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Melanie Osorio Photography

Melanie Osorio Photography

San Clemente, CA
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    Victoria F. Sent on 02/05/2021
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    Wonderful!

    I was lucky enough to find Melanie on Instagram and was immediately drawn to the soft, romantic aesthetic of her photography. Aside from their photos being gorgeous, Melanie and Manny are so kind and amazing to work with. From the moment I spoke with Melanie on the phone, I knew I could trust her with our wedding photos. She is incredibly sweet, professional, and thorough. Our wedding was postponed due to covid and they were so accommodating and flexible with us every step of the way. When we finally had our wedding day, they made us feel comfortable and kept the vibe fun and light. Melanie and Manny really go above and beyond when it comes to wedding photographers- from the detailed planning/ informational booklet they gave us after we hired them, to the beautiful and plentiful photos we received from our wedding day- everything was amazing! I genuinely feel like we gained two friends by hiring Melanie and Manny, and I look forward to more gorgeous photos and time spent together in the future.
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    Shirley L. Sent on 12/28/2021
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    Melanie and Manny are absolutely the best!!

    We knew from the beginning that finding the right wedding photographer would be one of the most important decisions and we could not have been happier with our experience working with Melanie and Manny! There are so many reasons why we love them and I want to highlight two areas.

    First is their love and depth of knowledge for their craft which really shines through in the most stunning photos. From our initial engagement shoot session at Land’s End in SF to our Sonoma vineyard wedding, they had expert knowledge in all the best areas and lighting to ensure we had the most beautiful shots in a variety of different scenery. They are able to so easily put us at ease to create the most natural and dreamy shots! They are true artists that have honed their skills over years of experience and I am so obsessed with all our photos and have gotten so many compliments from everyone that has seen them.

    Secondly, not only are they amazing photographers, they are truly also the most sincere and sweet people you can meet. Covid has really derailed a lot of couples’ wedding plans where we had to postpone our date 2 times, and they have been the most understanding and helpful during this time to make sure things go smoothly. My husband and I are so grateful for their hard work and the most gorgeous photos that we will treasure for a lifetime!!
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    Chelsea G. Sent on 05/14/2020
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    Best Decision We Ever Made

    Manny and Melanie are the ultimate photography dream team. They shot our engagement session, as well as our wedding and rehearsal dinner. Melanie even shot my boudoir session (a sweet surprise gift for my hubby). Their soft, elegant style is so timeless and beautiful - I have yet to find anything that compares. And their commitment to the art of film makes the photos so unique and romantic. They are true artists.

    Not only is their work amazing, but both Manny and Melanie were SUCH a joy to work with. SO much fun, and easy to to be around. For someone like me who is very awkward in front of a lens, I really appreciated their ability to calm, comfort and coach. They made our shoots easy and natural. Not to mention, Melanie worked OVERTIME with us to nail down the most ideal timeline to ensure we got the shots we wanted. I recently looked at our gallery, and was once again brought to tears. Yes, our photos are beautiful.... but what wows me is the way they captured the emotion our big day. Our gallery tells our story, and there is nothing more special than that.
    THANK YOU MANNY AND MELANIE!!!
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    Chelsea Sent on 09/27/2019
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    Best photographer ever!

    I would give them 10 stars if I could! We are beyond happy to have found Melanie and Manny as our photographers for our engagement and wedding photos. From our first call with them, we knew they would make us feel relaxed and capture us perfectly - and that's exactly what they did.

    For our engagement photos, they found an amazing, hidden gem location that was exactly what we were looking for. We laughed so hard the entire time and they made us feel so comfortable.

    When our original venue canceled on us three months before our wedding, Melanie was a huge support system for us. She was quick to jump in with venue suggestions and resources that we could tap into. It was a huge help and relief to have her on our team.

    Once we found our new venue, Melanie and Manny scouted to find an amazing location for our bride and groom photos. Our wedding day turned out perfectly thanks to their guidance and support.

    The attention to detail, organization, responsiveness and professionalism that Melanie and Manny demonstrate speaks volumes.

    You want them on your team - we are so so happy we had the opportunity to work with them and can't wait until our paths cross again.
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    Sarah A. Sent on 09/25/2019
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    The best!

    When my now-husband and I got engaged, we agreed that one of the most important components of our wedding, and therefore an area in which we were willing to invest, was the photography. We spent HOURS over several months researching and contacting dozens of photographers, with the hope that we would find a two-shooter team with a soft, elegant, and timeless style who would also be willing to go along with our extensive, detailed wedding plan and bring elements of fun and calmness to our day. Our expectations were high, and Melanie, along with her awesome husband Manny, soared way above the rest. We came across their work by accident when searching for beautiful engagement photo locations in Northern California; upon discovering that they are located in Southern California, just south of where I grew up (they had even shot weddings at my home church), I knew I had to get in touch. Melanie immediately quashed my concerns about the distance, expressing that they are often up in Northern California and they would happily take care of both our engagement and wedding photography. After several phone calls to get to know each other and discuss options, we were elated to officially sign the contract with Melanie and Manny, a decision we never once regretted! Throughout the planning process, Melanie kept in touch to stay on top of our desires and plans so that she could be adequately prepared; we know she spent hours of her own time scouting locations that would be just perfect for our afternoon portrait session as well as golden hour. I could go on forever, raving about our experience with this fabulous duo, but I will leave it here - if you are looking for photographers to capture an important event in your life, HIRE MELANIE AND MANNY! You will not regret it! Every photo you get back will be your favorite, and the hardest part will be choosing which photos to print and post :) THANK YOU MELANIE AND MANNY! We are eternally grateful to you for capturing the love and beauty of our relationship and wedding.
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    Sonia Sent on 11/04/2018
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    Magical Duo!

    Melanie and Manny are an extremely talented duo! We were first introduced to the pair by our wedding planner and after looking through their online gallery and meeting them on the first phone call, my now husband and I knew that they were the right team to entrust such an important part of the wedding day to. Melanie and Manny did our engagement photo shoot and they made it such a fun and comfortable process! The pictures turned out amazing and Melanie was very receptive to any additional edits we wanted in the photos. The wedding timeline guide she provided was great because it helped with planning how to arrange the photos throughout the day - and even though the wedding timeline got super messy on the actual day due to unexpected surprises, Melanie and Manny managed to capture amazing photos that made us feel like we didn't miss a single beat during the day. We are so happy to meet such wonderful people and cannot recommend them enough to others! Thanks again for capturing our special day!!
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    Hannah W. Sent on 06/19/2020
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    Can't recommend highly enough!

    Melanie and Manny are not only truly wonderful people to work with, but they are also incredible photographers. The photos of my husband and I, our families and friends, and our Napa venue turned out more beautiful than we could have imagined. I have framed so many of them that I'm running out of wall space! Melanie is kind, patient and very communicative, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Although we were on a budget and had to keep our ceremony very small, they worked with us on a package that met our needs while still capturing every important moment. Finally, they are just lovely, genuine people, such a sweet couple and a great team - they added to our wedding day and felt like friends by the end of it! Of all the vendors and expenses we had for our wedding, Melanie and Manny were by far the best investment!
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    Zack Z. Sent on 11/26/2018
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    They are amazing, awesome and incredible!

    Awesome to work with! Really appreciated having a male/female couple who get the male and female perspectives, ideas and concerns. Clear & informative communication and went the extra mile! We trust in them 100% and looking back on it are so extremely grateful and appreciative to work with Melanie and Manny!
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    Melissa Sent on 12/12/2017
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    We cannot say enough good things about Melanie & Manny's talents! They are the ultimate dream team! Our wedding photos we just got back last week totally blew us away. They are classic, romantic, light & ethereal, & truly captured the pure love, joy, & magic on our day. They will be hanging in our home forever in the biggest frames we can find. ;) We have had sooo many people tell us that our photos are beyond even beautiful but that they are just exquisite...they belong in a magazine..they are breathtaking. Even our friends have been showing literally everyone they know (even people that don't know us)! I can't imagine that shooting a wedding with film is that easy either but the result are just beyond from these two. Worth every penny.

    M & M are also always so professional & sweet & we felt we could completely trust them with everything! You will seriously love your decision booking with them.
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    Jenna Sent on 01/30/2018
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    We found Melanie on Instagram and instantly fell in love with her style of photography. The softness of her photos and how she captures the emotions between moments - a quick look, a loving touch, a burst of laughter - all won us over. From the first time we met them, there was a deep trust and connection that was immediate and lasting (which fellow Type A personalities can understand is not an easy fete). They put us at ease in front of a camera, and kept us constantly laughing, which enabled our personalities and our true selves to be captured in her photos.

    From the engagement session through our wedding day, Melanie and Manny brought a continual calm to a journey that can often feel like whirlwind. Every interaction was just easy and so delightful. This
    statement may sound like a small point, but to have complete faith in these two gave use such a sense of comfort during the whole process that words are unable to express our gratitude. Additionally, they were incredibly organized, with comprehensive planning worksheets, detailed guides, and on-going, close coordination with our day of coordinator.

    They truly went above and beyond to ensure our photos would look incredible, including visiting our ceremony location at the time of our ceremony to scope lighting, as well as driving around Sonoma to find the perfect spot for our sunset photos. This dedication and time investment made us feel so valued.

    If you are considering Melanie Osorio Photography – do it. You will NOT regret it. I am hopeful to have her photograph other milestones in our life as we reach them!
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    Maria Sent on 09/26/2016
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    Melanie took our engagement photos in beautiful San Diego using film photography-super rare! She did a phenomenal job with our photos and looking forward to our wedding photos as well! Throughout the entire time i've been communicating, Melanie has been extremely professional. I came back to add that our wedding photos turned out just as beautiful as our engagement photos. There was no doubt my review would change! Thanks Melanie and Manny!
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    Theodora Sent on 01/22/2017
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    We booked Melanie for both our engagement and wedding photos. Both sets of pictures were phenomenal. She's very accommodating and is even up for breaking the ice over a margarita! She always wants to make sure her clients are satisfied and happy. Her use of light in her pictures is amazing and we will treasure our photos forever.
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    Leslie Sent on 08/19/2016
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    Just a few word about Melanie; very professional, easy going, fantastic photographer, punctual and completely comfortable with her. All in all A+!!
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    Jaron Sent on 08/19/2016
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    Thanks to Melanie our wedding went great, she went above and beyond any wedding photographer, she made our wedding day go as smooth as possible and stress free for the us , she helped pre plan the day and worked great with all the vendors to assure we got the most beautiful photos. She took the time to learn about us and our style to get us the photos we could enjoy and use to remember our wedding day. We could not be more happy with Melanie as our wedding photographer. We definitely recommend her to all family and friends.
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    Eric Sent on 08/19/2016
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    Melanie is extremely talented and professional. She makes you feel very comfortable when taking pictures, and does a wonderful job capturing the pictures. She was our wedding photographer and did an engagement session also. She finds the best spots and hidden gems to take the pictures which always turn out amazing, and her post processing really does an amazing job to further enhance the scene without changing the actual pictures. I don't know how she does it but my best explanation would be it makes the picture look softer and highlights the focus of the picture. She is extremely flexible with dates, and on the day of our big day she brought a helper to cover all the angles she wouldn't be able to catch on her own at a single instance.

    She is another example of someone looking back really don't feel any regrets about paying money for her work. Budgeting for a wedding can be stressful and there are purchases that are more bang for the buck than others, but amazing wedding pictures and album to look back on years to come has to be the most obvious good investment.

    Book her before she becomes too famous!

    Again very flexible, very talented, very professional, and very fun to work with.
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    Patricia Sent on 08/16/2017
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    This review is long overdue, but it's better late than never! My wedding was about 2 years ago and Melanie was my photographer- a blessing from above. My then boyfriend and I got engaged late 2014 and moved across the country at the end of that year. As you can imagine, planning a destination wedding was a bit stressful, especially knowing that everything we choose will pretty much be done in good faith. Luckily for us, the venue that we booked, before our move, provided us with just about everything that we needed for our special event, including photography. Although the referred photographers had great portfolios and were professional, there was something missing. So, we decided to continue our search until finally we stumbled across Melanie's website. I browsed through her work and fell in love- she was it! I reached out to Melanie and explained to her what we were looking for and our situation. I felt an instant connection with Melanie and was at ease after talking to her for a bit. Photography was the only vendor that I had to book outside of the trusted recommendations. This, to me, was a big deal aside from choosing a venue because the captured photos of our special day can only happen once and if not done right, all we will have is just our memory. Without hesitations we booked with Melanie! From the first day we chatted to the day of our wedding, Melanie was professional, funny, accommodating and just wonderful all around. She helped loosen us up as my now husband I are very camera shy. After a couple of hours working directly with Melanie, taking pictures became natural for us and it no longer felt posed. We honesty can't thank her enough for capturing every special moment from our day- they were breath taking. I truly adore Melanie and feel very blessed to have met her and to still have her in my life. With everything my husband and I experienced in creating our special day, Melanie was definitely the highlight of it all. Much love to you, Melanie! xo
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    Melanie did boudoir photography for me as a wedding gift to my now husband. She made me feel so comfortable and has a serious eye for detail. I can't speak high enough of her. She is very easy to reach and so helpful with any questions. The pictures turned out better than I would of ever thought and I can't thank her enough!
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