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• Hannah F. Sent on 08/06/2020
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  I hired Melissa for my engagement session and I could not have found a better person to work with! Melissa was incredibly responsive to any question I asked and was very reassuring especially when it came to limitations relating to the coronavirus. Once we were at the shoot, she made us feel instantly comfortable and that really allowed myself and my fiance to have fun with each other. Melissa knew all of the best shooting spots and captured some truly incredible moments that I know we will cherish forever! I cannot recommend her enough!

  I hired Melissa for my engagement session and I could not have found a better person to work with! Melissa was incredibly responsive to any question I asked and was very reassuring especially when it came to limitations relating to the coronavirus. Once we were at the shoot, she made us feel instantly comfortable and that really allowed myself and my fiance to have fun with each other. Melissa knew all of the best shooting spots and captured some truly incredible moments that I know we will cherish forever! I cannot recommend her enough!
• Weston B. Sent on 06/29/2022
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  Phenomenal!!

  Melissa was the most attentive and heartfelt photographer that we could have asked for; not only for our wedding day, but for the entire wedding planning process. She was so responsive and willing to work around all of our wishes prior to the wedding, and on the day of the wedding she was so punctual, organized, and helpful. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and My wife and I couldn’t recommend her more.

  Melissa was the most attentive and heartfelt photographer that we could have asked for; not only for our wedding day, but for the entire wedding planning process. She was so responsive and willing to work around all of our wishes prior to the wedding, and on the day of the wedding she was so punctual, organized, and helpful. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and My wife and I couldn’t recommend her more.
• Kimberly Sent on 01/14/2017
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  I can't not say enough how much I love Melissa. Not only was she super awesome to work with, I'm convinced that my wedding day wouldn't have gone as smoothly with out her. From the beginning Melissa put my nerves at ease, we communicate over email and phone since she is located in Virgina and I'm located Massachusetts. Not once did I second guess my decision to hire a photographer from out of state, she was constantly checking in with me and making sure we were on the same page. When the day finally came, it was borderline a hurricane outside. Melissa spent the day helping me carry my bags, bouquet, veil, and her camera equipment from location to location in the wind and rain. She really put my needs first, all while capturing my wedding day, she really is some kind of super woman. Now that I look back on the moments she captured I'm blown away. Her work is absolutely stunning, my husband even mentioned that he though she made us look like to models in a magazine. I'm dragging on here but really Melissa is a master in her craft and her personality and professionalism are miles above other vendors I've met and worked with.

  I can't not say enough how much I love Melissa. Not only was she super awesome to work with, I'm convinced that my wedding day wouldn't have gone as smoothly with out her. From the beginning Melissa put my nerves at ease, we communicate over email and phone since she is located in Virgina and I'm located Massachusetts. Not once did I second guess my decision to hire a photographer from out of state, she was constantly checking in with me and making sure we were on the same page. When the day finally came, it was borderline a hurricane outside. Melissa spent the day helping me carry my bags, bouquet, veil, and her camera equipment from location to location in the wind and rain. She really put my needs first, all while capturing my wedding day, she really is some kind of super woman. Now that I look back on the moments she captured I'm blown away. Her work is absolutely stunning, my husband even mentioned that he though she made us look like to models in a magazine. I'm dragging on here but really Melissa is a master in her craft and her personality and professionalism are miles above other vendors I've met and worked with.
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• Andrew G. Sent on 07/03/2022
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  Absolutely amazing!

  I couldn’t begin to describe how amazingly talented, professional, and friendly Melissa was. She captured our engagement and wedding better than I could have ever imagined.
  
  She was extremely professional and so much fun to work with! My wife and I absolutely picked the right person to showcase the best day of our lives and will forever be able to look back at our photos knowing that those were some of the best moments we had!
  
  Thank you Melissa for being another shining light to our big day!

  I couldn’t begin to describe how amazingly talented, professional, and friendly Melissa was. She captured our engagement and wedding better than I could have ever imagined.
  
  She was extremely professional and so much fun to work with! My wife and I absolutely picked the right person to showcase the best day of our lives and will forever be able to look back at our photos knowing that those were some of the best moments we had!
  
  Thank you Melissa for being another shining light to our big day!
• Lindsey M. Sent on 07/02/2022
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  The best decision for our day!

  WOWW!! Melissa was the absolute best choice we could have chosen to capture one of the most special days of our lives. Her professionalism and passion did not go unnoticed. She clearly loves what she does and you can tell in the photos. She did great with a timeline for the day of even with the limited information I had given her. She knew exactly what I wanted and needed without any questions. I was fully confident in her work and knew what she suggested was what we needed for the day of photos. She was able to give us our engagement photos and wedding photos in such a quick timely matter.
  
  I am so thankful we went with her, not only will I forever have these amazing photos she took to remember the best day, but I also gained a friend in the process. I could not recommend her enough!

  WOWW!! Melissa was the absolute best choice we could have chosen to capture one of the most special days of our lives. Her professionalism and passion did not go unnoticed. She clearly loves what she does and you can tell in the photos. She did great with a timeline for the day of even with the limited information I had given her. She knew exactly what I wanted and needed without any questions. I was fully confident in her work and knew what she suggested was what we needed for the day of photos. She was able to give us our engagement photos and wedding photos in such a quick timely matter.
  
  I am so thankful we went with her, not only will I forever have these amazing photos she took to remember the best day, but I also gained a friend in the process. I could not recommend her enough!

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• Spencer H. Sent on 07/09/2022
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  Wonderful person and excellent photographer!

  Melissa is an excellent photographer who gives natural and comfortable prompts, making it comfortable to work with her regardless of your experience level of being the subject of photography. My wife and I had a small wedding, and I wanted to limit how many vendors we had working there because I wanted it to feel like a family and friends event. Melissa did an excellent job of blending in and doing her job well without being in the way of anything. After just a few interactions with Melissa, it felt more like we had a friend taking our photos who happened to have professional talent. We can not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a photographer.

  Melissa is an excellent photographer who gives natural and comfortable prompts, making it comfortable to work with her regardless of your experience level of being the subject of photography. My wife and I had a small wedding, and I wanted to limit how many vendors we had working there because I wanted it to feel like a family and friends event. Melissa did an excellent job of blending in and doing her job well without being in the way of anything. After just a few interactions with Melissa, it felt more like we had a friend taking our photos who happened to have professional talent. We can not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a photographer.
• Tessa Sent on 07/09/2022
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  The best decision ever.

  We got married last October (busy season) and Melissa was hands down the best vendor choice we made. She was always so friendly, responsive even during a busy wedding season. With every interaction, you can tell she cares about you and your wedding, she does not treat you like just a client, she treats you like a friend. Her work is amazing and she has such an eye for those details and in between moments. Her editing style is soft, true to color, timeless and romantic. Day of the wedding she struck the perfect balancing of catching all the great moments, without being intrusive and impacting the moment. The best “fly on the wall” but also a wonderful supporter- she checked on me the most out of anyone at the wedding. We will forever do any future photoshoots with her (maternity, etc), she’s JUST THAT GOOD. We cannot say enough positive things about her, she’s simply the best.

  We got married last October (busy season) and Melissa was hands down the best vendor choice we made. She was always so friendly, responsive even during a busy wedding season. With every interaction, you can tell she cares about you and your wedding, she does not treat you like just a client, she treats you like a friend. Her work is amazing and she has such an eye for those details and in between moments. Her editing style is soft, true to color, timeless and romantic. Day of the wedding she struck the perfect balancing of catching all the great moments, without being intrusive and impacting the moment. The best “fly on the wall” but also a wonderful supporter- she checked on me the most out of anyone at the wedding. We will forever do any future photoshoots with her (maternity, etc), she’s JUST THAT GOOD. We cannot say enough positive things about her, she’s simply the best.

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• Olivia C. Sent on 01/16/2020
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  Magical Moments Captured!

  If I could give more stars I would! Melissa is so much more then a photographer she becomes a true friend and someone you can really count on for your wedding. She did not only our engagement shoot but also our wedding. She takes magical photos because somehow each photo looks straight out of a fairytale! She is willing to travel for photos as well which is amazing because we were able to hit the mountains for breath taking backdrops! She is kind and caring and even helped out on the day of the wedding with some coordinating issues. She helped me make a timeline for the day of even and was essential to making the day go off perfectly! She is simply amazing and I can't say enough about how talented she is!

  If I could give more stars I would! Melissa is so much more then a photographer she becomes a true friend and someone you can really count on for your wedding. She did not only our engagement shoot but also our wedding. She takes magical photos because somehow each photo looks straight out of a fairytale! She is willing to travel for photos as well which is amazing because we were able to hit the mountains for breath taking backdrops! She is kind and caring and even helped out on the day of the wedding with some coordinating issues. She helped me make a timeline for the day of even and was essential to making the day go off perfectly! She is simply amazing and I can't say enough about how talented she is!
• Heidi W. Sent on 01/23/2020
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  Wedding photography

  Melissa far exceeded our expectations for our daughters wedding photography. Right from the beginning she was professional and very easy to get along with. Her final products from engagement photos to wedding photos, were spectacular. We most definitely will be calling Melissa in the future for other family events. Not only did we get more than we ever dreamed in product, we got a lifelong family friend. We wholeheartedly recommend using Melissa for your photography needs.

  Melissa far exceeded our expectations for our daughters wedding photography. Right from the beginning she was professional and very easy to get along with. Her final products from engagement photos to wedding photos, were spectacular. We most definitely will be calling Melissa in the future for other family events. Not only did we get more than we ever dreamed in product, we got a lifelong family friend. We wholeheartedly recommend using Melissa for your photography needs.
• Allison D. Sent on 01/13/2020
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  Stunning - Look No Further!

  Melissa is an absolute DREAM to work with. So down to earth, professional, and all around an amazing photographer. She knows no challenge - freezing weather? Surrounded by a swarm of lady bugs? This woman's talent is out of this world! We are MDP clients for life and couldn't be more grateful for how beautifully she captured our day. She is worth ever. single. penny.

  Melissa is an absolute DREAM to work with. So down to earth, professional, and all around an amazing photographer. She knows no challenge - freezing weather? Surrounded by a swarm of lady bugs? This woman's talent is out of this world! We are MDP clients for life and couldn't be more grateful for how beautifully she captured our day. She is worth ever. single. penny.

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• Liz G. Sent on 02/21/2020
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  Booking Melissa was the smartest/best thing I did for our elopement

  I would highly recommend Melissa! She was our elopement photographer. But she ended up being way more than a photographer! She helped me with everything. We were new to the area so I needed recommendations for lodging, locations, flowers, etc. We talked regularly for a couple months in preparation for our elopement. She used what she knew about us and her extensive knowledge of the Shenandoah Mountains to create the perfect elopement ceremony and photographs. She also helped wrangle the drama that comes with “the big day”. Everything was on a timeline until my hair/MUA was late. Melissa and my husband were able to talk the officiant into staying, after she repeatedly threatened to leave. Melissa helped my MUA do the finishing touches and she snapped some pictures of me getting ready. Due to the new time constraints, the elopement ceremony location was changed to a nearby location Melissa knew of which resulted in AMAZING PHOTOS of our ceremony. Melissa literally saved our day. Not only did she give us what we asked for but she delivered a product that I couldn’t even put in words. She truly loves her craft. You’ll see for yourself when you get your wedding album.

  I would highly recommend Melissa! She was our elopement photographer. But she ended up being way more than a photographer! She helped me with everything. We were new to the area so I needed recommendations for lodging, locations, flowers, etc. We talked regularly for a couple months in preparation for our elopement. She used what she knew about us and her extensive knowledge of the Shenandoah Mountains to create the perfect elopement ceremony and photographs. She also helped wrangle the drama that comes with “the big day”. Everything was on a timeline until my hair/MUA was late. Melissa and my husband were able to talk the officiant into staying, after she repeatedly threatened to leave. Melissa helped my MUA do the finishing touches and she snapped some pictures of me getting ready. Due to the new time constraints, the elopement ceremony location was changed to a nearby location Melissa knew of which resulted in AMAZING PHOTOS of our ceremony. Melissa literally saved our day. Not only did she give us what we asked for but she delivered a product that I couldn’t even put in words. She truly loves her craft. You’ll see for yourself when you get your wedding album.
• Kaitlyn B. Sent on 02/17/2020
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  Simply the best.

  When you hire Melissa, can expect the absolute best. Her incredibly warm heart creates a space for immediate friendship, and she will always have our business! We met Melissa in 2017 when she photographed my sister in law’s wedding, and after Nick and I got engaged, she was the first vendor we turned to after securing our date! Melissa took away the jitters we had of being photographed and captured Nick and I in a way that we will look back on for years to come so fondly. The way she captured our most intimate moments with grace and kindness is a trait she holds so naturally. Melissa makes you feel like more than a client, because you are instantly a friend. We are so thankful she is in our life and we will continue to ask her to work her magic on all our future big moments life brings us!

  When you hire Melissa, can expect the absolute best. Her incredibly warm heart creates a space for immediate friendship, and she will always have our business! We met Melissa in 2017 when she photographed my sister in law’s wedding, and after Nick and I got engaged, she was the first vendor we turned to after securing our date! Melissa took away the jitters we had of being photographed and captured Nick and I in a way that we will look back on for years to come so fondly. The way she captured our most intimate moments with grace and kindness is a trait she holds so naturally. Melissa makes you feel like more than a client, because you are instantly a friend. We are so thankful she is in our life and we will continue to ask her to work her magic on all our future big moments life brings us!
• Tyler B. Sent on 01/13/2020
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  Wedding Photographer

  Melissa was our wedding photographer and I couldn’t have imagined choosing anyone else. We always had a great time hanging out with her during sessions or meeting before the wedding. She made us laugh, is a super nice person, and is great at her job. I had never really been in front of a professional camera before with someone I didn’t know, but she made us feel comfortable and kept us laughing. Definitely recommend!

  Melissa was our wedding photographer and I couldn’t have imagined choosing anyone else. We always had a great time hanging out with her during sessions or meeting before the wedding. She made us laugh, is a super nice person, and is great at her job. I had never really been in front of a professional camera before with someone I didn’t know, but she made us feel comfortable and kept us laughing. Definitely recommend!
• Michelle Sent on 01/13/2020
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  Melissa Durham was definitely the easiest wedding planning decision I ever made!! She came highly recommended and as soon as I met her, I immediately just felt so comfortable around her. She took our engagement pictures last fall and I absolutely loved the whole process. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and we had the best time goofing off and exploring! Melissa is SO talented and professional. She doesn't just provide a service, she provides a friendship. She deeply cared for Tyler and I and helped us out the entire duration of the wedding planning process. My entire family and wedding party loved her on the day of the wedding and I am still getting compliments about how great our pictures are! I will work with/recommend Melissa until she gets tired of me lol- she is one in a million!

  Melissa Durham was definitely the easiest wedding planning decision I ever made!! She came highly recommended and as soon as I met her, I immediately just felt so comfortable around her. She took our engagement pictures last fall and I absolutely loved the whole process. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and we had the best time goofing off and exploring! Melissa is SO talented and professional. She doesn't just provide a service, she provides a friendship. She deeply cared for Tyler and I and helped us out the entire duration of the wedding planning process. My entire family and wedding party loved her on the day of the wedding and I am still getting compliments about how great our pictures are! I will work with/recommend Melissa until she gets tired of me lol- she is one in a million!
• Jon Sent on 08/01/2018
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  Melissa did an amazing job for our wedding and engagement shoot. When we started planning our wedding, we had budgeted a specific amount for each of our vendors, and when we were selecting our photographer, Melissa was a little more than what we were planning on spending on photography. I remember my wife talking me into it, and I am so glad she did. Of all our wedding vendors, Melissa provided the best value of all of them, and we had some great vendors. Melissa really stood out in so many ways. The first is that I have never really been comfortable around the camera. I just don’t like having my picture taken. Think Chandler from Friends. But it ended up being so easy with Melissa. Part of it is how warm and caring she is. She creates such a relaxed environment that you forget that she has a camera. She also really got to know us as a couple and what was important to us. The amount of detail she would remember from one conversation to the next was unreal. It really made working with her fun. She also took some amazing photographs, and the amount of emotion and details she was able to capture in her photos is pretty unreal. Her wedding pictures really captured the entire day. The day went by so fast, but with her wedding album, we can relive the day just by scrolling through them. It was such an amazing day, and I am so thankful that Melissa was able to capture it all. I can't recommend her enough!

  Melissa did an amazing job for our wedding and engagement shoot. When we started planning our wedding, we had budgeted a specific amount for each of our vendors, and when we were selecting our photographer, Melissa was a little more than what we were planning on spending on photography. I remember my wife talking me into it, and I am so glad she did. Of all our wedding vendors, Melissa provided the best value of all of them, and we had some great vendors. Melissa really stood out in so many ways. The first is that I have never really been comfortable around the camera. I just don’t like having my picture taken. Think Chandler from Friends. But it ended up being so easy with Melissa. Part of it is how warm and caring she is. She creates such a relaxed environment that you forget that she has a camera. She also really got to know us as a couple and what was important to us. The amount of detail she would remember from one conversation to the next was unreal. It really made working with her fun. She also took some amazing photographs, and the amount of emotion and details she was able to capture in her photos is pretty unreal. Her wedding pictures really captured the entire day. The day went by so fast, but with her wedding album, we can relive the day just by scrolling through them. It was such an amazing day, and I am so thankful that Melissa was able to capture it all. I can't recommend her enough!
• Rebecca Sent on 07/06/2018
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  I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Melissa! She flawlessly photographed our engagement session and wedding. She not only captured each memory perfectly, she was also a joy to be around and get to know. Melissa constantly stayed in touch and checked up on me prior to the wedding. She wasn't afraid to jump in and help when I was stressed with the wedding timeline and took care of the details as if it were her own special day. Her calming presence and caring personality allowed me to fully enjoy each moment of our wedding. I can't wait to be in front of Melissa's camera again!

  I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Melissa! She flawlessly photographed our engagement session and wedding. She not only captured each memory perfectly, she was also a joy to be around and get to know. Melissa constantly stayed in touch and checked up on me prior to the wedding. She wasn't afraid to jump in and help when I was stressed with the wedding timeline and took care of the details as if it were her own special day. Her calming presence and caring personality allowed me to fully enjoy each moment of our wedding. I can't wait to be in front of Melissa's camera again!
• Taylor Sent on 12/28/2017
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  One of the best decisions we made in the whole wedding planning process was using Melissa. She captured everything we wanted on our big day, and then some. Not to mention she had all of our photos done in 2 weeks!!! So amazing.

  One of the best decisions we made in the whole wedding planning process was using Melissa. She captured everything we wanted on our big day, and then some. Not to mention she had all of our photos done in 2 weeks!!! So amazing.

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• Susannah Sent on 01/16/2018
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  Melissa is radiant. Pure, kind, and inspiring, she embodies genuine happiness. Her photography is what it looks like when God given talent meets passion. She is so gifted and so efficient. Her photos of my wedding still awe and excite me. I could not have asked for a better person or experience.

  Melissa is radiant. Pure, kind, and inspiring, she embodies genuine happiness. Her photography is what it looks like when God given talent meets passion. She is so gifted and so efficient. Her photos of my wedding still awe and excite me. I could not have asked for a better person or experience.
• Meghan Sent on 05/23/2017
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  Where do I even begin? Melissa did an outstanding job capturing our Big Day! From the first moment I contacted her, she was more than helpful and very responsive. During our engagement shoot and wedding day, she made my husband and I feel so special, like we were the only bride and groom on the planet! She was also so relaxed and helpful on my wedding day. It was great to have such a positive, laid-back personality around amidst all the wedding stress. Melissa and our second shooter (Heather Chipps Townsend) did a phenomenal job of capturing the essence of our day in a discreet way, so our guests felt very comfortable. Best of all, the photos are GORGEOUS! Everyone is so impressed with her work. I cannot recommend Melissa Durham Photography enough! Hiring Melissa was one of the best decisions my husband and I made. Hire her! You won't regret it. :)

  Where do I even begin? Melissa did an outstanding job capturing our Big Day! From the first moment I contacted her, she was more than helpful and very responsive. During our engagement shoot and wedding day, she made my husband and I feel so special, like we were the only bride and groom on the planet! She was also so relaxed and helpful on my wedding day. It was great to have such a positive, laid-back personality around amidst all the wedding stress. Melissa and our second shooter (Heather Chipps Townsend) did a phenomenal job of capturing the essence of our day in a discreet way, so our guests felt very comfortable. Best of all, the photos are GORGEOUS! Everyone is so impressed with her work. I cannot recommend Melissa Durham Photography enough! Hiring Melissa was one of the best decisions my husband and I made. Hire her! You won't regret it. :)
• Jim Sent on 12/22/2016
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  I have nothing but great things to report regarding Melissa's professionalism, value, and quality of work. We just received our wedding photographs from her and they are incredible. I am one who isn't particularly fond of my looks, but couldn't help but feel handsome after going through our pictures. My wife is beautiful and Melissa captured this in stunning fashion. She has been easy to reach, easy to work with, and open to our ideas and input. Her personality makes the experience relaxing and fun. I can't recommend her enough!

  I have nothing but great things to report regarding Melissa's professionalism, value, and quality of work. We just received our wedding photographs from her and they are incredible. I am one who isn't particularly fond of my looks, but couldn't help but feel handsome after going through our pictures. My wife is beautiful and Melissa captured this in stunning fashion. She has been easy to reach, easy to work with, and open to our ideas and input. Her personality makes the experience relaxing and fun. I can't recommend her enough!
• Shannon Sent on 12/12/2016
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  When planning my wedding, photography was the most important vendor to me. Choosing Melissa Durham as my wedding photographer was the best decision I could have ever made (second to marrying my husband of course!). Melissa’s skillset, talent, and passion are so easily seen in her pictures, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Melissa closely listened to what I was envisioning during the whole process and put me at ease. She was always there if I had a question and would go above and beyond, checking on me to make sure I was as happy and calm as possible throughout the planning process! I could not be more impressed with her quality of her work, and could not be more grateful for the person she is. With photography being one of the few things that you take with you after the wedding day, you want to make sure you choose a photographer of the highest quality so that the most important day of your life is perfectly captured. With Melissa Durham as your wedding photographer, it most certainly will be.

  When planning my wedding, photography was the most important vendor to me. Choosing Melissa Durham as my wedding photographer was the best decision I could have ever made (second to marrying my husband of course!). Melissa’s skillset, talent, and passion are so easily seen in her pictures, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Melissa closely listened to what I was envisioning during the whole process and put me at ease. She was always there if I had a question and would go above and beyond, checking on me to make sure I was as happy and calm as possible throughout the planning process! I could not be more impressed with her quality of her work, and could not be more grateful for the person she is. With photography being one of the few things that you take with you after the wedding day, you want to make sure you choose a photographer of the highest quality so that the most important day of your life is perfectly captured. With Melissa Durham as your wedding photographer, it most certainly will be.
• Rachel Sent on 12/12/2016
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  Melissa was so easy to work with and very personable. She stayed in contact with us during our whole process. From our engagement photos until after our wedding, she was always checking in and following up. Everything was very clear and up front. Her website made the package info, payments and messaging easy. The prices are very reasonable and fair.
  
  She welcomed our ideas and preference of styles. We were able to share a Pinterest board to let her know our style.
  
  Melissa was quick getting our pictures to us soon after our shoot and the downloading process was smooth and uncomplicated.
  
  She was a pleasure to work with and I'd definitely hire her again for other occasions and I'd recommend her to my friends and family.
  
  Thank you Melissa!
  -Rachel

  Melissa was so easy to work with and very personable. She stayed in contact with us during our whole process. From our engagement photos until after our wedding, she was always checking in and following up. Everything was very clear and up front. Her website made the package info, payments and messaging easy. The prices are very reasonable and fair.
  
  She welcomed our ideas and preference of styles. We were able to share a Pinterest board to let her know our style.
  
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  She was a pleasure to work with and I'd definitely hire her again for other occasions and I'd recommend her to my friends and family.
  
  Thank you Melissa!
  -Rachel
• Josh Sent on 03/19/2018
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  Melissa is an excellent photographer. I would highly recommend her!

  Melissa is an excellent photographer. I would highly recommend her!
• Kaylyn Sent on 01/02/2018
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  Melissa is absolutely incredible to work with. She is an amazing photographer and is so talented! Not only did she make us feel comfortable but she made our entire session so fun. Melissa captures all the emotion and beauty in her photography. My husband and I can’t say enough great things about her and her work! We will definitely continue to use her for future events! Melissa, thank you so much everything!!

  Melissa is absolutely incredible to work with. She is an amazing photographer and is so talented! Not only did she make us feel comfortable but she made our entire session so fun. Melissa captures all the emotion and beauty in her photography. My husband and I can’t say enough great things about her and her work! We will definitely continue to use her for future events! Melissa, thank you so much everything!!

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• Olivia Sent on 12/20/2020
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  The best part of 2020

  Other than deciding to elope in Shenandoah National Park, choosing Ocean + Ridge as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we’ve made! Melissa was easy to communicate and coordinate with, and was a joy to work with every step of the way. My husband and I didn’t have the opportunity to visit the park prior to our wedding day, however Melissa made sure that was not an issue. She provided us with a comprehensive list of locations & corresponding photos from her portfolio taken throughout the park in advance, and came up with a suggested timeline for us. She took everything into consideration - the lighting, time of day, travel distance between locations, etc. On the day of she arrived early & fully prepared, having taken every detail into consideration. My husband and I spent six hours in the park on our wedding day with Melissa & a second photographer, Anna. We had so much fun exploring the park with them, as they captured every minute of our intimate elopement while also being respectful of our private moments. My husband & I are thrilled with how the photos turned out - we will cherish the memories we made that they captured forever!

  Other than deciding to elope in Shenandoah National Park, choosing Ocean + Ridge as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we’ve made! Melissa was easy to communicate and coordinate with, and was a joy to work with every step of the way. My husband and I didn’t have the opportunity to visit the park prior to our wedding day, however Melissa made sure that was not an issue. She provided us with a comprehensive list of locations & corresponding photos from her portfolio taken throughout the park in advance, and came up with a suggested timeline for us. She took everything into consideration - the lighting, time of day, travel distance between locations, etc. On the day of she arrived early & fully prepared, having taken every detail into consideration. My husband and I spent six hours in the park on our wedding day with Melissa & a second photographer, Anna. We had so much fun exploring the park with them, as they captured every minute of our intimate elopement while also being respectful of our private moments. My husband & I are thrilled with how the photos turned out - we will cherish the memories we made that they captured forever!

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