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Los Penasquitos Canyon and Del Mar Beach Engagement – {Anna + Jim}

Melissa McClure — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:09:53 +0000

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 guy. These two had no problem showing affection in front of the camera! It probably helps that they live on different sides of the country right now, with Jim stationed on the East Coast! They treasure the small amount of time they get to see each other!

San Elijo Hills Post-Wedding Session – {Adam + Peter}

Melissa McClure — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:29:41 +0000

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 you can read this awesome article that the Huffington Post did on their wedding & relationship. These two were married back in October in Iowa and I wasn’t able to make the ceremony or reception. When they came through SoCal a few weeks ago, I offered to take some “post-wedding” photos of them since they didn’t have professional ones done for their wedding! This was my first time getting to meet Peter and I can tell he is the perfect match for Adam. I love reading their blog and how they openly express their love for each other. I’m so happy for my friend to have found true love!

San Diego Engagement Session – {Courtney + Eric}

Melissa McClure — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:28:25 +0000

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 bought the same boots Courtney is wearing with her 2nd outfit. I love them so much!

Torrey Pines Engagement Session – {Tracy and Howard}

Melissa McClure — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:25:55 +0000

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

Melissa McClure — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:49:00 +0000

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 going to be there! They were so nice, showing us around the park and braving the cold and snow to pose for photos! It was fun to have local tour guides on this part of our trip! I love the light we had and the natural reflection of the snow is just beautiful. Makes me want to shoot a session in Julian this Winter!

Thank you David and Natalie for sharing your current home town with us! We had so much fun hanging out with you two!

Paradise Point Engagement – Eva and Jon – Photos by Mandi

Melissa McClure — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:40:28 +0000

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

Melissa McClure — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:53:09 +0000

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 wedding you two!! xo

Balboa Park Engagement Photos by Mandi – Jenny and Matt

Melissa McClure — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:57:43 +0000

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 contact her directly, email mandi@melissamcclure.com

Peri and Jordan – Balboa Park Engagement Photos

Melissa McClure — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:22:05 +0000

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

Melissa McClure — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:48:47 +0000

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 my favorite movies – 500 Days of Summer. Umm rad! These two were so fun to hang out with, can’t wait for their wedding next year!!

Look familiar???

On the Shortest Railway in the World, Angels Flight Railway