Destination Wedding Photographer

Nov 12

Holy hotness on the blog today!! Miss A completely rocked her session with me at the W Hotel in downtown Chicago (killer room, btw.) Makeup and hair was done by the talented Elie Comino!

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Sep 14

Lake Tahoe Wedding, Cal Neva Resort – {Trevor + Erica}

This wedding is way overdue for the blog – these two were married a year ago this month! Erica is a wedding photographer in NorCal who contacted me years and years ago on Myspace. She told me someday (when she finds the groom) that I will be her wedding photographer. Well, she found her soulmate and kept her promise to me!

It was a crazy weekend…the night before Jason and I were set to fly out – the power went out in San Diego! I was so freaked they would cancel our flight the next morning that we drove up to Tahoe at 10pm that night! It was a crazy but fun road trip and I’m really glad it ended up being that way.

But back to the wedding…Erica and Trevor chose the funky Cal Neva Resort on the state line for their location. Some cool facts about this place: It was once owned by Frank Sinatra, it still has underground tunnels that they used to run alcohol to the bar during Prohibition and the Reception room + pool are on the state line – so technically in two states!

It was a gorgeous day, it even rained a tiny bit during the ceremony! But Erica didn’t care about that – she was just thrilled to marry the man she loves in the wedding of her dreams!

Ceremony and Reception: Cal Neva Resort
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Photo Assistant: Jason (my main squeeze!)
Videographer: Frontside Films
DJ: Platinum DJ – Brett
Florist: Friend of the bride
Cake: Sugarpine Bakery
Photobooth: Encore Photo Booths
Hair/Makeup: Image Provocateur
Bride’s Dress: Alfred Angelo
Tux: Men’s Warehouse

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Aug 8

Irish American Heritage Center Wedding – Chicago, IL – {Evan + Grace}

Evan + Grace’s Chicago wedding was so fun and unique! Just like the two of them! Evan is a rad photographer and Grace is a former roller derby girl! Grace and I were friends in College when we worked on the newspaper together for years. I was stoked when she thought of me for her wedding! I flew out to Chicago for their Cinco de Mayo wedding with the threat of rainstorms all weekend. The weather-people were not incorrect! A few rain dances later and we luckily had gorgeous overcast weather their entire wedding day!

Their first look was so expressive, I couldn’t narrow down which images to include! They were the first bride & groom I’ve ever heard of that wanted their photos on The “El” and on the lawn of an awesome birdhouse house! They were totally up for anything and I love that. Another first: The Jurassic Park theme song for the father/daughter dance. Rad rad rad. Enjoy the image overload!

Ceremony & Reception: Irish American Heritage Center
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Tina Harle
DJ: Dustin with Style Matters
Cake: Mother of the Bride’s friend
Florist: Bride’s Aunt & Marianos
Dress – Cosmobella style number 7555 from Demetrio‘s
Shoes: Nina Culver from Zappos
Hair: Desi – Exquisite Bridal
Makeup:Lisa Pizzello
Classic Car: Family Member
Photobooth: Made by the bride & groom

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Jul 16

Baltimore Harbor & Odenton Engagement session – {Leilani & Antonio}

One of my favorite things is to find out small world coincidences! On my first phone call with Antonio we discovered that both he & Leilani live in the same small Maryland town as my best friend! I had a tripped planned to visit her in the works so I was able to fit in an engagement shoot with Leilani + Antonio the same weekend! It was so great getting to know them, learning about their relationship and their passion for their faith, music and each other! They are both California natives and getting married in February in San Diego!

We walked around the Baltimore Harbor where they had their first date and after, chased the light to the Odenton MARC station! It was at this train station that they decided to take their friendship to the next level and start dating. We got there after sunset so I had fun playing with the available light!

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May 30

Merrimans of Kapalua, Maui, HI – {Steve + Carolyn}

It’s rare when I get to meet my destination brides prior to their wedding. I was excited to hear Carolyn & Steve were from San Diego! We got to do their engagement session here which is always awesome to get to know one another. Thanks to the wonders of Facebook, we found out that Carolyn is actually high school buddies with my distant cousin. Such a small world! Their wedding was held at Merriman’s in Kapalua, which was the first time I had been there. What a great location! I am excited to be shooting there again this coming July. I had so much fun with Steve & Carolyn, they make each other laugh constantly and are so happy together.