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Livia and Philip’s Maternity Session

This is such a special session for me because it’s the fourth time I got to photograph these two! I’ve known Livia for years (we used to work together at Anthropologie). They got engaged and brought me on as their wedding photographer just before the pandemic hit. We did their engagement session in Miami and […]

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Shama and Yousuf’s Vizcaya Engagement Session

Shama and Yousuf flew in from New York for their engagement session at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Their wedding celebration is next January at The Biltmore Miami and those three days are without a doubt going to be so magical, I have been looking forward to it since the first time I spoke with Shama! […]

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Kayla and Logan’s Bok Tower Engagement Session

Sun dappled pathways and rows of the prettiest white blooms and azaleas provided the most gorgeous backdrop for Kayla and Logan’s engagement this Spring at Bok Tower Gardens. I can’t wait to see these two again for their wedding at Haus 820 next January! Images taken on Mamiya 645 AFD II with Fuji 400h and […]

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Myrna and Peter’s Engagement Session at The Ringling

The Ringling Museum has been on my photography bucket list for quite some time. When I told Myrna this she was determined to have us photograph their engagement session there! We explored the pink open air hallways around the museum and then meandered back toward the Ca d’Zan and the gorgeous blue and green glass […]

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Ivy Rose Barn Editorial

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 […]

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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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