ASBURY PARK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER


Non-Traditional Wedding Photography




weddings by mel

Asbury Park Wedding Photographer


Wedding Photography




weddings by mel

asbury park wedding photographer


Non-Traditional Alternative Wedding Photography




weddings by mel

asbury park wedding photographer


Non-Traditional Alternative Wedding Photography




weddings by mel
My belief is that every person should be framed in the moments they’ve felt the most loved and cared for.
my business represents the beauty and diversity in all different backgrounds of love. my business does not discriminate. I provide a space that is safe for people regardless of how & who they love. It would be my honor to help create memories of your special day.

My Work Style & Values


I focus greatly on not only delivering you the most beautiful images, but understanding that this is the most important day in your life. I capture the raw, authentic moments just the way they happened. I direct, but I also don't interfere. I want authenticity in the majority of your day. I love capturing how you both naturally interact with each other, and I want your photos to be a direct reflection of who you are. I maintain my creativity in the intentionally creative formal shots, but beyond that, your day should and will be captured tried and true.

GET IN TOUCH / ASK A QUESTION


I'd love to work with you on your wedding, engagement session, boudoir or any type of photography you're looking for. Fill out the contact form to get in touch & we can discuss the details further

Pricing & Packages:

Pricing & Packages
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Weddings

from: $2999

Weddings start at 6 hour packages and go up to 8 hours, and 10 hours. All packages offer an engagement session, a second photographer, and a 72 hour sneak peek of your wedding day. Inquire for full package pricing, custom packages, and add ons.

Micro Weddings

$1,000

These packages are good for people who are having a smaller scale wedding with less hours involved. It will come with a 72 hour sneak peek, a high resolution online gallery, and the option to add a second photographer.

Elopements

from: $2,000

All elopement packages come with a 72 hour sneak peek, and a full online digital gallery of edited images. These packages are structured per location and tailored needs, so inquiries must be made in order to recieve an accurate custom quote.

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Engagements/Couples

from: $500

Engagement Sessions, as well as couples sessions are a good way to get to know your photographer before your wedding day. These sessions are an hour and a half long at any location of your choice, with 50 images of your choice.

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Boudoir

from: $1000

Boudoir is an amazing service you can book as a gift to yourself or your partner on your wedding day. You'll be provided a hair and make up session, as well as the photographing, and the option to choose a beautiful Fine Art Album with matching digitals.

Hey, I'm Melissa

Wedding, Boudoir and Lifestyle Photographer

I am a wedding, portrait, and boudoir photographer based in Asbury Park, NJ. I have always loved photography and capturing peoples' stories, but stepping into my creativity and providing less conventional styled services has only made me love my career more.

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Testimonials

Melissa was very professional, kind, supportive, and her communication with both us and the venue was punctual and easy. She was our easiest vendor to work from our side and the venue! I highly recommend working with Melissa. We’d book her again in a second!


emily & Patrick
wedding clients

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Testimonials

We cannot recommend Melissa and her partner Rebecca highly enough! From our very first phone call, it was clear that she was the photographer for us. Melissa's approach—encouraging us to interview each other to ensure a good fit—immediately set her apart. Her communication was exceptional throughout the entire process, always responsive and helpful.



AMANDA & MATT
wedding clients

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Testimonials

On the day of, Melissa and her team were professional, creative, attentive, and detail-oriented, seamlessly executing our pre-discussed plans while also transitioning with ease when we made some impromptu decisions - like an on-the-fly photoshoot with every table at the start of the reception.



RACHEL & TYLER
wedding clients

GET IN TOUCH / ASK A QUESTION


I'd love to work with you on your wedding, engagement session, boudoir or any type of photography you're looking for. Fill out the contact form to get in touch & we can discuss the details further