Travel Archive

I’m so excited to share this amazing Mexico destination wedding I photographed earlier this year! This couple was a referral from a sorority sister and I had so much fun meeting and getting to know Paloma and Gavin down in Mexico. I traveled to a new place – Todos Santos. Wow, the town stole my heart. Paloma and Gavin are two of the most kind-hearted and caring people I have ever met. The second we met, they treated me as a friend. I’m so lucky to have so many amazing couples!

This wedding was featured on Every Last Detail blog today too! Head on over there to see a few different images from the day!

At my first meeting with Caitlin + Dan, I felt like we had been friends for years. We talked beer, mutual friends, ComicCon and their plans for an amazing destination wedding in Portland. I was so excited we hit it off, I love when clients turn in to friends! Plus they were getting married at a bucket list venue for me – Mcmenamins Edgefield. It’s an old Poor House turned in to a hotel with a brewery, distillery, winery & event space!

On their wedding day, it called for rain. Lots and lots and LOTS of rain. They say rain on your wedding day is good luck right? Well these two hit the good luck jackpot! Regardless of Mother Nature’s plans, they both had the biggest smiles on their faces all day long. We did a twist on the normal first look, they exchanged love letters back to back before actually seeing one another. I also love that their wedding contained just the right amount of nerd details, including both unknowingly having The Walking Dead references in their vows! And best of all, they trusted me. I made the call to wait on wedding portraits because I had a feeling we would get a break during the reception – and we did! Nothing phased these two, they were just so thrilled to be husband and wife!

Ceremony + Reception Venue: McMenamins Edgefield
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Florist: Bluebell Florals

In January, Jason and I had the pleasure to photograph the destination wedding of Brad + H. I had met these two at their engagement session in San Diego and was really looking forward to spending time with them in Paradise. Turns out, they had a ton of amazing friends and family members that we got to know as well! The days leading up to the wedding, they had activities for everyone to participate in. A welcome BBQ, a sunset cruise and the resort even had them plant their own tree! It was a blast capturing all these moments before the wedding day.

I’ll be sharing the wedding day later this week! 🙂

Travel dates!
Please let me know if you are interested in booking a session in one of these places outside of Cali!

Las Vegas – March 2-4
Maui – March 6-9
Chicago – May 20-24
Portland – June TBD
North Carolina – June TBD
Branson, MO – August 13-16
Maui – August 19-22
Palm Springs Oct 2-4

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This wedding was quite different for me! I’m used to warm climates and shooting outdoors – the polar vortex didn’t allow either so we had to get creative! Luckily Rob + Aurora are total troopers and had no problem with me dragging them outside twice for portraits! This was my very first New Years Eve wedding and it was so fun to watch the balloon drop at midnight! 

Ceremony + Reception: Belvedere Events & Banquets
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Photo Assistant: My lovely fiance Jason
Coordinator: Pam Lohman
Florist: Carousel Flowers
Hair & Nails: Serenity Hair & Nails
Cake: The Baking Institute
Officiant: Rev. Luis Reyes
DJ & Lighting: Grand DJ Entertainment
Brides Dress: The Crystal Bride
Paper Goods: Ann’s Bridal Bargains