wonderful to finally get to know Brett before the wedding. We wandered through […]

Emily & Brett: Jokes and Joy at The Elkridge Furnace Inn

Engagements