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WELCOME

Hi! I'm Melissa, and I am a visual storyteller based in Athens, Georgia, who specializes in documentary wedding photography and portraiture. I am passionate about telling peoples' stories fully and authentically from a unique perspective. I love what I do, and I'm excited to share my life and work.

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Monthly Archives: May 2010

RACHEL + JAKE MARRIED!

Remember this super snugly couple from their Botanical Garden engagement session last fall? Rachel and Jake were married at Smyrna Presbyterian Church in Conyers, GA. I wanted to start with this photo because I think it’s SO gorgeous of both of them… The day was lovely, and I was so happy to be there to...

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DANIELLE + PAUL MARRIED! (Part III of III)

There are so many images from Danielle and Paul’s wedding day that I want to share… this post is pretty epic. However, to precede these images, there are two things (in my opinion) that may interest you about this wedding: 1) Why a wedding in the Bahamas? Danielle and Paul are HUGE Jimmy Buffett fans...

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DANIELLE + PAUL MARRIED! (Part II of III)

This post is dedicated to rehearsing and dining. : ) Everyone gathered at St. James Methodist Church to run through the ceremony, and dinner was held at Harbour’s Edge in Hope Town. Danielle & Paul’s family and friends were so welcoming… stay tuned for the big kahuna (the full wedding day)! Practicing leaving for the...

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DANIELLE + PAUL MARRIED! (Part I of III)

I’m super excited to share my first destination wedding! I had the pleasure of documenting Danielle and Paul’s weekend celebration in the Abacos (a chain of islands in the Bahamas). First, some photos to set the stage for their beautiful island paradise wedding… MORE TO COME! These friendly, curly-tail lizards are native to the Abacos:...

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FIESTA, FIESTA!

I photographed a Cinco de Mayo party last week at the new Pavilion at Reynolds Landing, where I shot Julie + Blinn’s wedding last fall. Located just behind The Landing Clubhouse and overlooking Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA, the Pavilion is such a serene spot for gatherings. And the fiesta was awesome – complete with...

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