I took the train up to Union Station and met Jon and Tricia for their Los Angeles Engagement session. I love shooting brand new places I’ve never been!  Union station had some amazing architecture and the park we went to after, Angels Knoll Park was extra awesome because it was a part in one of my favorite movies – 500 Days of Summer.  Umm rad!  These two were so fun to hang out with, can’t wait for their wedding next year!!

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On the Shortest Railway in the World, Angels Flight Railway  🙂

Mike and Jessica (and a handful of their friends and family) flew out from New York for a very intimate beach wedding in Coronado.  It was exactly what they wanted: Loving, small and included In-N-Out!  The newlyweds and their guests hopped on a San Diego Trolley to head to In-N-Out for some snacks!  We also snuck off for some photo time at the beach!

Shout out to some cool vendors: Brenda with Swann Soirees, Sally with Exquisite Blooms, Omnistories, Rev Christopher Tuttle, Violinist Allison Roush and San Diego Trolley!

I met The Schnider family when I was shooting a wedding in Branson Missouri in June. Turns out they were going to be on Maui the same time as me…and we are practically neighbors in San Diego! Such a small world! I met them early in the morning in Kaanapali and we had some fun playing in the sand!

Photos by Mandi Contreras – Associate Photographer

I haven’t had the pleasure to meet Manny or Shannon yet, but they look so sweet and friendly from their photos! They are getting married this November and Mandi is excited for their wedding!  Shannon is also a local wedding coordinator for Blissful Brides!

Mandi Contreras is an associate photographer for Melissa McClure Photography.  To contact her directly, email mandi@melissamcclure.com

Marko and Ashley were married on a warm January day in Palm Desert.  The light is so beautiful out there!  The grounds of Desert Willow Resort were stunning and the party went late in to the night!  Such a fantastic wedding, referred by two of my favorite clients, Jenny and Daniel!

Ceremony and Reception: Desert Springs Resort
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographers: Mandi Contreras
Videography: Taylor Films
Photobooth: Poetry Booths