We recently worked with Melissa for our engagement shoot and were SO happy we went with her! She got back to me right away after I submitted an online inquiry and made the process of planning and scheduling a breeze. I loved her energy during the shoot- she made my fiancé and I feel at ease throughout the entire process. Now for the best part - the photos. They came out STUNNING! I loved that we could pick 100 from the raw files, then she edited that (quite large) subset. We are so happy with how they came out, and have gotten so many compliments from friends and family. I'd highly recommend Melissa to anyone in the San Diego (and beyond) area!

Melissa truly exceeded our expectations! Working with her was an absolute delight. Her professionalism and guidance during the photoshoot were invaluable. We were impressed by her ability to capture our best angles and bring out our personalities effortlessly. The final photos were beyond stunning, showcasing Melissa's remarkable talent and hard work. We're already selecting our favorites to display in our home, where we know they'll receive many compliments.

Throughout the process, Melissa's expertise shone through, especially as she expertly coached us on posing and made the entire experience fun and enjoyable. From the initial consultation to the final product delivery, everything felt seamless and filled with joy. The timeless and romantic essence of the photos truly reflects the essence of our special day.

While every aspect of our collaboration with Melissa was overwhelmingly positive, it's worth noting that a couple of minor details could have been communicated a bit more clearly. However, these nuances didn't detract from the overall fantastic experience Melissa provided.

In conclusion, we wholeheartedly recommend Melissa Montoya Photography to anyone in search of not just beautiful photographs, but also a truly memorable and fun experience. Thank you, Melissa, for capturing our love story so beautifully!

Melissa is such a wonderful and easy person to communicate and work with during the whole session with our San Marcos courthouse wedding. She really knows how to make everyone comfortable with her professionalism and positive personality. She has a charm that just brings out smiles and laughter for the most beautiful photos. During the walkthrough the week before our wedding, she provided insight on how the check in process for the paperwork and where the wedding ceremony would take place. My now husband and I wanted our photos to have a nature/floral vibe and Melissa knew exactly how to incorporate that vision. She showed us various spots around San Marcos that just hit that vibe and it turned out even more spectacular than I could have imagined the day of the wedding with the moments she captured. We will definitely seek out her services again for future events.