HEY,I'M MELISSA
But you can call me Mel...
I’m a summer-lovin’, milk chocolate obsessed, multi-passionate kinda gal. I feel most at peace if I have a day at the beach, a hike in the mountains, or a simple breezy afternoon on my back porch rocker. So probably just being outside, yep. That’s it.
I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for over 14 years, and together we’re raising four kids. Our life is full—raising our family, homeschooling, and building a life centered around faith, commitment, and working side by side. Because of that, marriage means a lot to me, and documenting the beginning of someone else’s marriage is something I don’t take lightly.
The kind of photography I’m drawn to has always been romantic, but also honest. I love images that feel real—photos that show connection and make you feel something when you look at them. The kind you come back to years later and still feel the moment.
That’s what I focus on during a wedding day. I’m not trying to force moments or overly direct every second. I’m paying attention to what’s naturally unfolding so your images reflect the day in a way that feels authentic and true to you.
My goal is to create photographs that feel timeless—images that will still matter decades from now as your life and family continue to grow.
A little glimpse of my heart...
“She took our engagement pictures and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera!”
Melissa is amazing at what she does and always delivers the most beautiful product. She took our engagement pictures and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera! She is the best addition to capture any special day!”
"We truly appreciate her focus on real-life moments rather than just posed shots."
My husband and I absolutely loved working with Melissa! Even though we recently moved away from Tennessee, we wanted to capture the essence of our time there before we left. Melissa did an incredible job capturing candid moments and the genuine emotions involved in moving from our home state. We truly appreciate her focus on real-life moments rather than just posed shots. Thank you, Melissa, for preserving our memories so beautifully.
“She was relatable, incredibly funny, made us feel so comfortable, and really made it a point to get to know us during our session!”
“Other than our wedding photos, these were the only professional photos my husband and I would have. This was our first time working with Melissa and although we knew she’d be amazing, she exceeded every expectation! She was relatable, incredibly funny, made us feel so comfortable, and really made it a point to get to know us during our session! Mel truly captured the very essence of who Corey and I are and I always look at these photos and say “Wow, I can’t believe that’s US!” I can’t wait to have her capture future milestones in our little family. She reflects Jesus in her personality and through her work 🤍 She’s more than a photographer, she’s a friend!”
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