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.
PRICING
Wedding day Coverage begins at $6,500All packages include film & digital Photography coverage, an engagement session, and a second photographer.Inquire below to learn more
Gabriela & Shray
“Hiring Melissa is the best decision we made for planning our wedding. She was such a positive and calming presence - she always went out of her way to go the extra mile even when she did not have to. She recommended other vendors, made sure we had built in snack breaks, wrangled family members. We asked Melissa for help creating a day where we felt like we could live in the moment and not feel like we were part of a production or a show. Melissa understood what we wanted completely and helped us to get our portrait photos done in under half an hour and we were able to spend as much time as we wanted with our community. Her photography is beautiful. I love how her photos make us feel - just like we are right back at our wedding day. I have family members texting me out of the blue just to say how good the photos look. Working with Melissa felt like asking a close friend for help because of how comfortable she made us feel, but she has the expertise and quality of a seasoned professional. I cannot recommend working with Melissa 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!
Alex & DarRAN
“I truly cannot recommend Melissa enough! We clicked instantly during my screening phone call and since the moment we hired her she's gone above and beyond. We were super nervous about having our photos taken for our wedding and she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, which really shows in the finished product. We were initially drawn to Melissa because of her work with film and we're SO happy with the quality of the images and the speed in which we got them all back. I would hire her again in an instant!”
Frequently Asked Questions
DO YOU WORK WITH A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER?
I include a second shooter in 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 60 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?
Yes. I love engagement sessions because they allow us to get to know each other more and allow you to become more comfortable being photographed. Which is why I include them in all my wedding packages.
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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