I’m here to walk through this process with you.
No one knows this industry quite like a wedding vendor which is why I’m on your side and here to help you have the best experience possible, not only on your big day, but in the time leading up to it.
I approach wedding days with a mixture of documentary & editorial style of photographing.
Which means my goal is to look for all those candid, beautiful moments & provide direction when necessary.
Wedding Coverage begins at $4,000All packages include film & digital coverage, and a second photographer,Inquire below to learn more
“Elise wilson
“Melissa was a fantastic photographer and captured really amazing photos from our special day which were all the more special because many of our friends and family weren't able to be there. Understanding that, she sent us 6 photos right after to share with them which was so appreciated. In the lead up to the day she provided recommendations for the officiant and hair and makeup which we went with and they were great too.
Melissa was extremely flexible especially when we ended up pushing the celebration back a day due to rain. We can't recommend her enough!”
“Dan & Caitlin
Even though her work speaks for itself, we cannot recommend Melissa enough! Her photography is incredible, and she is a joy to work with!…She is knowledgeable, professional, and kind. We loved getting to know her during our engagement session. The photos turned out so well, which made us even more excited for her to document our big day.
On the day of our wedding, she was patient and knew how to calm our nerves and make sure we felt comfortable in front of the camera. We were absolutely blown away when we saw our wedding album. She captured every moment–even the small looks and glances. We will definitely be using Melissa from the Photobrief for all of our future photography needs!
“Anna calatrava
“Having Melissa as your wedding photographer will make your day even more special! She captured every important moment, and made us feel right at home. We were so comfortable and she captured perfectly the love my husband and I have for each other! Besides being kind, very professional and thorough, we liked that she has an interest in getting to know you and understand what’s important to you, so she doesn’t miss any details. She gave us EVERYTHING we wanted out of our wedding photos. Please don’t hesitate to work with her and don’t worry about the price, because her service is priceless! I love every single photo she delivered and am going to have a hard time choosing what to frame. 1000% recommended and we will definitely keep her in mind for future opportunities.”
DO YOU WORK WITH A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER?
I include a second shooter in almost every wedding photography package for the benefit of both my clients and myself. Having a second photographer there means more moments captured, makes timeline planning easier, and allows a backup photographer to already be on location in case of an emergency.
DO YOU OFFER VIDEO SERVICES?
No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible.
HOW MANY PICTURES WILL WE GET/ HOW DO YOU DELIVER THE IMAGES?
You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors. All of your images will be delivered in a digital personalized gallery format. This gallery will come straight to your inbox and will include both web-sized and high-resolution .jpeg images.
WHAT IS THE TURN AROUND TIME?
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after your wedding.
SHOULD WE BOOK AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION?
Definitely. I love engagement sessions because they allow us to get to know each other more and allow you to become more comfortable being photographed.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK YOU FOR OUR WEDDING?
Typically, couples book me anywhere from 4-12 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame!
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