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’ve known Erica for years now…from the days of Myspace! We had communicated back then and I remember she would always tell me that when she got married someday that she would be contacting me! Low and behold, it happened! Trevor and Erica live in Nor Cal but came down over New Years to visit family. I am super stoked for their Lake Tahoe wedding later this year! Oh and be sure to check out Erica’s photography site!
Trevor only agreed to let Erica hire me because I’m also a Chargers fan! haha
I love Pala Mesa! I’ve said it before but its one of my favorite places to photograph a wedding! The structures are beautiful, the light is always perfectly placed…a photographers dream! And of course a great looking couple like Tasha and Jeremy helps too! Tasha is a local hairstylist with her own salon, The Beauty Bar Salon.
Ceremony and Reception Location: Pala Mesa Resort
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Photo Assistants: Scott Hatlestad and Allison Smoley
Brook is blessed with three handsome sons! The older two were so polite too! Little Payton will be polite some day I’m sure, but for now he just gurgled.
Photos by Mandi Contreras
Mandi and Bryan spent the day on Shelter Island with Cassie and Billy for their wedding day! They were married on Shelter Island on a gorgeous September day. The Bali Hai just remodeled their event room and outdoor reception area and it looks great!
Ceremony and Reception: Bali Hai Restaurant
Photographer: Mandi Contreras with Melissa McClure Photography
2nd Photographer: Bryan N Miller
Makeup: Van Do
Mandi Contreras is an associate photographer for Melissa McClure Photography. To contact her directly, email mandi@melissamcclure.com
Remember when it was really rainy in San Diego a few weeks ago? Yeah that sucked. At least for having outdoor photography sessions! It was about to rain so Eric, Erin and I busted out a photoshoot in 10 minutes. Definitely my newrecord for quickest shoot!! These two were rockstars even though Eric was sick :-/ About 30 seconds after i took the last shot, it started pouring. Perfect timing!
