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Justin and Tanya – Ocean View Villas, Pt. Loma California Wedding

Melissa McClure — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:31:46 +0000

Tanya and Justin were married last Tuesday – yes, a Tuesday! Can’t beat that! Tanya was referred to me by Christina Werner of BB Weddings and Events!

I am a bit partial to where these two said their I Do’s. It’s where I got married – Ocean View Villas in Pt Loma! Its hard to believe its already been 11 months since my celebration!

Gorgeous bouquets by The Flower Girls!

Somebody’s happy to be married!

My fav <3

Tanya’s nephew was cracking me up…he wanted one so badly!

Stunning <3

Tanya and Justin, here’s to many years together! Thank you for asking me to be part of your special day!

xoxo, M

Chris and Sandy – Balboa Park Engagement

Melissa McClure — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:39:09 +0000

A few weeks ago I met Chris and Sandy and their puppy at Balboa Park! I’m really looking forward to their wedding at La Valencia this October!

So sweet

I love how Sandy is standing in this one

My favorite of the day <3

It was so great hanging out with you two despite the crowds!

XOXO, M

Happy Anniversary to Brett and Kirsten! (and an update!)

Melissa McClure — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:20:03 +0000

One year ago today I photographed one of my best friends weddings. I was so happy for her happiness with her soul mate, Brett. They were married in Peoria, IL on a beautiful sunny day.

Here they are on the campus of Bradley University, where we all went to college! Kirsten was my sorority sister.

And one more this past August when Kirsten was in town on business!

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One year later Kirsten and Brett are looking forward to a new adventure! A BABY!!! I could not be happier for them! She won’t be big enough for maternity portraits when I see her next month, but be on the look out for baby photos in 2010!

And on another personal note, I just moved! Not only did I get the new studio, Tim and I moved in to a new condo too! Its been a crazy month and we are getting settled in San Marcos now. I am heading out of town next week for a family reunion in Oregon and will be back the end of the month!

xoxo, M

Ocean View Villas Wedding

Melissa McClure — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:00:15 +0000

Here is another that I second shot for Nic at Tamarack Studios and never blogged!

It was fun to shoot this wedding last Fall because I got to see an OVV wedding in action, before my own!

Margaret and Dan chose to see each other before hand. Such a great idea!

This ring bearer was so adorable!

Love this candid moment

This is what OVV looks like without a tent like I had!

Nic at work!

Moments after…

Enjoy some rare alone time!

Thanks again for having me along Nic, its always a pleasure!

xoxo, M

Featured on TrashTheDress.com!

Melissa McClure — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:33:06 +0000

How exciting is this! I got notice from my good friend Charise that Gretchen’s Trash the Dress session in Downtown San Diego is featured TrashTheDress.com today!

Head on over there to peek at some awesome photographers that have been featured on there in the past (and feel free to leave a comment there too!)

Big thanks to the Trash the Dress team!!

XOXO, M

Kyle and Ann – The Prado at Balboa Park

Melissa McClure — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:11:37 +0000

Ann knew me in my awkward stage. If I had a photo of me during those years, I would post it, but I have good reason to believe they have all been burned.

Well, not all of them. Ann kept the copies and proudly displayed them (along with others from her life) at her wedding. When I showed Nic the photo of Ann and myself at 14 years old he asked “Who is that”? Yeah, you can say we’ve changed a lot.

I admit this wedding was an extra special one for me. With Ann being one of my oldest friends and Kyle being her PERFECT match, I got extra emotional at the ceremony. I’m just glad that I wasn’t facing Ann, I would have really lost it!

We started out at the US Grant Hotel downtown

Both Ann and Kyle have quite a few nieces and nephews. Maddie and Ashley are two of the many!

Because it gets dark so early in the Winter, Ann and Kyle decided to see each other beforehand to take all their photos. Ann’s nerves calmed as soon as she was headed to see her love!

Wowzers!

The ceremony site at the Prado was just beautiful! Lauren-Michele Seals presided over the vows.

Can you believe this fabulous cake??

Seeing her black and pink theme made me re-think my own wedding colors! (Don’t worry Mom, no major changes this late in the game!)

Mmmm who can resist white chocolate chips??

Ann and Kyle, I love you two very much and am so glad you are part of my life. I feel priveledged that you wanted me as part of your big day! You two totally deserve each other, I look up to both of you for the amazing relationship and bond you have together.

XOXO,

BIG thank you to my wonderful assistants from last Saturday, Vanessa and Nic! You two rock, its always a pleasure hanging out…I mean working with you!

Enjoy the slideshow!!

The Jordan Family

Melissa McClure — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:57:01 +0000

Bill and Jen are one of my favorite couples! They got married a few years ago and since then, I photograph their adorable family every year!

I met up with them at Old Poway Park. There were about 6 other photographers there doing family portraits! Tis the season!

Little Will is getting so big now!

It’s always a pleasure shooting your family! And thanks for the fun train ride!

Love you guys!

xoxo, M