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.
Last Saturday was my second wedding of the year – starting to a GREAT start if I must say! I didn’t know Mike and Sara too well going in to their wedding day, since they live in snowy Washington DC. They were so much fun to hang out with, they make me consider moving East just to be their friend! 🙂 The Dana was a little windy that day – but NO rain!
Huge thanks to Courtney Tibetts from After the Engagement for making the day run so smoothly! You rock girl, I look forward to more weddings together this year! (Courtney even put aside cupcakes for me and Mandi – so thoughtful!)
Teresa Piazza did a fantastic job on Sara’s makeup! It was my first time working with her and I hope to see more of her in the future!
Meanwhile, the boys were being silly with Mandi and couldn’t get their ties just right…
The gorgeous flowers were done by Sally at Exquisite Blooms! Notice the yellow rose in honor of Sara’s mother.
They opted for a ‘First Look’ which is the reason I am showcasing so many bride and groom photos below – we had a ton of time!
Mike is incredibly funny…
I get asked a lot if I shoot with another photographer. I do, and its mostly Mandi unless she is shooting her own wedding! One reason I love having two angles? Check out my version below…and Mandi’s below that!
This was so cute, I had to share it!
Mandi’s view at the ceremony…
And my view of the hand-off!
The yummy cupcakes were from Babycakes Bakery!
Isn’t that some gorgeous uplighting? I LOVE uplighting! Mick from Elite British DJ did them as well as kept the dance floor packed!
Sara gave Mike this book earlier in the day 🙂
Mandi and I had such a blast at this wedding, she had to drag me away! Hope you two are having an amazing time in New Zealand!
xoxo, M
You are such an incredibly talented photographer, and any couple would be lucky to have you. I really enjoy working with you and appreciate you so much! Thank you for always having the photos ready so quickly 🙂
loveeeeeeee them all!! this was such great wedding — good times!!!! Congrats to Mike and Sara!! :o)
What a fun wedding!!! It was great working with you and Mandi (and Courtney of course) Looking forward to the next one!!
Wow Melissa, beautiful as always!! Those sunset pics are just awesome!!
They are all SO great! I especially love the one of them kissing with the sun flair!
Awesome work ladies!
Gorgeous pics ladies! Love the dress and love the idea of the yellow rose in the bouquet.
Finally home and FINALLY got to see these pics…they are all so AMAZING!!! Each one is so beautiful and I am so happy that I get to share in these experiences with you :).
There was some amazing light going on and not just anyone can find that! 😉 you guys rocked it!!
Wow! You guys did such an amazing job! The expressions you caught of the couples dancing (slideshow)… just told so much. I’m in awe.
Wow, Sara. What a dreamy wedding! Everything looks absolutely gorgeous. Dress, weather, flowers (hydranges and ordhids! love it!) cupcakes with rose petals, view at the ceremony, just all the green plants, dancing, everything. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous photos. hoorah!