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Photographing love on film in South Florida, Charleston, the East Coast and beyond. Serving my couples as a creative artist, honest storyteller, and devoted friend. Capturing your event as it unfolds in a way that is authentic, effortlessly beautiful, and heartfelt.
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Florida, the east coast, & worldwide
Photographing love on film, from South Florida, Charleston, the East Coast and beyond. Serving my couples as a creative artist, honest storyteller, and devoted friend. Capturing your event as it unfolds in a way that is authentic, effortlessly beautiful, and heartfelt.
"She is an extremely talented artist and an overall wonderful human."
Melissa’s work is absolutely stunning I can’t stop looking at these photos. I absolutely loved working with Melissa. She is an extremely talented artist and an overall wonderful human. Thank you for making 11-13-21 the most memorable day of my life!
"Melissa has gone above and beyond for our photos. They are literally phenomenal and we could not be more happy to have hired her!"
jessica & michael
"We are so blessed to of had you as our wedding photographer. I'm just so grateful. We cried going through the pictures."
diana & woody
"Finding Melissa as a photographer was such a blessing. I don’t have words to describe how amazing all of our photos."
arlett & jeff
"It was one of the most fun experiences we have had as a couple! It gave us a chance to really spend special time with each other as a couple and reflect on some of our happiest moments together!"
claire & charlie
"She went from being our photographer to a quick friend in a matter of minutes upon meeting her. She is so easy to be around, and for someone who isn't used to taking pictures, Melissa made it feel completely natural!"
bibin & saira
behind the lens
I'M MELISSA
Hello friend and welcome! I'm Melissa, film wedding and portrait photographer from sunny South Florida. I"m the kinda girl who wears her heart on her sleeve and sees the world through a rose-colored lens. My photography journey started fifteen years ago in my High School darkroom. These days you can find me traveling the country capturing beauty, love, and joy for the sweetest and most amazing couples.
about
a romantic coastal wedding in port aransas, tx
On a gorgeous day in April, Hannah and Mitchell said "i do" at a beach resort on the southern coast of Texas. The brides parents own a home here, making the venue and town all the more special. Romantic coastal elements were paired with hints of Palm Beach, Texas, and the South, culminating in a wedding that felt so true to both the bride and groom.
sunrise anniversary session in charleston, sc
anniersary
On the Blog
WEDDING
For April and Aaron's sunrise anniversary session in one of my favorite cities we explored some of my favorite parts of downtown. Starting with a romantic stroll down cobblestone streets, meandering our way by Rainbow Row, and ending by the blue hue shutters of Zero George,
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EXPERIENCE
If you're looking for romantic imagery with a lot of heart and a well-organized and relaxed process, you're in the right place friends. Let's schedule a consultation and see if we're meant to be!
