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.
Last Friday was a wonderful day. It was a little overcast, not too hot, not too cold. There was a rumor of rain, but it never came true! Yes, July 11th was perfect…just like Kelly and Nico’s relationship!
This busy couple opted against their engagement session and had me shoot their rehearsal dinner instead. Below is a photo at the end of the rehearsal portion. You can see more in the slideshow from Thursday.
Kelly did her getting ready duties at her grandmother’s home in Pt Loma. Her best friend Ally did her hair and makeup! (Ally is a professional in LA if you would like her info, email me!)
The gorgeous Dress!
Isn’t this a great wall?
I’m all for a little toast before the ceremony! Well not for me…for the bride!
GORGEOUS?!?!?!
A little peek in to their sweet ceremony. Both Nico and Kelly shared private writings from years ago read by their best friends.
And hello?? Isn’t NTC North Chapel adorable??
Having fun with Kelly’s girls!
Favorite!! (well my first favorite!)
This is my other favorite!
How awesome are these square cupcakes? It was one of the first things I saw when we walked in to the backyard of this Private Residence overlooking the San Diego Skyline and Coronado! Wow!
Get it? 7-11? We are so clever!
Ain’t no party like a backyard mansion party!
Kelly and Nico, I feel so blessed to have met you both, you are amazing people. I hope you are enjoying the best of life in Aruba and the Carribean!
Thank you to my clients Jeff and Kika for the referral also! Congrats on your pregnancy and happy (almost) 1 year anniversary!!!
Thanks a ton to my awesome 2nd shooter, Melissa Koehler. Life is so much easier when both photographers are named Melissa. haha
XOXO,
M
Great job! Love the B&G portrait through the flowers!!!
Sweet…first one to post…I heart Twitter!!!
Totally digging the church shots! And seriously, that Bride has some awesome eyes! 😀
Love the ring shot.. so creative!
square cup cakes rule!!!!
Mel, you are seriously putting your heart and soul into everything you do. I’ve seen the last few posts and talk about how good things are looking.
Seriously girl, you rock! LOVE these!!! The yellow flowers shot is so awesome. It needs to be a huge canvas on their wall! Had a great time with you!! xoxo
BE.U.TI.FUL! Nice work Melissa! It was great seeing you guys tonight!
Niiiiice ring shot yo 🙂 You clever girl. lol
Love the details! Your work is so beautiful!!
Awesome work, Mel! I love all the images!
Your detail shots are so AWESOME! And…I’m with you on your ‘favorites’. Great work Melissa! Can’t wait to get together again…its been WAY too long! =)
I love that ring shot… WOW
your favorites are my picks as well
Hi Melissa, you did such a great job on my sisters wedding..every single shot is so perfect! Thanks again!
by the way…i noticed you had a comment from Amber Dawn..did you know she photographed my wedding a few years ago?? small world!
and I already sent one of my husband’s clients your web address as a referral for their floral company. They need some shots for the website we are making for them! 🙂