People-first photography—that’ll take you right back to the moments that matter.
I prioritize portraits, but I also love to capture the beautiful details that make these moments divine. When you look back on the photographs of your special day, you’ll be transported back to the minutes and seconds that made it all worthwhile - the finishing touches of a necklace being fastened, a giggle as your eyes meet those of your loved ones, the clasping of yours and your partner’s hands, and a smile as your beautiful reality sets in.
About me
NY-based analog photography lover and visual storyteller. I’ve experimented with many styles, landing in a distinctly editorial, documentary approach. Every moment, every touch, every glance is all captured with care. If you’re ready to capture the joys of your celebration, including each little moment that makes it all worthwhile, drop me a line.
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Danielle + Teja
“Melanie was such a pleasure to work with as our wedding photographer for our rehearsal lunch and welcome event! From the planning stages she was easy to communicate with and plan, she even took the initiative to scope out the venues ahead of time and arrived early to the events. She was prepared and professional, and I love that she offers both digital and film photos. Her prices are very fair for the high quality of work she provides! And most importantly, her photos came out great and captured the candid as well as portrait moments of our events beautifully. I highly recommend anyone to work with her!”
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Sam + Liam
“We cannot recommend Melanie enough! From her crouching in the tall grass to capture my awe and surprise at our engagement to the actual cinematic vibe she was able to capture from that day, it’s truly special what she’s done for us. Words cannot describe the joy we have when we look over these pictures. On top of everything, she brought joy and energy to the day, and even let us have a private moment to soak it all in.”
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Nikki + Sam
“Melanie was amazing to work with and captured the joy of our civil ceremony from the start. Every time I look at our pictures, I’m reminded of how beautiful that day was! Our photos look straight out of a movie, and we can’t stop showing them to everyone we know!”
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Anya + Tom
“Melanie was extremely professional and personable. She was integrated in the wedding and seamlessly did her job. I loved how she edited the photos and appreciated her communicate, client-focused approach!”
