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Weddings & Elopements
Welcome future Wedding Mates!
From the moment we begin talking, I am ready to leap into the journey with you and capture your love story with utmost intention and care. An extraordinary wedding photography & videography experience happens when we put a plan in place and show up day-of and create a relaxing carefree atmosphere that’s built on a foundation of trust, fun, and adventure.
I’m not the kind of photographer who is going to force you to pose awkwardly, but I will look for natural cues that inspire me and provide you with prompts that guide you to interacting with your loved ones in an authentic, genuine way.
After any desired traditional family photos are done, I love escaping with just the couple to an epic location with beautiful landscape and light so we can capture some truly breathtaking moments with just the two of you.
Back at the ceremony, I’ll be teary-eyed during your vows and also breaking out some dance moves on the dance floor while capturing you and your loved ones having the time of your lives!
By the end of your wedding day, I will still be dancing with you. I am here to dance through this entire journey of marriage and life WITH you.
I promise that if you embrace it all and trust me to capture all the moments, you will fall in love with your wedding day even more once you see your photos and film.
You deserve a photographer and videographer who will show up to your wedding day as not only a vendor, but as your lifelong friend, your cheerleader, and your professional 3rd wheeler.
I AM SO GRATEFUL TO DO WHAT I LOVE.
THEY CARE ABOUT THE DETAILs and HOW THEY TREAT PEOPLE IN THE PROCESS. NOTHING MAKES MELANIE.CO HAPPIER THAN TURNING CLIENTS INTO FRIENDS & BEARING WITNeSS TO CLIENTS' LIFE JOURNEYs & CAPTURING ALL THEIR LIFE MOMENTS!
They value my work and they value each other.
MY dream CLIENTS LOVE ADVENTURE & travel, gorgeous EARTHY tones, and HAVE KIND HEARTS & AN UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC STYLE,
WHO I SERVE
they are the adventure-seekers, family-lovers, go-getters, heart-on-fires, crazy-in-lovers.
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THE EXPERIENCE
From the time you reach out to me onwards, I’m rooting for you. I’m ready to capture all the moments while also helping you in anyway possible and helping you find the right people to make sure your day runs as smooth as possible and your vision comes to life.
From the joy when you buy your dress to the day-of excitement and nervous butterflies, I’m here to walk the journey with you.
During your engagement session, we’ll be sharing stories, exploring, laughing, and capturing incredible photos - you’ll get to know me and my style and I’ll get to know you so we have that foundation of trust already established!
When the wedding day arrives, we’ll be all set. My goal is to capture the moments AND capture the FEELINGS of your day, so you will always remember what your special day felt like.
I’m ready to be teary-eyed during your first look and heartfelt vows for each other. I'm ready for our heart-to-hearts and I’ll be there to tell you to EMBRACE the nerves and imperfections of the day because it’s all beautiful and is what makes your day uniquely YOU. So heck with it, DANCE like nobody in the world is watching. EXPLORE and have FUN like your life depends on it. SOAK IT ALL UP - and I will make sure to capture it all so you can relive it all when you look back through your photos and films.
YOU ARE WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING AND FINALLY FIND THE PERFECT DRESS
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Seriously, call me! Let my genuine excitement add to your own!
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I'm here to give you advice and share what I believe will photograph best, if that's your concern!
YOU'RE UP AT 12AM ONLINE shopping and need a 2nd opinion
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Let’s call or go to a coffee shop a month before your wedding and talk ALL about your vision in detail & shot list now that all the details for your wedding are set!
You have a special part of your story that you want me to focus on
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I have a growing trusted vendor list that I’ll provide for you so you can rest easy in your decisions.
you're not sure who to hire as a dj, florist, wedding planner, caterer
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Let me be your cheerleader and let's dream together and coax those nerves.
you have pre-wedding nerves and butterflies
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THE PROCESS
LET'S TALK AND MAKE SURE WE'RE
THE RIGHT FIT!
YOUR STORY DESERVES TO BE TOLD WITH UTMOST INTENTION! THE BETTER THE FIT, THE BETTER I'LL BE ABLE TO TELL YOUR STORY. THE BETTER I TELL YOUR STORY, THE MORE EXCITED YOU'LL BE ABOUT YOUR SESSION AND TO PASS THESE PHOTOS DOWN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
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IT'S YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE!
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED! YOUR JOB IS ONLY TO HAVE FUN AND TO LIVE FULLY IN THE MOMENT WITH THE ONES YOU LOVE. I WILL MAKE SURE TO CAPTURE IT ALL! THE TIMELINE IS DONE, YOUR DETAILS ARE FIGURED OUT, AND NOW IT'S ALL BEING CAPTURED FOR YOU TO CHERISH FOREVER!
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Share your favorites & Make prints to hang in your home
conveniently favorite, download, print, and share all your favorite photos with family and friends right from your online gallery. You can also make high-quality prints right from your online gallery through my professional print shop.
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I TRULY BELIEVE THE MOST IMPORTANT INVESTMENT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY IS YOUR HEIRLOOM PHOTOGRAPHS AND HIGHLIGHT FILMS.
these timeless photos are what you’ll look back on in 50 years with the love of your life.
ONCE THE CAKE IS EATEN AND YOUR FEET ARE SORE FROM DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY OR CLIMBING MOUNTAINTOPS,
YOU'LL REMINISCE ABOUT ALL THE SPECIAL MEMORIES YOU’VE CREATED AND CLIMBED TOGETHER AND WHERE THE REST OF YOUR LOVE STORY ALL BEGAN, ON YOUR WEDDING DAY.
MELANIE.CO
COLLECTION GUIDE
MELANIE.CO COLLECTION GUIDE
25% RETAINER DUE UPON BOOKING TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!
Includes professional online gallery with access to all professionally edited images that captures everything you could imagine on your wedding day!
Photography Collections
I want to learn more!
$497 per hour:
4-Hour: $1,988
8 Hour: $3,976
add-Ons:
Full Ceremony Video Recording: $500
Full Speeches Video Recording: $500
2nd Shooter: $100/hour
Travel Fee (if applicable): $0.56 per mile beyond my local session boundary
Beyond WA: Please contact me for a custom quote