These two are so adorable! I met them at their wedding location in Claremont for a few photos and then we headed downtown to check out the city! It was my first time there. I can’t wait for their wedding in July!!
Author Archives: Melissa McClure
The Crossings at Carlsbad Wedding – {Stephanie and Bobby} – Photography by Mandi
Photos by Mandi Contreras, Associate Photographer Mandi Contreras is an associate photographer for Melissa McClure Photography. To contact her directly, email mandi@melissamcclure.com Ceremony & Reception: The Crossings at Carlsbad Photography: Mandi with Melissa McClure Photography Assistant Photographer: Jackie Guidi Wedding Coordinator: Wynn Austin Events Florist: Blush Botanicals Officiant: Bethel Nathan Hair & Makeup: Shelisa Burke...
Downtown San Diego and Coronado Engagement Session – {Bree + Shea}
Bree + Shea were referred to me by two independent sources (thanks Audra + Erin!) and I am so happy to be shooting their wedding in November! They are obviously smitten with each other! We spent some time at Petco (Shea is the biggest Padres and Chargers fan you’ll meet) and then down in Coronado...
Estancia La Jolla Elopement – {Sean + Stephanie}
I could help but smile huge when I got Stephanie’s first email. She was so sweet and bubbly, I could already tell by her email. I was even more excited when I learned more about her wedding. She wasn’t interested in the large hoopla that surrounds a typical wedding. She wanted it to be about...
San Marcos Anniversary Photos – {Albert + Karen}
I met Karen and Albert last year at their wedding in Maui and was so excited to see them again this year! I told them this has to be a tradition now, even if they move to the other side of the world They live in Palm Desert but drove out for the day...
Griffith Observatory Engagement – {Roxana + Narod}
I was so excited for this engagement session since I had never been to the Griffith Observatory before! What a neat place! Roxana is a good friend of my past bride Brooke! Brooke gifted them a session with me, how sweet is that? I had a blast getting to know these two in the sky...
Admiral Baker Clubhouse Wedding – {Jeff + Marlene}
Marlene was a planner! She was my first 2011 wedding booked…back in 2009! I can remember thinking how far away the wedding seemed. You can peek at their engagement session here. As usual, Brenda made sure everything wedding went smoothly! And it did…from their super sweet first look to their emotional vows and ending in...
La Jolla Cove Engagement session – {Julie + Brett}
These two are getting married this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited! We decided to get together for a last minute engagement session at La Jolla Cove. I loved seeing Julie again and meeting Brett for the first time! Their wedding is going to be a blast! Stay tuned to see their faces soon!...
University Heights Engagement – {Lindsay + Erik}
I met Lindsay and Erik through my boyfriend! He has known Erik for years and I’ve had fun getting to know the happy couple over the last year and a half. I was so excited to hear they were getting married! I am not shooting their wedding (we are guests) but wanted to share their...
The Prado Restaurant, Loggia Room Wedding – Balboa Park – {Drew + Melissa}
I’ve known Melissa for a few years now, she is actually my ex-sister in law (and we shared the same name for a short time)! I was honored she asked me to photograph her wedding to Drew, it was such a fun day full of laughs! I’m a bit behind on blogging…this wedding was last...