ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Behind the Lens
Behind the Lens
I’m a hopeless romantic with a camera and a well-documented love for all things purple—quietly chasing the moments you’ll want to hold onto forever.
I’m a hopeless romantic with a camera and a well-documented love for all things purple—quietly chasing the moments you’ll want to hold onto forever.
about me
about me
I'm Melissa
I'm Melissa
So glad you’re here! I’m all about pretty light and capturing the in-between moments that feel real and joyful. No awkward posing—just genuine connection, laughter, and moments worth holding onto.
Think of our time together as easy, fun, and relaxed—like hanging out with a friend who happens to have a camera in hand. Whether it’s an intimate elopement, or a cozy family session, I’m all about creating images that feel natural, joyful, and totally you.
So glad you’re here! I’m all about pretty light and capturing the in-between moments that feel real and joyful. No awkward posing—just genuine connection, laughter, and moments worth holding onto.
Think of our time together as easy, fun, and relaxed—like hanging out with a friend who happens to have a camera in hand. Whether it’s an intimate elopement, or a cozy family session, I’m all about creating images that feel natural, joyful, and totally you.
my favorite things:
01
My Family
My favorite thing in the world. They’re my grounding force and my greatest inspiration. Every laugh, every story, every season of life with them reminds me why I value connection so deeply — it’s the heartbeat of everything I photograph.
02
guilty pleasure
Decorating for the holidays way too early — I tell myself it’s “for the kids,” but really, I just love the glow of twinkle lights when it’s barely November.
03
pastTime
I’m all about slow mornings, sunlight, flowers on the table, and the kind of laughter that leaves you out of breath. I like places that feel familiar, even when they’re not.
04
PLACE
Anywhere near the ocean or under string lights.
05
human
This guy. My husband, Josh. He’s the calm to my chaos and the reason I laugh every day. He has this easy way of making everything feel lighter — even when life’s a mess. I couldn’t do half of what I do without his steady support and sense of humor that always sneaks in right when I need it most.
06
part of my job
That moment after the ceremony when my clients realize their forever starts right then.
about you
about you
My clients chase genuine moments, not perfect ones.
My clients chase genuine moments, not perfect ones.
I work with people who find beauty in the in-between moments — the spontaneous laughs, the quiet glances, the imperfect details that make their day theirs. They’re not chasing perfection; they’re embracing the real, the raw, and the joy of just being together, and they trust me to capture it as it unfolds.
I work with easy-going people who find beauty in the in-between moments — the spontaneous laughs, the quiet glances, the imperfect details that make their day theirs. They’re not chasing perfection; they’re embracing the real, the raw, and the joy of just being together, and they trust me to capture it as it unfolds.
Does this sound like you? Inquire with me.
Does this sound like you? Inquire with me.
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