I met Jim and Anna for the first time at their shoot! Anna had a clear idea of what she wanted for her shoot and I was so happy I was able to capture her vision. The first half of the session, the open fields & greenery was for her. Jim is more the beach...
Category Archives: engagement
San Elijo Hills Post-Wedding Session – {Adam + Peter}
Adam is a very good friend of mine from High School. He’s one of the few that I have kept in contact with consistently since we graduated. He joined the Army after high school, where he met his love Peter. I won’t get in to their entire love story on this blog, but if interested...
San Diego Engagement Session – {Courtney + Eric}
I cannot wait for Courtney and Eric’s wedding this year! It was a bit overcast but Marian Bear Park still had some amazing color in their leaves! San Diego gets a little bit of the seasons, you just have to look hard for it! Oh and immediately after this session I went out and...
Torrey Pines Engagement Session – {Tracy and Howard}
I love hanging out with these two! They love to laugh, just like me! We had a blast chasing the sunlight at their Torrey Pines engagement session, ending down on the beach with a gorgeous orange sunset. I am stoked for their wedding in July!
Central Park, NY Engagement – Natalie and David
Natalie was a bridesmaid at my 10-22-11 wedding in San Diego! We got to talking about her 2013 wedding and the fact that she lives in New York City! I happened to be heading out to the East Coast the very next week so we scheduled her and David’s engagement photos while I was...
Paradise Point Engagement – Eva and Jon – Photos by Mandi
Photos by Mandi Jon and Eva got married last month and Mandi shot their engagement session just weeks prior! They had a great time around Paradise Point and Jon’s son was able to get in a few photos as well! Paradise Point is one of my all time favorite venues!
Balboa Park and Coronado Engagement – Kristin and Fred
I had such a fun shoot with Fred and Kristin a few months back! We met at Balboa Park and then headed to Coronado to the site of their first date! I am sad that I was not available for their Dallas wedding, which I know is going to be a blast! Have an amazing...
Balboa Park Engagement Photos by Mandi – Jenny and Matt
Photos by Mandi Contreras – Associate Photographer Jenny and Matt met Mandi for an early morning engagement session at Balboa Park! I was shocked to see (in the photos) how little people are there in the mornings! These lovebirds are getting married this November! Mandi Contreras is an associate photographer for Melissa McClure Photography. To...
Peri and Jordan – Balboa Park Engagement Photos
I was very excited when Peri contacted me, she actually caught the bouquet at a wedding I photographed this past April in Brawley. Now she and Jordan are getting married in Brawley and I cannot wait for their wedding next year! xoxo, Melissa
Tricia and Jon – Union Station and Angels Landing Park Engagement Session
I took the train up to Union Station and met Jon and Tricia for their Los Angeles Engagement session. I love shooting brand new places I’ve never been! Union station had some amazing architecture and the park we went to after, Angels Knoll Park was extra awesome because it was a part in one of...