Hello, I'm Melissa!
I'm a photographer based out of Asbury Park, NJ, but I travel all over PA, NJ, NY. I've been photographing weddings for 7+ years with over 100 weddings of experience. My deepest passion is photography, and I work hard to make sure we communicate well to produce the outstanding results that you've been dreaming of since your fiance proposed. I deeply focus on being my true authentic self with you, and connecting as people so that you're at your deepest comfort on your wedding day. My business is a safe space for POC, queer people, and people of all physical abilities.
What I offer
01.
Weddings & Micro Weddings
I offer large scale and intimate weddings for couples who are looking to connect deeply with their photographer to achieve the most dreamlike desired wedding photos.
02.
Engagements
I offer proposal, and engagement photos. Whether you want the actual moment of proposal captured, or engagement portraits for your wedding "save the date" invitations, I'm available.
03.
Boudoir
I offer boudoir Photography to clients who are looking to feel beautiful and own their greatness. You don't have to be a model to have your photo taken.
THE PROCESS OF WORKING TOGETHER:
Consultation
It's extremely important for me to get to know you to ensure we're a good fit for each other.
I love to make sure that I am thoroughly communicating with my clients what exactly they need out of working with me. If you are booking a wedding, we will go over my work flow and my style of photographing. I'll provide you examples of my work, and create a custom package that suits your needs for your day.
Planning
I will work thoroughly with you to ensure that we are creating the optimal timeline for your event. Locations and schedule are huge factors. We'll discuss what moments are crucial, and what items need to be photographed. I'll send you questionnaires and request inspirational photos to make sure we have your vision down.
Photographing
The day arrives that we work together to capture your event/session! With good vibes, my team coordinating the day, and all the preparation in place, You will have a stress free environment for you to just relax and enjoy the creative process.
Communication is key
I make sure go to over everything required of me for the day of your wedding. We will discuss the timeline of events, essential photos, my style of shooting, and photography inspiration for the day of your wedding. Making sure we speak about key moments you both want will have your wedding day stress free, knowing that we've got it covered.
Comfort and Posing
Many people fear not looking photogenic on their wedding day. Working with a professional will give you the tools + confidence to shine comfortably. It's crucial to have a photographer who's going to make you comfortable in your skin and give you plenty of direction so that your photos are amazing.
Leading the day
You're going to be focused on so many components of your wedding day, and you're going to need someone who's going to take the lead and keep the day smooth sailing. I'll make sure that you don't have to worry about timing + scheduled events so that you can worry about having fun and enjoying yourself.
