It’s all led up to this. That first kiss, the first time your friends met each other, and the first time you met their family. You went from “me” to “we,” and that was just the start...

Wedding photos are the first preview of your remarkable story that lies ahead. From
documenting the people who made you who you are to capturing the essence of the
experiences you’ve had together, your story is one that I cannot wait to tell.

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I’m a Chicago-based photographer with a deep love for this city, an unbreakable bond with the White Sox, and a serious case of insatiable wanderlust. 

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I'm so incredibly grateful to have the beautiful and emotive images she took for us. I really appreciate the details she captured and the story she told of our day through the photos. I'm pretty sure it goes without saying that Melissa has my highest recommendation! Working with her was effortless and it felt like we were hanging out with a friend the whole time!

TINA + ANDREW

Melissa did our engagement and our wedding day photos and we couldn't have imagined a better experience! She created a comfortable and fun environment for us, while managing to keep everyone and everything moving and on time. The smoothness of the process kept everything stress-free. The final photos turned out amazing and she clearly paid attention to the moments/types of photos we hoped to have of our wedding!

ASHLEY + SEAN

Melissa is awesome! We genuinely had fun working with her. We weren't sure if the pictures would feel overly staged, but Melissa's calm demeanor and smart ideas made the experience feel so fun and natural. Her pictures capture the beauty and the emotions of the day. We loved that Melissa listened so closely to what we wanted.

Brooke + sam

Melissa shot my sister's wedding and when it was time for my own, I didn't need to look anywhere else. She was so fun to work with, very collaborative, offered location suggestions and overall was a breeze to work with. She's the best in the biz and I would recommend her to anyone looking for unique and timeless photos.

MELISSA + DAVID

Unrehearsed, Unscripted, and Authentic Photos of Genuine Moments That Feel Like You

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I also capture events, branding, and commercial photography with the same artistic, storytelling approach. Let’s create something incredible together—reach out for a custom quote!

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Days of Miracle and Wander:

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There’s nothing I love more than wandering through a city or town and capturing what it’s all about. The views are never the same twice, even when photographing iconic and historic places.

Documenting love's journey wherever it may roam.

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