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.
Suzanne and Jeremy picked an amazing weekend to get married – my anniversary weekend! 🙂  They tied the knot at one of my favorite places to shoot in San Diego – Pala Mesa Resort and Golf Course!
Suzanne’s sister, Claudia, is a professional makeup artist and I loved how her eyes matched her bouquet! Â Claudia was also the makeup artist for my wedding and I have known her since first grade!
One of my favorite images of the day <3
Mandi and Allison were over with the guys while they got ready
The handsome Jeremy
Suzanne and Jeremy opted for a “first look” since the Winter sun sets so early!
Jeremy couldn’t keep his lips off of her!
Stunning Suzanne!
Love this image Mandi captured!
I loved that they all had pockets – even Suzanne’s dress!
How adorable are they? Â You may recognize Mia from a past blog!
A family friend made their cake – it was delish!
Allison snagged this shot at the reception:
I can’t even begin to describe how awesome the dancing was at this wedding! Â Check out the slideshow below for more dancing photos! Â It was almost all Arabic music and dancing and I loved every minute of it! Â It made me want to get out and dance too!
S&J – I had such a great day with you two! Â You are so obviously in love, everyone around you can feel it! Â Best wishes while living in Hawaii (jelaous!)
xoxo, M
Beautiful Melissa!
gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. great job Melissa!
wow the lighting on those portraits is beautiful! Nicely done Melissa!
Stunning as always!
Gorgeous images! I love her eyeshadow and dress!
Wow, wow, WOW! These take my breath away. Beautiful, inspiring, and I cannot WAIT to start shooting weddings!! Thank you for the inspiration, and GREAT work!!
What a gorgeous wedding in a beautiful location! I love that shot of their first dance, it really says it all 🙂 Beautiful as always Melissa xxx
Mel – you do such an amazing job of capturing the bridal glow! You’re the best!
beautiful work, Melissa! I love the rim-lighting in so many of the portraits.
I love the “he couldn’t keep his lips off her” picture. So sweet!
This wedding is awesome! Love the bouquet and the bride’s makeup! Amazing work Melissa!
Love all these pictures Melissa, especially all the beautiful lighting & lens flares 🙂 My favorites are the couple on the steps and the ring shot…just gorgeous. Your work really inspires me! (btw…just ordered my 50mm 1.4 lens and I cannot wait!!! 😀
Suzanne!! I’ve known Suzanne for years (her cousin is my dearest childhood friend) and was so thrilled to see her wedding on your blog, Mel! Gorgeous work capturing the essence of how joyful I would expect her to be on her wedding day. Just beautiful!!