I was so excited when Jeff contacted me about his wedding. I had photographed his sisters wedding a few years prior and fell in love with the family! I was thrilled to meet Alex as well. They just mesh so well together. We shot their engagement session in areas they like to frequent near their LA home. It was fun, a new location for me, I had never been to Abbot Kinney or Santa Monica Pier! And of course their absolutely adorable Toby joined us for some photos. Isn’t he the cutest thing ever?!

I thought these two were being a little ambitious – wanting to do a day after session the morning after their wedding! But they were rockstars, came fully prepared to jump in the ocean! We had a perfect morning, and even had a group of kids catch her bouquet! So fun!

It was my first time up to Malibu for a wedding! What a gorgeous day it was – Devin + Ryan and their little one Roxy enjoyed every moment of their special day!

Wedding Location: Malibu West Beach Club
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Jen Harris
Wedding Planner: Danielle with Ballroom Glitz
Florist: FlorUnique
Musician: Evyn Charles

Who doesn’t love a groom in a kilt?! Michelle + Ian live in Scotland and were married at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club on a beautiful October day! They wanted an indoor ceremony, which ended up being absolutely beautiful inside the club. And Michelle was so low-key on her wedding day, she even did her own makeup! The reception included teaching the guests a traditional Ceilidh which was awesome to photograph! Shout out to DJ Pat from Sound Prodigy for a rocking party!

I’ve never done anything like this but I figured after 10 years shooting weddings, it’s time to give back – in a big way. Here’s the deal: I’m giving away a FREE wedding and/or a FREE portrait shoot. The catch? You have to be deserving.

Having a rough time? Down and out on your luck? Can’t afford beautiful photos but want them? Know someone who fits this description? Send me an email with the subject line “Contest” to melissa@melissamcclure.com and share your story to be entered! You can nominate yourself or someone else.

 I’m also giving away one $100 Amazon Gift Card – available to everyone. To be entered for the gift card, share this post on your FB, Instagram, Pinterest or your own blog (make sure to tag me so I can get your entry recorded) or nominate someone for the contest above! Feel free to use the hashtag #MMPgivesback

Please note: Free photography is for San Diego County only. I will accept entries for all over the world but travel fees will need to be covered by the client. Free wedding must take place in 2015 or 2016. Winners will receive photo coverage and high resolution images.

Winners for the free photography and gift card will be chosen on June 1, 2015