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Ivy Rose Barn Editorial

August 4, 2021

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Tucked away amidst the rolling hills of Rocky Mount, Virginia is the newly open and utterly gorgeous Ivy Rose Barn. This picturesque venue is a family owned 70-acre floral and honey farm, which is just as charming and sweet as it sounds! It served as the most perfect backdrop to this beautiful editorial hosted by Heather Benge Events and Style Shoots Across America. As a wedding photographer with a fine art background I’m always looking for new ways to improve my craft and tune into my more creative side and so I adore attending and putting together styled shoots like this stunner here!  2021-08-04_0001.jpg
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Vendors:

Photographer: Melissa Piontkowski

Film Processing: PhotoVision

Concept & Planning: Heather Benge Official

Venue: The Ivy Rose Barn

Florals: Blomst Floral Design

Hair: Boho Braids by Ivy

Makeup: Made X Deja MUA

Stationery: Papier Handmade

Cake: Blush Baking Co.

Linens: Nuage Designs Inc.

Gown Salon: Studio Ido Bridals Roanoke

Menswear: Studio Ido Bridals

Models: Marilyns Agency

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MEET MELISSA

At home near the coast. Ever-focused on beauty and the art of creation; found in the quiet moments that leave me breathless and in awe. 

As a South Florida fine art and film wedding photographer, I approach every wedding with an artist’s eye and a storyteller’s heart, quietly observing, gently guiding, and always attuned to the moments that matter most. From the big emotions to the in-between details, I’m there to preserve it all with care and intention. With a background in fine arts from RISD and over a decade photographing weddings, my work is rooted in thoughtful composition, emotional depth, and a love for meaningful stories. You’ll find me offering calm support, a joyful presence, and just enough direction to help you feel fully seen and at ease. Every look, every handhold, every fleeting second, it’s all part of your story. And it would be an honor to tell it.

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