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.
Wow, where do I even start with these two! After their HOT engagement session in San Juan Capistrano, I knew their wedding was going to be something else! I was right. The rain went away and left some amazing clouds, the beautiful flowers by Nancy Stevens and the rockin’ music from DJ Bill Calhoun (the DJ for MY wedding!) were just a part of what made this Bali Hai wedding so much fun!
Of course I had two of my good buddies to shoot along side of me, David Baxter and Ally Michele!
Check out this dress! Sexy bride! The getting ready part happened at Humphries Half Moon Inn.
A little ring shot just for me…
Jennifer (email me for her info!) came down from LA to do Mary’s makeup!
Love this!
Later…at the Bali Hai…
Mmmmm Shirley the Cake Lady (619.561.9377) did a fantastic job!
I love the look on Brandon’s face here!
Mary’s sister and her daughter during the ceremony!
First kiss as husband and wife…and boy it was a big kiss!
Ring shot on the Pear candle favors!
Very nice! Lovely photographs of a beautiful wedding.
Beautiful images Melissa!
Hey Melissa!
Great pictures! I love the “quiet moment” dance shot!
Take care
Jeff
Oh, wow. I feel like I was there. They are amazing.
beautiful, melissa!
will we be seeing the cherries ring shot in your header soon? 🙂
Great shots girl!! I looove Shirley the Cake Lady… she did my wedding cake 10 years ago… and made me a 10 year anniversary cake too…. 🙂
Awe so adorable. I too just love Brandon’s expression. And the details girl, are stellar! I think my fav is the “quiet moment”. xoxox
So pretty, I love the dress shot! 🙂
Beautiful images, Mel! You rocked it!
Gorgeous work Melissa! Love the bridge image, and cool pear ring shot.
awesome awesome awesome!!!!! love em my friend. i should have my post up soon 🙂 it was so fun shooting with you!!! don’t forget your friends with 24’s 🙂
Melissa! That was so much fun to watch. Once again I am amazed at your exceptional ability to capture the perfect shot!!!!
Coraly
OOOO MELISSA THESE ARE GREAT!! THAT LITTLE GIRL IS SO CUTE, AND THE SHOT OF THE RINGS ON THE PEARS ~~FABULOUS~~. I LOVE ALL OF THE COMP TOO!!!
Looks like you caught all the fun of a crazy reception! I love the ‘perfect pair’ ring series too!
Great job melissa…sweet details and portraits!
mel i love the silhouette shot!!!
~kimi