EXPERIENCE & investment

To the ones who value PRESENCE over PERFORMANCE on their wedding day

I’m here to take you from being lost in wedding decisions overwhelm, to being fully present so you can celebrate what this part of your life is REALLY about: you and your love. 

Kind Words

MELISSA is AMAZING! She made sure everything was in order and ready to go for the day of to make sure our day was stress free! She is so sweet and such a pleasure to work with! I couldn't have asked for a better photographer!

- Brooke and Lukas

Watch this quick video for an overview of my pricing, collections, and the experience of what it would look like working together.

u.s weddings

  • Full Wedding Day Coverage
  • Engagement Session
  • Custom timeline meeting
  • First looks delivered within 72hrs
  • FULL online gallery delivered within 2 WEEKS
  • 1 year of cloud storage
  • ALL TRAVEL FEES INCLUDED IN PRICING

US weddings starting at $6,000

East Tennessee weddings

  • Full Wedding Day Coverage
  • Engagement Session
  • Custom timeline meeting
  • First looks delivered within 72hrs
  • FULL online gallery delivered within 2 WEEKS
  • 1 year of cloud storage
  • ALL TRAVEL FEES INCLUDED IN PRICING

East Tennessee weddings starting at $5,000

Kind words from clients

and what it was like to work together

Browse my add-ons or explore the different sessions I offer

ENGAGEMENT SESSION

An engagement session isn’t just about getting pretty photos—it’s about building a connection before your wedding day. This is our chance to hang out, laugh together, and let you see how I work behind the camera. By the time your wedding day arrives, you’ll already feel comfortable and confident, which makes the photos so much more natural and relaxed. Plus, you’ll have a gallery of images that truly reflect your personalities and this sweet season of engagement that you'll want to remember!

REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE

Your rehearsal dinner is often the first time all of your favorite people are together in one place, sharing stories, toasts, and so much love before the big day. It’s the perfect opportunity to capture the unscripted moments—the hugs, laughter, and happy tears—that don’t always happen during the hustle of the wedding day. Having me there means you’ll get a fuller story of your entire wedding weekend, not just the wedding day itself. 

COUPLES session

A relaxed session (preferably at golden hour) that’s filled with laughter, romance, and guaranteed moments of joy captured between you and your best friend.
Gorgeous photos for you both to enjoy for years to come. Casual. Carefree. Think: fun date night ;)

Your wedding day deserves to be documented by someone who understands both the               of the moment and the        of preserving it.

Meaning

Art

Frequently Asked questions

where are you located?

I’m based near Knoxville, Tennessee and Western North Carolina, and I regularly travel throughout the Southeast to photograph weddings in places like Chattanooga, Nashville, North Georgia, and Raleigh.

Do you travel?

YES! Most of my weddings actually have me packing a bag for an overnight stay!

How do we receive our pictures?

I’ll send you a private online gallery where you can download, share, and even order prints right from the link.

How many images do you include in your wedding galleries?

I deliver 65-100 images per hour of photography coverage. 

How do you keep our photos safe?

BACKUPS. Lots of backups secured safely on separate hard drives in separate places as soon as I get home from your wedding night.

We’re awkward in front of the camera—can you help?

Totally get it (most of my couples say this!). My job is to help you feel comfortable, have fun, and forget the camera’s even there. So yes! I can absolutely help!

When should we expect to see our photos?

Sneak peeks of your big day will be in your inbox within 48 hours! For your entire gallery, I guarantee a 8 week delivery time.

How do we book you?

So glad you asked! Just scroll below and it will take you directly to my quick contact form to get the conversation started! YAY!!

L ET'S WRITE YOUR LOVE STORY

aRE YOU READY TO GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD?

If you said yes, then all you’ve got to do is fill out this quick inquiry form below to get started! I’ll make sure it’s easy breezy for you from you from here on out.

You can share as little or as much as you like. I absolutely love the long romantic novels, but short and sweet is perfect too! 

Most couples invest between $5,000-$7,000 for full wedding day coverage.

Thank you!

MELISSA HANKINS

ELOPEMENTS, WEDDINGS, & COUPLES

photographer

KNoxville tn // Western north carolina