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Everything about a wedding is personal: from the details you most likely spent forever picking out, to the very reason you can't imagine your life without the person who will be on the other side of the aisle. We aren't just your photographer; we're you're memory time-capsule. We're your greatest advocate when things start to get crazy. We're the ones who have mastered our craft so you can sit back, eat your cake, (please eat it, it's God's gift to the edible world) and soak in the amazing feeling that every single person gathered is there to support and celebrate with you. I remember the moment that sunk in for me at my own wedding. I have a photo of it as well: me clutching my speech trying to get out the words of how grateful I was for everyone who was with us that day.

So whether you're wanting your photos to be that of magazines, or super candid and raw we've got you.

That's the key:

YOU!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$4,900

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$5,600

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Melissa Marie Photography

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Yvonne Sent on 11/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

I can’t say enough about Melissa! She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable throughout the whole process and answered any and all questions we had. Her choice on the second photographer for our wedding was amazing too! That being said we had double the most gorgeous pictures! Melissa went out of her way to get the best shots...even crawling on the ground in her pregnant state! Lol She made sure I was calm and happy throughout the whole day! Our day was the Best Day Ever because of Melissa! Cheers!
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Kara Sent on 03/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was recommended to us through one of my best friends who used her. She immediately felt like a best friend to me. She met with my mother and me to get to know me and my vision and understand the background of our love story. She truely wanted to capture the happiness and love we have for one another. I had told her I wanted to do our engagement photos downtown and had made some suggestions on where. I did not even consider going to North Ave beach and she convinced me it would be beautiful. NOt only did the photos come out amazing but my finace and I got to spend an amazing day in July on the beach in the city. We were so comfortable with her. My finace (who hates taking pictures) even enjoyed himself.
What I loved most about her is she felt like a friend we have had for a long time, not just a random person taking our photos. She talked with us about our lives and her own! She also has been great about recommending other vendors (video, floral, hair, makeup.) I can't wait for her to be by my side on our wedding day!!
Engagement photos were included in the package! IT was great to get to know her during this session.
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Tric Sent on 11/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely LOVE Melissa!!! She was very professional and made everything run smoothly. She took our engagement pictures as well as our Wedding day pictures. She has great ideas and also includes your ideas too. One of the biggest things I loved about her is how comfortable she makes you feel while taking pictures. My husband can't stand taking pictures and is very uncomfortable taking multiple pictures. She made him feel such at ease that he Shockingly didn't complain once through the engagement pictures and only once (at the very end) of our wedding day portraits. I couldn't believe it! I'm forever grateful to her for making him feel so comfortable that we ended up with so many amazing photos. Working with Melissa is so easy it takes so much stress away. Plus you don't have to worry about getting sub-par photos, quality guaranteed! I will most definitely be using her for future photos and highly recommend her.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Five Grain Events Five Grain Events Wedding Planners

Melissa takes some of the most stunning photos I have ever seen, and yet is also incredibly professional--that is a combination not often found in some of the more "artistic" vendors. Her rates are extremely reasonable for the quality of photo, and the quick turnaround is great! I would recommend MMP to anyone looking for a high-quality photojournalistic wedding photographer.

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Melissa Marie Photography frequently asked questions

Melissa Marie Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Melissa Marie Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Melissa Marie Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Melissa Marie Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Melissa Marie Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Melissa Marie Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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