Meaningful Elopement Adventures & Anti-Cliché Wedding Photography
for Unconventional Nature Worshipers

 

photography that won't hijack your day

 

If you're looking for someone who won't make you fake a laugh or turn your wedding day into a photoshoot, let's talk! For 10+ years I have been documenting weddings and elopements with a photojournalistic approach. I am also an expert elopement guide who helps people plan their adventure before documenting it.

 

All people are welcome here. People of all identities, orientations, races, ethnicities, religions, sizes and abilities.

 

Based in Santa Cruz, California and serving Big Sur, Monterey, Carmel, North Coast and beyond.

UNCONTRIVED PHOTOGRAPHY THAT WON'T HIJACK YOUR DAY

 

My name is Melissa! I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA. I document sincere emotion and uncontrived moments with a photojournalistic approach. I am also an expert elopement guide who helps couples plan their adventure before documenting it. Couples who work with me want something more meaningful than traditional, cookie-cutter wedding photography. If you're looking for someone who won't make you fake a laugh or turn your wedding into a photoshoot, let's talk!

 

I'm based in Santa Cruz, California and also serve Big Sur, Tahoe, Yosemite, the North Coast and beyond.

 

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