These are the words that mean the most to me. Not the perfectly posed portraits or the golden hour shots — though I love those too — but the moments couples take to describe what it actually felt like to have me there. If you're trying to decide whether we're a good fit, this is the most honest answer I can give you.
What Couples Are Saying
"There is no way to capture the absolute joy it was to have Melissa capture our wedding."
Her love of her art form is evident in everything she does. From the moment she reaches out to you until you receive your final album, her excitement, professionalism, and experience shine through. Melissa is our photographer for life!
— Emma + Adam
"Melissa is an absolutely fantastic wedding photographer!"
We really can't emphasize enough how amazing working with her has been. She was incredibly professional and extremely responsive, meeting with us multiple times over the course of about a year to go over our vision for the wedding, working with us through engagement shoots, working around our schedule. The photos she took were absolutely incredible — we both went over the entire album multiple times and couldn't believe how many amazing shots we had to choose from. Both of us were floored at Melissa's ability to capture very special moments during the ceremony and reception without being obtrusive about it. We had multiple guests mention they didn't even notice the photos being taken, and some of those pictures ended up being the best of the night!
Melissa's photos were natural and elegant, and she was such a kind and easygoing person that it made it a real pleasure to work with her. This was one of the best investments we made in our vendors — couldn't recommend her enough!
— Samantha + Greg
"Melissa was amazing!"
She captured our day so beautifully. From the moment we first talked with Melissa, she made us feel seen and special. She prioritized understanding the type of photos we wanted, and boy did she deliver! Melissa flawlessly captured the joy, the tears, and the party! We never felt like we spent "too much time taking photos," because Melissa ensured that we got what we needed quickly so that we could enjoy the festivities and she could get more candid shots — which was exactly what we asked for! Plus, her Smart Glasses caught incredible behind-the-scenes footage. You don't want to miss the opportunity to work with Melissa.
— Marie + Andrew
"Melissa was so awesome for both our engagement and wedding pictures!!!"
We couldn't have asked for anything better!! Melissa is warm, engaging, and unbelievable at ensuring we were relaxed and comfortable. She, at every twist and turn while planning our wedding, brought the level of calm we so desperately craved. Wedding planning is so very stressful!! We are so grateful for Melissa and that our wedding, which we thought was just perfect, was captured so wonderfully. We look at our pictures often and reminisce about the day we became husband and wife.
— Rebecca + Aaron
"We were beyond lucky to have Melissa as our wedding photographer."
From day one to wedding day she was present and excited for us. She has a talent and passion for this industry. We are grateful we chose her to capture such precious moments of our lives that we will cherish for years to come.
— Grace + Philip
"The best wedding photographer!"
Working with Melissa was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I originally knew her from high school, so there was already a sense of trust and connection — but even if I had never met her before, I would choose her again in a heartbeat.
From the very beginning, she was professional, communicative, and incredibly thoughtful. Throughout the year leading up to our wedding, she surprised us with little gifts and notes that made us feel cared for and so excited for the big day. That level of intention and personal touch is rare, and it truly set the tone for the experience to come.
Our wedding was a two-day celebration, and she handled everything flawlessly. She captured every moment with ease, creativity, and so much joy — it genuinely felt like having a trusted friend by our side rather than just a vendor. One of the most magical surprises was when she framed photos from the first day of our wedding so we could display them on day two, without us asking or even thinking to request it. That initiative meant the world to us and was a highlight of the weekend.
And the photos? Absolutely stunning. She captured every emotion, every detail, every moment with such artistry. Looking through them feels like reliving our wedding in the most beautiful way.
We are so grateful for her talent, her energy, and her heart. If you're looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond, who cares deeply about her couples, and who captures memories with intention — look no further. A million times yes.
— Rachel + Karan
"Talented photographer who goes above and beyond."
Melissa was the lead shooter for our wedding and absolutely the best decision we made! We wanted a talented photographer, but we discovered that Melissa is so much more than that. She thoughtfully went above and beyond her contracted duties every time we interacted with her.
A few specific details: We were a bit nervous for our engagement shoot at the National Gallery of Art. Sometimes our smiles can look stiff and forced, especially during a long photo shoot, but not with Melissa. She suggested many different poses and kept things moving quickly. We appreciated how she accepted our suggestions, but had hundreds of ideas of her own, taking into account our personalities. She has a gift for quickly getting to know her clients and making them feel comfortable. At the end, the groom commented, "That wasn't bad at all!" — which is pretty much the highest praise you could get from him regarding a photo shoot. The pictures were phenomenal — moody, romantic, and classy, and somehow Melissa found the perfect shots that made it look like we had rented the whole museum to ourselves.
On our wedding day, the weather forecast called for solid, heavy rain. Despite the cold rain, Melissa came early, trying to find the best spots to position us for photos. And then she stood outside in the freezing rain, risking her cameras, efficiently directing us so we could get out of the rain as quickly as possible. Somehow during the time we spent driving between locations, she managed to get small prints made of the wedding photos to alleviate our fears that the rain had ruined everything. We couldn't believe how thoughtful she was. The photos at the LDS temple were breathtaking. Melissa showed up to the wedding dinner with printed and framed photos from the engagement session to add to our sign-in table. Those consistent little touches really set Melissa apart from the rest.
She is more than just a talented photographer — she'll help with timing and scheduling so that you can get the most from your photography investment, and her thoughtfulness and talent really helped to put us at ease on this crazy day. We will be forever grateful.
— Jayde + Nolan
"Made it so easy!"
Melissa and her assistant made our wedding day so easy. She knew I was anxious about keeping the day going and not being late to anything. She arrived on time, knew what pictures to get, and then made sure we knew when to head out for the venue.
About two months before our wedding, she sent a Google form to fill out to get a feel for what kind of poses and group photos we wanted, as well as how we saw our day going. This really helped us think about logistics and timelines as well as what things were really important.
Since the photographer is basically the main person to work with venues and day-of planners to make the day special, I couldn't be happier I chose Melissa. Our photos are beautiful and they came back incredibly fast!
— Emily + Brett
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