Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
I’m not sure why I waited so long to blog these photos. Maybe because it was such a private celebration, I wanted to keep it that way for awhile. Purely selfish reasons. When your best friend gets married to a man so perfectly meant for her, the emotions can be overwhelming. But their story deserves to be shared. Weddings are about celebration of your love. These two chose exactly that. Intimate, joyous and personal love.
I was joined by the amazing duo, Quixotic Weddings. They captured the elopement perfectly on their video cameras. Go here to experience it that way!
Enjoy viewing my best friends wedding through my lens!
Ceremony + Reception Location: Rancho Valencia
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Florist: Organic Elements
Videographer: Quixotic Weddings
Hair: Judith D Hair & Makeup
These images are simply breathtaking, Melissa!!! You make me want to get married again!!!
I LOVE how intimate, and happy their wedding was. Simple, everlasting love…just for themselves. I adore this, and you captured it beautifully.
You kill me with your talent, girl. I wanna be like you when I grow up!
The light in every single on of these is magical!!!!!!!! My favorite expressions is that selfie! She is pumped she is getting married!
Beautiful images. So many winners here. I could feel the love and the joy of this intimate celebration!
They are so sweet together! And the photos are absolutely gorgeous!! Awesome, awesome work.
These are stunning!
These are gorgeous! What a beautiful couple too!
OMG, these photos are amazeballs! You know I <3 the market lights one! 🙂 I also really love the one of them chillin' in the lounge chairs. Totally captures the feel of the day!