Melissa McClure Blog http://melissamcclure.net San Diego Wedding Photographer Tue, 15 May 2012 22:53:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Claremont Engagement Photographer – {Cami + Andy} http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/15/claremont-engagement-photographer-cami-andy/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/15/claremont-engagement-photographer-cami-andy/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 22:53:38 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=8669 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!!

]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/15/claremont-engagement-photographer-cami-andy/feed/ 1 The Crossings at Carlsbad Wedding – {Stephanie and Bobby} – Photography by Mandi http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/08/the-crossings-at-carlsbad-wedding-stephanie-and-bobby-photography-by-mandi/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/08/the-crossings-at-carlsbad-wedding-stephanie-and-bobby-photography-by-mandi/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 18:51:47 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=7796 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
Entertainment: Michael Tiernan of Still Listening Productions
Brides Dress: Claire Pettibone from Bliss Bride

]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/08/the-crossings-at-carlsbad-wedding-stephanie-and-bobby-photography-by-mandi/feed/ 1 Downtown San Diego and Coronado Engagement Session – {Bree + Shea} http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/05/downtown-san-diego-and-coronado-engagement-session-bree-shea/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/05/downtown-san-diego-and-coronado-engagement-session-bree-shea/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 16:47:40 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=8624 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 for some amazingly yummy light!  It was a bit chilly by the end but Bree was a trooper! ;-)   It was worth it, right Bree?









]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/05/downtown-san-diego-and-coronado-engagement-session-bree-shea/feed/ 4 Estancia La Jolla Elopement – {Sean + Stephanie} http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/02/estancia-la-jolla-elopement-sean-stephanie/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/02/estancia-la-jolla-elopement-sean-stephanie/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 01:54:14 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=8592

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 her, Sean, their love, a beautiful setting & nice photos to remember it by.  Such a small wedding that the coordinator at Estancia La Jolla and I were their two witnesses!  Yep, their ceremony was just them!  They had a Catholic Priest marry them in a short, sweet and emotional ceremony.  After, I spent their first 3 hours as a married couple with them, photographing their love!

Enjoy their love story, 8 years in the making.  They are smitten with each other.  And I am smitten with their photos!  ;-)


























]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/02/estancia-la-jolla-elopement-sean-stephanie/feed/ 8 San Marcos Anniversary Photos – {Albert + Karen} http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/01/san-marcos-anniversary-photos-albert-karen/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/01/san-marcos-anniversary-photos-albert-karen/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 22:36:14 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=8576 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 and I took them a few of my favorite spots!

Happy Anniversary you two!!








]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2012/05/01/san-marcos-anniversary-photos-albert-karen/feed/ 1 Griffith Observatory Engagement – {Roxana + Narod} http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/22/8561/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/22/8561/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:03:11 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=8561 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 above Los Angeles!

 

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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 a high-energy dance party complete with glow sticks!  What a party!  I’m ready to do it again, k Marlene?  1 year vow renewal? ;-)

Ceremony & Reception: Admiral Baker Clubhouse
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Michele Goane
Wedding Coordinator: Brenda from Swann Soirees
Florist: Diane’s Wedding Flowers
Officiant: Rev. Zoe Villaroman
Cake: European Cake Gallery
DJ: High-Energy DJ
Bride’s Makeup: Ashley with AC Makeup
Bride’s Hair: Danielle with Say I Do Up Do’s
Bride’s Dress: Allure
Linens: Classy Covers
 Limo: Elite Image

]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/20/admiral-baker-clubhouse-wedding-jeff-marlene/feed/ 2 La Jolla Cove Engagement session – {Julie + Brett} http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/09/la-jolla-cove-engagement-session-julie-brett/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/09/la-jolla-cove-engagement-session-julie-brett/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:19:50 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=8505 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! ;)

 

]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/09/la-jolla-cove-engagement-session-julie-brett/feed/ 1 University Heights Engagement – {Lindsay + Erik} http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/04/university-heights-engagement-lindsay-erik/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/04/university-heights-engagement-lindsay-erik/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:46:04 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=8485 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 engagement session.  They are beer nerds connoisseurs like my man and their first date was at a beer bar called Small Bar.  We started off with a beer there and walked around the neighborhood after!

 

]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/04/university-heights-engagement-lindsay-erik/feed/ 1 The Prado Restaurant, Loggia Room Wedding – Balboa Park – {Drew + Melissa} http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/01/the-prado-restaurant-loggia-room-wedding-balboa-park-drew-melissa/ http://melissamcclure.net/2012/04/01/the-prado-restaurant-loggia-room-wedding-balboa-park-drew-melissa/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:24:47 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=8459

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 June and these two lovebirds welcomed a set of fraternal twins this past February!  Whew!  They both brought a teenaged daughter to the marriage as well so that is one full household!  Brady Bunch in the making ;-)   Congrats you two, I’m so happy for your family!

The pic to the left below makes me giggle…the sprinklers turned on and hit the bridesmaids at the end of the ceremony!  They all laughed it off, including the bride!

Ceremony & Reception: Loggia Room, Prado Restaurant, Balboa Park
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Mandi Contreras
DJ: Earl Henry, My DJs
Officiant: Pastor Luther
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Friend of the Bride

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