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 leaving tomorrow for the first of many trips over the next few months. I’m taking a few days off for myself to explore Boston. For no reason other than I have never been there and always wanted to go.
I will have very limited email access, so I promise to respond as quickly as possible. I will be answering emails in order of priority, so if you don’t hear back from me right away, I promise I am not ignoring you! <3
I was so excited to shoot Courtney and Ian’s wedding, not only because they are super awesome people but because this was my first time shooting a wedding at the San Diego Botanic Gardens (formerly Quail Botanic Gardens). It was just a bonus that its down the street from my condo!
I met up with the girls in the middle of getting their hair and makeup done!
Makeup by Jackie Ellis – Je’llis Faces and Hair by Leah Stills – STAINED
Meanwhile, Jamie was hanging out with the guys at the hotel. Love this capture of Ian.
I love that most of my couples opt for a First Look, it allows more time for photos and you get to spend the cocktail hour with your guests!
Courtney you are such a beautiful bride!
Such fun bridesmaids!
Best Grand Entrance ever!
A unique way to display the table numbers! The coordinator for the day, Megan with Swann Soirees was super helpful!
This was a dancing crowd! DJ Nik Bordokoff kept the dance floor packed!
C+I – It was so fun getting to know you over the last year, thank you for trusting in me to capture your special day! Give Taupo doggie kisses for me too! 🙂
xo, M
PS Shout out to Christina Fleming for being an awesome videographer and friend!
Photos by Mandi Contreras
Heather and Austin were married on an overcast day in Del Mar this past July. Mandi and Allison were there to capture their special day!
The blushing bride!
Photo below by Mandi’s trusty assistant, Allison
I love the lines in this photo!
Do these two look familiar? I just posted their engagement session recently! I’ll be shooting their wedding in November! Robin is Heather’s sister and she caught the bouquet! Perfect! (Photo by Allison)
Congrats on your marriage – looks like it was a fun party!!
xo, M
Mandi Contreras is an associate photographer for Melissa McClure Photography. To contact her directly, email mandi@melissamcclure.com
