With over a decade of experience and more than 230 weddings photographed, I've dedicated my career to capturing the most intimate and breathtaking moments of love. As a photographer based across San Francisco, Sonoma, and Napa, I specialize in creating imagery that is both timeless and deeply authentic—seamlessly blending digital and film to tell your unique story. My approach is rooted in connection. From calming pre-ceremony jitters to documenting those quiet, profound moments with family, I invest myself wholeheartedly in your experience. My work is an intentional blend of unbridled joy and emotion—designed to preserve not just how your day looked, but exactly how it felt.
Whether you're having a full affair for your guests that lasts all weekend long, a classic celebration for a day, or even a quick elopement at SF City Hall or elsewhere, I have the perfect package for your day.
Wedding Weekends, Classic Celebrations, & Elopements
I'm a storyteller who believes that capturing your day lies in real, unscripted moments.
Elopements begin at $1800
Classic Celebrations begin at $8000
Wedding Weekends begin at $12,500+
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Are engagement sessions the best thing ever? YES. I tell all of my clients that an engagement session is just a really great excuse for a date with each other (with your 3rd wheel in tow). They're light-hearted, relaxed, and effortless. Whether we're running through the streets of the city, or hiking up to amazing views, I'll be with you every step of the way with fun music and maybe a little liquid courage to share.
Engagement & Adventure Sessions
Begins at $1100 - $2200+
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Documenting your family as it grows is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give yourselves. From family sessions outdoors to playing in your kitchen while you make lunch together, you'll never regret the photos you had taken while your family was growing and changing.
Are you in need of new branding photos? I'd love to help you make your vision come to life to help your business continue to grow!
Families, Lifestyle, & Branding
Begins at $650+
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“Melissa made us feel so at ease in front of the camera and was just such a positive energy to have around on the wedding day.”
— Haley & Adam
"She captured the utter happiness between me and my husband perfectly. I can't wait to stare at these photos forever."
"...I could write a dang novel about Melissa. The most kind hearted, supportive, positive, wonderful person and I don't know that I would have gotten through our pandemic wedding planning without her. When we first met, I felt an instant connection to her warm personality, and I knew that she was the person I needed to photograph my wedding. And HOLY COW, DID MELISSA F**KING DELIVER. I mean this woman went above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined…"
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"Melissa is SUCH a gem! What attracted us to her was not only her incredible photos, but also her amazing personality..."
"Melissa is SUCH a gem! What attracted us to her was not only her incredible photos, but also her amazing personality- caring, confident, funny & disarming. We wanted photos (for both our engagement & wedding day) to capture genuine emotion so that we could truly see ourselves and our relationship in them. She was the most responsive of ALL of our wedding vendors by a long shot, and really took care in getting to know us and our vision for our wedding- not just for our photos, but for everything."...
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"...She just flies under the radar while capturing the most beautiful, special and real moments..."
"...I have never seen a photographer with such grace and calm energy like Melissa. She just flies under the radar while capturing the most beautiful, special and real moments from our big day. Every single photo she took was stunning and so perfectly natural! I will always remember the moment right before our first look, Melissa told me "this moment is about you and Brian, no one else... just you two... remember that!" It made me feel so comfortable and confident and I totally forgot about that awkward feeling I get when I am behind a camera..."
